Total Health West Berkshire

Total Health West Berkshire Total Health West Berkshire is an independent private healthcare clinic based in Thatcham.

We provide multidisciplinary care including:
• ADHD & Autism Assessments
• GP Services
• Blood Testing & Diagnostics
• Chiropractic & More
📍Thatcham A luxury boutique health-clinic focusing on prioritising patients and wellbeing. Check out our website for more information on services and email us if you have any questions.

“But they’re fine at school…”Then they come home and everything falls apart.Tears. Anger. Exhaustion. Withdrawal. Meltdo...
03/09/2026

“But they’re fine at school…”

Then they come home and everything falls apart.

Tears. Anger. Exhaustion. Withdrawal. Meltdowns over something seemingly tiny.

For some children, getting through the school day takes an enormous amount of effort.

They've coped with the noise, people, instructions, transitions, expectations and sensory demands - and home is finally the place where they feel safe enough to let it all out.

So those first few minutes after school might not be the best time for:

“How was your day?”
“What did you do?”
“Have you got homework?”
“Why are you so grumpy?”

Sometimes what they need first is less.

A drink and a snack.
Quiet.
Movement.
A familiar activity.
Or simply some time without demands.

Our free Back to School Better Parent & Home Support Guide has more practical ideas for making the transition between school and home a little easier.
https://totalhealthwestberks.co.uk/back-to-school-anxiety-support

When “I don't want to go to school” keeps happening, it can be difficult to know what to do.Especially when every instin...
01/09/2026

When “I don't want to go to school” keeps happening, it can be difficult to know what to do.

Especially when every instinct is telling you that they simply have to go.

But sometimes it helps to change the question.

Instead of:

“How do I get them into school?”

try:

“What is making school feel so difficult?”

Is it the transition in the morning?

Separation?

Noise or sensory overload?

Friendships?

A particular lesson?

Fear of getting something wrong?

Not knowing what is going to happen?

There isn't one explanation for school avoidance - and there isn't one solution.

Looking for patterns can be a useful place to start.

We've put together some practical advice about school anxiety, what might be behind it and things parents can try.

https://totalhealthwestberks.co.uk/child-wont-go-to-school-anxiety/

Is going back to school a big deal in your house? For some children, returning after the summer is exciting.For others, ...
01/09/2026

Is going back to school a big deal in your house?

For some children, returning after the summer is exciting.

For others, it can mean anxiety, difficult mornings, overwhelm, meltdowns or a child who simply says:

“I don’t want to go.”

Our Children’s Assessment Team has created Back to School Better - a completely free guide with practical ideas to make the transition a little easier.

It includes ideas around routines, mornings, anxiety, sensory and emotional regulation, overwhelm and decompressing after school.

And importantly, your child doesn't need an ADHD or autism diagnosis to benefit from the strategies.

They're completely free. There's no form to fill in, no email address to give us and you don't need to be a Total Health patient.

Find the free resources here:
https://totalhealthwestberks.co.uk/back-to-school-anxiety-support/

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There's quite a lot that happens behind the scenes at Total Health.Most people see us when they arrive for an appointmen...
27/08/2026

There's quite a lot that happens behind the scenes at Total Health.

Most people see us when they arrive for an appointment - but there's usually plenty going on that patients never see.

Our reception team are answering calls and organising appointments.

Clinicians are reviewing notes and preparing for patients.

Blood samples are being packaged and sent to the laboratory.

Reports and letters are being prepared.

The team are talking to each other when somebody needs input from more than one person.

And there's usually something new being planned, organised or worked on somewhere in the building.

Over the next few months, we're going to show you a little more of the people and work that goes on behind the scenes at Total Health.

Because there's a whole team of people involved in keeping everything running - not just the person you see in the consulting room.

If you could write a letter to yourself one year from today, what would you hope had changed?We came across the lovely i...
25/08/2026

If you could write a letter to yourself one year from today, what would you hope had changed?

We came across the lovely idea of a café where you can write yourself a letter - and they post it to you a year later.

It got us thinking.

Where would you like to be a year from now?

Perhaps you'd like to feel healthier.

Have more time.

Start something you've been putting off.

Learn something new.

Spend more time doing something you love.

Or perhaps there's something you'd simply like to have finally sorted out.

Thinking about next week can feel like a to-do list.

Thinking a year ahead gives us permission to think a little bigger.

So here's our challenge:

Write yourself a letter.

Tell Future You what you hope life looks like when they read it.

And then ask yourself what the first tiny step towards that might be.

What would you put in yours?

If you could ask one of our clinicians anything, what would it be?We're going to be doing a little more behind-the-scene...
20/08/2026

If you could ask one of our clinicians anything, what would it be?

We're going to be doing a little more behind-the-scenes and video content over the coming months, answering some of the questions we're regularly asked in clinic.

Things like:

"Should I keep moving if my back hurts?"

"Do I need to fast before a blood test?"

"What's the difference between soft tissue therapy and massage?"

"What actually happens at a first counselling appointment?"

But we'd also really like to know what 'you' want to know.

So, is there something you've always wondered about?

Drop your question in the comments or send us a message.

We might get one of the team to answer it!

What have you become acclimatised to?We've become surprisingly acclimatised to the heat this summer.Things that felt com...
18/08/2026

What have you become acclimatised to?

We've become surprisingly acclimatised to the heat this summer.

Things that felt completely unbearable at the beginning of the first heatwave somehow started to feel almost normal.

And it got us thinking...

What else do we become acclimatised to?

Perhaps it's feeling tired all the time.

A knee that always aches.

Not sleeping particularly well.

Being permanently busy.

Or perhaps it has nothing to do with health at all.

Human beings are incredibly good at adapting. That's often a wonderful thing.

But occasionally it's worth stopping and asking:

Is this actually how I want things to be - or have I simply got used to it?

Local summer appreciationYou don't have to travel abroad to have a lovely summer.West Berkshire has some beautiful place...
06/08/2026

Local summer appreciation

You don't have to travel abroad to have a lovely summer.

West Berkshire has some beautiful places to enjoy a walk, a picnic or simply a bit of fresh air.

📍 Greenham Common
📍 The Kennet & Avon Canal
📍 Snelsmore Common
📍 Donnington Castle
📍 The Chase

Where's your favourite local place to unwind?

Holiday mode ☀️Summer holidays are often a chance to recharge - but they're also a time when we change our routines.Long...
04/08/2026

Holiday mode ☀️

Summer holidays are often a chance to recharge - but they're also a time when we change our routines.

Long car journeys.

Different beds.

Walking much more than usual...
..or perhaps much less!

If you're travelling over the next few weeks, remember to be kind to your body.

Take regular breaks on long journeys.

Keep moving when you can.

Pack any medication you need.

And if you know your neck prefers your own pillow, don't be afraid to squeeze it into the car!

Most importantly, enjoy making memories.

We hope everyone has a wonderful summer.

Meet Our Reception Team When people think about healthcare, they often picture the clinicians.But behind every appointme...
30/07/2026

Meet Our Reception Team

When people think about healthcare, they often picture the clinicians.

But behind every appointment is a fantastic reception team helping to keep everything running smoothly.

Whether they're answering the phone, helping you find an appointment, putting you at ease when you arrive, or making sure the clinicians have everything they need, they're often the first friendly face you'll see when you visit Total Health.

We know that coming to a healthcare appointment can sometimes feel a little daunting, especially if it's your first visit.

Our reception team are always happy to answer questions, point you in the right direction and make sure you feel welcome from the moment you walk through the door.

So this week we'd like to say a big thank you to our wonderful reception team for everything they do behind the scenes - and out front!

💚 We really couldn't do it without you.

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Lower Barn, Lower Henwick Farm, Turnpike Road
Thatcham
RG183AP

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 6pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 6pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 6pm
Thursday 8:30am - 6pm
Friday 8:30am - 6pm
Saturday 9am - 12pm

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