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Dr Rina Bajaj

Trustworthy Mental Health Support

Rina is a Counselling Psychologist and completed her Doctorate from City University, London in 2008. She is Chartered with the British Psychological Society and is a Registered Practitioner Psychologist with the Health Professionals Council. She has been working within the field of mental health and welbeing since 2004 and has varied experience with children, adolescents and adults. She is used to working with people from a diverse range of backgrounds and has worked within the NHS, statutory organisations, the corporate world and the voluntary sector. She is passionate about supporting people on their individual journeys and offers a tailor made approach, following an initial assessment. Rina believes in fitting the therapy to the person, rather than the other way around, so that therapy is accessible to people from all walks of life

Meet Dr Rina Bajaj

A modern approach…

Dr Rina Bajaj has worked with many interesting clients over the years including YouTube stars, celebrities, Reality TV personalities, athletes, high net worth individuals, musicians and artists. Dr Rina’s areas of specialty include self image, confidence and relationships. She is well voiced on cultural issues and current issues and works with clients who experience anxiety, social anxiety, self confidence and self esteem related issues, trauma and depression, amongst other common mental health needs. She also enjoys working with clients who want to understand themselves better and engage in therapy as part of their self development. She helps clients to transform their thinking and perceptions, evolve in terms of the way they approach life and elevate their sense of self so that they can truly live an authentic life.  She works with clients both in the UK and internationally.

What can therapy help with?

Anxiety

Depression

Stress

Trauma

Confidence & Self esteem

Anger Management

Relationships

Self-Development

Specialist Therapies

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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

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Person Centred Therapy

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Psychodynamic Therapy

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Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing (EMDR)

Social With Dr Rina Bajaj

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It’s the first day of November and a start to the 30 day nourishing November challenge! This challenge is designed to help you to ground yourself and we can all do with a bit of this on a Monday! 

So today, we start with a simple breathing technique.

Sit comfortably and feel your feet on the floor. If you like, you can close your eyes or lower your gaze. 

Now breathe in for a count of 4 
And breathe out for a count of 7.

Slowing and calming your breath.
Repeat for at least 30 seconds and notice how you feel ❤️
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Real people, real stories @johnmhs4dads @mentalk_lincs

Join Rina and John this Tuesday the 2nd of November at 7:30pm as they speak about the power of the community when it comes to mental wellness. 

John has worked in father’s mental health since becoming a dad 3 years ago and branches into local community projects,  following working with the NHS and Public Health England. He now runs a CIC in Lincolnshire aimed at bridging the gap between your friends/family/partner and clinical support, by providing peer led groups and activities underpinned with professional guidance and theory.

Feel free to DM us any questions! 
 
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This post is  influenced by “the magical science of stortytelling” TED Talk by David JP Phillips. He noted the benefits of talking includes the release of certain hormones called the angel’s cocktail.
 
The “Angel’s cocktail” is released when we connect with someone’s story and this is the release of dopamine oxytocin and endorphins, 

🍸 Dopamine – helps with more focus, motivation and improved memory 

🍸 Oxytocin – makes you more generous, trusting and ready to bond. This helps to create empathy 

🍸 Endorphins – Help make people feel more creative and relaxed. Humour can be a good way to evoke this.

So in essence, it’s good to talk! 💕

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The Iceburg of mental health – what people see, versus what can be beneath the surface.

People are much more than their “problems” and much more than we see! 

What we see: behaviour, moods, actions 

What we don’t see: vulnerability, safety, self doubt, anxiety, fear, negative thinking patterns, self esteem, trauma, attachment in relationships, need for connection, negative self talk, physical health concerns, exhaustion (mental and/or physical), poor coping mechanisms, hypervigilance, internalised beliefs, impact of external validation, personality

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What is perfectionism and  can you challenge it? 

Perfectionism can be constantly: 
🔹Overdoing 
🔹Overachieving 
🔹Overfunctioning 
🔹Over pleasing 
🔹Overworrying 

It’s different to wanting to improve, being motivated or doing your best. It’s anxiety that you may not be good enough or live up to other’s expectations of you. 

This can make you your own worst critic. You discount all of your achievements. You may minimise your worth or see this as being conditional on what you achieve. You may feel undeserving. It may be difficult to ask for help. The to do lists never end. 

Here’s some ways you may start to challenge perfectionism: 

🔶set realistic goals for yourself and a plan of action (to help avoid procrastination)
🔶 speak to yourself with compassion, as if you were taking to a friend 
🔶 amplify your positives 
🔶create more balanced thinking 
🔶think about what you are sacrificing to focus on your perfectionism and weigh up if this is worth it 

Perfectionism can be distressing. Particularly as there is not exact definition of what it means to be perfect! 

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Here’s a Tuesday testimonial 💕

Have you ever had therapy? I always start by having an assessment appointment with clients to discuss what they want from therapy, what approach we might use and if we would be a good fit. This helps to create a bespoke set of goals. If you would like to book in a free 15 minute consultation, then do head to my website www.RinaBajaj.com

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A theme we are continually hearing about is uncertainty and how to slow down the “what if” future thoughts 💭. We really want to open this discussion up and answer some of your questions that have been coming through. 

Join Rina and Pardip as they speak about ways to managing uncertainty. This informal IG live session will focus on:
👉🏽 how uncertainty can impact on levels of anxiety
👉🏽 how anxiety can present 
👉🏽the links between our feelings, thoughts and behaviours 
👉🏽psychological strategies for managing uncertainty 
👉🏽 space for Q and A

The live will take place on Thursday the 28th of October at 7pm GMT.

We hope to see you there! 💕

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Here’s some Monday motivation 💕

Challenging your negative thinking doesn’t mean that you need to have constant positive thoughts. It means that you can see life from a more balanced perspective 💕
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Dealing with conflict 💕

Based on our previous experiences and perceptions, each of us will manage conflict in differing ways. 

Today I share some tips with how you can manage the impact of conflict. 

1. Stay in adult mode, especially if you feel triggered. Take a breathe and ground yourself and bring yourself back to this current moment. 

2. Attacking or blaming the other person is not going to help resolve the issue. What is the real issue that you’re trying to resolve? Separating the person from the behaviour is a good way to start to try and find a solution 

3. Take responsibility for how you are feeling. Eg when you do X, I feel like… 

4. When you are heated in emotion, you are unlikely to be able to communicate in a calm and effective manner. Take some time away to reset before having a conversation again.

5. Try and understand the other person’s perspective, even if you don’t fully agree. Accept what you can. Look at what’s in your control to change. Take negotiated action where you can 💕
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As we move into the winter season, it’s important to talk about seasonal affective disorder (SAD). 

This is a depressive mood disorder which has a seasonal pattern and happens most often during the winter. Some of the symptoms include: 
👉🏽Low in energy/fatigue 
👉🏽Changes to sleeping and/or eating habits 
👉🏽Significant changes in mood or behaviour 
👉🏽Difficulty concentrating 
👉🏽Irritability 
👉🏽Social withdrawal 
👉🏽Loss of interest in hobbies or activities 
👉🏽Feelings of hopelessness and/or worthlessness 
👉🏽Frequent thoughts of death or suicide 

Here are some tips for coping with seasonal affective disorder: 
💕Try and get as much daylight as possible 
💕Maintain a regular schedule and include activities that you enjoy 
💕Link in with your support networks 
💕Focus on your nutrition and exercise 
💕Consider light therapy to help 
💕Get good quality sleep 
💕Try to do something that you enjoy everyday 
💕Talk about/express/journal your feelings 
💕Manage your social media usage 
💕Consider taking vitamin D 
💕Practice regular self care and Maintain healthy boundaries 
 
There is support available in the form of talking therapy (such as cognitive behavioural therapy) and/or medication. Please speak to your GP or another mental health professional for support. 
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It’s international pronouns day, which is a great time to continue to solidify our thinking about inclusivity. 

Pronouns can be a way for us to portray a part of our individual identity. Individuals can also have multiple pronouns. It’s important to use the pronoun that an individual prefers. It’s important not to make assumptions, so if you are not sure then ask. If you make a mistake, then that’s ok just make sure that you correct yourself. Don’t make anyone feel wrong or a burden for correcting you or asking you to use their preferred pronouns. 

What is your preferred pronoun at this point in time? Comment below! 👇🏼
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Here’s another Tuesday Testimonial 💕

I love working with forward thinking organisations who recognise the value of investing in their staff. Mental health matters. If you’re a leader do feel free to get in touch to discuss your staff requirements. 

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Monday motivation 💕

This is an acknowledgment that our childhood is important. It matters. It shapes us. But if what we learnt and internalised is unhealthy for us, we can choose to develop new patterns and new behaviours. There’s always the opportunity to do something new. 

How would you treat your child self with more compassion and kindness and can you bring that into your relationship with yourself today? 
You matter 
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Real people, real stories @theselfdevelopmentcoach

Join Rina and Johnny this Tuesday the 19th of October at 7pm GMT as they discuss the reasons why people may feel stuck and some tips for pushing past this. 

The Self Development Coach, Johnny Lawrence has over 15 years supporting people from where they are to where they would like to be. His people centred coaching approach has helped people realign with their authentic values and beliefs, challenge their limiting beliefs and set up their environment to support the life they would like to live. Johnny is also the founder of the ‘School of Self Development’ and the host of ‘The Self Development Podcast’.
 
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staying focussed on your goals ✅ 

It’s normal to not feel motivated all of the time. If you are working towards a goal, here are some tips that can help you to stay motivated 

* Break your goal down into smaller steps 
* Make a plan of action 
* Focus on your why – why is it important to you 
* Journal to track your progress 
* Positive thoughts lead to positive actions 
* Minimise distractions 
* Visualise success 
* Reward yourself (sensibly!) 

What can you focus on today? 
 
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This week is national work life week. It is important that we balance work with the other areas of our life that we deem to be important. 

Here are some examples of soft skills that you can develop at work to help this: 

✔️Clear communication 

✔️Self motivation 

✔️Leadership 

✔️Teamwork 

✔️Problem solving 

✔️Flexibility 

✔️Conflict resolution 

✔️Decisiveness 

✔️Strategies for working under pressure 
 
Where might you need to create more balance for yourself? 
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OCD in the workplace.

Individuals with OCD may experience a challenge with coping with change and this can often increase feelings of fear, unsafety, overwhelm and anxiety. Some individuals may have also developed OCD during the lockdown. Here are some ways that OCD related symptoms may arise in the workplace. 

There is support available in the form of talking therapy (such as cognitive behavioural therapy) and/or medication. Please speak to your GP or another mental health professional for support. 
 
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This week is OCD awareness week. No one is “a bit OCD”. We need to be mindful of the language that we choose to use so as not to undermine people’s lived experiences.

OCD is a common mental health diagnosis in which a person has uncontrollable, reoccurring thoughts (obsessions), and/or behaviours (compulsions) that they feel the urge to repeat over and over again as a way to mange anxiety and to feel better. 

OCD can be linked to feeling overwhelmed and it can affect a person’s ability to function and engage with life fully. 

There is support available in the form of talking therapy (such as cognitive behavioural therapy) and/or medication. Please speak to your GP or another mental health professional for support. 

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Today is World Mental HealthDay 💚

When we think about our holistic health, our mental health is an important part of this. Our mental health can include our feelings, thoughts and coping behaviours. 

Today, I encourage you to check in with yourself. You can do this by using a traffic light tool.

Start by identifying what zone you’re in: green, amber or red (or somewhere in between). Then, if you choose to, you can ask yourself the following questions:

👉🏽 how am I feeling in this moment? 
👉🏽 where do I feel this in my body?
👉🏽 what are my thoughts? 
👉🏽 what do I need in order to take care of myself in this moment? How will I do this? 

I would encourage you to reflect on the support options available to you. This could be friends, family, professionals (such as your doctor) or your positive coping strategies.

If you’re struggling, you can speak to a helpline number such as the Samaritans - www.Samaritans.org or you can text SHOUT via 85258 or www.giveusashout.org 💚
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October is Black History month. 

I know that this alone can cause a mixed reaction in people. However, what I do feel is that it gives us a chance to pause, reflect and acknowledge how we feel, the way we interact and the support and learning that we may need. 

I really love this illustration by @clinpsych_ind which gives us all some great ideas ❤️
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