The services we offer
We are a small team of experienced practitioners running out of a discreet and homely property in Galashiels. We believe that the environment we offer is one of the keys to the success of our service as it is warm, welcoming, personal and private.
All our therapists are fully qualified with UK recognised post graduate level qualifications and have a background in person-centred and/or psychodynamic therapy. They are all registered with regulating bodies such as HCPC or BACP.
Counselling and Psychotherapy
Art Psychotherapy
12 session blocks of 1:1 art psychotherapy, in person here at our Galashiels premises. Sometimes it is hard to find the words to express how you might be feeling. Using art materials can help to express and process difficult experiences, an art therapist will help you to make sense of your experiences through image making. Sessions last 50 mins to 1 hour. For more information on Art Psychotherapy, click here:
EMDR Trauma Therapy
6-12 sessions. EMDR is a therapy that is used to treat acute and complex trauma, such as birth trauma. It uses part of the brain that processes memory and can help to fully process difficult memories that may have become stuck and cause distressing thoughts and feelings. Sessions last 1-1.5hrs. For more information on EMDR Trauma Therapy, click here:
EMDR Association UK – Overcoming trauma with expert help – Overcoming trauma with expert help
Parent and Infant Dyadic Therapy
6-12 sessions. Working along side the parent and child, using play and art materials, a therapist will help strengthen bonds and develop secure attachment patterns between baby and parent. Sessions last for 50 mins to 1 hour. For more in formation on Parent and Infant Dyadic Therapy, click here:
Dyadic Art Therapy – About (sheffield.ac.uk)
Woodland Walk & Talk
Sometimes it is easier to talk while you are walking, side-by-side, with someone. This also brings benefits to our mental health such as fresh air, exercise and being in nature. We are lucky enough to be located next to ‘The Policies’ woodland, where some of our therapists are happy to take their sessions outside, where appropriate. Sessions last 50 mins to 1 hour. For more information on Walk and Talk therapy, click here:
Outdoor therapy | Types of therapy (bacp.co.uk)
Family Learning Groups
We run several different groups throughout the year, including:
- Infant Massage group run by a retired Health Visitor, a trustee on our Board.
- Nutrition and Cooking group run in partnership with the NHS Health Improvement Team
- Art Therapy group run by our own therapists.
Nutrition Group
Twice a year we hold a partnership 4-6 week nutrition group, run by a member of the NHS Joint Health Improvement Team, in the Maternal Infant Nutrition and Child Weight programme. The sessions run for an hour and a half here at East Lodge and parents can use the creche for their wee ones while they are attending the sessions. Every year we receive great feedback, with the best thing about it being meeting other parents and learning new ways to cook.
Please contact us to find out when our next group is running.
Infant Massage
As well as helping to develop a strong, loving bond between you and your baby, infant massage also contributes to enhanced sensory development and awareness, can improve digestion, and relieve colic as well as promoting relaxation, comfort and inducing sleep.
At various times throughout the year, we offer infant massage, in partnership with a retired Health Visitor who has years of experience in delivering infant massage programs. If you are interested in infant massage, please get in touch.
Creche
Our homely and welcoming creche is available to all our families for them to benefit from our services, safe in the knowledge that their wee ones are close by, being cared for by our lovely Creche Co-ordinator who provides the most welcoming and nurturing environment, combined with the knowledge and qualifications in early years practice that is essential to the running of a safe and dependable childcare facility.
How our services have helped
For over a decade we have helped people to find their way through the ups and downs of pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood. Our services can help you to come to terms with the enormous changes involved in having a baby, give you a safe, nurturing space to talk through your experiences, and provide you with flexible, creative approaches (because one size does not fit all!) Overall, the combination of a warm and welcoming environment and qualified, experienced therapists, means that you can feel supported and understood through this important time in your life.
How you can benefit from our services
Referrals can be made through your health professional such as your Health Visitor, GP, Midwife or Family Nurse Practitioner. We are unable to accept self-referrals, however, if you or a loved one is experiencing distress or difficulty connected to pregnancy, birth or early parenting, we would be happy to speak with you and support you through our referral process, via your health professional. Please call us on: 01896 751 609
URGENT HELP? Call your GP or dial 111 or 999 for help in an emergency.
Below are some other numbers that may offer urgent support.
Samaritans Scotland
or call 116 123
Breathing Space is a free confidential service for people in Scotland.
Open up when you’re feeling down – phone 0800 83 85 87
or call 0800 83 85 87
Weekdays Mon -Thurs 6pm -2am – Weekends Fri-Mon 6pm-6am
Mental health services at NHS 24 (nhsinform.scot)
or call 111 or 999
PMH Borders is not a crisis service and, as a charity, relies on donations and on securing grants from various Trusts and Foundations. We are not funded by the NHS. Due to our limited levels of funding, we can only open for three days each week and are unable to respond to out-of-hours enquiries.
FAQ
Which health professionals can I get a referral from?
You can get a referral from:
- GP
- Health Visitor
- Midwife
- Mental Health Worker
- NHS RENEW ServiceGP