Sam Keeley BSc MSc GMBPsS - Psychological Therapist

21/07/2026

Some days, simply reaching out is a huge achievement. If you're struggling and need support with your mental wellbeing, we are here to support.
www.leedsmentalwellbeingservice.co.uk
Telephone: 0113 843 4388

14/07/2026

Keeping cool 😎

The sun is blazing away outside but with our blinds closed, it’s nice and shady here at Victoria Therapy Centre in Saltaire.

The thick stone walls of our beautiful listed building help keep the temperature fairly stable and there’s always a fan for clients and therapists to use should they need it.

14/07/2026

Help us make men’s mental health support visible 💙

Safe Spaces are shining a light on the pressures many men carry — often silently.

Our campaign brings support into everyday spaces, making it easier to find help when it’s needed most.

Safe Spaces offer same-day mental health support for people in emotional distress in Bradford, Airedale, Wharfedale and Craven — same day support. No judgement.

If you run a a local space like a café, gym, pub, school, uni or workplace, you can make a real difference.

👉 Request a FREE poster & wallet card pack: [email protected]
👉 Display them in your space to help someone take that first step

08/07/2026

02/07/2026

Attention parents of pre-school children!

Talking Bradford are excited to launch their very first Talk, Listen and Connect (TLC) drop-in session!

Come along to Bradford's City Library on Monday, 6 July, at 10am to 12 noon to meet the team! Speech and language therapist will be in attendance.

🌱 Chat and play with your child
☀️ Ask a Speech and Language Therapist any questions
🦋 Pick up easy ideas to support talking through everyday play
🛸 Discover what's available for families across Bradford

Whether you have a concern, or just want to help your child's communication develop, everyone is welcome.

Free session. No booking. No appointment. Just drop in!



Bradford district SEND Local Offer
Bradford District and Craven Health and Care Partnership
Bradford District Care NHS Foundation Trust
Bradford West Family Hub
Bradford East Family Hub
Bradford South Family Hub
Keighley and Shipley Family Hub
Bradford District Libraries
National Literacy Trust in Bradford

27/06/2026

There is so much more to grief than sadness- it can evoke a mixture of emotions.

Grief is complex, changing and incredibly personal. There is no 'right' way to grieve, each of our experience will be different.

For more information about grief and support, please visit our website ⬇️

https://www.cruse.org.uk/understanding-grief/

27/06/2026

This online webinar for headteachers, senior leaders, SENCOs and pastoral leads is designed to build better pathways in understanding EBSA.

05/02/2026

ℹ️🌿 WHAT IS ATTACHMENT TRAUMA? |
***TRIGGER WARNING***
🖤 Attachment trauma is an unhealed wound. It can feel like an invisible chain that pulls at you. Most attachment wounds start in childhood, when bonds hurt you, instead of protect.

It’s the profound emptiness Oprah has discussed in her candid conversations. It’s the moment you wonder, "What's wrong with me?" instead of asking, "What happened to me?"
Attachment trauma can start early, when caregivers fail to provide safety because of neglect, abuse, or chaos. So, the brain adapts to survive, but this can leave lasting feelings of abandonment and anxiety that devastate your sense of self.

Then there you are, searching for safety in places where it’s hard to find. You might notice it at work as vulnerability, in relationships as distrust, or in reactive meltdowns. Ultimately, you may be wondering if you should seek help.

What about the effects of attachment trauma, you may ask? It can be anything from an all-pervasive isolation, toxic shame mingled with childhood wounds, and a chain reaction so overwhelming that it makes healing feel like climbing an endless mountain.

But there's a ray of hope: Self-awareness can shift the focus through trauma-informed care by honoring your story and retraining the nervous system to recognize that the danger is no longer present, no more fight or flight. You're not flawed; you're forged in fire.

For more information on attachment trauma, browse: https://cptsdfoundation.org/category/attachment-trauma/ (Especially check out insights from Oprah's "What Happened to You?" echoed in our posts)

Photo: https://unsplash.com/

18/12/2025

Looking after your Mental Health at Christmas time✨️🤍 //