The referral pathways guide
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Meet the cliniciansThe HEALTHY Framework
A holistic way to think about mental wellbeing: seven simple pillars that work together to support a balanced, resilient mind.
Seven pillars for a healthy mind.
We believe mental wellbeing is built day by day. The HEALTHY framework brings together seven areas of life. It's a guide you can return to, not a test to pass.
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- The HEALTHY framework brings together seven areas of life.
- Small, steady routines that keep mind and body well.
- Skills to adapt and recover when life is hard.
- Keeping the mind curious and engaged.
- Managing stress and time so daily life feels less overwhelming.
- Reaching out when you need it.
- Nurturing relationships that bring a sense of belonging.
- Protecting time to rest, reflect, and do what you enjoy.
- It’s a guide you can return to, not a test to pass.
What HEALTHY stands for.
Habitual self-care
The foundation: nourishing food, regular movement, and good-quality sleep. Small, steady routines that keep mind and body well.
Try this week
- Keep a regular wake-up time, even on weekends.
- Add a short walk to your day.
- Plan a few simple, nourishing meals ahead.
Emotional resilience
Building a toolkit of mindfulness and practical, evidence-based skills to adapt and recover when life is hard.
Try this week
- Name the feeling before you react.
- Try three slow breaths when stress rises.
- Notice one thing you handled well today.
Read and explore
Fact sheet PDFEmotional regulation
JournalNervous system regulation: Guide to emotional balance & anxiety relief
JournalThe window of tolerance: Understanding your nervous system’s optimal zone
JournalEmotional intelligence: Why EQ matters more than IQ for mental health- ToolGuided breathing
- ProgramMindfulness X
Active learning
Keeping the mind curious and engaged through new skills, creativity, and problem-solving that support cognitive flexibility.
Try this week
- Learn one small new thing this week.
- Make space for something creative.
- Break a problem into one next step.
Lifestyle management
Managing stress and time so daily life feels less overwhelming, more balanced and within your control.
Try this week
- Plan your week around what matters most.
- Build short breaks into busy days.
- Say no to one thing that can wait.
Therapy & support
Reaching out when you need it, to professional support such as CBT or EMDR, alongside the people you trust.
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- Tell someone you trust how you are going.
- Ask your GP about a Mental Health Treatment Plan.
- Book a first session with a psychologist.
Healthy connections
Nurturing relationships that bring a sense of belonging and reduce isolation, a core protector of mental health.
Try this week
- Reach out to one person this week.
- Make time for something you do together.
- Join a group around something you enjoy.
You time
Protecting time to rest, reflect, and do what you enjoy, so you can recharge and return to yourself.
Try this week
- Put time just for you in your diary.
- Rest before you run on empty.
- Do one thing each day just because you enjoy it.
A guide, not a checklist.
Mental health is a journey, and no one keeps every pillar in perfect balance all the time. The framework is simply a way to notice where you might need a little more care this week.
If you'd like support with any of these areas, our clinicians offer evidence-based care tailored to your needs. You can find a psychologist, learn more about individual therapy, or read about our treatment approach.
Ready to invest in your wellbeing?
Tell us a little about what's going on, and we'll match you with the right psychologist, usually after a free triage.
