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Helping you journey from worries to wellbeing, one moment of wonder at a time.
The Worry Wizard Podcast offers a gentle and imaginative space for exploring the many ways that worry and wellbeing weave through our lives. Hosted by counsellor and psychotherapist Amy Smythe, alongside her therapeutic colleague, family therapist, Denise Bevan, the podcast brings together honest conversation, thoughtful reflection and moments of wonder. Each episode invites you to slow down, breathe and meet your inner world with kindness. There are no perfect answers here a

The Worry Wizard
4 days ago1 min read


The power of simple affirmations on your child's self esteem 🌈
Today's animation holds a special place in our hearts. Our Chief Doodler, Chay, has created something truly brilliant and its message...

The Worry Wizard
Dec 5, 20241 min read


A Small Act, A Big Impact: Supporting Grieving Children
We wanted to write to share that today is Children's Grief Awareness Day, where focus is given to provide an opportunity for all of us to...

The Worry Wizard
Nov 21, 20241 min read


The Incredible Ripple Effect of Kindness!
At The Worry Wizard, we believe in the magic of kindness. 🌟 Check out our latest YouTube video and download your special Kindness Gift...

The Worry Wizard
Nov 14, 20241 min read


🌟 Attention Parents, Teachers, and Counsellors! 🌟
Empower your child’s mental health with ‘Active-8 Your Wellbeing’ – a treasure trove of therapeutic activities designed to nurture...

The Worry Wizard
Oct 10, 20241 min read


🌟 How Do I Know Who I Can Trust? 🌟
Trust is such an important question for children, young people, and adults alike! Brene Brown’s idea of Marble Jar Friends helps us...

The Worry Wizard
Aug 15, 20241 min read


"Boys Don't Cry."
I was so naïve when I first became a Mum to my boys 💙. I thought this phrase was no longer relevant. I imagined no one thought this way...

The Worry Wizard
Aug 1, 20222 min read


National Grief Awareness Week 2021 ❤️🩹
#SpreadSomeWarmth this #NationalGriefAwarenessWeek with our animation (& Toolkit), Together Not Alone. How can you begin to open tender...

The Worry Wizard
Dec 6, 20212 min read


Come and join The Worry Wizard 🧙♀️💙
🗓 When: Monday 25th October 11am-3pm 🌎 Where: The Nest, 22 Bridge Street, Chester. This is on the right hand side as you walk down from...

The Worry Wizard
Oct 21, 20211 min read
Together Not Alone - our brand-new animation ✏️🎥and Toolkit 🧰
Today is #WorldMentalHealthDay 💚 and we're *delighted* to share our brand-new animation project with you, ‘Together Not Alone’ 🌈....

The Worry Wizard
Oct 10, 20211 min read


World Mental Health Day is nearly here 💚
Sunday 10th October is #WorldMentalHealthDay 💚. Join us for the release of our brand-new animation and toolkit, ‘Together Not Alone’....

The Worry Wizard
Oct 6, 20212 min read


Together Not Alone - nearly there…
Joining our brilliant cast from Young Storyhouse, for our final recording for Together Not Alone, our brand-new animation project, was...

The Worry Wizard
Sep 28, 20211 min read


Announcing Amy Wadge 🪄 🎶 💪🏻
🚨’Together not alone’, our brand-new animation project, is delighted to welcome the stunning talent that is @amywadge aboard 🚂! We...

The Worry Wizard
Sep 13, 20212 min read


Get Set For Exciting News 📰 💙
🚨 Exciting News Alert 🚨 See you Monday🌟💙🥳⏰ #soexcited #togethernotalone #theworrywizard #fromworriestowellbeing...

The Worry Wizard
Sep 7, 20211 min read


Mighty Radio Interview with The Worry Wizard
It was so lovely to speak with the wonderful Cassie James at Mighty Radio this week about children's mental health and Wellbeing and all...

The Worry Wizard
Jun 18, 20201 min read


One foot in the pain, one foot in the possibility...
There is such a high level of difficulty right now. Children’s mental health is really struggling. I’m asking the children and young...

The Worry Wizard
May 28, 20201 min read


Why Being Kind to Yourself Matters
We all know Kindness Matters (this year's theme for Mental Health Awareness Week). But do we really need to be kind to ourselves? Here,...

The Worry Wizard
May 20, 20201 min read


Kindness Gift Vouchers - The Very Best Kind of Gift!
This week's Mental Health Awareness Week is focussing on the power and potential of kindness. There are so many beautiful examples of...

The Worry Wizard
May 19, 20201 min read


Trust - How Do I Know Who To Give My Trust To?
Trust is such a precious thing to give to someone. It is equally precious when someone puts their trust in you. But working out who to...

The Worry Wizard
May 12, 20201 min read


Feelings - Why Doesn't Stuffing Them Down Always Work?
Feelings, feelings, feelings. Sometimes, it might seem the best thing to do with feelings is to stuff them down and hope they go away....

The Worry Wizard
Apr 22, 20201 min read
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