Upcoming Event with Aberdeen Counselling Forum 2025
'Mood and Food- the connection'
Led by Alison Cowell
Saturday 19th July 2025, 10am-4pm
Venue: Garden Lounge, Fountainhall Church, Harcourt Rd, Aberdeen, AB15 5NZ
About the workshop:
With more and more research acknowledging the undeniable links between mood and behavioural disorders, it's important for anyone working with those affected by these conditions to be as informed as possible.
The NHS recognises that depression is caused by changes in levels of chemicals in the brain. One such chemical is serotonin, 90% of which is produced in the gut! This underlines that a healthy digestive system is important for mental wellbeing.
Join leading holistic nutritionist Alison Cowell at this informative workshop to learn how food can affect mood, behaviour, anxiety, stress, sleep and hormonal balance. Alison will also share information on the Gut-Brain axis and the importance of the microbiome in the prevention of anxiety and depression.
There will be a discussion around our relationship with food and how it can trigger guilt and shame, leading to anxiety and stress, with opportunities to share experiences and explore solutions.
'This topic isn’t nice to know – it’s an absolute need to know'
Aims
- To raise awareness of how nutrition plays an important role in the prevention or management of mood disorders.
- Demonstrate how certain food and drink can adversely impact mood, sleep and hormones
- Provide knowledge regarding signs and signals that may indicate nutritional deficiencies, allowing delegates to have a more in-depth understanding of their client’s overall wellbeing.
This event will be beneficial to anyone with an interest on the impact food has on our mood and mental wellbeing. From parents worried about children’s behaviour (including ADHD) to those caring for parents with dementia, this workshop reveals some fascinating facts and many useful tips to take away.
About the presenter:
Alison Cowell is a health coach, holistic nutritionist, author and speaker.
In 2005, she emigrated to New Zealand where she founded Healthy Eating Ltd, a hugely successful nutrition consultation business, with over 10,000 happy clients as living examples. She also created and led the Hawke’s Bay Health Collaborative, and designed and presented an award winning radio show. Hosting bi-annual health expos and speaking to businesses across New Zealand and Australia, Alison established herself as a respected speaker. Returning to the UK, after selling her business in 2018 to be with her elderly Scottish parents, Alison continues to spread her knowledge through speaking engagements, on-line workshops and personal consultations.
Booking form: here
Aberdeen Counselling Forum Committee
Committee Member vacancies
We are currently looking to recruit new people to join our committee. We have a few members stepping down this year after many years which leaves space for new people who are interested in being part of the committee team. If you are interested, please contact Jacquie Sim by email or any other committee member for further details.
