Counsellor Lucy
Free 10 minute consultation
Debt can seriously damage your health as well as your wealth. For many of us, debt problems have real impact on our happiness and well-being. Money worries are one of the most common factors in stress-related illnesses and relationship breakdowns. If you're really feeling the pressure, Lucy at Burn a Debt can help.
Lucy is our in-house counsellor and she's brilliant at helping people deal with the emotional aspects of being in debt. Lucy is a fully trained counsellor with a broad experience of helping people with all kinds of issues from depression to marriage problems.
She's here to offer support and help you get your worries in perspective. She can also help you to come up with sensible strategies to deal with the tensions that so easily take over your life when you're dealing with debt. Lucy can show you how to find constructive ways to deal with difficult situations and how to calm frayed nerves when the pressure is on.
Ten minutes of Lucy's time is free at Burn a Debt. It's ten minutes that could change your life for the better.
Stress-busters
Debt problems are a sure-fire cause of stress. When the bills are piling up, it's difficult to stay calm and focused. Your health and relationships can suffer as a result. Sleeplessness, anxiety, bad temper, headaches, nausea and depression are just some of the side effects. If debt is getting you down, it's time to take better care of yourself.
Cut your costs
Small savings add up to a big difference to your finances. Cut your costs wherever you can. Here are just a few ideas. Download one of our leaflets now to find out more.
Turn the central heating thermostat down a notch. Get rid of the Sky package or scale it down. Change your energy supplier. Shop around for better insurance quotes. Choose supermarket own labels instead of premium products. And keep a weekly budget so you know what's happening. Write down everything you spend so you know exactly where you are each week.
Don't beat yourself up over debt problems. You're taking control now and that's what matters. Save your energies for positive ways out of your difficulties.
Look after yourself
Stress can take a heavy toll on your health. Make sure you stay on top with a programme of healthy living.
A good diet can make a big difference to the way you feel. Not only will you have more energy and be able to sleep better, but you'll be more optimistic about dealing with the challenges in your life.
Learning to relax is vital. Take a bath. Listen to music. Chill out in any way you please and put your money worries on one side for a while. You'll deal with them better when your mind is clear.
Exercise is a great stress buster. Walking is cheap and easy if the gym membership has to go on hold for a while. Make the most of the great outdoors free of charge. Whatever you choose to do, check with your doctor first.
Get help
Debt problems can leave you feeling down and on your own. Don't bottle up problems. Find a trusted friend and share your concerns. Visit your GP if you feel you can't cope. And don't put your enjoyment of life on hold. There are plenty of ways to get out and about without breaking the budget.
Most important of all, get yourself out of financial trouble fast with our help. Find out now which debt solution is right for you and start turning your life around now.
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