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Tony Simpson @tonylistens.bsky.social · Sep 8

Well done runners!! #greatnorthrun

Tony Simpson @tonylistens.bsky.social · Aug 26

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I forgot my tripod today , and so constructed this Zoom stand/small horse shelter with the materials available. I mean, I’ve never thought of myself as an engineer, but surely I can get some kind of c...

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Tony Simpson @tonylistens.bsky.social · Jul 27

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Tony Simpson @tonylistens.bsky.social · Jun 10

Someone told me I should be “constantly advertising on social media” … so if by “advertising” they meant “mentioning in passing that I’m a counsellor/therapist in Newcastle” and by “constantly” they meant “about three times a year” then I’m absolutely nailing it.

Tony Simpson @tonylistens.bsky.social · Jun 6

I used to walk down this street on the way to work every day in the 90s, and I’m sure it never looked this good back then! #newcastle #tyne

Tony Simpson @tonylistens.bsky.social · Jun 5

Big love to anyone doing the Biology AQA paper 1 today!

Tony Simpson @tonylistens.bsky.social · Jun 3

It's been a very up and down day, and there are few things that are 100% guaranteed to fix me up but …. It's called Soul Music for a reason https://music.youtube.com/watch?v=Y8mPvIziBHE&si=NImBebD-bOE10oDK

Before you continue

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Tony Simpson @tonylistens.bsky.social · May 14

Got myself three books this week. A book about ADHD, ‘cos learning & improving my practice is top priority, and two 2000AD annuals from the 80’s ‘cos I’m a huge geek. There’s a pithy comment to be made about keeping different parts of yourself happy, but I’m too busy reading Strontium Dog to make it

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Tony Simpson @tonylistens.bsky.social · Apr 16

Starting the day the simple way with water for breakfast (not pictured, just out of shot bacon and sausage stottie and nuclear strength coffee from @tiny_tiny_newcastle . And it’s 11:30)

Tony Simpson (@tonylistens) on Threads

Starting the day the simple way with water for breakfast (not pictured, just out of shot bacon and sausage stottie and nuclear strength coffee from @tiny_tiny_newcastle . And it’s 11:30)

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Tony Simpson @tonylistens.bsky.social · Mar 21

I got into the Blockheads far too late. Enjoying BBC4 tonight.

Tony Simpson @tonylistens.bsky.social · Mar 19

This is an old post but it very much resonates with me

‘The biggest change of viewpoint I ever went through in psych training was when I said "but what if they're doing it for attention" and my supervisor was like "what's wrong with needing attention?" and I realised I didn't have an answer.’

The biggest change of viewpoint I ever went through in psych training was when I said "but what if they're doing it for attention" and my supervisor was like "what's wrong with needing attention?" and I realised I didn't have an answer.

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Tony Simpson @tonylistens.bsky.social · Mar 17

I must say that I don’t follow football but I must thank @newcastleunited.com for the cancellations today. Got loads of admin done :-)

Tony Simpson @tonylistens.bsky.social · Mar 7

Superfrog!

Tony Simpson @tonylistens.bsky.social · Mar 6

He was always my favourite, and I’m a huge Columbo fan, but I’ve never made the connection.

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Tony Simpson @tonylistens.bsky.social · Mar 6

Genius idea

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Tony Simpson @tonylistens.bsky.social · Mar 6

As a nerdy therapist, please feel free to ask to zoom in on my Star Wars/Star Trek/DoctorWho junk if it appears in the background. A quick-thinking therapist will find a way to make it relevant! 😁

Tony Simpson @tonylistens.bsky.social · Feb 14

Embracing organised desk chaos

Tony Simpson @tonylistens.bsky.social · Feb 3

If nothing has made you laugh today so far, I think you should watch Vanessa Bayer doing Dawn Lazarus on SNL. youtu.be/itYFTh8hPfA?...

Weekend Update: Dawn Lazarus - SNL

YouTube video by Saturday Night Live

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Tony Simpson @tonylistens.bsky.social · Jan 23

I recall a fantastic cover of this by an artist named Verity Burton. I wonder if it's available online anywhere.

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Tony Simpson @tonylistens.bsky.social · Jan 15

Not sure what this bug is, but I can feel it arriving. Slightly rattly chest, slightly achey joints … here it comes

Tony Simpson @tonylistens.bsky.social · Jan 14

Putting a can of Sugar Free apple Monster Energy in a coffee cup so it looks more professional for the first appointment of the day. I’m not the only one, right?

Tony Simpson @tonylistens.bsky.social · Dec 25

“You can’t leave that lion there”

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Tony Simpson @tonylistens.bsky.social · Dec 13

I've finally got a Substack! https://open.substack.com/pub/tonylistens/p/everything-that-was-on-my-blog?utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web

Everything That Was On My Blog

So I had started a blog like a total 90’s teenager (which I was, so it’s ok), before I really realised that Substack is what blogging used to be.

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Tony Simpson @tonylistens.bsky.social · Dec 4

Anxiety does not always mean anger or panic. Anxiety can manifest as lethargy, inertia or withdrawal. Just because someone isn't jumpy or loud doesn't mean they're not anxious.

Some people are just chill though, and that's ok too.

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