How Reiki Supports Mental Health and Emotional Wellbeing
Every year, World Mental Health Day invites us to pause and reflect on how we care for our minds, hearts and inner world.
In the UK, the statistics are sobering — and a reminder of how many people are quietly struggling beneath the surface.
According to the latest NHS data, 1 in 5 adults in England live with a common mental health condition such as anxiety or depression, rising to 1 in 4 among 16–24 year olds.
Research from the Mental Health Foundation shows that 73% of UK adults feel anxious at least sometimes, while 1 in 5 feel anxious most or all of the time.
For many, these feelings interfere with daily life, affecting work, relationships and even sleep.
These numbers reveal more than statistics — they tell a story of a society under pressure with unrealistic expectations and less and less support.
However, they are also a reminder that healing is possible and that there are many ways to support mental wellbeing — both traditional and holistic.
I would like to share about this here and of how passionate I am that Reiki can support us with this.
🌿 Reiki: A Gentle Path to Inner Calm
Reiki is a gentle, energy-based healing practice that promotes balance, relaxation and clarity. It works by encouraging the natural flow of life force energy through the body, helping to clear energetic blockages that can contribute to stress, fatigue or emotional overwhelm.
During a Reiki session, people often describe feeling deeply relaxed — a sense of peace that goes beyond words. In this calm state, the body and mind can begin to reset, regulate and restore balance.
Each session is truly unique.
✨ How Reiki Supports Mental Health
Reiki doesn’t replace professional mental health care, but beautifully works alongside it by helping in some of the many way listed below
💫 Reducing anxiety and stress through deep relaxation
💫 Calming the nervous system and promoting emotional balance
💫 Supporting better sleep and clearer thinking
💫 Helping release emotional tension or past trauma stored in the energy body
💫 Encouraging mindfulness, self-awareness and self-compassion
💚 Healing the Whole Self
When we care for our mental health, we’re not just tending to our thoughts — we’re showing up for our energy, emotions and spirit too. Reiki honours this holistic approach; supporting the whole person rather than just the symptoms.
On this World Mental Health Day, take a moment to breathe, reconnect and remember:
Your mental health matters — your energy does too.
If you’re feeling called to explore Reiki as part of your wellbeing journey, you can find out more or book a session through contacting me directly at victoria@deeperawareness.co.uk or exploring my website via https://www.deeperawareness.co.uk.
About Victoria:
Victoria is an award-winning Certified Reiki Master Teacher & Practitioner, ReikiScience Master, Coach, Mindfulness Meditation Teacher, Guide, Moonologer, & Celebrant. A proud member of the UK Reiki Federation & Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) Registered and Enhanced DBS checked.
She works from her Healing Room in Milton Keynes and online, offering a wide range of personal development options through Training & Development Courses, Workshops and sessions. She has nearly 3 decades of experience in Training and Development.
Victoria lives and works in Milton Keynes with her family, rescue cat and dog.
