A Journey Through the Forest of ANTs™
A live, in-person storytelling talk exploring Automatic Negative Thoughts and the thinking patterns that shape how we feel, decide, and respond.
Event details
Tuesday 8th September 2026
11:30am – 12:30pm
Glasgow Merchant City
Live In-Person Event
Early Release Tickets: £35
Standard Admission: £45
Limited Availability
Full venue details provided after booking.
18+ event only. By booking, you agree to the event terms and privacy policy. Tickets are non-refundable but may be transferred in advance with organiser approval.
What This Talk Is About
We all have thoughts that arrive quickly, quietly, and often automatically.
Some make us pause.
Some make us doubt ourselves.
Some make us imagine the worst.
Some make us believe we are not enough.
In this live storytelling session, Catherine Gallacher guides you through the Forest of ANTs™ — a creative and practical way to recognise Automatic Negative Thoughts and understand how they influence confidence, stress, decisions, relationships, and everyday life.
Examples of ANTs We’ll Explore
Catastrophising — “What if everything goes wrong?”
Mind Reading — “They probably think I’m not good enough.”
Comparing — “Everyone else is doing better than me.”
Discounting the Positive — “That doesn’t really count.”
Overgeneralising — “This always happens to me.”
Self-Doubt — “I can’t do this.”
Who This Is For
This talk is for anyone over 18 years, who wants to understand their thinking patterns more clearly and respond to life with more awareness, calm, and confidence.
You do not need any previous knowledge of psychology.
You only need curiosity, openness, and a willingness to reflect.
What You’ll Take Away
By the end of the session, you will have a clearer understanding of:
How automatic thoughts show up in everyday life
Why some thought patterns feel so convincing
How to recognise unhelpful thinking before it takes over
How awareness can create choice
How small shifts in thinking can support emotional regulation and healthier responses
Event Information
Tuesday 8th September 2026
11:30am – 12:30pm
Glasgow Merchant City
Live In-Person Event
Early Release Tickets: £35
Standard Admission: £45
Limited Availability
Full venue details provided after booking.
18+ event only. By booking, you agree to the event terms and privacy policy. Tickets are non-refundable but may be transferred in advance with organiser approval.
Booking Disclaimer
By purchasing a ticket, you acknowledge that this event is delivered for educational, reflective, and personal development purposes only.
This event does not provide therapy, medical advice, diagnosis, crisis intervention, or clinical treatment. Attendance does not establish a therapist-client relationship with Catherine Gallacher or StepUpcmg™.
Attendees remain responsible for their own wellbeing, choices, interpretations, and actions following the event.
If you are currently experiencing significant emotional distress or require urgent mental health support, please contact your GP, NHS 111, Samaritans (116 123), or emergency services where appropriate.
Ready to Step Into the Forest?
Join Catherine Gallacher for a thoughtful, practical, and engaging live talk that helps you recognise the patterns in your mind — and begin responding with more clarity.
Early Release Tickets: £35
Standard Admission: £45
Limited Availability
Full venue details provided after booking.
Book Your Ticket
18+ event only. By booking, you agree to the event terms and privacy policy. Tickets are non-refundable but may be transferred in advance with organiser approval.
Ticket Policy
All tickets are non-refundable.
Tickets may be transferred to another attendee with advance notice and organiser approval before the event date.
This event is strictly for individuals aged 18 years and over.
By booking a ticket, attendees agree to the event terms, disclaimer, and privacy policy.
To request a transfer or contact the organiser:
stepupcmg@gmail.com
Age Requirement
This event is strictly for attendees aged 18 years and over.
By purchasing a ticket, you confirm that you are aged 18 or above at the time of the event.
The organiser reserves the right to refuse admission where age requirements are not met.
If you are unable to attend, tickets may be transferred to another attendee with advance notice and approval from the organiser prior to the event date.
To request a ticket transfer, please contact:
stepupcmg@gmail.com
Unauthorised resale or duplication of tickets is not permitted.
GDPR & Privacy Statement
Your personal information will only be used for event administration, communication relating to this event, and relevant StepUpcmg™ updates where consent has been provided. Your information will never be sold or shared with third parties for marketing purposes. All data is handled in accordance with UK GDPR and applicable data protection legislation. You may request removal of your information from communications at any time by contacting:
stepupcmg@gmail.com