All kinds of people, from all kinds of backgrounds, irrespective of age, gender, political persuasion, race, religion, socio-economic, sexual orientation or marital status seek counselling. Thankfully, it is becoming less of a taboo to be proactive about managing our own mental health, or even to discuss the subject. Seeing a counsellor is like having someone who you can talk to about absolutely anything; someone who just gets you. The fact that they are not involved in any other area of your life means that you will be given the space to present your real self, your world, your thoughts, your struggles, your pain, your dreams, your disappointments, your anger, your needs to someone who will listen to you without judgement and without their own agenda or opinion.

What is mental health?

Mental health refers to a person’s psychological or emotional well-being. Many people have experience with mental health issues, either in themselves or in a loved one. Common mental health struggles include anxiety, depression, panic attacks, low self-esteem, OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder) and PTSD (post-traumatic stress disorder).