Today, I had my final counselling session over an eight-week period and I wanted to mark it with a little Twitter thread. I think we all know there is a stigma around mental health still and I think it's important to share your experience (if you feel strong enough to do so).
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I have avoided counselling like the PLAGUE for years - I just was never ready for it - but over Christmas I had a fairly horrible experience and it brought forth a wave of issues and dragged up most of my pre-existing woes.
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I was lucky enough to discover that Pan Macmillan subscribe to a programme that offers short-term private counselling and was able to see somebody within about two weeks. I am SUPER grateful for that because I might not have done it otherwise.
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Here is what I will say about counselling if you have ever considered it: do it when you are ready. It is so valuable - but it is hard work. I have spent two months being up and down then up then down again and it has been a big challenge to go about life as per norm.
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But it has allowed me to confront things that have been sat on for YEARS and most importantly to understand myself and allow for self reflection. I have a lot of new tools in my box (oo er) to take on for life now and look back to if needed.
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Finally: I think we often thing other people have got their shiz together because we all hide behind a bit of a 'too cool for school' wall. I wanted to tweet and share this in case it helps anybody to feel better or make a decision, or just feel like they aren't alone. THE END!
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@katmckenna_
Kat! The biggest hug! 👂💛💚💙💜💖
(I've been in and out of counselling/therapy - just wish I'd realised sooner in life there IS help out there . . . find it, take it - so glad you did! Vx!)
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