Blog | Rafia Marsh

Did counselling work for you?

I have lost count of the number of times people have said to me I went to a psychologist / counsellor and it just didn't help....

Mental Chatter

When we are worrying about an event in the past or a bill that is due in the future we are living in the past or in the future. The...

A Depressive Process

All advice for mental health promotes getting out of bed, being active and applying selfcare. Yes I know. When we are going through a...

Wellbeing during lockdown

We are relational beings and do not live well in isolation. Lockdown can be a strong trigger for our mental health and overall wellbeing....

Mental Health - What is wrong with me?

The short answer to this question is there is nothing wrong with you. If you are experiencing emotional challenges it does not mean that...

Counselling as part of your routine

Most of us only seek counselling after we become very emotionally challenged. It is certainly advisable and important to seek support...

The journey of mental health

For years, I defined mental health as feeling happy. Does feeling happy really mean being mentally healthy? What is happiness? Can...