11. Transforming Pain into Power and Resilience

Pain is an inevitable part of life. Whether it stems from loss, trauma, rejection, or...

10. How to Support a Family Member Struggling with Mental Health

Supporting a loved one through mental health struggles can be challenging, especially when you feel...

9. How Black Parents Can Model and Teach Self-Care to Their Children

As a counsellor born and raised in Hackney, East London, and a Black British man of Afro-Caribbean...

8. Exploring Intersectionality and Mental Health for Black LGBTQ+ Individuals

As we approach the end of LGBTQ+ History Month this February 2025, it’s an opportune time to...

7. The Role of Music, Dance, and Art in Healing in Black Cultures

I look back on moments of my childhood, adolescence, through to those of recent years, and...

6. Historical Trauma and Its Lasting Impact on Black Mental Health

I have witnessed firsthand the enduring impact of historical trauma on Black mental health within...

5. Identifying Trauma in the Black Community and Ways to Heal

As a Black British counsellor from the east end of London, my journey has been shaped by our...

4. Debunking Common Myths About Therapy in Black Communities

As someone born and raised in Hackney, East London, in the vibrant cultural mix, I’ve witnessed...

3. The Importance of Culturally Sensitive Mental Health Care

As a counsellor born and raised in Hackney, I’ve witnessed the profound changes in my community over...

2. How to Start Therapy When You Don’t See Representation

Starting therapy is a big step, and for many, it’s a vulnerable leap into the unknown. For those of...

1. Understanding the stigma of Mental Health in Communities of Colour

Growing up in Hackney in the 1970s and subsequent decades, I witnessed a community alive with...

Blog Intro

Navigating Black Mental Health: A Personal Reflection I was surrounded by a world of contrasts...