October 2023 by Scott Kendrew
Had my first phone interaction with Matt today.Found him very easy to talk to he seemed very professional and took the time and effort to understand the problems I'm having with day to day life.Understanding and not judging me.Even after the first phone call I have realised that I'm not alone with this terrible affliction of depression and anxiety. Hopefully we can get some sort of plan in place to improve my mental health and well-being
October 2022 by Lemon Bakewell
The services from here are absolutely amazing and I?ve had some life changing counselling sessions from a counsellor who was so professional and lovely. I?m by no means cured after only 12 sessions but I am on my way to recovery after being Ill for most of my 20s.I?ve struggled with anxiety, depression, agoraphobia and more lovely mental health conditions which caused a cocktail of issues. Before, I was completely unfunctionable and received no help from the NHS. Prior to me self referring to Mind, I received NHS ?therapy? (I use that term lightly) which never allowed me to talk, gain feedback or receive compassion. I was told to do a few tasks a weeks and was discharged for being ?cured? - When in reality I was too depressed to do the sessions so they didn?t report my bad mood scores. However with this type of therapy at Mind, it is PROPER therapy. You will gain feedback, compassion and it was refreshing to feel like you?re talking to a real human being. Most of all, real human being with empathy and compassion (Which most who work under the NHS mental health services lack).I?ve even been ignored while I was suicidal. There was a time an ambulance wouldn?t even arrive when I was in danger. So with the shambles of the NHS, Mind is truly a godsend.After a hellish 7 years I feel like I?m finally going to get my life back, especially with the advice from my last counselling session. So thank you so much.
April 2020 by Terry Pocock
Mind is like a lifesaver helps you gather your thoughts and your sanity
April 2020 by Ethan Bell
Thanks.
January 2019 by Mandy Johnson
Brilliant charity that offers support to people struggling with their mental health as well as those wanting to be proactive in preventing mental health problems. Open to anyone who lives in St Albans or the surrounding areas. They also have centres in Hertford and Stevenage.The charity offers a whole host of services and support - counseling, therapies and groups (like music and art). Everything is run by trained professionals and volunteers and is all free or very affordable.They are also always looking for volunteers and people who cab fundraise for their important work so please do help if you can.
January 2017 by Tina Beaufoy
These wonderful people probably saved my sons life
