The journey to officially starting therapy and seeking out mental health care can be a long and frightening one. In places like Guyana where stigma lurks excessively even in the most open of spaces, where cultural myths surrounding mental health reign supreme and trust at times feels elusive in our small communities, many never make the bold step to seek out help.
Even after reaching the point of acknowledgment that one needs help, selecting a fitting therapist may take several attempts due to availability and options. These attempts can sometimes prove daunting and may lead to clients feeling as if the process is useless or worst of all that their cases are impossible and cannot be solved. I started therapy in 2016 in Belgium and I have had the same clinical therapist up until now.
