From Struggle to Strength: Why Mental Health Matters on the Path to Your Goals

In my youth, I experienced significant anxiety — the kind that quietly impacts your confidence, clouds your decisions, and makes even the most exciting opportunities feel overwhelming.

It was through seeking support — specifically, engaging in counselling — that I began to understand myself better, develop healthier coping strategies, and slowly rebuild the self-belief I had lost. It wasn’t always easy, but it was transformative.

That experience shaped not only who I am today, but why I do the work I do.

As a counsellor now, I understand the courage it takes to reach out for help — because I’ve been there myself. I also know, first hand, that with the right support, it is possible to move through mental health challenges and toward a life that feels more aligned, empowered, and fulfilling.

Counselling isn’t about having all the answers — it’s about creating space for healing, insight, and growth.

Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, or simply feeling stuck, I want you to know: change is possible. You’re not broken — you’re human. And you don’t have to navigate it alone.

If you’re ready to invest in your well-being, your goals, and your future, counselling can be the place where it all begins.

Let’s take that first step, together. I offer a free 15 minutes introduction call. Please email me info@deescounsellinghaven.co.uk