I have always been struck by how hard it is for people to talk and share what they are going through, their struggles, emotions, the things that keep them up at night. It’s not easy to be vulnerable and on top of that, the cost of counselling makes it feel out of reach for people who need it the most. At the same time, counsellors, especially those just starting out, often struggle to find opportunities to practice and grow in their field. It’s like there’s this gap where on one side, people who need support but can’t afford to, and on the other, counsellors who want to help but don’t have a platform to do so.
This really stuck with me. I kept thinking about how unfair it was that mental health support felt so inaccessible. And I believe that there had to be a way to bring these two sides together, that’s why I started A New Chapter. It’s not just about making counselling more affordable, it’s also creating a space where people can feel safe to open up, and where new counsellors can find their footing and make a real difference.
To me, counselling isn’t just a service, it’s a lifeline. It’s a chance for someone to feel seen, heard, and know that they don’t have to face their struggles alone. If A New Chapter can help even just one person feels a little less lost, a little more supported, then it’s doing what I hoped it would.