Hello Readers,

Hi, I’m the miscellaneous voice behind The Affordable Therapy Co. For over a decade, I’ve wrestled with my mental health, navigating the tricky terrain between being “too well off” for free NHS support and “not rich enough” for private therapy. As a working woman, I’ve faced the frustration of being shuffled from pillow to post, often left to figure things out on my own.

This blog is my way of sharing what I’ve learned along the way—through trial, error, and the occasional GP visit. It’s a space for anyone who’s ever felt stuck in the gap between needing help and being able to access it.

I’m not a professional, just someone who knows how lonely the healing journey can feel and how scary a diagnosis can be at first. From tips on managing mental health on a tight budget to honest chats about the struggles we all face, my aim is to make this a supportive, relatable, and empowering corner of the internet.

So welcome, get comfy and let’s go on the healing journey together!

Why We Exist

Navigating the waitlists of healthcare systems such as the NHS mental health services and recognizing the need for immediate and affordable alternatives, I founded The Affordable Therapy Co. My mental health was a huge contributing factor, struggling through understanding different signs and conditions while not having a lot of money to fund private health care. Being told I would have to wait for two years to gain access to NHS Talking Therapies, I needed to gain a better understanding and create alternative options to cope and treat my mental health.

I have seen many others struggle with similar situations, and a few I know lost the battle to their mental illness. The Affordable Therapy Co. comes from a place of compassion and understanding, that all mental health matters.

My Vision

I'm on a mission to demystify and F**K the stigma around all mental health illnesses and struggles. If anyone ever tells you that you are crazy or not right, remind them of this fact:

1 in 4 people will struggle with their mental health at any given point in their life.

My vision here will probably change as time goes on, but hey, that's progression and growth. The key aim will never change: helping you understand that it's normal not to be okay. We are human, after all, and sometimes we all need a little bit of help and support. I want to offer a safe space to speak about everything from mental health conditions, medications, therapies, resources, and just day-to-day living when struggling with mental health or living with mental health conditions.

The website will provide most of what you will need to progress in your well-being and mental health journey. That being said, I plan to be as accessible as possible, so socials will be updated, and eventually, I would love to have a podcast to detail what it's like living with mental health "problems" while also providing yet another alternative medium for you!

Join the Journey

Your mental health journey is personal, and here, it matters. Let's break down barriers, F**K mental health stigma, and create a community where everyone finds support and empowerment no matter the mental health life has given you!

Cheers to your mental health and wealth.

Founder, The Affordable Therapy Co.