"Accessing this support was easy"

I had COVID, recovered, and then suffered with long COVID. This impacted my breathing, sleep, and caused brain fog.

I had very little support from my GP. The only lifeline I had, from feeling very alone and having to leave my job due to my mental health and not being able to cope, was the support I received from Basildon Mind and Thurrock Recovery College through Inclusion.

The counselling I received from Mind was so good and helped me turn a big corner in my life. Accessing this support was easy, and I was made to feel very welcome when arriving for sessions each week. The journey through my time with Mind has made such a difference.

I would recommend Basildon Mind to anyone needing support with their mental health. Furthermore, the courses I undertook with the Recovery College have helped me so much. The team there are brilliant, making you feel welcome and at ease, and the course content has been incredibly useful.

I would really recommend anyone struggling with their mental health to look at what courses or services they offer. I cannot thank both organizations enough.