Why Mental Health Counselling or Therapy Didn’t Work for You—And Why You’re Closer Than You Think
- Gemma Collins
- 2 days ago
- 3 min read
Let’s start with the truth no one tells you:
If mental health counselling or therapy didn’t work for you in the past, it’s not your fault.
Maybe you tried CBT through the NHS. You followed every worksheet, ticked all the boxes—but deep down, nothing really shifted. You felt more like a task than a person.
Maybe you found a therapist, but the connection just wasn’t there. Or they cancelled. Or rescheduled. Or you were expected to fit into their system—not the other way around.
Maybe the platform was overwhelming. Too many logins. Too many forms. It felt like a chore, not a chance to heal.
Or worse still—you showed up, shared your truth, and still felt misunderstood. Your culture, your identity, your lens on life—it was like none of it made it into the room.
And so you started to wonder:
“Is this just how life is? Maybe I’m too complex to be helped.”
You Are Not the Problem
These experiences are all too common in mental health counselling or therapy—and they can shake your belief in therapy. But what if the issue isn’t therapy itself? What if it’s how it was delivered to you?
You’re not broken. You were just never offered the kind of space that honours you—your background, your values, your lived experience.
And you’re not far from healing. You’re closer than you think.
Let Me Tell You About “A.”
A came to me burnt out and defeated. They had tried two therapists, self-help courses, even meditation apps. Nothing had made a real difference.
But they weren’t out of options—they were just missing one thing.
When we started working together—online, on their terms, with a rhythm that respected their life—things began to shift.
Within weeks, A said:
“This is the first time I feel like someone actually sees me—not the version I perform, but who I really am.”
Now, A is thriving. They’ve stopped second-guessing themselves. They’re in control of their emotions. They’ve created new boundaries—and stuck to them.
The Hidden Cost of Getting It Wrong
Every time therapy doesn’t land, it chips away at your hope. But that hope brought you here today—and that’s powerful.
Because right now, there’s a gap between where you are and where you want to be:
🌱 From emotional exhaustion → to feeling energised and alive
💬 From self-doubt → to confident expression
💡 From just surviving → to deeply living
The truth? You’re not starting from scratch. You’re standing at the edge of change. All that’s missing is one aligned approach—a system that gets you.
Why My Approach Works Where Others Didn’t
At Unique Truth Therapy, I don’t do generic.
I don’t push strategies that don’t match your life.
I don’t expect you to fit into my system—I build one around you.
And I don’t believe you have to “fix” yourself to be worthy of peace.
What I offer is a personalised, culturally conscious therapeutic process, built for modern life. Most of my clients meet me online—where we create deep, lasting change with flexibility and consistency. If you prefer in-person sessions, I offer those on Fridays only.
Here’s What My Clients say:
“This work changed my life. I feel lighter, clearer, and finally in control.”
“It feels like my whole nervous system has exhaled.”
“I’ve never felt more seen or more empowered.”
You’re Closer Than You Think
You’ve already done the hardest part—you didn’t give up. Now it’s time to find a way forward that actually works.
If you’re ready to feel heard, understood, and supported by someone who sees the whole you…I’m here.
✅ Book your first session today
Or get in touch to ask questions, share your story, and see if we’re a good fit.
