Best Anxiety & Depression Counsellor 2025 (Australia): Leon Skaliotis When stepping into the world of mental health, few names shine as brightly as Leon Skaliotis – Founder of Be Happy Again. With an unwavering commitment to transforming lives, Leon has earned the prestigious title of Australia’s Best Anxiety and Depression Counsellor for three consecutive years, awarded by Global Health and Pharma magazine. In this exclusive interview, we delved into the philosophy, strategies, and vision of a trailblazer in mental Mental Health Awards 2025 ghp Mental Health Awards 2025 www.ghp-news.com
As the conversation around Mental Health continues to grow louder and more impactful, the GHP Mental Health Awards 2025 is here to honour the tireless efforts, groundbreaking innovations, and unyielding dedication of Mental Health providers worldwide. Mental Health Awards 2025 This prestigious programme celebrates the professionals, organisations, and pioneers leading the charge in improving Mental Health Care and awareness. The Mental Health sector has seen transformative developments over the past few years. Advances in technology have revolutionised how care is delivered, making it more accessible, personalised, and effective. From teletherapy platforms providing round-the-clock support to AI-driven tools that aid in early detection and diagnosis, innovation is shaping a future where Mental Health Care is more proactive and inclusive than ever before. Equally remarkable is the rise of holistic care models. Providers are increasingly integrating mental, physical, and emotional health to offer comprehensive support systems. This progress is vital in addressing complex challenges such as workplace stress, burnout, and the mental health impact of global crises. The sector’s evolution is only just beginning, with further breakthroughs in virtual reality therapy, precision medicine, and community-led Mental Health initiatives on the horizon. Sofi Parry, Senior Editor Website: ghpnews.digital AI Global Media, Ltd. (AI) takes reasonable measures to ensure the quality of the information on this web site. However, AI will not assume any legal liability or responsibility for the accuracy, correctness or completeness of any information that is available through this web site. If errors are brought to our attention, we will try to correct them. The information available through the website and our partner publications is for your general information and use and is not intended to address any particular finance or investment requirements. In particular, the information does not constitute any form of advice or recommendation by us or any of our partner publications and is not intended to be relied upon by users in making or refraining from making any investment or financial decisions. Appropriate independent advice should be obtained before making any such decision. Any arrangement made between you and any third party named in the site is at your sole risk and responsibility.
Contents 4. CODA:GENE: Leader & Innovator in Mental Health Educational Practices 2025 6. IMGE gGmbH: Most Dedicated Psychological Research NPO 2025 – Germany 7. Centre for Migrant and Refugee Health: Inclusive Mental Health Care Provider of the Year 2025 – Australia 8. Cultivated Minds: Best Integrative Psychologist & Hypnotherapist 2025 (South Yorkshire): Neil Dolan 9. Toad Counselling Ltd: Most Compassionate Mental Health Service 2025 – Devon 10. Belief Center for Family Therapy: Best Family & Couples Therapy Provider 2025 – Washington 11. Be Happy Again: Best Anxiety & Depression Counsellor 2025 (Australia): Leon Skaliotis 12. Flourish Psychology: Psychology Practice of the Year 2025 – Devon 13. With Love, Me: Best Online Woman-Focused Anxiety Self Care Resource 2025 – USA & GHP News Mental Health Care & Compassion Excellence Award 2025 14. Restore Your Mind Hypnotherapy: Most Dedicated Clinical Hypnotherapist 2025 (Melbourne): Valerie McLeod & GHP News Mental Health Care & Compassion Excellence Award 2025 15. Achieve Occupational Therapy Ltd: Best Nationwide Holistic Therapeutic Intervention Company 2025 – East of England & GHP Client Care Excellence Award 2025 16. Mind You Therapy UK: Most Compassionate Mental Health Practice 2025 – North East England & GHP Excellence Award in One-to-One Cognitive Behavioural Hypnotherapy 2025 – North East England 17. Solicitude Support Services, Inc.: Homelessness Support Champions of the Year 2025 – Canada & GHP News Mental Health Care & Compassion Excellence Award 2025 18. Therapy in Barcelona: Best International Community Mental Health Service 2025 – Spain
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5 GHP Mental Health Awards 2025 Your website mentions that you’ve personally experienced severe anxiety and depression. How has your own journey shaped your approach to helping others? “Living with severe anxiety and depression can make you feel like you are the loneliest, most helpless person in the world. It can be personality-changing and soul-crushing. My experience has made me passionate about helping my clients learn how to escape and maintain a fulfilling life rather than a nightmarish existence. “Through my personal struggles, I’ve come to understand the importance of empathy and the power of connecting with others who feel trapped in similar circumstances. This profound connection allows me to approach every client with genuine compassion, knowing firsthand what it is like to face an uphill battle against mental health challenges.” Being recognised as the best anxiety and depression counsellor in Australia for three consecutive years is a remarkable achievement. What do you believe sets your practice apart and resonates so deeply with your clients? “One thing my clients say is that I ‘get them’. This is crucial to developing a trusting relationship, the cornerstone of any successful counselling relationship. When a client trusts me, they feel safe and supported, allowing them to be vulnerable and share without fear of judgement. This openness is essential for understanding the root causes of their challenges and for exploring meaningful solutions. “In essence, trust creates a space where my clients can not only confront their struggles but also build the confidence needed to grow and heal. When this happens, it transforms the counselling experience from a transaction into a transformative partnership.” You emphasise measurable progress and personalised recovery treatments. Could you share some of the innovative techniques or principles you use that have proven most effective? “Self-reporting questionnaires, completed before and during sessions, provide clients with a continuous progress report that allows us both to objectively track improvements or identify areas that require more attention. When stepping into the world of mental health, few names shine as brightly as Leon Skaliotis – Founder of Be Happy Again. With an unwavering commitment to transforming lives, Leon has earned the prestigious title of Australia’s Best Anxiety and Depression Counsellor for three consecutive years, awarded by Global Health and Pharma magazine. His innovative, measurable approach to recovery, combined with a deeply personal understanding of mental health struggles, has positioned Leon as a trusted guide for countless individuals seeking hope and healing. In this exclusive interview, we delved into the philosophy, strategies, and vision of a trailblazer in mental health care. Best Anxiety & Depression Counsellor 2025 (Australia): Leon Skaliotis This process fosters accountability and encourages clients to remain focused on solutions throughout their journey. Additionally, these tools are tailored to each client, ensuring that progress is measured in a way that resonates personally with their specific goals and challenges. “Another key principle we emphasise is the profound interconnection between physical and mental health. By exploring each client’s life experiences, we help them uncover how their habits, routines, and underlying principles contribute to both their struggles and their recovery. From this foundation, we develop personalised strategies that empower them to create sustainable, positive changes in their lives.” Looking ahead, what are your aspirations for Be Happy Again and how do you hope to continue making a difference in the mental health space? “The privilege of accompanying clients on their journeys to recovery is something I treasure deeply. However, I am mindful that there will come a time when I can no longer do so in the same capacity. This awareness has inspired me to think about how I might create something lasting – something that can continue to make a difference even when I step back from direct practice. “For a while now, I’ve been contemplating writing a mental health guidebook, detailing all that I have learned over the years. I hope to offer a carefully curated collection of insights, drawn from both past and current thinking on mental health, distilled into a handful of essential, life-long behaviours. These are principles I’ve seen help individuals move from struggle to a place of hope and fulfilment, time and time again. “What drives me is the belief that healing and thriving come down to simple, consistent practices rooted in integrity, gratitude, and principled behaviour. Seeing as I emphasise the importance of keeping promises, it feels only right to honour my own intention and put this plan into action. I hope this book, when completed, can serve as a tool for anyone navigating the challenges of anxiety and depression, making a positive difference – even if it touches just one life. After all, sometimes even the smallest ripple can set off waves of change.” Contact: Leon Skaliotis Company: Be Happy Again Web Address: https://behappyagain.com.au/ c
6 Helping people to reshape their mental landscape, through the understanding of Mental Genetics, Epigenetics, and Cognitive Reprogramming, Founder of CODA:GENE, Irena Tyshyna, guides a myriad of clients towards psychological resilience and lasting inner calm. We took a closer look at the practice as it was recently awarded with its title in our GHP Mental Health Awards 2025. “It is the invisible at the surface level “underwater current” that is only apparent when we dive deep and explore the subconscious patterns of inherited behaviours.” – Irena Tyshyna, CODA:GENE Founder Many people may not be aware that our genes can influence our mental health from a young age, upwards. Research has shown that if one of your parents has depression then you are two times more likely to develop depression. For bipolar disorder, you are four times more likely and if one of your parents has schizophrenia, then you are eight times more likely to have schizophrenia. This is based on psychogenetics, a pioneering branch of psychology led by the late Champion Kurt Teutsch Ph.D. (from mid-1950’s). “In conjunction with his late-wife Joel Marie Teutsch developed a unique scientific approach to the solution for every kind of problem, they created The Teutsch IDEAL Method which is tailored to each person and the circumstances of their lives.” – Academy of Teutsch. Speaking of psychogenetics, in relation to mental genetics, it is of utmost importance to remember there is much weight in nature, not just nurture. With regards to mental genetics, or those predispositions to various physical and mental illnesses, studies have revealed that our genetic codes can predetermine our behavioural patterns, interpretations and emotional responses, in addition to our physical attributes. Nature versus nurture has been a longstanding debate amongst many. Essentially, we must take our upbringing and further environments into account when looking at our behavioural and thought patterns, however, it’s important to understand that genetics have even more weight. Of course, there are other historical perspectives led by individuals such as Sigmund Freud and Carl Jung, who focused on the environmental factors of our upbringing and childhood experiences. Laying the groundwork for psychology as many know and practice today, Freud’s work dives deep into the psyche built by our lived experiences, even those we may not remember due to our young age. With experiences engrained into our very being, alongside mental genetics inherited from our families, there are sure to be patterns, behaviours, and emotional responses which seem out of our control. Teutsch’s work aimed to share the IDEAL Method (otherwise known as the IDEAL Law to Success), wherein people can set themselves free from these generational patterns – which are often repeated down to four generations - to improve their emotional, spiritual, and mental wellbeing. Combining psychological, scientific, and spiritual insights, the duo (Joel and Champion Teutsch) helped to expand therapeutic practices, leading to the branch of therapy which award-winning CODA:GENE practices today. With Irena and her practice, CODA:GENE, consistently exploring psychogenetics, a multitude of clients are able to understand their own challenges related to mental illness, and finding ways to move forward through a state of pure transformation. Offering support to high performers, athletes, C-leaders and entrepreneurs, young people, and even families who need help with strengthening their personal relationships, CODA:GENE empowers the individuals with whom it works. Atop its work with young people, adults, and families – in steering them in the right direction towards more healthy, constructive patterns – the practice also works hard to provide unique performance coaching across the corporate landscape. From any industry or sector to any specific role within a company, CODA:GENE focuses on helping people to develop effective leadership and talent growth strategies to achieve long lasting wellbeing and success both in their professional and personal lives. By understanding our unique genetic code and its predispositions, we can each master emotional control, manage our own adversities, limitations and boundaries. This is the path to finding balance within our minds and lives overall. The practice is dedicated to addressing core issues which are evidence-based, solution-based and carried out with an interdisciplinary approach. Furthermore, with its core values of clarity, empowerment, and authenticity when supporting any client, the company steers individuals and families in the right direction towards positive and active change within their own lives as well as across interpersonal relationships. Delivering the tools people need to take control of their minds, lives, and future ahead, CODA:GENE helps others to take full responsibility for their personal growth and accomplishments to come. Staying true to her own authentic journey and ways of working, Irena is laser-focused on connecting deeply with her clients’ live story. She is an empathetic individual with a wealth of experience and bases her work on lived experience, successful methods, and not just academic theories – this real life experience led approach Leader & Innovator in Mental Health Educational Practices 2025
GHP Mental Health Awards 2025 has helped CODA:GENE to unlock true potential for itself, for its own growth and for the personal revolutions of its clients. CODA:GENE’s philosophy is to have a profound impact on mental wellbeing, balance, and self-care and self-improvement. Not simply approaching symptoms, CODA:GENE gets to the root cause of an individual’s mental strain and complex underlying patterns of thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. This ultimately empowers people to take control of their own mental health and allows them to make informed, grounded, and fully comprehensive decisions for their own success and overall health. “Our methodology is grounded in psychology, neuroscience, and evidence-based practices. We recognise that each individual’s journey is unique, requiring a tailored approach that resonates with both the scientifically inclined and those who seek a more holistic or spiritual perspective. This 360-degree view of mental health allows us to meet clients where they are, providing tools to find balance and promote self-healing without over-reliance on medication or life-long therapy,” said Irena. As Irena has over 25 years of experience behind her, she has a unique and seasoned approach to helping others with their challenges and concerns. By founding CODA:GENE she has opened up more positive possibilities for her clients through her practice, especially as she works with the transformational world of mental genetics, epigenetics, and cognitive reprogramming – which all have a striking influence on people’s mental, and therefore physical, wellbeing. “Decode your genetic blueprint.” Guiding people in their recovery and personal journey, even in relation to the post-traumatic growth theory, CODA:GENE has steadily become a partner for clients to rely on. Working with a variety of mental health issues, behaviours and conditions CODA:GENE continues to elevate people’s experience of psychotherapy. Irena has truly made this her mission, and has transformed many lives with her services. In addition, with Irena’s wealth of educational and training background, in a highly academic enhanced by lived experience, CODA:GENE can offer help for students through personal, human skill with modern tools such as Artificial Emotional Intelligence to provide responsive, customised support for educators in the field to provide students with all they need to develop when entering into psychotherapy. Consistently improving and expanding the field of psychotherapy, with psychogenetics at the forefront of its services, this practice takes both nature and nurture into account – yet has a keen interest in translating DNA and mental genetics into real, tangible processes for individual healing. It’s a pleasure to bestow CODA:GENE with its award as it is a guiding light for many walking through the darkness associated with mental ill-health, and we are sure to see Irena’s work continue to elevate psychotherapy. Contact: Irena Tyshyna Company: CODA:GENE Website: https://coda-gene.com/
8 GHP Mental Health Awards 2025 With turbulence and conflict running deep throughout all of history, research organisations have been a crucial asset for our transformation, understanding, and development as human beings. Here we explore IMGE’s impact on the increasing need for research projects – which have become truly paramount for our human coexistence on this earth. The United Nations (UN) was founded in 1945 to consistently initiate research projects on a worldwide scale – especially in response to problems with wars/peace and health and the performance of people as a whole. By carrying these research projects out, with suborganisations such as UNESCO and WHO, the United Nations has always aimed to support global health and psychological wellbeing. After World War II, the traditional nation state frameworks and tools needed to be transformed to be enabled to satisfy the needs of all living beings to survive securely and happily. When Wilhelm Wundt founded the first “Institute for Experimental Psychology” in Leipzig (1879), it became clear that insights gained from experimental educational, psychological, and psychotherapeutic research are indispensable to be able to find the best management methods for human life’s problems. Scottish Psychiatrist Ronald D. Laing has pointed to the fact that Psychology is referring to the structures of the obvious. Consequently, Psychology can – and should – be perceived as “the science of all sciences”. “We support humane global coexistence in accordance with the Basic Law of 1949 and the United Nations Concept of Human Rights.” – IMGE. IMGE (the Psychological Institute for Human Rights, Health, and Development) is a progressive, comprehensive, and compassionate NPO (Non-Profit Organisation) positively impacting and continuing the work of organisations such as the UN and its branches. IMGE produces and provides educational texts, seminars, training programs, and expert conferences as resources for those with a thirst for knowledge – in order to send out a ripple effect throughout human existence. “Everywhere all people should be able to shape and enjoy their lives freely, in lasting peace, justice, social security, health and prosperity.” – IMGE. The organisation’s aim is to “contribute towards the common good and support general public interests concerning public health and personal and organisational development based on scientific research in the field of psychology.” Supporting people in the practical management of their tasks with process engineering means from information theory and cybernetics, IMGE is a contemporary further development of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. With this, IMGE consistently contributes to the practical provision of human technology, in line with how it can help us well into the future. Being recognised for its devotion to addressing the psychological challenges posed by globalisation, IMGE has recently been awarded with Most Dedicated Psychological Research NPO 2025 – Germany in our GHP Mental Health Awards 2025. It’s an honour to present this solutions based organisation with its accolade as its impact continues to affect a monumental amount of communities around the globe. Long may its success continue, especially as our world is an ever-changing landscape which, ultimately, relies on human coexistence, compassion, and unity to progress. Contact: Dr. Thomas Kahl Company: IMGE gGmbH, IMGE-Flyer www.imge.info/extdownloads/ IMGEFlyer.pdf Website: https://imge.de/ / www.globalisierung-konstruktiv.org Most Dedicated Psychological Research NPO 2025 – Germany
9 GHP Mental Health Awards 2025 pecialising in the delivery of appropriate, specific, and culturally sensitive mental healthcare treatments, CMRH was founded in 2019 and has spent more than five years operating at the forefront of addressing the unique mental health and wellbeing challenges of Australia’s migrant groups. Centring its services around the public health sphere, CMRH’s encompassing approach sees it blend clinical interventions with evidence-based solutions, resulting in health equity being promoted across its home country and beyond. All of this is reflected through CMRH’s mission, which is to measurably enhance awareness of mental health amongst these communities, whilst also fighting both the discrimination and stigma associated with this topic – in these groups especially. CMRH thus acts as one unified, national voice when it comes to mental illness and related health concerns, with the work it is doing having a transformative impact when it comes to removing Australia’s health disparity and ushering in a new era of inclusive social justice. The provisions CMRH affords stem from a deep understanding of the adversity faced by the migrant, refugee, and asylum-seeking populations on almost a daily basis, with this spanning everything from persecution and deprivation through to the most harrowing violations of their human rights. Such experiences only make the adjustment into a new country all the more difficult, something reflected in the abundance of health challenges these individuals face on their arrival into Australia. Whether they are battling psychological disorders, infectious diseases, or even more apparent physical issues including nutritional In a world where health and social inequality remain rife, the Centre for Migrant and Refugee Health (CMRH) focuses on improving both the mental health and wellbeing of Australia’s migrant, refugee, and asylum-seeking populations. Working daily towards its end goal of affording comprehensive mental health education and effective therapeutic solutions to promote fair access to services and improve quality of life, CMRH operates by phone, online, and through in-person sessions. Inclusive Mental Health Care Provider of the Year 2025 – Australia deficiencies, stunted growth, and poor dental health, the difficulties experienced by these groups have shaped their lives for many years. It is for this reason that CMRH goes far beyond traditional, shortterm humanitarian aid, with its team of experts being well aware that these issues will not simply vanish after they have relocated. In many cases, they will influence their health long after. However, CMRH’s overarching message is that things are not always so bleak. In fact, thanks to the holistic health support it delivers, it is quite the opposite. The organisation leverages all of the innate strengths and the endless resilience of these tough individuals to help shape their bright futures – including personalised, intervention sessions focusing on navigating not only their past traumas, but also the ongoing challenges they are dealing with. Moreover, alongside the mental health and wellbeing services it delivers, CMRH is heavily involved in the research side of these areas, as well as being active in everything from policy creation to advocation efforts. For example, more recently, CMRH has been putting out calls to action on the back of rising rates of new and established diseases in nations such as South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo. This demonstrates a deep understanding of its field and is indicative of a wider awareness of global health issues. With CMRH having recently expanded its global partnerships and strengthened its ability to deliver services both locally and internationally, the rest of 2025 and beyond is set to see the team here continue to deliver high-calibre services for communities in need. Plans include yet more partnerships with charitable organisations and philanthropists, which will pave the way for CMRH to reach as many people as possible, offering them the gold standard of care in the form of beneficial health and wellbeing services. Guided by the core values of respect, equitable access, safety, integrity, and excellence, it is impossible to fully comprehend the lifechanging impact CMRH has had on lives throughout Australia’s migrant and asylum-seeking communities. For its steadfast commitment to what is undeniably a most noble cause, it is our pleasure to recognise the Centre for Migrant and Refugee Health as the Inclusive Mental Health Care Provider of the Year 2025 – Australia. More information about the organisation itself, the quality work it does, and the wide range of services it offers can be found using the link below. Contact: Mabor Chadhuol Company: Centre for Migrant and Refugee Health Web Address: https://www.cmrh.org.au/ S Apr25003
10 GHP Mental Health Awards 2025 t some point in their lives, nearly everyone will find themselves struggling with their mental health – trapped in a pattern of negative thoughts, overthinking, or dwelling on past mistakes. The result is low self-esteem and feelings of overwhelm, which can quickly impact a person’s feelings about themselves, other people, and the world around them. Luckily, some cases of this can be solved by making small changes for the better, with a new experiencing paving the way for the road to recovery. This is where Cultivated Minds comes in, with its psychology-driven hypnotherapy services in Sheffield delivered by Neil Dolan helping to resolve self-doubt, rebuild confidence, refresh self-esteem, and ultimately restore calm. Sheffield’s leading private psychologist and best hypnotherapist, Neil affords every client a treatment package tailored to their specific needs, stemming from the insights he discovered during his education. Over the course of his aforementioned master’s degree at the University of Sheffield, which itself followed a BSc in psychology from the same institution, Neil Dolan did the research to prove that single treatment types were only effective in around a third of people. Neil told us: “This is because treatment types are manualised so that they can be taught on mass following a standardised method (step one, step two, etc.). However, not everyone responds to those steps in that manualised order. People are not robots.” So as to offer all of his clients the best possible outcomes, Neil blends various therapy types with meditation, personal development coaching services, and hypnosis. Hypnotherapy in particular has become increasingly popular over the past few decades, this due to its ability to help a person calm and their mind and pause their distress. Neil explained: “Once the mind is calm and balanced, I teach mindfulness meditation and use advanced NLP coaching to upskill my client with the inner resources they need for any future life stressors.” Thus, as this approach demonstrates, when it comes to Cultivated Minds, it is not only a case of getting better – it is about getting better and then staying better. Therefore, the Mar25227 A Neil Dolan, the visionary behind Cultivated Minds in Sheffield, established his company 6 years ago in 2019. Cultivated Minds served as the culmination of Neil’s journey up to that point, and, having completed a master’s degree in clinical psychology and become a published author in the British Journal of Clinical Psychology, he was more than up to the task of delivering unique, person-centred treatments grounded in scientific study. In the wake of his winning this award, Neil spoke to us about his work. therapy and hypnotherapy sessions provided by Neil cover a lot of bases, from fears and phobias to help giving up smoking. Many of Neil’s clients have been dealing with stress, anxiety, depression, or burnout for a while, and they often feel stuck after attending a minimum of six months of just CBT or counselling. Across the areas discussed above, Neil’s specialises in burnout, which is brought about as a result of prolonged stress and anxiety. Having suffered from these conditions himself in the past – which was the main reason he chose a career in the field – Neil developed a passion for learning the best treatment types for specific conditions, as well as why therapy is effective for some people and not for others. This knowledge has subsequently been honed over ten years of academic experience and 20 years of practical experience. Beyond this wealth of knowledge, further separating Neil from the competition is his pledge to strike a balance between affordability and quality. Since hypnotherapy is a field that requires no specific training by law, there are many generalist hypnotherapists who will deliver a few arbitrary sessions for a low cost, usually to no avail. Then, at the other end of the spectrum, clinical psychologists often charge hundreds of pounds per session, putting these services out of reach for many. Firmly sitting in the middle of the road when it comes to his pricing, Neil’s commitment to accessibility without comprising on the calibre of his services speaks volumes about him as a person and also reflects the excellence his practice embodies at every turn. As we continue through 2025, Neil is seeking to double down on this excellence by launching an on-demand mindfulness meditation programme. “Mindfulness is everywhere, but Right Mindfulness (as taught by the Buddha) is barely anywhere. I am a Vipassana Practitioner following the direct teaching of the Buddha.” Recognised as the Best Integrated Psychologist & Hypnotherapist 2025 (South Yorkshire), we urge those interested in learning more about Neil Dolan or Cultivated Minds to visit the link below. Contact: Neil Dolan Company: Cultivated Minds Web Address: https://www.cultivatedminds.co.uk/ Book a call: https://calendly.com/neil-30mins Best Integrative Psychologist & Hypnotherapist 2025 (South Yorkshire): Neil Dolan
11 GHP Mental Health Awards 2025 “Get to where you want to be in life – you do not have to journey alone.” With a deep understanding of clients from all walks of life, Toad Counselling provides bespoke support for a high number of people. Whether working in a one-on-one setting or in sessions with multiple clients – including those looking to strengthen their relationships and improve communication – Counsellor, Psychotherapist, and Supervisor Tony Matthews, and his team, ensures that each client receives the highest standard of care and attention. Further supporting a wide spectrum of mental health challenges, Belinda Shackson is a fully qualified person-centred integrative counsellor. She specialises in bereavement and loss, menopauserelated challenges, and relationship issues. Tony told us: “Belinda’s commitment to creating a safe and confidential space allows clients to explore their emotions and experiences openly.” He added: “Our student counsellors, Laura Vanstone and Clare Caris, are currently advancing their studies in therapeutic counselling. They bring fresh perspectives and dedication to their practice, working under our qualified therapists and using supervision to provide empathetic support to clients dealing with various issues, including mental health challenges and life transitions.” As Toad Counselling’s dedicated team employs an integrative approach to person-centered therapy, each of their clients can experience various therapeutic modalities to address their unique and specific needs. Atop this, Toad Counselling offers military personnel and emergency service workers a wide array of specialised services for veterans and active-duty members dealing with PTSD, trauma, and related issues. As Tony brings first hand understanding to these sessions, having served in the Royal Engineers before transitioning to counselling and psychotherapy, the practice is able to speak from a place of lived experience. This not only helps Tony to understand his clients, but it also ensures that they feel safe and understood. Toad Counselling is “acutely aware of the evolving landscape of mental health in the UK and the increasing demand for services, particularly concerning autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) assessments,” said Tony. He continued: “Recent data indicates a significant rise in individuals seeking mental health support. For instance, in 202324, approximately 3.8 million people were in contact with NHS mental health, learning disability, and autism services, marking an increase of over two million compared to 2020. Additionally, the Earning itself a spot in our UK Enterprise Awards 2025, Toad Counselling is a mental health support company with a wealth of experience in aiding others through their journey to better mental health. Helping individuals with depression, anxiety, PTSD, trauma, complex PTSD (CPTSD), grief, and bereavement, Toad Counselling tailors its services to the unique needs of each person with whom it works. Most Compassionate Mental Health Service 2025 – Devon number of children referred for autism assessments rose by 350% between 2020 and 2022. “These developments have directly impacted our practice, leading to a noticeable increase in clients seeking support for ASD and ADHD-related challenges. In response, we have proactively adapted our services to better meet these needs.” Toad Counselling’s services focus on specialised training, collaborative networks, flexible therapeutic approaches, and more, to ensure the team’s commitment translates into everything they do across the mental health landscape. Tony commented: “We ensure that every individual who seeks our support receives compassionate, professional, and effective care tailored to their unique journey.” Fostering an internal culture rooted in collaboration, continuous learning, and mutual support, Toad Counselling ‘s team always work together – in between their independent working with clients – to stand by the practice’s core values. By prioritising open communication, continuous professional development, regular supervision and peer support, a healthy work-life balance, and their inclusive and supportive environment, Toad Counselling has the ability to go above and beyond for clients in addition to delivering the best service to each individual. Looking ahead through 2025 and to the years to come, Toad Counselling is sure to continue developing itself to adapt to the ever-shifting needs of its clients. As 2024 was a year of growth and learning which reminded the team of the expanding awareness around multiple conditions and the increasing numbers of people reaching out for guidance. Toad Counselling therefore prioritised adaptability, accessibility, and ongoing professional development. The practice will now launch its Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EDMR) therapy, publish its first book, offer and teach its own courses, and, of course, continue to stay deeply committed to affordability and accessibility, especially for those who might otherwise struggle to access support. We wish each of Toad Counselling’s team members all the best as they consistently tailor their invaluable solutions to the unique requirements of their clients – ultimately shaping happier, healthier relationships with ourselves and those around us. Contact: Tony Matthews Company: Toad Counselling Ltd Website: https://toadcounselling.co.uk/
12 GHP Mental Health Awards 2025 Based in Olympia, the capital city at the heart of Washington state on the West Coast of the US, Belief Center for Family Therapy is a mental health practice dedicated to giving individuals, couples, and families the tools they need to navigate life’s daily challenges. The practice is headed up by Dupre Rouse, a veteran of the US Army and knowledge-driven therapist educated up to master’s level. With these credentials to boot, Belief Center for Family Therapy is setting the standard when it comes to community-focused mental health. We caught up with Dupre to find out more. Sooner or later, there comes a time when almost everybody needs some sort of professional help. Whether to support them on the road to recovery following addiction or trauma, assist in keeping a marriage healthy, manage the behaviour of a disruptive child, or offer guidance with anything else they may be struggling to process, the work that a therapist does can stay with a person for the rest of their life. This is especially true of Dupre Rouse, the expert behind the personalised therapy solutions delivered by Belief Center for Family Therapy. Taking a multidisciplinary approach when it comes to mental health support, Belief Center for Family Therapy is like a tree made up of many branches – highlighting its numerous practice areas. At the core of the great work the business does is a three-fold focus spanning fostering healthy communication, healing trauma, and promoting improved overall wellbeing for its clients. Apart from these three pillars, the methods behind every case handled by Dupre and his team are as unique as the person(s) they are seeing. Belief Center for Family Therapy serves clients from all walks of life as they seek out professional assistance with everything from relationship struggles to anxiety and depression. Dupre and the team then leverage a number of proven therapeutic approaches, such as CBT, trauma-focused interventions, and family systems work. Moreover, with Dupre’s background as a marriage and family therapist and deep experience in a host of therapeutic modalities, he is also well versed in creating bespoke, resultsdriven treatment plans. “We prioritise evidence-based methods while also incorporating mindfulness, existential exploration, and client-centred techniques.” To ensure they always offer the gold standard of service to individuals, couples, and families in their times of need, the team at Belief Center for Family Therapy continuously invest in their own development. Be it through professional supervision or peer consultation, these initiatives guarantee the group of dedicated experts behind the practice’s mental health support remain at the forefront of mental health best practice – and that their clients are able to reap the benefits by unlocking improved mental health and wellbeing. Atop Belief Center for Family Therapy’s dedicated work with its therapy services, Dupre has also published a book called Kingz & Queenz which aids individuals to equip themselves with self-care tools to truly thrive. You can find a wealth of advice, tips, and selfhelp solutions for improving your mental health and wellbeing. Aside from advancing themselves and their own abilities, another big part of how Dupre and co. stay one step ahead of their competitors is through an acute awareness of the wider mental health sphere and the shifts it experiences. For example, with telehealth and remote therapy sessions having skyrocketed in popularity since the COVID-19 pandemic, Belief Center for Family Therapy has been offering secure, HIPAA-compliant virtual appointments for clients for a number of years now, streamlining the therapy process. Then, at the other end of the spectrum, those who are looking to dive into all of the benefits therapy has to offer can enjoy the retreats offered by Belief Center for Family Therapy, with these being available for individuals and couples alike. Coming off the back of a successful trip in March, Dupre is excited to announce two further couples retreats in the coming months, including one from late May to early June. Over the course of five days, couples are treated to both an intensive and immersive therapy environment whilst also being free to enjoy the luxuries of an all-inclusive resort, with all of the food, drinks, and even airfare being included. Before the trip commences, couples will have two sessions with Dupre to establish the foundation of their relationship issues. Once the retreat begins, Dupre’s direct guidance and the luxurious surroundings help inject healing, happiness, and peace back into any marriage or partnership. Recognised with an award and a place in this programme, Belief Center for Family Therapy and Dupre Rouse are the right choice for those seeking to fix whatever it is that is broken and get their lives back on track. More information about the faith-based family therapy in Olympia afforded by this practice can be found using the link below. Contact: Dupre Rouse Company: Belief Center for Family Therapy Web Address: https://www.bcfft.com/ Best Family & Couples Therapy Provider 2025 – Washington
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14 GHP Mental Health Awards 2025 r Louise Langman aims to set the standard for independent psychological services. Leading with her strong ethics and conducting herself in a deeply professional manner, she creates a safe space for each of her clients to express themselves and feel equipped with the tools they need to heal. As Dr Langman is well aware of the waiting list times experienced by a monumental number of people every year, she is proud to accept referrals from both GPs and Allied Health Professionals, as well as self-referrals. By taking on patients from all of these avenues, her practice ensures that there is essential help available for as many people as possible. This not only makes therapy more accessible for her patients, but it also helps to take the strain from the NHS – inevitably helping to reduce the aforementioned waiting list times which, in turn, supports more people in receiving the care they need. Dr Langman established Flourish Psychology as a response to the increasing demand for support. Assisting with rapid, effective responses, and the right methods for each individual, the practice’s approach is a blend of evidence-based action and cuttingedge research, making Flourish Psychology the perfect match for individuals of all ages, families, and businesses. Ultimately supporting each patient in their healing journey and helping them to thrive, Flourish Psychology is helping people to achieve optimal mental health and equipping them with all they need to thrive. Speaking of her experience in her industry and her approach to her clients’ needs, Dr Langman shared: “Working in this vital sector Flourish ensures that at the heart of every interaction is deep listening and compassion, respectfully recognising without judgement that life offers many challenges, betrayals and complexities, that every person, each family and every business Mar25148 D Dr Louise Langman, a leading psychologist inthecityofPlymouthinDevon,established her practice, Flourish Psychology, in March 2015. For the past decade, Dr Langman has earned an exceptional reputation for her work with Flourish Psychology by always putting her clients’ safety and needs first. Here we explore her approach as Flourish Psychology is named in our GHP Mental Health Awards 2025. we meet is unique with a unique history and that it is possible to develop new skills to respond and overcome adversity with the right support.” Tailoring the support they provide down to an individual level, Dr Langman and her team are able to deliver a bespoke service grounded in the latest scientific studies. Just some of the triedand-tested models utilised by the practice include cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), dialectic behaviour therapy (DBT), mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT), and even compassion-focused therapy (CFT). Combined, these areas allow the team to leverage their experience across neuroscience, psychology, and evolutionary biology. “Within Flourish Psychology, self-care, support and clinical supervision ensure that practitioners do not just talk the talk, but they walk the walk to prioritise their own work life balance, and complete continuing professional development to perform to the best of their abilities.” – Dr Langman. Flourish Psychology has received many outstanding reviews which can be found on doctify. One client in particular shared: “I have been working with Louise for a while now and the difference of when I first started talking to Louise to now is night and day. I have been through some difficult situations / times and the tool set that Louise has given me has enabled me to get through those difficult times with healthy and balanced coping mechanisms. “I am now able to recognise when times get hard and put to use the techniques and tools to use that Louise has helped me to develop to support myself and those around me whilst navigating these turbulent times. I am forever grateful for Louise’s help and guidance during my journey with her. Louise has helped me learn to cope with a variety of different issues including anxiety, depression, grief, and managing a healthy work-life balance.” In addition, this award for Psychology Practice of the Year 2025 – Devon is truly testament to the transformative impact Flourish Psychology has had over the past decade. The practice seeks to make a short film to showcase its influence, as well as to continue offering psychology services of the highest quality, whether it is offering therapy for teenagers, help for anxiety or depression, or any of the other group it supports holistically. Contact: Dr Louise Langman Company: Flourish Psychology Web Address: https://www.flourishpsychology.co.uk/ Psychology Practice of the Year 2025 – Devon
15 GHP Mental Health Awards 2025 Atop her existing services and support, Krystian is currently working on a brand new book called “ The Self Care Boot Camp Bible,” where women can learn the fundamentals of using self care routines in alleviating anxiety. Anxiety management plans can have transformative results for women experiencing anxiety and PTSD, especially as they can learn how stress changes the brain and nervous system – and learn the 7 pillars of self care that will guide them to a happier, more grounded life, as well as being more able to thrive on a daily basis. Krystian is also working on the second edition of the Buddy Basics Dog Socialization Workbook, where individuals can learn how to socialize their psychiatric service dogs, as well as pets – to ensure they’re happy and able to enjoy the fast paced, busy life of their handler. Edition one of the Buddy Basics Dog Socialization Workbook is available as a small training logbook, and the second edition is set to be a complete guide and workbook to aid women in achieving their socialization and training goals, for a happier service dog as well as a deeper connection with their fluffy companion. With Love, Me promotes positive mental health for everyone – including encouraging collaborators to take breaks and keep a healthy work-life balance. Specializing in the support of women everywhere, With Love, Me is making a monumental, positive impact on the world. This ultimately means more people are living happier lives while spreading love and care throughout each interaction – not only influencing good mental health in women but the rest of humankind. Contact: Krystian Howe Company: With Love, Me Website: https://www.withloveandfluffs.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/withloveandfluffs/# As Krystian crafted her letters to her daughter, for those times she would not be around for support, she strived to communicate the importance for self care, self love, and deep healing. Eventually these letters became the first blog posts Krystian shared on WLM, to offer sincere advice for women everywhere. Her open letters for her daughter covered the topic of anxiety with tips for alleviating the symptoms such as overwhelming feelings, thoughts, and patterns. Krystian’s blog took on the name of With Love, Me as every letter originally written was signed off this way, and so her path to connecting with, and assisting, any woman suffering from anxiety unfolded before her. Furthermore, as Krystian has her own psychiatric service dog, a strikingly beautiful Husky German Shepherd named Koda, she offers information about adding a psychiatric service dog to your self care plan for those crucial moments where extra support is needed. The connection between With Love, Me and the subject of psychiatric service dogs created her blog and social media handle “withloveandfluffs,” as all of Krystian’s work is centred around supporting women as well as their devoted psychiatric service dogs. Her blog grew quickly from the time when her friends were accessing it for advice to help their anxiety in addition to their psychiatric service dog training. Over time, Krystian added more content to promote the importance of mental health for women of all walks of life. Anxiety disorder does not discriminate; anxiety grips anyone, anywhere, no matter their age, background, beliefs, or anything else. There are millions of women experiencing anxiety – often in addition to C-PTSD – around the world, but Krystian is dedicated to making life, and healing, easier through self care mastery. In addition to With Love, Me’s blog posts, Krystian also offers anxiety resources, mental health hotline information, books, and a subscription service where women can receive support via regular emails they have opted into. Krystian has lived with anxiety for over 25 years and leverages her experience to help other women. She has worked with a psychiatric service dog for over 18 years, and has worked as a certified positive reinforcement dog trainer since 2010. As Krystian rolls all of her experience into one through With Love, Me, her platform has allowed her to promote exceptional mental health and self care plans amongst women since 2021. As a solo entrepreneur, Krystian continues to seek out partners who align with her values so that she can continue to support and guide women others who promote positive mental health. With Love, Me began as a series of hand-written letters with compassionate advice for dealing with anxiety. These letters then evolved into blog posts for a circle of friends who regularly accessed them for information. Now helping women, across the USA and beyond, Founder Krystian Howe of With Love, Me continues to offer her wisdom, deeply rooted in experience, and gentle advice to women suffering with anxiety disorders and PTSD. Best Online Woman-Focused Anxiety Self Care Resource 2025 – USA & GHP News Mental Health Care & Compassion Excellence Award 2025 With Love, Me
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