shamsi counselling is an organisation that cares about mental health and about the ever-rising need for good, effective and meaningful support for those who are struggling to cope with day-to-day life. 

We care about mental health, we care about making sure support is offered to those who need it and that the support offered is useful, effective and- most importantly- not damaging to both the client or the practitioner. We do this while also acknowledging the flaws and shortcomings in the current system of care within the mental health sector that is offered, both on a public and private level. We also must acknowledge the harmful impact of the mental health sector as it currently stands, a product modelled by oppressive colonial systems that treat mental and emotional wellness as a guideline for conformity and assimilation, rather than true wellness. shamsi counselling hopes to challenge this status quo, and to contribute to a open and non-restrictive dialogue about what mental and emotional wellness means to you, as an individual.

We understand that therapy alone cannot fix the issues faced by many today as a result of systemic inequality and oppression. shamsi counselling does not promise or claim to be able to solve these issues, however we can be there to stand with you as you navigate these challenges in your day to day life.