About MHA
At our core, we believe in providing unwavering support and respect for those battling mental health. Our goal is to break the stigma around mental health, empower individuals with guidance and increase awareness. We are here to provide assistance and support to anyone who may require it. We won't stop until we achieve our mission.
Mental Health Aberdeen (MHA) was established in 1950, and now comprises of five distinct counselling projects which together provide services to children, young people and adults resident in Aberdeen City and Shire.
Our projects currently deliver a total of 22,000 counselling sessions each year and we never charge for our services. There is a recognized need for counselling services, for individuals to be listened to, heard and understood by trained professionals to provide a confidential, empathetic and non- judgmental space, and we’re proud to provide this to our local community.
During periods of distress or any particularly challenging phase in an individual's life, counselling can assist in exploring matters causing concern or anxiety within a confidential environment, free from judgement.
There are many counselling approaches; at MHA all of our counsellors offer Humanistic Counselling.
- In our Adult Counselling Projects this takes the form of Person-Centred Counselling.
- Our Youth Services operate on an age-appropriate Relational Approach often using resources to support young people to explore their thoughts, feelings and experiences.
- Our counsellors believe that we all have the potential to grow and change. The relationship between counsellor and client is of primary importance in order for clients to decide their own way forward.
Do you need our help?
To find out more about our services, you can go our Get Support page. If you already know which of our support services you need, you can contact them directly.
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Looking after your mental health with St Machar Academy S5!
Our ACIS Youth School Counsellor at St Machar Academy held a workshop for the new S5 pupils on the topic of 'Looking after your mental health'
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- Monday to Thursday: 9am - 8.30pm
- Friday: 9am - 4.30pm
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Mental Health Aberdeen is a Registered Charity No. SC012306
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