12 People Share Why They've Been To Counselling

There are many reasons people need help - and there's no shame in seeking it out.

Posted on December 11, 2015, 05:36 GMT

Jenna Guillaume

BuzzFeed Staff, Australia

Anna Mendoza

Photo Editor, Australia

All this week we’re talking about mental health. If you liked this story, you might also like reading these:* How To Find Help For Your Mental Health.* 11 Apps That Will Help Improve Your Mental Health.* 22 Tweets About Being In Therapy That Will Make You Laugh Out Loud.

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