Rate Belle Langridge

My journey into mental health began back in 2013 when I started volunteering in the community support and crisis intervention space. What began as a desire to simply be there for people during some of their hardest moments quickly became something I was incredibly passionate about. Since then, I’ve gone on to complete both a Bachelor’s degree in Social Science (Psychology) and a Master’s degree in Social Work, building my experience across a range of mental health and community settings along the way.

Over the years, I’ve had the privilege of supporting people through all sorts of life’s challenges, including anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and loss, relationship difficulties, parenting, infertility, and major life changes. I’ve worked with people from all walks of life, and one thing I’ve learnt is that everyone has a story worth listening to.

My approach to therapy is pretty simple: you’re the expert in your own life. I’m not here to tell you what to do, judge the decisions you’ve made, or hand you a generic list of things you should be doing differently. I’m here to listen, understand, challenge you when it’s helpful, and work alongside you to figure out what works for you.

I draw on approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behaviour Therapy (DBT), and strengths-based, person-centred practice, but I don’t believe therapy should feel like a textbook. Some sessions might involve unpacking some pretty heavy experiences, while others might be about celebrating a small win, finding a different perspective, or simply having a space where you don’t have to hold everything together.

I believe in creating a space where you can show up exactly as you are. You don’t need to have the right words, know where to start, or even know exactly what you want out of therapy. We’ll work that out together.

Taking that first step can be difficult, particularly when you’re used to being the person who holds everything together for everyone else. But you deserve support too, and I’d love the opportunity to be part of your journey.