Counselling for those impacted by Ukraine war

MyMind Centre for Mental Wellbeing is to extend free counselling, psychotherapy and psychological support sessions to anyone in Cork who has been impacted by the ongoing crisis in Ukraine.

Whether recently arrived in Ireland from Ukraine, with loved ones currently in Ukraine, or otherwise impacted by the events of the last few months, anyone who would like to speak to a qualified mental health professional is invited to visit mymind.org or to contact 0818-500800.

MyMind’s Free Counselling Project is funded by the Department of Health and was officially launched back in February to support those suffering from long-term effects of Covid-19.

The project was designed specifically with the flexibility to extend to other groups that may be in need, and the Department of Health has duly committed to the wider efforts in supporting Ukrainian refugees, as well as those impacted by defective concrete blocks in Donegal and Mayo.

Following an extensive recruitment and vetting process, MyMind is delighted to have contracted a number of Ukrainian-speaking therapists who will be dedicated to helping Ukrainian nationals, while sessions will also be offered in English and Russian, among 16 other languages.

Appointments scheduled through this project will be delivered in-person at MyMind’s facility at Crosse’s Green in Cork city, online via video call, or by phone, and there is no requirement for referral from a GP or medical professional.

A not-for-profit social enterprise, MyMind works towards giving every person in Ireland equal access to mental health support early, affordably, directly, without stigma or delay, with revenue generated from full fee-paying clients used to support reduced fees based on employment status.

MyMind believes that early intervention is the most effective way to prevent mental health issues such as depression, anxiety, and stress from escalating and, to date, we have engaged with over 32,000 people from communities across the country.