Stephanie Bashford

Discussing Mental Health

I am the CEO and Founder of Discussing Mental Health, a London-based organisation committed to transforming the way people access and experience mental health support. Driven by both lived experience and professional expertise in counselling psychology and advocacy, I am passionate about challenging stigma and creating compassionate, community-led solutions that empower people to heal, connect, and thrive. Through trauma-informed programmes that combine therapy, movement, education, peer support, and creative expression through art and music, my work focuses on making mental health care more accessible, inclusive, and human-centred