ABSTRACT
With the spread of Covid-19 and the corresponding lockdown, mental health problems in the UK are rising exponentially (The Lancet Infectious Diseases, 2020). So it has become more important than ever to consider and discuss our mental health. Mental health difficulties can happen to anyone from any background. It is like any other illness requiring steps to be taken to attain recovery. We generally hear the viewpoint of mental health professionals who share their experiences of therapy and promote their idea of wellbeing, but the service user voice is often unheard. This paper outlines the author's experiences of mental health problems and treatments. He will then discuss CFT and emphasise the importance of the therapeutic relationship between psychologist and client.