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Help Mark afford 16 counseling sessions

Mark is working through a house fire and needs help paying for 16 sessions with a licensed counselor.

🇿🇦 7604, Stellenbosch, Western Cape, South Africa381 views
Riaan Fourie
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Stellenbosch
After a house fire, Mark has struggled with anxiety, sleep and panic attacks. The doctor has referred him to a structured recovery program, but the public waiting list is 6 months, and private sessions at the Stellenbosch Counselling Collective cost $35 each. Mark has been honest with his employer and taken some time off, but can't keep going without support. Therapy has already helped a little in the sessions Mark could afford. The therapist recommends 16 weekly sessions, and consistent help will make the difference. Asking for help with this has been the hardest part for Mark, and we're grateful for your kindness without judgment. The money will be paid directly to the counselor's practice, with a session-by-session record. Where the $500 goes: • 16 therapy sessions: $430 • Psychiatric assessment: $55 • Workbook and resources: $15 Glad we found this place.
#mental-health#therapy#healing

Updates from Riaan

  1. Thank you all. We're at 29% now ($147). I'm honestly stunned. the first invoice got paid this week.

  2. Good news. Because of your gifts ($80 in total) the plan for workbook and resources is now scheduled. Still a way to go but it feels less lonely.

  3. Update from Stellenbosch: the plan for workbook and resources is now scheduled. We're at 11% of the goal. Thank you for believing in us.

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    “My father told me about this one. - Cardiff”

  • Zahid Omar Molla 🇮🇳 · $50
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    “Keep your head up. Thought of Mark all day after reading this. - Siliguri”

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    “All the best. Small amount but sent with love. - Spokane”

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  • Mazen Tariq Kamel

    Hope things get better soon, Riaan. It takes guts to ask. Well done. I hope November is when things finally get easier. Greetings from Syracuse.

    • James Bowman

      Praying for you. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Don't lose heart. A few weeks ago I was in a hole too and it changed faster than I expected. Greetings from Mangaluru.

      • Margaux Louise Fleury

        thanks for sharing this, Riaan. Wishing Mark a smooth procedure and a full recovery. Love from Cairo.

        • Hannah G. Nichols

          sending love. I've been in a tough spot myself and it does get easier. I went through something like this 6 years ago and strangers helped me out. Take care.

          • Zara Shaista Baig

            Hope it all works out, Riaan. Hope the treatment goes smoothly and recovery is quick. God bless.

            • Saanvi S. Dhillon

              reading this made my day a bit heavier but I'm glad I did. I'm in accounting myself and wanted you to know we're cheering for you.

              • Sana Rubina Warraich

                You're not alone, Riaan. Look after yourselves too, caregivers need rest. Greetings from Ciudad de México.

                • Paula P. Franco

                  Sending love, Riaan. It takes guts to ask. Well done. Our whole street has been following this since the weekend. Take care.

                  • Sheila H. Mercado

                    Thanks for sharing this. Your post was clear and honest. After 21 years in engineering I know how hard it's to ask for anything

                    • Rakib Tanvir PaulPhoto verified

                      So sorry you're going through this. Everyone deserves a bit of help sometimes. Don't be hard on yourself for asking. All the best

                      • Romane Gauthier

                        Thanks for sharing this, Riaan. Shared it with a few friends. Greetings from Lucknow

                        • Veronika Bogdana Popov

                          stay strong, Riaan. Shared this with my family. My neighbor in Limerick donated after I showed her your page.

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