At Restore Black, we are on a mission to revolutionise mental health support within the Black community. We believe that everyone deserves access to quality mental health resources, and we're excited to introduce an innovative platform that encourages open conversations, destigmatises seeking help, and uplifts the voice of Black individuals.
Restore Black envisions a future where mental health and wellness are at the forefront of the Black experience. Through our unique approach of providing insightful interviews and public events featuring live therapy sessions with Black celebrities and professionals, we aim to inspire change, healing and growth.
Our public event provide a unique opportunity to witness live therapy sessions with Black celebrities or professionals who openly discuss their mental health challenges. These sessions no only normalise therapy, but also demonstrate the transformative power of seeking support.
Restore Black collaborates with mental health professionals who specialise in serving the Black community. Through articles, resources, and expert opinions, we provide guidance on navigating mental health concerns and seeking appropriate help.
Inspirational Interviews: Restore Black brings you exclusive interviews with Black celebrities and professionals who openly share their mental health journeys. By showcasing relatable stories of strength, resilience, and recovery, we aim to inspire others to embrace their own paths to healing.
Mental health is universal, yet the Black community has often faced unique challenges when it comes to seeking help. Stigma, cultural misconceptions, and historical barriers have led to a reluctance to engage in discussions about mental well-being. Restore Black seeks to change this narrative by shining a spotlight on mental health and fostering a culture of open dialogue.
At Restore Black, we believe that the path to healing begins with unity and shared experiences. By connecting our community through real stories, candid conversations, and powerful events, we're creating a space where individuals can feel seen, heard and empowered.
Restore Black envisions a future where mental health and wellness are at the forefront of the Black experience. Through our unique approach of providing insightful interviews and public events featuring live therapy sessions with Black celebrities and professionals, we aim to inspire change, healing and growth.
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Our public event provide a unique opportunity to witness live therapy sessions with Black celebrities or professionals who openly discuss their mental health challenges. These sessions not only normalise therapy, but also demonstrate the transformative power of seeking support.
Restore Black collaborates with mental health professionals who specialise in serving the Black community. Through articles, resources, and expert opinions, we provide guidance on navigating mental health concerns and seeking appropriate help.
Inspirational Interviews: Restore Black brings you exclusive interviews with Black celebrities and professionals who openly share their mental health journeys. By showcasing relatable stories of strength, resilience, and recovery, we aim to inspire others to embrace their own paths to healing.
Mental health is universal, yet the Black community has often faced unique challenges when it comes to seeking help. Stigma, cultural misconceptions, and historical barriers have led to a reluctance to engage in discussions about mental well-being. Restore Black seeks to change this narrative by shining a spotlight on mental health and fostering a culture of open dialogue.
At Restore Black, we believe that the path to healing begins with unity and shared experiences. By connecting our community through real stories, candid conversations, and powerful events, we're creating a space where individuals can feel seen, heard and empowered.
Hello and welcome to Restore Black! I'm Audrey James, a psychotherapist. My personal journey through therapy became the catalyst for my career in psychotherapy, driven by a profound desire to guide others in my community towards the same sense of liberation and well-being that I found.
In my quest for a therapist who shared my cultural background, I faced challenges that underscored the lack of representation within psychotherapy. In addition, recognising that Black and Brown communities are slower than their white counterparts in accessing therapy, I attribute this disparity, in part, growing up, discussing feelings was discouraged, contributing to the reluctance in seeking therapy within our communities. This, coupled with the scarcity of therapists of colour, underscores the disparity in accessing mental health support. This realisation ignited my passion to bridge this gap and offer vital representation to those in need within my community.
The concept of "Restore" holds deep significance in my life, stemming from childhood trauma that left me shattered beneath a composed exterior. This theme of restoration continues to shape my professional journey. Exploring the notion of restoration, I was drawn to a definition that resonated profoundly: "To restore something is to give back what has been lost or stolen to its rightful owner.” Reflecting on this, I am reminded of the historical trauma and systemic injustices that have plagued the Black community, with the enduring effects of slavery and ongoing systemic challenges impacting mental well-being and hindering progress within the Black and Brown communities.
Come, join me and together, let us embark on a journey of restoration, healing and empowerment, for ourselves and our communities.
