If you are having symptoms of a mental health condition like depression or phobias, it's time to get help. A psychologist can really help guide you through this process and provide some objective clarity. You don't always need to go with the other person in question, you can learn some valuable strategies for communication and boundary setting. The first step is to go to your GP, your local doctor and get a mental health care plan. Make sure to book a long appointment if your GP requires you to compared to a short appointment because will give them more time to get a plan written up. If you're looking to be kind of referred into psychological support services, they'll normally ask you to complete