Episode 6: Does Therapy Work for You? Accountability, Negligence, and the Mental Health Debate

Send us Fan MailDoes Therapy Work for You? Accountability, Negligence, and the Mental Health Debatewith Sheun and Counsellor AndreaTrigger Warning: This episode contains honest discussions around suicide, suicidal thoughts, and mental health struggles. Please listen with care, and reach out for support if needed.What happens when therapy doesn’t feel like healing? And who is held accountable when mental health support fails?In this episode, Sheun, originally from Nigeria, based in London, joins me alongside counsellor Andres for one of the most honest — and controversial — conversations we’ve had on the podcast. Sheun shares his personal mental health journey, the tools that work for him, and why knowing yourself is key. But he also raises a critical and uncomfortable question: Are counsellors always right? Can therapy sometimes do more harm than good?Together, we unpack the harder side of therapy — counsellor bias, lack of empathy, and how poor mental health support can, in some cases, make people feel even more isolated. This episode also addresses one of the most serious and sensitive issues in mental health care: the link between negligence in therapy and suicidal thoughts or crisis situations.Toward the end of our conversation, we reflect on the state of mental health awareness in Nigeria — the stigma, the silence, and the need for more safe spaces for open dialogue.As your host, I’ll be honest — this wasn’t the conversation I expected to have. I found myself learning, being challenged, and sitting with my own discomfort. But that’s the beauty of these real, raw discussions. Sometimes, the conversations that take an unexpected turn are the ones we need most.This isn’t about cancelling therapy. It’s about asking the questions we’re often too afraid to ask — because healing isn’t one-size-fits-all, and accountability matters.🤎Helpful Resources and Support Lines:UK: Mental Health Foundation – Get HelpUSA: Mental Health Is Health – Find a HelplineNigeria: Mentally Aware Nigeria Initiative (MANI)Global: United for Global Mental HealthPlease take care of yourself. 🤎Support the showStay connected with Eloho Uncensored Pods:🎥 Watch video episodes & exclusive content on YouTube: 👉 https://tinyurl.com/28ahva3k📲 Follow on social media for more real conversations on grief, healing, and mental health: Instagram | TikTok | Facebook | LinkedIn | X (Twitter) 👉 @elohouncensoredpods 🤎 Thank you for being part of these honest and unfiltered conversations.