Time to Talk Day 05/02/26

Time to Talk Day: Why Finding the Right Person to Talk to Matters

Thursday February 5th is Time to Talk Day, an important reminder that conversations about mental health and emotional struggles shouldn’t be off limits. Opening up is crucial, but when you’re going through something difficult, who you talk to can make all the difference.

When Everyday Conversations Aren’t Enough

Friends and family care about you, and their support is valuable. But when you’re dealing with grief, trauma, or significant emotional challenges, there are limits to what those conversations can offer.

Your loved ones may not know what to say. They might try to fix things when you just need to be heard. Or you might hold back because you don’t want to burden them, worry them, or have them see you differently.
That’s not a failing on anyone’s part, it’s simply the reality of difficult emotions and complex experiences.

What Professional Support Offers

A therapist provides something fundamentally different: A confidential space. What you say stays in the room. You can be completely honest without worrying about how it affects your relationships or what people might think.

• No burden of reciprocity.

 You don’t need to manage someone else’s emotions or worry about upsetting them. The focus is entirely on you and what you need.

• Expertise in what you’re facing.

 Therapists who specialise in areas like grief, bereavement, and trauma understand the terrain. They know what’s normal, what helps, and how to guide you through it.

• Practical tools and strategies.

 Beyond listening, therapy equips you with ways to cope, process, and move forward that are tailored to your specific situation.

• Consistency and structure.

Regular sessions create a reliable space where you can work through things at your own pace, without the interruptions and distractions of daily life.

Finding the Right Therapist Matters Too

Not every therapist will be the right fit for you, and that’s ok. The therapeutic relationship matters. You need someone whose approach feels right, who understands what you’re dealing with, and who you feel comfortable being vulnerable with.

If you’re navigating grief and loss, you need someone who gets it, who won’t rush you through it or expect you to “move on” according to someone else’s timeline.
If you’re dealing with trauma, you need someone trained to work with it safely and effectively.

If you’re struggling with your emotional wellbeing, you need someone who takes your experience seriously and helps you build the resilience and coping strategies you need.

You Don’t Have to Struggle Alone

Time to Talk Day reminds us that it’s ok to not be ok and that reaching out is a sign of strength, not weakness. But it’s also a reminder that you deserve proper support.

At Holden Place Therapy, we specialise in grief and bereavement, trauma, and emotional wellbeing. I work with people going through some of life’s most difficult experiences, providing a safe, confidential space where you can be honest about what you’re facing and get the support you need.

Whether you’re dealing with a recent loss, carrying pain from the past, or simply feeling like you’re not coping the way you used to, you don’t have to go through it alone.

Talking helps. Talking to the right person helps more.
If you need support, visit holdenplacetherapy.com to find out how therapy can help and book your free telephone consultation.