Impact, Identity & Intersectionality: Vanessa Boachie on Inclusive Mental Health

In this episode of Self Matters, host Charlie Wells interviews Vanessa Boachie, a CBT clinician and Founder/CEO dedicated to advancing mental health. Vanessa shares her journey from a diverse upbringing in Newham to becoming a therapist and advocate for mental health literacy. She discusses founding InsideOut Wellbeing, an organisation that focuses on culturally informed mental health support and education. Vanessa emphasises the importance of cultural humility and intersectionality in mental health, her personal strategies for self-care, and her vision for extensive mental health education. 

00:06 Meet Vanessa Boachie: CBT Clinician and Founder 
00:57 Vanessa's Early Life and Inspirations 
02:28 Journey into Psychology and Mental Health 
06:45 Founding Inside Out Wellbeing 
08:03 The Importance of Mental Health Literacy 
08:59 Adapting to Challenges and Growing the Organisation 
13:32 Intersectionality and Cultural Humility in Mental Health 
24:37 Launching the Wellbeing Awards 
26:56 Balancing Multiple Roles and Self-Care 
29:38 Global Mental Health Education