Not broken, just due a check-up
Mental Health MOT
We service our cars and see the dentist for check-ups, but rarely stop to check in on how we're really doing. A Mental Health MOT is one structured session to take stock of your wellbeing, notice what's helping and what's wearing you down, and leave with a simple plan for looking after yourself.
- One 80-minute session
- £90
- Online or by phone
- No ongoing commitment
Who it's for
You don't need to be struggling to book an MOT. It may suit you if:
- you're feeling stretched, stressed or not quite yourself, and want to understand why
- you're going through a change, such as a new job, a relationship ending, children leaving home or retiring, and want space to take stock
- you've had counselling before and would like a check-in
- you're curious about counselling but not ready to commit to regular sessions
- you're doing fine and want to look after your mental health the way you look after your physical health
What an MOT isn't
A Mental Health MOT isn't a diagnosis, a medical assessment or a crisis service. If you'd like a diagnosis or have questions about medication, your GP is the right place to start.
If you're struggling to keep yourself safe, please don't wait. Use the crisis contacts on my home page, call 999 or go to your nearest A&E.
How it works
Four simple steps, all online or by phone.
1. A free first chat
We start with a free 20-minute chat, so you can ask anything and we can check an MOT is right for you. If it is, we'll book a time.
2. Before we meet
I'll email you a few questions to think about: sleep, energy, stress, mood, relationships, work and what's going well. There are no right answers, and you don't need to send me anything. Just bring your thoughts.
3. Your MOT session
For the first hour, by video or by phone, we look at each area of your life together: what's working, what's draining you and any patterns that keep coming up.
4. Your plan
In the last 20 minutes, we talk through what's come up and write your plan together: a few practical steps to try, things to keep doing and early signs to look out for. It's in your own words, so it's yours to keep.
What you'll leave with
- a clearer picture of how you're really doing
- one or two practical ideas to try straight away
- a simple, personal plan for looking after your wellbeing
- an honest conversation about whether more support might help, whether that's counselling with me, support elsewhere or a chat with your GP
After your MOT
There's no commitment to anything more. Afterwards, you can:
- leave it there, with your plan
- book a review MOT in three to six months, to see how things have moved on
- carry on with regular counselling, if you'd like to go further
Who you'll talk to
Your MOT is always with me, Caitlin Zulu. I'm a registered counsellor and Registered Member of BACP, and I draw on person-centred, CBT, psychodynamic and existential approaches, choosing what suits you best.
More about meFees and booking
- First chat (20 minutes)
- Free
- Mental Health MOT
- £90
- Review MOT
- £90
- Regular counselling
- £60 per session
An MOT lasts 80 minutes and counselling sessions 50 minutes, all by Google Meet or telephone. My cancellation policy applies.
To book, request a free chat (the form will already say you're interested in an MOT) or send me a message. I'll usually reply within one working day.