Movement, Therapy & Progress
Discussing Mental Health is a holistic mental health organisation that provides education, therapy, exercise classes & more in a fun and accessible way!
YOUR PATH TO BETTER WELL-BEING
Our mission is to offer accessible, holistic mental health care, blending therapy, movement, and community.
By combining therapy, movement, and community into one monthly membership, we’ve created a space that removes the barriers. No long waits, no clinical pressure, just real support that fits into real life.
With flexible sessions led by licensed professionals in person, online, and on demand, we go beyond awareness. We offer progress. DMH blends expert-led care with everyday language and relatable tools to help people feel stronger, mentally and physically.
We believe in a future where taking care of your mind is as normal as going to the gym and just as empowering. Whether you're showing up for the first time or returning to yourself, DMH makes that first step easier, and the journey more sustainable. Because mental health should feel like a lifeline, not a last resort.
OUR VALUES
Built on Values.
Driven by People.
We believe everyone deserves access to support that feels human, holistic, and built for real life. At DMH, our mission is to empower people to take proactive steps toward better mental health, through conversation, movement, and connection.
Connection
We create safe, supportive spaces where people can open up, share experiences, and feel part of a community.
Well-being
We champion physical activity as a key part of mental health — using movement as a tool for strength, clarity, and resilience.
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Resilience
We help people build coping tools, confidence, and momentum — so they can thrive through life’s challenges, not just survive them.
Connection
We foster a sense of belonging through shared experience and supportive environments.
Movement
We use physical activity as a tool for strength, clarity, and emotional wellbeing.
Dialogue
We encourage open conversations that break stigma and invite honesty.
Resilience
We help people build the confidence and coping tools to move forward through life’s challenges.
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OUR PRINCIPLES
What guides us
We’re building a better model for mental health. These five principles guide our approach, shape our services, and reflect what we stand for.
THERAPY. MOVEMENT. PROGRESS. TOGETHER.
Meet the Team
We’re a team of therapists, fitness professionals, and changemakers dedicated to making mental health support more accessible, empowering, and built around real life — blending movement, conversation, and care in one simple membership.
Stephanie Bashford
CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND FOUNDER
Stephanie Bashford is the founder of Discussing Mental Health, a platform shaped by lived experience and a drive for change. After facing personal loss and barriers to care, she created a model that combines therapy, movement, and community. Today, she leads DMH in delivering holistic, accessible support for real people and real life.
Joseph Dowdy
FINANCIAL OFFICER
I joined DMH to support Stephanie and help bring her vision to life. With a focus on community impact, I work to expand our reach, raise awareness, and ensure our support remains grounded in connection and accessibility. Together, we’re building a network that offers meaningful support to those who feel isolated — wherever they are.
