‘You don’t need a medical degree to offer someone vital support’

Therapist Martin Furber says you don’t need a medical degree or years of training to offer someone vital support. Often, the most powerful thing we can offer is simply our presence, our willingness to listen, and our genuine care. Being willing to listen without judgment. Someone who didn’t try to offer quick fixes or dismiss their feelings, but simply sat with them, acknowledged their pain, and offered a safe space to talk. That simple act of human connection can be a lifeline.