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Reflecting on how finances intersect with mental health naturally surfaces questions about the affordability of therapy itself. Money issues can be a significant factor that contributes to anxiety, depression and low self esteem. But how many people who could benefit from therapy to gain support for these issues don’t pursue it because the cost of private therapy is prohibitive to pay out of pocket, or because their household lacks sufficient benefits? Challenges to accessing therapeutic support is also not separate from wider societal factors, including the rise of cost of living –with groceries, housing, material goods and pretty much everything else soaring in price, all of which cut into disposable income that could be used for self care, life-giving recreation, or mental health supports such as therapy sessions.