I had never met anyone going through the same kind of problems as me

 "When I first started coming to First Steps I had never met anyone going through the same kind of problems as me, and I never considered having these contacts would help. After the first few sessions I found it invaluable to be able to talk so openly or just listen to the situations I could relate to. Even if you don’t feel the specified topic is relevant, engaging or useful to you personally, the second half where you can integrate with others is a brilliant opportunity to make friends and feel ‘connected’ to people who have similar issues, and it is very refreshing to be able to discuss these with fewer or no inhibitions because it feels like no one will judge you. First Steps seems to cater for all ages and personalities and I feel it really helped me come to terms with my own problems."