Our fast-paced world can be very demanding – so it’s easy to neglect your mental health. NMG SmartAssist is here to help you to take care of your wellbeing, which means making your mental health a priority! A professional counsellor can assist you with:
• Mental Health Counselling
• Stress and Anxiety
• Relationships
• Mental Health Counselling
• Stress and Anxiety
• Relationships
• Career Advice
• Work-related matters
• Bereavement
• Trauma
• Parental guidance
• Abuse
If you decide that you would like to receive counselling, you can contact the National Support Centre and they will assess, counsel and/or refer you to a professional best suited to assist you with your presenting issue.

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