Our Story
MindHyrst was envisioned by Psychological Counsellor, Shani St. Louis. The initial concept aimed to provide accessible mental health resources for international students and grantees living in Berlin. This vision involves offering workshops, engaging activities, food experiences, and informative talks dedicated to raising awareness about mental health challenges commonly faced while living abroad.
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MindHyrst aspires not only to provide valuable resources but also to establish a community hub for students and grantees to connect and find support.
In November 2023, we proudly hosted our inaugural Social Wellbeing Event catering specifically to the needs of international students and grantees. Since then, we have been organising more events. As an organisation, we are dedicated to understanding the needs and preferences of international programmes and tailoring our services and resources accordingly to better serve them.
Meet the Team
Founder and Psychological Counsellor
Shani St.Louis
Shani St.Louis is a Psychological Counsellor and Psychiatric Nurse from The United Kingdom. She has a B.A Honours degree in Psychiatric Nursing; and a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Post Graduate from Oxford University. She has over twenty years of work experience with adults and young people.​
Occupational Psychologist (Freelancer)
Monika Heaton
Monika is a seasoned professional with a MSc in Occupational Psychology and over 15 years of experience in fintech and travel. Specializing in internal communications, she focuses on work engagement and innovative approaches. British/Polish and raised in Germany, Monika brings a multicultural perspective to her work.
Mental Health Researcher​ (Freelancer)
Charlie O'Donohue​
Charlie O’Donohue is a trained Sociologist and Peer Mental Health Counsellor from the United States. They recently graduated from Stanford University with an MA in Sociology and a BA (Honors) in Comparative Studies in Race & Ethnicity.
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