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.

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. 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.

Assistant

Marie-Laure Gagné

Marie-Laure Gagné is a Master’s student in German Literature and Linguistics with a background in Social Sciences from Canada. Bringing experiences in intercultural communication and event planning, she is helping the conceptualisation and the crafting of engaging events at MindHyrst.