Lewis Capaldi needs to work on himself
Lewis Capaldi has learned it is "more important" to keep working on himself through therapy even when he feels good because that doesn't mean he is "in the clear".
Lewis Capaldi has learned it is "more important" to keep working on himself through therapy even when he feels good.
The Someone You Loved hitmaker stepped back from the spotlight following his 2023 Glastonbury performance, which he struggled through while dealing with the symptoms of Tourette syndrome and while he feels his mental health is in a much better place now, he has stressed the importance of not taking anything for granted.
Speaking to online therapy platform BetterHelp, he said: “It's very easy when I start to feel good to almost assume I'm in the clear.
“But it's almost like doing it [therapy] on the days where you feel good is more important than doing it on the days where you feel bad. It's important, in those moments, to keep showing up and doing the work.”
Last year, Lewis gave fans access to 734,000 hours of free BetterHelp therapy, and has encouraged his supporters to keep continuing to check in with themselves.
Fan Alice Williams said: "Looking back on the past year and counselling with BetterHelp, I think it's just helped me get back to myself and get my feelings in order.
When I saw Lewis talking about Betterhelp and donating free minutes, in a weird way, I feel like he's kind of similar to me in that he jokes a lot and maybe puts on a bit of a show, and so I thought if he can be brave so can I.”
Anyone who redeems a free month of BetterHelp therapy can also share a free month with a friend or loved one.
Sara Brooks, Chief Growth Officer at BetterHelp, said: “It’s valuable to check back in—whether that’s with yourself or for someone you care about. With hours still remaining from the 734,000 Lewis donated last year, we're encouraging people to do exactly that.
"Lewis' openness about his own mental health has helped countless people feel less alone and more willing to seek support. But taking the first step is only the beginning.
"Mental health isn't something we solve once and move on from—it's something we care for over time. Last year was about helping more people get started; this year, we're proud to partner with Lewis to encourage people to check back in, keep showing up for themselves, and make their mental well-being a priority.”
