The idea of meeting a complete stranger and sharing your innermost concerns and troubles with them is - undoubtedly - an uncomfortable one.

For many people, this discomfort might even keep them from seeking professional help when they need it.

To try and allay concerns, give clear information on confidentiality, as well as give some guidance on what exactly you might need to share, and when, we spoke with consultant psychiatrists Dr Florian Ruths, Dr Robert Harland, Dr Chun Chiang Sin Fai Lam and Dr Soumitra Burman-Roy on how they approach this topic in their practices.