Prince Harry Seeks Therapy from MI6-Connected Counselor for Trauma

Prince Harry was encouraged by his ex-girlfriend Cressida Bonas to seek therapy after she witnessed his 'explosive temperament' and became concerned about his mental health, as revealed by royal biographer Tina Brown in her book The Palace Papers. Harry turned to Julia Samuel, a therapist and friend of Princess Diana who also worked as a bereavement counselor for the NHS and advised MI6 staff, providing the discretion Harry needed due to his public life. This therapy helped Harry confront and process the trauma from his mother's death when he was 12, ending his avoidance tactics such as reckless behavior and emotional suppression. Sources close to Harry emphasized the importance of having a therapist who understood the duality of his public and private life, a skill attributed to MI6 therapists. The revelations highlight a lesser-known aspect of Harry's mental health journey, which has also been publicly discussed by him and his wife Meghan Markle. Incidents like a New Year's Day outburst in a pub, documented by Brown, underscore the struggles that led to his seeking professional help.