Freeing dark thoughts is therapy for Rotherham singer Charlotte

Charlotte Hannah, of Tickhill, penned her new song Like a Ghost during a mental health spiral.

She described the tune as a statement of the artistry and passionate work that would follow.

Charlotte flaunts her four-octave range in her thought-provoking single which showcases her honest songwriting and touches on themes of mental health and depression.

She said: “Like a Ghost was written in a mental health spiral where every day was a huge effort and I had no energy at all.

“During that time, I had a songwriting session with my producer and it was obvious to us both that I had a lot going on in my mind that was very dark.

“As we were writing the song I remember thinking: ‘Wow, I’m actually admitting how I feel right now’ and it was a very freeing and scary place to be.”

Charlotte created the song with her production and writing partner Jim Lawton, who has worked with rapper Example and DJ Todd Edwards, and together they worked through the singer’s experiences and feelings.

Charlotte said: “Jim ran with it and let my thoughts and lyrics flow.

“At times, I felt like apologising or trying to justify my dark train of thought, but as soon as I accepted my headspace the experience was very therapeutic.

“Now, from a healthier place and mindset, I’m ready to share this experience with the intention of helping others and spreading awareness about mental health.”

Charlotte said she wanted to reach as many people as possible through Like a Ghost in the hope that it helped others to start talking and realise that what was on the outside was not always what was going on inside.

The singer, real name Charlotte Copley, has amassed 31,700 followers on Youtube and 11,500 on Instagram.

Her vocals have been noticed by Glamour Magazine and featured on their YouTube channel as part of You Sang My Song, she has gained acclaim from the Disney Channel and she has been supported by BBC Radio Sheffield which has played her music.

Have a listen to Like a Ghost.