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- Keep yourself safe. Make sure your counsellor is a member of a professional body which is overseen by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA), such as the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the National Counselling Society (NCS) or the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).
- Tune in to how you feel when you read their profile. Do you feel like this is someone you could talk to? Does anything they have written resonate with you?
- Request a phone call in advance of booking a first session. Most counsellors will offer a free 15-minute phone call or zoom meeting ahead of a first session – if they don’t offer this, request it.
- Briefly disclose any sensitive issues sooner rather than later. Especially if the subject you are bringing to counselling is niche or nuanced. Disclosure can make us feel vulnerable, but the reality is, counsellors will usually have their own specialist areas – and there are some issues which might require, or benefit from, specific training or a tailored approach.
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Some other charities may also offer free or low-cost counselling services. For example: 1. Anxiety UKoffers talking therapies for anxiety. There is a fee but they offer reduced costs for people on a low income. 2. Mental Health Matters (MHM)offers a telephone counselling service and talking therapies in some areas. 3. Cruse Bereavement Supportoffer...
The Hub of Hope local service findercould help you find more local mental health services near you. You can filter results based on your needs.
If you're employed, your work might offer an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP). These should provide some free counselling sessions. You can usually access this without needing to go through your manager or HR. We have more tips on mental health at work.
If you're a student your university or college should have a free student counselling service. And you should be able to access it without going through your tutors. We have more tips on student mental health.
How do I know if I need to see a therapist? Therapy can be helpful when feeling painful emotions, facing difficult decisions, in order to improve or change relationships, or to help in developing a better understanding of self and/or others. In particular, therapy may be helpful if: Choosing a counsellor or psychotherapist by Heather Dale C3
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Counselling can help you cope with: a mental health condition, such as depression, anxiety or an eating disorder. an upsetting physical health condition, such as infertility. a difficult life event, such as a bereavement, a relationship breakdown or work-related stress. difficult emotions – for example, low self-esteem or anger.
Search for a UKCP psychotherapist or psychotherapeutic counsellor and feel confident the therapists you find are fully qualified, committed to good practice, ethical conduct, and continuous learning and development.
Find out how counselling works, what therapists do and what happens in a therapy session. How to use BACP's online therapist directory to search for a counsellor or psychotherapist by location, services or specialisms.
How to choose a counsellor. When seeking the professional support of a counsellor or psychotherapist, it is strongly recommended that you choose a counsellor or psychotherapist who is on an accredited register.
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