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Counselling changes lives

Our counselling directory puts you in touch with approximately 18,000+ Â鶹ԭ´´ registered therapists, offering a range of therapies for adults, children and families. Find a trained professional who can help you.Ìý

What is counselling?

Counselling can give you a safe, non-judgmental and confidential space to chat to a skilled professional about your issues and concerns. Your counsellor will help you explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours so you can develop a better understanding of yourself and others. They'll help you find your own solutions – whether that’s making changes in your life or finding ways of coping with problems.

How can counselling help?

People often choose to have counselling because they're experiencing difficulties and distress in their lives. Counselling can help with a range of things, including dealing with depression and anxiety, coping with traumatic experiences, stress and managing harmful emotions and behaviours. But you don’t have to be in crisis to seek counselling.

How do I choose a therapist?

You may be able to see a counsellor through your GP or the NHS, from where you work or study, or through charities and voluntary services, but waiting lists can be long and types of therapy limited. Or you can pay to see a private counsellor which gives you a wider choice and you may be able to see someone quicker, perhaps for longer. You can usually choose whether you want to see a therapist face to face or online.

What types of therapy are available?

There are many ways of working or modalities in counselling and psychotherapy. Therapists may be trained in one approach or use techniques from different methods if they think these would help a client.

Your relationship with your therapist is generally more important than the approach they use but specific types of therapy such as cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) could work for you.Ìý

Find out more about all the different types of therapy that are available and all the different experiences and life events that therapy can help with.Ìý

Can therapy be done online?

Many counsellors and therapists offer online sessions or appointments by phone. Online or phone counselling can be easier for people because it fits their lifestyle or working hours better than a face to face session.Ìý

Find out more about online and phone counselling.

Why choose a Â鶹ԭ´´ member?

Anyone can call themselves a counsellor or psychotherapist, so it’s important you choose a therapist who is listed on a Professional Standards Authority accredited register – such as the Â鶹ԭ´´ register. Choosing a Â鶹ԭ´´ registered therapist gives you an assurance that they meet professional standards of proficiency, training and ethical practice.

How do I find a therapist in London?

Find a Â鶹ԭ´´ registered counsellor near you on our Therapist directory.