NHS

Counselling is available on the NHS - with associated waiting lists. You may be introduced to cheaper forms of self-help therapies before you are considered to meet with a fully qualified and experienced therapist.

Entering private counsellor does not require an examination, or like IAPT/NHS counselling, does not require you try something else before being offered counselling.

Meeting with a counsellor for the first time can be daunting. Counselling is about the relationship between counsellor and client, and it's not about what is done to you in therapy. This article offers a simple approach to helping you keep a hold of your self and your self-esteem during the initial stages of counselling.