If you find that your question is not
answered on this page, please email me barbara@onlinecounsellor.com or call me at 01253 852865.
Who Can Counselling Help?
Counselling can
help people trying to cope with:
 loss or bereavement
family breakdown
emotional, physical and sexual abuse
relationship difficulties
stress
depression
anxiety
drug and alcohol abuse
bullying at school, the workplace or at home
school/work based difficulties
low self-esteem and self confidence
life changes
anger management
personal development
lack of motivation
sexuality/gender issues |
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Questions you might like to Ask When Choosing Your
Therapist
At the moment
there are no regulations in therapy. Literally anyone can set up and call themselves
a therapist or counsellor. It is important you ask the right
questions.
 Ask about the therapist’s
qualifications. The therapist should
have at the very least a
diploma in counselling.
How long has the therapist been
practicing as a therapist?
How long was the training process?
Does the therapist continue with
professional development?
How many counselling hours has the
therapist done?
What experience has the therapist of
your particular difficulty?
Does the therapist adhere to a code of
ethics? Which one?
Is the therapist a member of a
therapeutic organisation? Which one?
Does the therapist enter into his/her
own personal therapy?
Does the therapist have regular
on-going individual supervision?
Does the counsellor carry public
liability insurance?
There are also questions you might like to ask
yourself:
Would I prefer a male or female
therapist?
What do I hope to achieve from therapy?
How committed am I to the process?
It is a
good idea to meet with several therapists to find the right fit for
you. The relationship
between you in
you and your therapist is all important.
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