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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
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.