Will counselling help me? Counselling is not always the solution that will help. But - hand on heart - I can say both as a professional counsellor and someone who's been and out of counselling for years myself, that counselling can be really, really helpful.

A free consultation call with me is all about me getting to understand you, where you're at, where you are at with your family or in your relationship, or if you're not in a relationship and you would like to be, whatever it is, what is on your mind and what you might be looking for from support with me.

Unfortunately, psychotherapy and counselling is an unprotected profession, which means anybody can call themselves a therapist or a counsellor. But this is likely to change at some point soon because it's a needed and necessary thing to keep everybody safe. And there are ways to make sure you're in good, safe and qualified hands.

In sum, your therapist may have a fantastic memory but rest assured 99.9% of therapists don't try to remember every detail. They certainly do not make notes about all the details that you share. And it's not the main thing that we're listening for either. Your therapist has a great memory because we are listening so focused and attentively to you and what you share in your therapy session.

Therapy is tax deductible because its you continued and professional development. Woohoo. Happy days. Therapy helps to improve your life and

Your therapy notes are super, super protected. They're only read and written and read by your therapist. Only a judge is able to read them i

No rejection meant in it. It's just the awkward, uncomfortable, unpredictable reality of being a therapist.

One difference is - arguably - the level of technical skill and education that each requires and, two, what will happen in the session.

67 Questions to Ask Yourself About Therapy WHEN YOU’VE NEVER HAD THERAPY BEFORE

A person doesn't have to talk to feel, or understand or make changes. In fact there are many types of therapy that do not involve talking.

What coaching is and isn't. Coaching is about goals. Coaching is about taking action and making progress!

I dislike hearing that talking is the first step to making a change. It's simplistic and reduces the client, always a huge red flag.

Confidentiality may be the reason why you sought out counselling. But, there are exceptions and limitations to confidentiality...

Counselling and psychotherapy confidentially and privacy policies.

The hidden costs of counselling. What is the cost of counselling? Transparent pricing.

Find a way to express yourself where you have privacy and security and you can try to understand what happens to yourself in that space.

What does 'safe space' mean? Do we all understand a safe space equally? And how does one create desired effect?

It's possible you've come across the BACP. It is central in the UK because they keep professionals in check and make sure you're respected.

This a common question I often get asked as a therapist. I wonder if the reason why clients ask is as equally two fold as the answer.

I often have clients ask, "Lily, what is the actual plan here? How do I know if therapy is working?" Here's what to expect ...