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.

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...

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.

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.

Ask away. Don't be shy with your therapist. Even if they don't answer your question, don't worry. They are glad you asked (trust me!).

Many therapists will not see a client for individual therapy who is also engaging in therapy with another professional. Why?

Therapists could ruin therapy and it's not okay! Here are six subtle ways your therapist could be ruining therapy to look out for...

You may be worried about the consequences of talking about marijuana with your therapist. Let's answer a few questions you may have...

Can I ask my therapist where we are going with therapy? You're in it together, working out issues and goals as you go. Talk about it all.

You probably know your therapist cares, it's a choice they've made. But that's not why you asked.

What impact can these 60 minutes have? They will have an impact on your week. Those minutes trickle out like water seeping into soil.