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.

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...

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.

They're different - with different purposes, goals and reasons. A helpline is not psychotherapy.

Lily, how should I prepare myself for my therapy session? Here are a few tips for preparing yourself for your session...

The below links are to helplines only. But, other forms of support are out there too!

Not being in the mood for therapy is common! Yet, there are things to do to make sure you still get the most out of your session...

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!).

Therapy in the media couldn't be further from reality. Here's how we see therapists in the media...

Helping others is putting your own oxygen mask on first and working on yourself. When fit and strong, you help others fight their hurdles.

A short story to answer 9 questions regarding how to get started in therapy in 2023

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

There's a general idea that a person must be in, or is in, a bad way to be in therapy. But you may be in therapy because...

Kids need an online service. They want to the service. And being online doesn't stop them from talking.