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.

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.

Perhaps you're worried your therapist'll dig up feelings you ought to know and share. It shouldn't be like that. But we are interested. Why?

My therapist has told me therapy is ending. Can a therapist leave their client? It's typical to have mixed feelings about therapy ending.

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

Disclosure is crucial in therapy. Here’s what you might need to start saying and why…

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

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...

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.

I don't really know how to sum it up. It can be life changing, if not saving! It's a customised process, but here's what you can expect...

But will they take sides? Might they agree with everything a client says? Might they encourage and collude?