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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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!).

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

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.