Counselling for identity exploration
This blog post is about identity exploration in counselling and navigating changes in identity throughout life. It covers how identity relates to mental health, why I feel strongly about supporting people with this, and what you can do to figure out who you are and what matters to you.
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How to find the right therapist for you
When searching for a counsellor, the first decision to make is how you want to access counselling. This blog post looks at the different channels for accessing counselling and what to consider when choosing a counsellor. The options vary from free, to low cost, to moderate cost. We will look at counselling via the NHS, charities, employee assistance programmes (EAPs) and private counselling. While I want to inform people about the available options, this blog post mainly focuses on private counselling.
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What to expect in person-centred therapy
When looking for a counsellor, you might find a lot of counsellors who say that they are “person-centred” but don’t really explain what this means. In this blog post I explain this and more, including What does a person centred therapist do and not do? How is it different from other types of therapy? How do I know if this type of therapy is right for me?
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