Plain guides
Guides
Short, plain pieces about what counselling involves, what the letters after a name mean, and how to choose someone. General information, not advice about your situation.
A clear, plain outline of what counselling after trauma commonly involves, with notes on pace, boundaries and common approaches.
Guide · 3 minYou do not have to tell your story to get helpYou can begin counselling without telling your story; you decide what you share and when.
Guide · 3 minChoosing a counsellor when trust is hardPractical steps for finding a counsellor when trusting someone feels hard, and what you can reasonably ask before you start.
Guide · 4 minBACP, NCPS and HCPC: what the letters meanClear, practical guidance on what the BACP, NCPS and HCPC letters mean and how to check a counsellor's registration.
Guide · 3 minWhat a first session is actually likeA calm, practical guide to what happens in a first counselling session and how you can keep control of what you share.
Guide · 4 minOnline counselling from somewhere that feels rightPractical guidance on how online counselling sessions commonly run, how to choose a comfortable space and what to have with you.
Guide · 3 minIf you are not safe right nowIf you are in immediate danger call 999; for urgent support call Samaritans 116 123 or NHS 111 (press 2 in England).