Guides
Plain explanations of what therapy actually involves, what happens in a first session, and how to read the profiles in this directory. None of it is medical advice or a diagnosis.
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What actually happens in a first therapy session A calm, practical guide to what typically happens in a first therapy session and what you can expect from the hour. 5 minute read -
Private therapy or NHS talking therapies: how the two differ A clear comparison of NHS Talking Therapies and private therapy, how NHS self-referral works and where paying privately changes things. 4 minute read -
BACP, NCPS, HCPC: what the letters after a therapist's name mean Letters after a therapist's name usually show membership or registration with a professional body, not a licence to practise. 4 minute read -
How to choose between two therapists A calm, practical guide to weighing two therapist choices and what matters most when you book online. 4 minute read -
CBT, person-centred, psychodynamic: the main types of therapy Plain, practical descriptions of CBT, person-centred and psychodynamic approaches so you can see which might suit you. 5 minute read -
Is online therapy right for you? Practical, balanced guide to whether online therapy might suit you and what to sort before a first video session. 4 minute read -
How to tell whether therapy is working Practical guidance on recognising early signs of change in therapy, what it can feel like, and how to raise concerns with your therapist. 3 minute read