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.
What BACP membership means, what accredited status adds, and how to check a BACP number for yourself.
Guide · 4 minHow to choose an online counsellor in the UKPractical steps to compare online counsellor profiles and narrow a long list to three choices.
Guide · 3 minWhat to expect from a first counselling sessionCalm, clear guide to what usually happens at a first counselling session and what you can expect before, during and after it.
Guide · 4 minCounselling, psychotherapy or coaching: what is the difference?A clear, neutral guide to how counselling, psychotherapy and coaching differ and where NHS Talking Therapies and a GP fit in.
Guide · 5 minOnline counselling for anxiety and low moodPractical information about online counselling for persistent worry or a long-lasting low mood and what to expect when you look for help.
Guide · 3 minHow to talk to a counsellor about moneyPractical steps and phrases to talk about money with a counsellor, and where to check fees and services before you commit.
Guide · 4 minWhen to change counsellor, and how to do itHow to notice whether your counselling is helping, what to try first, and simple ways to change counsellor if you decide to.