The Top 3 Things To Consider When Choosing A Therapist

It is not always easy to seek help or to know when to get help. If you are considering getting help from a counsellor/psychotherapist, here are the 3 top factors to consider. 
1) Qualifications, experience, and their membership to a professional body:
 
These days there is an overwhelming choice of therapists and modalities to choose from. This can make the task harder.
 
Check out their qualifications to assure yourself that they have done the necessary work of learning and understanding how to help their clients. See how many years of experience that they have, what areas they work with, and if they work with the specific issues that you are looking to get help with.
 
Each qualified therapist is expected to be a member of a professional body. They are also expected to adhere to that body’s ethical framework.  Some recognized professional bodies include the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) and the UKCP (United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy).
 
2) Impression
 
What impression does a therapist’s profile have on you? It is important to connect with the right therapist.
 
Have a read of their profiles on a counselling directory and from their professional bodies. A lot tend to post their photographs, look at them and see if you feel that you can speak to them, talk to them, and connect with them. Go with your initial/gut instinct.  If you feel positive about the therapist after reading their profile, what they offer, and if they work with your presenting issues, contact them for an initial consultation.
 
Of course, meeting them in person can help to make your final decision on whether to continue or not.
 
3) Practical and convenience:
 
Check out their location: is it convenient and to get to via car or public transport? Are there parking facilities?  What do they offer? What is the length of their sessions? What are their fees?
 
It is sometime hard to recognise and accept we need help. Once you accept go and get the help. It is good to talk and get a different perspective and support. Help is at hand. Feel free to message me if you feel I may be able to help you. 

​I would love to hear how you get on, feel free to contact me on Twitter @counsellorHA1 and Facebook www.facebook.com/ClearSkyTherapy

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