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An extract from an article by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy –Could counselling change your life?
If you’re not sure whether therapy could help, what type of therapy you need, or how to find a safe and effective counsellor or psychotherapist, we’ll help you find the information you need.
Therapists practise in all walks of life and all parts of society, from NHS clinics to workplaces and education. They are trained to deal with a range of situations, helping people to cope with such issues as anxiety and bereavement, relationship difficulties, sexual and racial issues, child abuse and trauma, or personal problem solving.
We use the word ‘therapy’ to cover talking therapies, such as counselling, psychotherapy and coaching. Therapy offers a safe, confidential place to talk to a trained professional about your feelings and concerns. You might talk about difficult events in your life or your relationships and emotions. Or you might have negative thoughts and b...
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