How to find a private therapist in the UK
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Justin McLemore
Background
It’s not always clear how to find a therapist in the United Kingdom.
Instructions
- Go through directories online, BACP.co.uk for example.
- Tick the boxes in the filters for the specific issues I wanted help with.
- Read through their profiles and looked up terms you don’t know.
- Filter out the ones that aren’t affordable or otherwise don’t look like a match.
- Contact one or two and scheduled a phone call with them for a free chat.
- Attened your first session and see how things go from there. Pay attention to how comfortable you feel and if they’re a good fit. You’re not obligated to stay with them. You need to feel safe and at ease with your therapist.
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