Counselling vs Therapy vs Psychotherapy: What’s the Difference?
Counselling, therapy and psychotherapy overlap, but they are not identical. What each involves, who provides it in the UK and how to choose what suits you.
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Types of Therapy
What counselling, CBT, psychotherapy and other approaches involve.
CBT Explained: What to Expect From Cognitive Behavioural Therapy
Cognitive behavioural therapy explained: how CBT works, what sessions involve, homework and techniques, what it helps with, how long it takes and its limits.
Couples Counselling: When and How It Helps
What couples counselling involves, signs it could help, what happens in sessions, common approaches, how to find a counsellor in the UK and what it costs.
Person-Centred Therapy Explained
What person-centred therapy is, Carl Rogers’ core conditions, what sessions feel like, who it helps, how it differs from CBT and how to find a counsellor.
EMDR Therapy Explained: How It Works and Who It Helps
What EMDR therapy is, how its eight phases work, what NICE says, what sessions feel like and how to find an accredited EMDR therapist in the UK.
Psychodynamic Therapy Explained: What to Expect
What psychodynamic therapy is, how it explores patterns from the past, short-term and long-term options, what sessions are like and how to find a UK therapist.
Family Therapy Explained: How It Works and When It Helps
What family therapy is, how systemic therapists work, who attends, what sessions involve, when NICE recommends it and how to find family therapy in the UK.
Group Therapy Explained: Types, Benefits and What to Expect
What group therapy is, the main types from CBT courses to support groups, how sessions work, benefits and drawbacks, and how to find a group in the UK.