British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)

BACP helps the general public, individuals and commissioners make better, more informed choices about the provision of counselling, and continue to raise the ethical and professional standards of the profession.

Depending on your circumstances, you may be able to get counselling through the NHS, from where you work or study, or through charities and voluntary services. These services are often free, but you may have little choice of therapist or type of therapy. You may have to wait a long time for your first appointment, and you may only get a limited number of sessions.

Or you can find a private practitioner. You will have a wider choice and should be able to see someone quickly and for longer, but you will have to pay for their services.