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Introductions to therapy and counselling
Our articles explaining therapy and counselling are packed with information and tips.
Understanding therapy and counselling
Looking for an introduction to therapy? This resource explains what therapy is all about, and what it can help with. It includes a list of different types of therapy.
What to expect from therapy
Learn about what therapy sessions are like, and what may happen in your first session. This resource also covers therapist confidentiality and ethics.
How to get the most out of therapy
This resource will help you prepare well for doing any type of therapy. Find tips for face-to-face, phone and online sessions. Plus adjustments you can ask your therapist to make.
How to find therapy or counselling
Read our step by step guide to getting free NHS therapy. We also explain where to find free or low cost therapy from other providers. And where to start if you want to go private.
How to cope on a waiting list for therapy
Do you feel in limbo on a waiting list? Asking for help is a positive step – but having to wait to get it can be hard to deal with. Read our page of tips.
Guides to different types of therapy
We've created some in-depth guides to the types of therapy that we get asked about most often.
Cognitive behaviour therapy (CBT)
CBT teaches you coping skills for dealing with different problems. And breaking negative patterns. It's a common treatment offered on the NHS. Read our guide to CBT.
Dialectical behaviour therapy (DBT)
DBT is similar to CBT. But it's specially adapted for people who feel emotions very intensely. Read our guide to DBT.
Arts and creative therapies
Some therapies draw on creative art forms, like drawing, drama, music or dance. This can help if you find it difficult to put your feelings into words. Find out more.
Ecotherapy
Some therapies involve doing outdoor activities in nature, water, or with animals. Learn more about ecotherapy programmes.
Eye movement desensitisation and reprocessing (EMDR) therapy
EMDR therapy is mainly used to treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and complex PTSD. Find out more.
If you want to learn about even more types of therapy, we give a brief overview in our guide to understanding therapy and counselling.
Or you can look through the full A–Z of therapeutic approaches on the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy website.
Looking for Mind's therapy services?
We have local Mind branches all over England and Wales. The services we offer locally vary from region to region. To find out what we do near you, you need to visit your local Mind's website.
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