Explains what talking therapies are, what happens during therapy, how to get the most from therapy and how to find a therapist.
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acat.me.uk
Information about cognitive analytic therapy, including a list of accredited therapists.
behavioraltech.org
Official DBT website. Provides information and resources aimed at professionals.
babcp.com
Information about cognitive behavioural therapy and related treatments, including details of accredited therapists.
bacp.co.uk
Professional body for talking therapy and counselling. Provides information and a list of accredited therapists.
bapt.info
Professional body for play therapists. Provides information and details of accredited therapists.
bps.org.uk
Information about psychology, including a list of chartered psychologists.
professionalboundaries.org.uk
Support services for those harmed by a professional in a position of trust.
counselling-directory.org.uk
Online directory of professionally registered counsellors and psychotherapists.
nhs.uk/service-search/find-a-psychological-therapies-service
Information about local NHS therapy and counselling services, which you can often self-refer to (England only).
mentalhealthmatters.com
Provides helplines and talking therapies in some areas of the UK.
nice.org.uk
Produces guidelines on best practice in healthcare.
rapecrisis.org.uk
Support for women and girls affected by rape, sexual abuse or any form of sexual violence. Provides details of local centres.
0300 003 0396
relate.org.uk
Provides help and support with relationships, including counselling, telephone counselling and anonymous live chat.
turning-point.co.uk
Health and social care services in England for people with a learning disability. Also supports people with mental health problems, drug and alcohol abuse or unemployment.
psychotherapy.org.uk
Professional body for the education, training and accreditation of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors. Provides online register of psychotherapists offering different talking treatments privately.
This information was published in June 2018. We will revise it in 2021.
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