28/07/2025
Are you considering going to counselling but not sure which therapist to choose?
Here is some guidance on choosing a therapist
Firstly, choose someone that is qualified and recognised by an appropriate body such as the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) or the British Association for Behavioural and Cognitive Psychotherapies (BABCP).
Secondly, look at their credentials. Do their experiences, skills and specialities meet your specific needs?
Next, the most important thing is the relationship that you establish with your therapist so it is critical that you feel comfortable with them and trust them. They could be super qualified, highly experienced and recommended by 100s but if you don’t click, then they’re not the right therapist for you.
Finally, don’t be afraid to say this isn’t working. An initial phone call is the most commonly used process for getting to know a potential therapist but it’s often the case that you need to speak to a few before you find the right person. Don’t worry if you don’t think they are right. And also don’t be offended if they say they’re not the right therapist for you. Both sides need to feel happy to proceed.
All the therapists working from the Victoria Therapy Centre are self-employed and manage their own clients. However if you are struggling to choose a therapist, please email us and we can provide some guidance based on your specific needs.
