Research from Mental Health Today suggests that the number of us seeking help from a private therapist or counsellor has increased by 65%, since 2016 due to the extremely long NHS mental health lists.
Last year I went to therapy for a short term, 10 weeks to be exact when it was recommended by a friend. Although I’ve never thought about therapy and I wasn’t suffering from any serious mental health problems I didn’t feel like myself. I got into a bad cycle of being a prisoner to my thoughts, even though I had so much to do nothing was getting done. There were some personal topics I wanted to get off my chest and vent about, but I didn’t want to speak to my family or friends. I wanted someone outside of my immediate circle who would be able to give me the advice, support and discipline I needed.
I searched online and found one website that stood out to me, the Black and Asian Therapists Network. All I had to do was put in my postcode and a list of local therapists showed up. I scrolled through and contacted one who stood out the most to me, she had a good experience and I liked how kind her face looked. After my consultation, I knew she was the person I would feel comfortable sharing my thoughts with.
I have spoken to many people know who are considering therapy or know someone who would benefit from the help, so I came up with a list of networks where you can find one quick and easy. There are some charities and companies which offer low-cost service as counselling and therapy can become expensive.
Below is a list of some of the quick and easy therapy and counselling networks:
The Black and Asian Therapists Network
Headstrong Counselling
https://www.headstrongcounselling.co.uk/counselling
Psychology Today
Search for a therapist from different sexualities (LGBT), race, age, language and faith.
https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/counselling/eng/london?sid=5e278f749d39c
The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy
Well Doing
Counselling Directory
https://www.counselling-directory.org.uk
British Psychotherapy Foundation
https://www.britishpsychotherapyfoundation.org.uk
Humans Givens Institute
I hope you find this useful and if you know of any other website please do comment below.
Love, Rochelle