Choosing the right counsellor is important. I recommend considering the counsellor's experience, areas of training, also what's happening for you and the sort of help you are looking for. In the UK, the titles Counsellor and Psychotherapist are not protected in any way, essentially anyone can use those terms and set themselves up offering therapy despite having no qualifications or experience. Looking for a therapist who is a member of a body listed on the UK Government Professional Standards Register (https://www.professionalstandards.org.uk/practitioners/psychotherapist?&page=1&sort=relevance)shows an appropriate level of qualification and experience has been obtained. This in turn gives you the assurance you can trust them and work with them confidently. If you have read about me or have any questions, you can arrange a free consultation by clicking here and filling out the contact form(https://www.surreytalkingtherapy.co.uk/contact)