Counselling

Being supported emotionally is very important to all of us. Having someone who shares our concerns makes it easier to cope. For some people having a supportive family will be enough. Others may need more professional help.

There are various kinds of counselling services available, their help may be short or longer term and it may be free or involve payment. Counselling isn’t offered routinely and you will have to ask for it. Often the first person to ask is your GP. The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (www.bacp.co.uk) provides a list of local member counsellors.