1. Talk to your therapist on the phone before you arrange an appointment.
Many therapists will offer a free initial telephone consultation before meeting with them. This allows you to ask questions and make an informed choice about whether you want to start the process of psychological therapy. |
2. Don’t feel you have to stay with someone just because you’ve met them.
Think of your first appointment as a chance to decide if you feel your therapist might be a good match for you. |
3. Check out what their qualifications are.
There are a range of different professionals offering talking therapies with a wide range of qualifications. The most common you’ll see advertised are counsellors, therapists and clinical or counselling psychologists. |