Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between counselling and psychotherapy?People can use the words counselling and psychotherapy in diffent ways, so there is no commonly agreed definition. There is a general understanding that psychotherapy can work with a wider range of clients and can offer more in depth work if required.
UKCP registered psychotherapists are trained to masters level.
Counselling tends to be for a limited time, usually focusing on a particular issue and finding a resolution to enable one to move on.
Addiction counselling is about helping to recognize the extent of the problem and exploring the best options for recovery.
