Guides
Plain answers to real questions
Clear, practical guides about therapy, anxiety, OCD and looking after yourself, written by a BACP registered psychotherapist.
Anxiety & OCD
Which therapy helps with OCD?
NICE recommends CBT that includes exposure and response prevention (ERP) for OCD, sometimes alongside medication. This guide explains how ERP works, what other approaches can add, and where to find help.
- 6 min read
Understanding therapy
Counsellor, psychotherapist or psychologist: what's the difference in the UK?
The titles sound similar but describe different training routes and different kinds of regulation. Here is a plain guide to what each professional does and how to choose.
- 5 min read
Understanding therapy
Does online therapy work? What to expect from therapy over video
Research broadly suggests online therapy can be as effective as face-to-face therapy for many common difficulties. Here is what to expect, who it may not suit, and how to get the most from a video session.
- 5 min read
Understanding therapy
How to check a therapist is BACP registered, and why it matters
Because counselling is not regulated by law in the UK, checking that a therapist is on a recognised register is one of the simplest ways to protect yourself. Here is how to check the BACP Register and what it means.