Questions you might like to Ask When Choosing Your Therapist

At the moment there are no regulations in therapy. Literally anyone can set up and call themselves a therapist or counsellor. It is important you ask the right questions.

• Ask about the therapist’s qualifications. The therapist should have at the very least a diploma in counselling.
• How long has the therapist been practicing as a therapist?
• How long was the training process?
• Does the therapist continue with professional development?
• How many counselling hours has the therapist done?
• What experience has the therapist of your particular difficulty?
• Does the therapist adhere to a code of ethics? Which one?
• Is the therapist a member of a therapeutic organisation? Which one?
• Does the therapist enter into his/her own personal therapy?
• Does the therapist have regular on-going individual supervision?
• Does the counsellor carry public liability insurance?

There are also questions you might like to ask yourself:

• Would I prefer a male or female therapist?
• What do I hope to achieve from therapy?
• How committed am I to the process?

It is a good idea to meet with several therapists to find the right fit for you. The relationship between you in you and your therapist is all important.