Counselling and other talking therapies

Who benefits from therapy?

Talking therapy can help with a wide range of personal problems and mental health conditions, from anger and phobias to depression and bereavement.

Types of therapy

A guide to different types of talking therapy, including counselling and psychotherapy, and how they can help.

Accessing therapy

Talking therapies are becoming more widely available on the NHS. Find out about what might be provided near you and how to access it.

Video: couples therapy

A relationships counsellor explains what couples therapy involves and how it can help.

Do-it-yourself therapy

NHS-approved self-help therapy, including books, online courses, and phone and email counselling.

You and your therapist

Choosing the best counsellor for you will help you get the most out of your treatment sessions.

'Couples counselling saved my marriage'

Diana and Sol tried couples therapy when their marriage was in trouble.

Tools

CBT expert

A cognitive behaviour therapy expert explains how this psychological treatment works and who could benefit from it.

Mental wellbeing

Mental wellbeing – some people call it happiness – means feeling good and functioning well

Wellbeing self-assessment

Wellbeing self-assessment

Take this test to get your wellbeing score as well as tips to improve it

Emotional health

Get tips on how to build your emotional resilience, cope with loss and overcome jealousy