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Who benefits from therapy?

Talking therapy can help with a wide range of personal problems and mental health conditions, from anger and phobia 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

How to get access to counselling and talking therapy, on the NHS and privately.

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.

Video: couples therapy

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

Video: all about CBT

An expert in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) explains how it works and who it can help.

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