Prepare for your GP appointment
Prepare for your GP appointment Talking therapies like counselling are available through the NHS, through some charities, workplaces and colleges and universities and of course from privately trained therapists like me! I’m Jennifer Rose, a UK counsellor, psychotherapist and Mental Health Recovery worker. My blog is not intended to be a substitute for professional advice, diagnosis, medical treatment, or therapy. Always seek the advice of your physician or qualified mental health provider with any questions you may have regarding any mental health symptom or medical condition. How can you prepare to ask for professional help? Start by writing down what you want to say in advance, if you’ve found something in a book or online that helps you explain how you're feeling, print it out or screenshot it. Think about what you want from your appointment (so, if it’s a GP, you may want a referral to therapy). If you have a few things to talk about, especially thinking ...