Notes from the Journey

    Does therapy work? So far, we have looked at what therapy is and had a brief rundown of the types of therapy and some of the ways you can access it.   This week, we ask the question: Does therapy actually work?   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. For week three of my blogging adventure, I am continuing to answer some of the questions I had when I first discovered the world of therapy. But first, I want to ask - do you have a favourite book? It was Book Lovers Day on the 9 th of August, and while I was a student counsellor and psychotherapist, my go-to book was Mick Cooper’s ‘Essential Research Findings in Counselling and Ps...

  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 ...