Counselling help

[Tori18]

Hey, i need help.. I've been to the GP and turns out i've got depression and anxiety; i'm glad that i finally know what is wrong with me. I need help finding a counsellor, if you know where i can find one, please let me know.

[grace111]

we dont know which area you are in or where you live. try mind.org and see if you can find someone in your area. all the very best love grace, xoxo

[Fi68]

If you have been to the GP, and you are in the UK, therapy should be offered to you as well as medication for depression. If you are in the UK, I would advise you to go back to the GP and ask them to refer you for therapy. There will be a waiting list. If you are outside the UK, I would advise you to find local mental health services/projects in your area, using the internet, there will usually be a phone number you can call.

Fi.

[Tori18 in reply to Fi68]

Thanks!

[Hidden]

Hiya, and welcome.

Good that you have a diagnosis - as you say, it is the first step.

As for what organisation offers counselling, it varies quite drastically from region-to-region. As others have said, your GP should be able to point you in the right direction, hopefully even put in a referral for you to the relevant people.

[furgus]

If you go to the NHS Choices website and search for IAPT you can search for self referral counselling that is available in your area.

[mrsmummy]

Hello and welcome to the forum. You have some great replies above.