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Today I took the plunge and emailed someone regarding private counselling. It is something I have been debating for several months but have been far too scared to even enquire about it. I'm hoping I don't regret it and pull out as this is something I desperately need, I've realised that now.

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Good for you, you've taken the first step. Just make sure your counsellor is qualified and has the appropriate experience.

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scarsbeneathyourbeautiful in reply toGary911

Thank you Gary. I will don't worry, I've researched her online.

Well done. Please make sure the Counsellor is registered with the Official Counselling Board, is suitably qualified and that someone you trust knows where you are going. Perhaps you could arrange to let them know you are safe. You cannot be too careful these days.

I hope your counselling goes well,

Lottie x

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Thank you! I have searched online and it came up with all qualifications, I will look further into it but I'm confident she's ok. My parents don't know about the counselling, but my partner will know each time I am there. Thank you for your advice and support X

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matt72

iv just done the same today going to see a counsellor tomorrow got to do something before it gets too much

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Good for you! Good luck, hope it all goes well.

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matt72 in reply toscarsbeneathyourbeautiful

thanks

Good for u. I've been seeing a counsellor evry wk since beg of Feb. It's not private u just give a donation woteva u can afford..its doing me the world of good...its hard work but benefits r huge x

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Thank you. This is private, I wasn't going to go to my docs and wait for a counsellor so I'm paying. They all have set prices unless you don't have an income, then they'll reduce the cost. It'll be expensive but it's something I need to do. Good luck!

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Aye the counselling place I go to do the same thing money-wise . so I pay £5 per weekly session which lasts an hour. 😊💛💚💛💚

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Oh wow that's good. Mine will be £42, most people charge £50.

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Ano n am so grateful for the place i go to. Its run by a charity and u make a donation based on ur income. I had private counselling in 2014...16weeks at £40 per hourly session. 😊💛💚💛💚

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