Counselling
 

Hi,
Not sure if I'm in the right section.... I was wanting some advice or recommendations... I am trying to find a counseller / pyschotherapist in Reading, Berkshire... can anyone recommend one that they know has delt with adults who self harm?
Thank you in advance
Carrie x.

Hey Carrie.
If you go to your GP they can refeer you to someone in your area.
Amy x

Hi

I'm a S/H adult and I found counselling a complete wast of time. I have a psychologist and find that she is much better.

I have had three counsellors and I think they are only trained to grunt in the right places. I would recommend you talk to your GP and ask if there is a psychologist available. I find that the fact they are better educated and more challenging a great help. I feel she actually validates my feelings and understands where I am

I do hope you find someone who works for you though

Hi,
Thank you for your reply. I'm waiting at the moment for a referal letter to be sent to my GP from a+e before I go, I don't really find my doctor very approachable, so the letter is the ice breaker kinda thing. So i was hoping to try and find someone off my own back before hand. It was worth asking. Thank you anyway. :)
C x.

If you're looking for a psychotherapist, go to the UKCP site, and you can request an email list of practitioners in your local area.

I don't have anything useful to say- just got excited about seeing someone else from Reading here :)
Hi!
xxx

Thank you for all your help.... and Hi Becky :) x.