What are the different talking therapies?
Explanation of the different psychological professions, psychological therapies available and UKCP modalities (types of therapy)

Can psychotherapy help me?
An outline of the kind of problems tackled with talking therapies

Choosing a therapist
How to choose the right therapist for you
About our registers
UKCP holds national registers of psychotherapists and psychotherapeutic counsellors, listing those practitioner members who meet exacting standards and training requirements.

Frequently Asked Questions
Quick reference answers for members of the public and for those interested in becoming a therapist

Making a complaint or raising concerns
Guidance on how to proceed if you need to make a complaint or raise a concern

Information for the public

Psychotherapy is one of the 'talking therapies'. It can help people gain insight into their difficulties or distress, establish a greater understanding of their motivation, enable them to find more appropriate ways of coping and bring about changes in their thinking and behaviour.

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