What sort of things do people come to counselling and therapy for ?
Here is a list of the top searched terms from the counselling directory an online directory used by people looking for counselling and therapy.
(August 2014). Source: The Counselling Directory uk.
When looking for counselling therapy, this is what others have searched for.
relationship issues
anxiety
depression
bipolar disorder/manic depression
family issues
couples counselling
affairs and betrayals
seasonal affective disorder (sad)
postnatal depression
separation and divorce
panic disorder
generalised anxiety disorder
phobias
cross-cultural relationships
pre-nuptial counselling
anger management
abuse
low self-esteem
bereavement
personality disorders
low self-confidence
eating disorders
sexual abuse
emotional abuse
stress
child related issues
attachment disorder
binge-eating disorder
sex problems
generalised anxiety
anorexia nervosa
obsessive-compulsive disorder (ocd)
bulimia nervosa
borderline personality disorder
asperger’s syndrome
internet addiction
ednos
body dysmorphic disorder
smoking
suicidal thoughts
physical abuse
compulsive hoarding
work related stress
career counselling
narcissistic personality disorder
self-harm
post-traumatic stress disorder (ptsd)
sexuality
avoidant personality disorder
obsessive-compulsive personality disorder
paranoid personality disorder
trauma
dependent personality disorder
adoption issues
adhd
antisocial personality disorder
passive aggressive behaviour
schizoid personality disorder
gender dysphoria
bullying
domestic violence
histrionic personality disorder
abortion
schizotypal personality disorder
dissociation
chronic fatigue syndrome/me
infertility
adoption
cancer
carer support
spirituality
chronic pain
miscarriage
pregnancy and birth
debt counselling
disabilities
schizophrenia
learning difficulties
redundancy
dementia
hearing voices
psychosis
hiv/aids
tourette’s syndrome
terminal illness
leaving care
living organ donation
sexual issues
mental health
For help with these issues or any others that you are struggling with please do make contact.