08/03/2024
When deciding on a Counsellor it is important to check they are registered. For CBT Therapist that would normally be through their governing body BABCP who work in partnership with the professional standards authority. If the counsellor is listed on their register then that means that they have to work within strict training and supervision guidelines in order to maintain this.
This does not guarantee that you will necessarily `click` with the counsellor but it does mean that they cover the basics.
This is important as Psychotherapy remains unregulated so anyone can call themselves a CBT Therapist and practice regardless of their suitability or training for this type of work which I believe the majority of counsellors take seriously but not all do.
https://www.professionalstandards.org.uk/check-practitioners
