I am going to help you deal with the confusion about what kind of counsellor you might want to consider working with.  I suspect that you are feeling quite upset right now and you could really do with someone guiding you through the mire of who to contact. If you live outside of the UK, scroll past the first couple of paragraphs - there is plenty of information that applies wherever you live.  By the way, I am talking about an 'Accredited Counsellor or Psychotherapist' - that is a UK term, in the US you would want to find a 'Licensed Counselor or Psychotherapist'. (US spelling: counselor.  UK spelling: counsellor) For more specific information about different needs in counselling, see: These are the organisations I am personally registered with.  The BACP website includes references to other organisations. How do I know a particular counsellor is 'right' for me? The information on this page is a guide. Trust that you know who is right for you - you will have a 'feeling' of who you would like to see.  When you speak to the counsellor on the telephone, what is your first impression?  Is she/he taking the time to talk to you, happy to answer your questions?  Read on for detailed guidance on how to find the right counsellor for you. What you should look for in a counsellor Here are my suggestions for questions you might like to ask the counsellor you have decided to contact.  Pick the one that