Published on 12, July, 2020
I have decided after seven years without one (last one was at school when I was a kid) I want a therapist again. I won't be too negative here, but I'm not really enjoying life. I have a lot to vent about, a lot of insecurities and traumas. I've looked locally on Psychologytoday, but found very little even with a 30 mile or so radius (live in Northern England). I'm curious if anyone here is also looking into therapy or is in therapy on if they have any tips on what to look out for and what to ask for.
Also, glad to be on here. Hoping to make some friends here, it's always nice to meet new people and hear their stories.
Welcome to the community! I myself am looking for such a therapist, and yes it is difficult. If the therapist is far away, maybe online meetings would work somehow? Not the same as live, I know. I struggled the most on my youth, now I’m in middle thirties and it’s a bit easier for me now, mostly because I know why I’m so different and why I suffered my whole life, I had a lot of negative experience with mental health professionals, but hoping that now the awareness about mental health is on higher level I hope I will find a good therapist.