Talk to a Counsellor.co.uk in the press:
Bella May 2007
'I found help on the phone'
Caitlyn Grase saw an ad for Talk to a Counsellor.co.uk and decided to give it a go. 'I felt low because I was missing my boyfriend who has to travel a lot,' says 24-year-old Caitlyn, from Battersea, London. 'I wanted advice but didn't like the idea of seeing someone in person. The telephone service seemed right for me because I could test what was on offer without committing myself. I was pleased with the counsellor's response. She quickly picked up on my problem and suggested ways I could think more positively about my situation. It certainly helped me.'
Marie Claire January 2007
"Need the support of a counsellor but don't want to go on a waiting list or finding it hard to fit appointments around work? Talk to a Counsellor.co.uk has introduced a new service where you can call up a professional immediately, as often as you like."
The counsellors at Talk to a Counsellor.co.uk have been sought out as experts for many articles in the press. These include:
Advice on how to come to terms with not having any knowledge of your father
The Guardian January 2007
"A psychodynamic counsellor said many of whose clients lack knowledge about their father, says it's common for such people to feel unsettled and ill at ease with themselves, often for their entire lives. It all comes down to an unfulfilled sense of identity, she explains. "Our identities are multifaceted and are made up of ethnic identity, social identity, sexual identity and cultural identity, just to name a few. Not having a father can impact on every one of these things,""
Advice on how to cope with stress over Christmas and New Year
Daily Star December 2006
"Talk to a Counsellor.co.uk, who carried out the research, said: "It's important to recognise the signs of stress and to keep in the back of your mind a few techniques that can help. Give yourself spending limits, try not to leave everything to the last minute and try to practice relaxation techniques such as deep breathing exercises. If you feel your stress levels rising, remove yourself from the stressful situation and go for a walk or take some quiet time just for yourself."
Advice on neophobic adults, anorexia and fussy eaters
London Metro January 2007
"Eating and emotions are bonded together tightly. Choosing certain foods can give you the illusion of control. Putting a food you don't like into your mouth can be terrifying."
Advice on eating disorders and restoring self image following a break up
Wellbeing Network December 2006 & January 2007
Think about the messages you received about yourself as you grew up. Are they unnecessarily negative? If so, start to let them go. Talking to a counsellor may help if they feel very entrenched.
Local Press Coverage
Advice on how to cope with stress over Christmas and New Year
Peterborough Evening Telegraph December 2006
The research, released by Talk to a Counsellor.co.uk, revealed that just under 2.3 million Londoners find the celebration causes them high levels of stress.
Advice on how to cope with stress over Christmas and New Year
Southport Reporter December 2006
Talk to a Counsellor.co.uk, said: "Our research shows that Christmas can be extremely stressful for millions of adults across the UK and it is important to recognise how stress can affect us.
Advice on how to cope with stress over Christmas and New Year
Sheffield Reporter December 2006
Talk to a Counsellor.co.uk said: "Give yourself spending limits, try not to leave everything to the last minute and try to practice relaxation techniques such as deep breathing exercises."
