Therapy is a collaborative space for reflection and learning new skills, which can be challenging but also empowering. You do not need to be at a point of crisis or burnout, many people come to therapy when they are overwhelmed, stuck and needing a change. Having a willingness to explore and be curious to your experience is enough, even if there is uncertainty. 

Therapy may not be a quick fix and will not directly tell you what to do, but will help you to consider realistic goals that can be a focus for the sessions.

Below is a video created by NHS Cheshire and Merseyside to help understand what therapy may involve, how to get the best out of sessions and how Talking Therapies may help to support you in your next steps to recovery.

Sometimes we are ready for a change, but it can feel daunting to make change. 

There may also be other challenges, such as housing, substance use, feeling unsafe etc, where other forms of support may be more beneficial right now. This doesn't mean that therapy can't be revisited in the future, but there may be other options that could be more effective and comfortable for you right now. 

Our useful resources page has a number of local services that could be helpful.