how can i get to see a councillor to help me with emotional problems i may have.?

Answer 1

You can look in your local phone directory. But how serious are the symptoms you are experiencing? If they are really serious, you can go to your local hospital ER and get an evaluation and they will usually have referrals available.

Or you can call the hospital and ask for the behavioral health unit (the new name for psychiatric units) and ask them if they have some places listed you can go to. You won't normally need to be referred by a medical doctor unless you have an HMO that makes you go thru one for every referral.

Every county has a health department. You can also call them to get the address and phone number of their mental health services. They are great for people who don't make a lot of money and usually have sliding fees for services.

Answer 2

Well, I'd start by suggesting you see a counsellor (someone who works with people with emotional problems) rather than a councillor (a member of a council). The confusion is unsurprising, and many people ARE confused, but it is important to differentiate the two things!!

If you are in the UK, you have one key choice to make. Can you afford to see someone privately or not? If not, the solution may be to go to your GP and request a referral for counselling. This will be free, but the disadvantage is that (a) you may have to wait a very long time and (b) you are unlikely to get more than six sessions, which may not be a lot of help. Alternatively, if you are young (under 25) or have suffered a specific issue (eg rape) you may be able to find a charitable organisation in your area offering free counselling for people in your "category". Finally, if you are in work, particularly in a national business (eg you work for a bank, or Network Rail, or the BBC) you are probably covered by an Employee Assistance Programme, which means you can contact an agency chosen by your work and request counselling - again usually time-limited, often six sessions - without your employer having to know. They just get a bill each month for the total number of sessions their employees have had up and down the country, with no names being given. Ask your HR department about this.

If you could afford private counselling/psychotherapy (costs generally range from £25-£70 per hour, with the majority being £30-45 outside London), then contact a qualified counsellor or psychotherapist by looking at the directories of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (www.bacp.co.uk) or the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (www.psychotherapy.org.uk). You will also find some names in your local Yellow Pages but do make absolutely certain that the person is accredited with BACP (Accred MBACP) or registered with UKCP (UKCP reg). Personal recommendation is also useful, if you know anyone else who's been.

Answer 3

Hi,

When I really needed a counsellor I got a referral through my GP; this is the best way to go as the counsellors they will put you in touch with are trained properly.

You may get your first 6 or so sessions at a lower cost aswell.

Best Wishes, Sarah

Answer 4

Hi there,

as many people of answered your GP is a good first point of call, because they can refer you to an appropraite service..however...

depending on your emotional issues and situation you can also try to seek out the help yourself. Some places of work offer counselling sessions, if your in education most schools offer school counsellors or at uni, they do too. You could also call into your local samaritans help center, check out their site www.samaritans.org to find one close to you, they can offer support also.

You could also check your local newspaper for private counselling if you wish to go down that route.. or 'google search' for counsellors in your area by perhaps typing in your area, counsellor and the issues (if there is one specific one) as you could try to get one who is specially trained for your needs!

But as others have said the easiest way is through a GP referal!

Best of luck!

Answer 5

Start with your family doctor. Tell them the problem, get a physical to rule out any medical problems, and then have him/her make a referral for you.

Answer 6

Much will depend on the type of problem you feel you have but your GP will refer you to the right kind of counsellor for you...if you need one......he/she can also assess that.
Take care and best wishes, Mike.

Answer 7

hi all you have to do is go see your doctor they are all ways there to help ,they will refer u to a councillor who can help.don't worrier we all have problems u will get thought it

Answer 8

Make an appointment to see your doctor he or she will refer you.Good Luck

Answer 9

Generally these referrals are arranged through Your GP, the same as any other referral.

Answer 10

Call your local mental health agency for the proper type of referral! Best to you. ;-)=