Psychotherapy works with deeper or longer-standing patterns through a range of talking and somatic approaches. The psychotherapists on Welvow are independently reviewed and work with people on trauma, relationships, identity, low mood and lasting change.
Welvow is a wellness companion, not a medical service. If anything you're experiencing is concerning you, please speak with your GP.
Sometimes a different practitioner ends up being the right fit, or a combination of approaches gets you further. The Welvow quiz takes 3 minutes and suggests what might genuinely help, based on what you're hoping to support.
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What psychotherapy actually involves, and how people use it.
Psychotherapy is a talking therapy that explores patterns, feelings and experiences over time, in a confidential, non-judgemental space. The first session is mostly about getting to know each other. Sessions usually last 50 minutes.
They overlap. Counselling often focuses on a specific issue or period, while psychotherapy tends to work with longer-standing patterns over more time. Many practitioners offer both.
Fees vary by location, experience and approach, and some therapists offer reduced-rate places. Many psychotherapists on Welvow list their pricing on their profile.
Look for registration with the UKCP, BACP or BPC, which set training and ethical standards. Every psychotherapist on Welvow is independently reviewed, with their training and approach on their profile.