Counselling and therapy can be defined as that activity which seeks to help people towards constructive change and growth in any or every aspect of their lives, based upon a caring relationship and within agreed relational boundaries.

It does not involve giving advice or directing a client to take a particular course of action.

You may find an expanded definition of ‘what is counselling’ on the COSCA website.

Further information on counselling agencies may be found at http://www.counselling-directory.org.uk.