One of the questions I always ask potential clients is what they think counselling is? What does it look like in their imaginations- are they lying on a sofa in a darkened room or is the therapist able to see all their deepest darkest secrets with one glance? Do they think we will have some magic solution that will instantly change everything? These preconceptions and myths can become barriers to reaching out and getting the support you need, they can make that initial email