It is important to be honest with yourself about your reasons for wanting surgery. If you are going through a difficult time in your life or are feeling anxious about work, relationships or your social situation surgery may not be the answer. Instead you could consider counselling to explore any underlying issues before going ahead with surgery.
If you are interested in having counselling speak to your GP who will know what is available on the NHS. You may choose to pay for your therapy privately. Your GP may be able to recommend a local private therapist or you can find a therapist online.
For more information about counselling and how to find a therapist:
http://www.nhs.uk/Conditions/stress-anxiety-depression/Pages/benefits-of-talking-therapy.aspx
The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy – http://www.bacp.co.uk.
UK Council for Psychotherapy – http://members.psychotherapy.org.uk/findATherapist.
The Wright Initiative
PaPPS is an initiative that addresses the emotional, relational and psychological wellbeing of people who are considering or having elective surgical or invasive aesthetic procedures – http://www.thewrightinitiative.com/papps-initiative.