There aren’t any hard and fast rules for choosing a therapist.  It’s best a case of searching online or having a recommendation from someone then exploring and see if the person seems to vibe with you.  Have a look though at the specialties they offer.  I for example have a niche focus in helping people to recover from destructive relationships.  Look through the Counsellors’ information and see if they have a particular niche area where it is you are exploring within yourself.  It can also be good to look at the style of the Counsellor.  I work as an integrative therapist whereas I work to get a supportive grounding in the session of empathy and trust then work sometimes with cognitive behavioural therapy and also with transactional analysis where we look at ways you may be going into a child role or more of a parent role in life.  Look at the style which the therapist uses then do a quick google search to see if this feels aligned for you.

It’s good to keep in mind that the main indicator of successful therapy is the relationship between therapist and client.  If you just don’t connect with a therapist then that’s all okay.  You have the right as a client to find a therapist who fits well for you.  If you’ve taken the step to get therapy then it is important to follow through this step effectively to really get you on the best possible track moving forward.