So either you're considering paying a visit to a certified credit counselor or you've already been to see one. Either way, the fact is you're deep in debt and don't know how you're going to pay them off. In general, you need help. Either you've been overwhelmed by unexpected but necessary bills, you've lost your job but need to pay rent somehow, or you've simply lost control of your budget. Whatever the reason, you need help and a Debt Management Plan might possibly help. Whether one can or not will depend on your personal situation.

Individual Voluntary Arrangement, IVA is an alternative to bankruptcy - which could provide you with a real solution to your debt problems.