Counselling has been described as the art of listening constructively. Most counsellors do not aim to influence their clients in a particular direction, but to help them explore the options open to them.
Counselling provides an opportunity for a client to work towards living a more satisfying and resourceful way. It can be used to help a wide range of problems including: trauma, stress, depression, eating disorders and relationship issues.
Counselling can be arranged via doctor’s referral with a qualified professional and sessions are held on a Wednesday and Friday afternoon at the surgery.
Useful Contacts:
| Mental Health.Org | www.mentalhealth.org.uk |
| NHS | www.nhs.uk |
| Relate.Org | www.relate.org.uk |
| Young Minds – for information and help for young people’s mental health | www.youngminds.org.uk |
| Mood Scope | www.moodscope.com |
| Mood Gym – Free self help ‘CBT’ for those suffering from depression and anxiety | www.moodgym.anu.edu.au |
| Living Life to the Full – Free self help for anyone with any form of stress, depression or anxiety | www.livinglifetothefull.com |
| Youth Health Talk – A website about young people’™s real life experiences of health and lifestyle. | www.youthhealthtalk.org |
| Papyrus UK – For the prevention of young suicide | www.papyrus-uk.org |
| Uni and U – For support of students with problems at University | www.uniandu.org.uk |
| Big White Wall – £2 per week for online support from other people with mental health issues and trained helpers. Free in some areas. | www.bigwhitewall.com |
| Anxiety Uk – Information and help on anxiety. | www.anxietyuk.org.uk |
| Counselling Directory | www.counselling-directory.org.uk |