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.
Peace Hospice Care
Peace Hospice Care is an IAPT provider, and counselling is available for those with mild to moderate anxiety and depression, those suffering from a life limiting illness, and bereaved people. Appointments can be arranged via self-referral. 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 |