What does counselling involve?
Counselling is...
- An opportunity to talk about life challenges in an accepting, caring relationship with a trained counsellor
- Based on listening and exploring together, rather than advice-giving
- A confidential setting (though there are a couple of exclusions that protect you and others)
- An environment where thoughts and feelings can be considered and understood better
- A space where people can find freedom from unhelpful patterns of behaviour
- A chance to find the inner strength and resilience needed to make good choices and move forward
Who are the counsellors?
Our counsellors are volunteers who...
- Are professionally trained to a minimum of diploma level or are in the process of training with recognised training providers.
- Abide by the Code of Ethics and Practice of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, the Association of Christian Counsellors and the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy.
- Work with regular, professional supervision.
- Have a Christian faith and are able to work ethically with issues relating to spirituality if requested.
