Frequently Asked Questions
Will I be judged?: No
Will the counsellor give me advice?: No
Will the counsellor be able to solve my problems for me?: No
How does it differ to talking to a friend?: I am aware of my prejudices, will not talk about myself inappropiately and have had three and a half years training. As well as this I am in ongoing continuing professional development training. I am in my own therapy from time to time where necessary. I particularly like working with trainee counsellors.
What will counselling do?: Counselling helps you to work things out for yourself by providing you with responses that are non judgmental, empathic and genuine.
IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS CONTACT SAMARITANS tel 08457 909090 or e-mail jo@samaritans.org. If you canot afford private counselling you may get four to six sessions of free counselling from NHS through your GP if s/he thinks this is necessary although there may be a wait for this. You may get free bereavement counselling from CRUSE Bereavement Care although they would be grateful for a dontation. Some local authorities offer free youth, women's and drugs & alcohol counselling. See your local council website. For mental illness related issues see www.rethink.org.
and/ or your GP.
