About Counselling
What is counselling?
Why talk matters?
Most of us have heard that just talking to someone about our problems can help alleviate them. Mostly we can take changes in our stride and get on with life, but occasionally we have to deal with a situation that throws us off balance and that is when talking really matters.
Counselling is an opportunity to talk in confidence to a person outside your situation. It gives you space and time in your life for you to explore thoughts and feelings and, most importantly, gives time for you to concentrate on your needs. It can help you to live a more satisfying and happy life.
Counsellors at Talk Matters are all trained to professional standards. They do not give advice, but simply listen to you and try to help you make sense of the difficulties you may be experiencing.
As soon as you make contact, you will be treating in a confidential manner, providing you the opportunity to make sense of the questions you may be asking about your life. Through talking regularly with a counsellor you can begin to understand your situation a little more clearly, explore alternative ways of responding and begin to nurture change in any aspect of life.
Who is counselling for?
Anyone in need over the age of 16 can come to Talk Matters for counselling, regardless of religion, faith, gender, sexual orientation or ethnic origin. We can provide counselling for children and youths as part of our Headroom service.
What happens during counselling?
You will see the same counsellor at the same time each week, ensuring you are putting the time aside that you need for you! You will find yourself encouraged to talk and to think. You will be in a safe environment and will be treated in an entirely confidential manner.
How much does it cost?
As a registered charity, we do not charge for our counselling service but we would ask that you consider making a donation that you feel appropriate towards the upkeep of the service. No-one in need will be denied help and the service we offer does not depend on the amount of contribution made.
How do I arrange to see a counsellor?
It's really easy you can either give us a call on 01383 626064 where we will take the details nessessary to add you to our waiting list or you can submit our online form by clicking here.
If you are disabled
The ground floor is level throughout and we also have wheelchair accessible toilets.
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