Counselling

 

We provide free counselling for young people in a confidential non-judgemental setting.  Counselling is not about giving advice but providing a safe space in which to tell your story and be listened to.  An important part of counselling is establishing a relationship with your counsellor who will help you look beyond presenting problems at the possible underlying causes.

We can offer weekly sessions where you can talk to your counsellor to reflect what is on your mind.  The hope is, that as you get to know your counsellor, you will find appropriate ways of coping with difficulties to help you make positive changes where necessary.

All our counsellors are fully qualified and members of the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and work within their ethical framework for good practice.

What to do next?

Contact us on 01206 710771 or email us on gina.starnes@colchesteryes.org.uk to book an initial meeting with Maria Hales our Counselling Co-ordinator.  At this meeting you will have an opportunity to talk through the issues you are facing and we will then book you in for counselling if you wish to proceed.  Sessions run over a 12 week period which can be negotiated if required.