There are times in most of our lives when we experience distressing events and feelings which seem to have no end or solution in sight. Sometimes we know that our feelings are due to particular circumstances such as marital stress, relationship problems, bereavement or illness, at others we may have no idea what is making us feel the way we do; all we know is that our lives have become uncomfortable, difficult or even seem intolerable.

If the feeling of anxiety becomes too great we can be prompted into making hasty decisions, which may be regretted or, act on advice with which we may not totally agree – and then have to live with the consequences. Counselling can help people to clarify their thoughts and feelings so they can arrive at their own decisions, or even make major changes in their lives.

The aim of counselling is to help you find your own answers and to become more in charge of your own life. To live your life rather than be lived by it.

Counselling offers you the opportunity to explore different ways of looking at your life and move towards a more effective way of coping.

How long will counselling?

Depending on individual needs, this may range from a few sessions or continue into several months for more complex issues.

Barbara, Joyce, Lynn & Mary are happy to engage in either short or longterm contracts or personal development work.

What is Telephone Counselling?

Telephone counselling is just like face-to-face counselling but you will deal with the counsellor by phone and will not travel to meet the therapist to discuss your problems. Just like face-to-face counselling, telephone counselling is about confronting issues in such a manner that they enable you to live your life in a more resourceful manner. It is about identifying your internal strengths and taking responsibility for your own emotions and behaviour and not accepting other peoples views, ways and opinions.

Why Telephone Counselling?

Telephone counselling is convenient and can be arranged from the comfort of your own armchair. There are no travel time or travel costs with telephone counselling. 7 days a week, morning to evening availability of telephone counselling can be easier to fit in with your lifestyle. Housebound, disabled or persons living in isolated communities will find access to telephone counselling easier. If you have no ready access to a local counsellor then telephone counselling is ideal. Telephone counselling is easier to fit in with busy work or domestic schedules.