| |
INFORMATION SHEET 11
Counselling Services
COUNSELLING OFFERED BY RCSS
What
is counselling?
Many
carers lose sight of their own needs and feel trapped and
unable to find the time and space for themselves, emotionally as well as
physically. RCSS is here to help.
·
Counselling
is designed to help carers explore ways of coping with situations that otherwise
seem unmanageable
·
Carers can attend a series of ten
counselling sessions (50 minutes per session)
·
One counsellor is allocated for all of
all ten sessions
·
Counselling sessions will take place at
the confidential counselling room at the Ilford office
·
The content of each session is kept
confidential (except where there is a concern of self harm or harm to others)
·
All counsellors volunteer their time on
an unpaid basis
·
Counselling can be arranged quickly
(usually within one week)
·
There will be no charge for this service
What
will happen?
· You will attend an initial assessment
with a consultant who will help you talk about your difficulty and see if
counselling would be the most appropriate kind of support.
·
After your initial meeting you can begin
weekly sessions with your counsellor.
What
you can expect?
 | A
professional service based on principles of confidentiality |
| Counsellors who are working
in accordance with the Ethical Framework for Good |
Practice
as set out by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
| A
relaxed, private environment in which to meet
|
| An
opportunity to discuss your concerns in a non-judgemental environment where
you will be respected regardless of your race, culture, gender religion of
your race, culture, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or any
disability
|
What
we ask of you
| That
you attend your session at the appointed time
|
| That
you let the office know if you are unable to attend a session and, as far as
possible give at least 48 hours notice
|
| That
you treat the counsellor with respect and courtesy
|
| That
you refrain from using hostile aggressive or abusive language or behaviour
|
| That
you take responsibility for yourself and actions
|
Confidentiality- No
info
rmation will be disclosed to another person or agency without prior
agreement from you except in a situation where a Court of Law or Local Authority
requires the
info
rmation or when the counsellor has reason to believe
that you are at risk either to yourself or others.
Contact
Redbridge Carers Support Service on 020 8514
6251
GENERAL COUNSELLING SERVICES NORTH
EAST LONDON
AND
ESSEX
| Careline |
For
info
rmation and help Telephone 0845 122 8622. |
| Offers a free
confidential telephone counselling service for children, young people and
adults. |
| Child
& Family Consultation Services |
For further details telephone: 020
8478 7211. |
| Based at Loxford Hall,
Loxford Lane
, Ilford. Specialists in helping families with children and
young people (up to age 18 years) with emotional, behavioural or
relationship difficulties. Counselling is available for both children and
families if required. Referrals from GP's, schools, social workers, other
professionals |
| Counsel
for Life |
9 The
Broadway, Woodford Green Referrals Self, GP's, Churches, Social Services.
Telephone: 020 8491 0222 |
| Cruse |
Helpline 08701671677 |
| A national
organisation offering bereavement counselling.
There is also a helpline for young people 0808
808 1677. |
| Harman
House Counselling Centre |
3 Harman House,
341 Valence Ave.
Dagenham
RM8 3RA
. Telephone: 020 8597
7686. |
| Appointments only. Fees are discretionary but clients are
expected to make a realistic contribution for each session according to
means. Referrals Open to all but assessment as to suitability |
| Hear
and Now Adolescent Counselling Service |
1st Floor,
Broadway Chambers,
1 Cranbrook Road
,
Ilford
,
IG1 4DU Telephone: 020 8491 1977
|
| A free counselling service for young people aged 11-21 who
live in Redbridge. |
| Oasis
Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy |
10 Eastwood Close, South Woodford E18 1BX Telephone: 020
8532 9800 for more details. |
| Relate |
Relate Centre
Outpost 01708 441 722 |
| Counselling
for relationship difficulties. |
| The
Samaritans |
The local
branch can be contacted on 020 8553
9900. |
| Twenty-four
hours a day, every day of the year. |
| The
Sanibel Counselling Centre |
Sanibel Counselling Centre,
Lily House, 11 The Shrubberies, George Lane, South Woodford, London E18 1BD
Tel:
020 8532 2370
Fax:
020 8532 2379
|
| They
offer counselling to adults through a GP referral only |
|
