Counselling Service

“Find them to be very supportive when we ring up.”— A service user

This low cost service is running as a pilot project for an initial period of one year. It is offering time limited counselling of up to 12 sessions and is available to all existing Hunts.Mind Service Users, who feel they could benefit from engaging with this service.

Hunts.Mind Volunteer Counsellors are either qualified or counsellors in training, completing a recognised Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling. Counsellors, who have been trained over many years, have been shown to be particularly effective in helping, especially in difficult or sensitive situations. They are independent, neutral and professional and they respect privacy and confidentiality.

What is Counselling?

Counselling is a working relationship in which individuals are helped to explore and manage what is happening in their lives. Counselling can sometimes be helpful in clarifying problems and challenges, clarify changes that individuals would like to make, gain fresh perspectives, consider the consequences of various options and acknowledge the impact of life events on their emotional well being. Counselling can help to understand situations, review the options and decide upon actions. People often find that knowing they have a plan that they have considered carefully from all angles, improves self-confidence and optimism about the future.

Counselling is a specific arrangement between the individual and counsellor. It will be confidential except in exceptional circumstances. It is not about making judgements, the counsellor will accept the individual for who they are, regardless of status, lifestyle or whatever issues they face.

Counselling Fees

The fee that a client pays to receive counselling from Hunts.Mind will range from £2 to £20 per session. The fee will be agreed prior to counselling commencing and will be dependant upon personal circumstances. No client will be refused counselling due to inability to pay; this will be discussed with the client during the initial assessment meeting.

If you are interested in receiving counselling, please contact Donna Brown.