ACC Registered, Advanced Diploma in Couple
Counselling. Doncaster University
If you are not sure what counselling
is all about, here is some information that may help to answer some of your
questions.
Why counselling?
Occasionally in our lives, we all struggle to deal with
some of the problems, experiences or feelings that we face. At times such as
these, counselling can help you to make some sense of what is happening to you
as well as supporting you through difficult times.
What does the counsellor do?
I will listen to you and help you to understand your
feelings. I will not tell you what to do but will explore with you ways in which you can help yourself to deal with
whatever difficulty you are facing. A session lasts 50 minutes.
What does it cost?
I offer a subsidised service
for those who cannot afford current professional fees. As this is a business
type of relationship with commitment to work from both sides it is helpful for
some payment to be made. A contribution of £50 a session helps to cover the
costs of my time, insurance, supervision, and professional registration but a
mutually agreed lower amount is acceptable.
What happens at the first session?
This gives us an opportunity to see if we can work
together. I will give you more information about what is involved in the
counselling process and discuss with you important
issues such as confidentiality. You will be able to ask questions and raise any
worries you may have about counselling.
I will discuss with you what help you might need.
Together we will begin to focus on the issues that are
concerning you. At the end of our session we will discuss whether you
feel further sessions will be helpful to you.
Confidentiality
What you tell me will remain confidential. However there are some limitations which I will discuss with
you which include the following:
•
where
I am legally bound to do so;
•
where
I have reason to believe that you may be a harm to
yourself or to someone else or where a child or a vulnerable person is at risk;
•
where
there is a duty to the public to disclose;
•
where
disclosure is made at your request or with your consent;
As with all counsellors, and in accordance with my
professional training, I have a colleague (a supervisor) with whom I may
discuss aspects of what you tell me. This is so that I can do the best I can
for you and this will be in the strictest confidence.
This work is with me as Collinge Professional Development
and not part of any other charity or organisation.
Resources
You can find more
information in the following PDFs:
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Professional Development