“My life has changed as a
result of this counselling. I am so greatful! For
six years I have been pushed from pillar to post without any help
and now finally I actually feel better about myself. I have
been given the help I needed. I feel strong enough to take
on the rest of my life whatever it may bring. To all the
staff at Mind in Croydon I thank you. Keep up the good work!"
Is there a particular area of your life that
is causing distress? Counselling can provide an opportunity to
talk to someone who is trained to listen. It can help you make
sense of the feelings experienced and enable you to see the difficulty
in a more manageable way.
We provide a high quality professional service
in a confidential and safe setting. Our Counselling Service provides
one-to-one counselling, and group therapy. It also includes a
Crisis Response service for people suffering a mental health crisis.
More than half of the people who came for counselling
with us said that as a result of their counselling they were having
to see their GP less often.
Clients can self refer by ringing 020 8763 2064
and giving their name and address. An information pack will
then be sent detailing how the service works and what to expect
from it. If, after reading the information, you decide you
would like to proceed, a short questionnaire will be sent to you
for completion. The questionnaire aids the counsellor in
making a decision about the best way forward for you.
All clients have an initial assessment where
a decision is made on what the most appropriate treatment is for
them. You will be given an opportunity to talk about your difficulties,
and you will also find out more about the service.
If you would benefit from further counselling,
we will arrange for you to see a counsellor on a regular basis.
There is normally a waiting list. How long you have to wait will
depend on your needs and availability.
We can help you deal with any problems that
are causing emotional distress. Many counsellors have specialist
skills in areas including:
- Anxiety
- Bereavement
- Family issues
- Group Therapy
- Relationships
- Sexual abuse
We will make every effort to place you with
a counsellor who is best equipped to deal with your problem.
The cost
Many people are concerned about the cost involved in counselling,
but you will only be asked to make a contribution towards administration
costs. You should contribute what you can afford, and our current
minimum contribution if you are waged is £10, and unwaged
is £3.
If you need to know more
If you wish to find out more about counselling at Mind in Croydon,
you can download our counselling
leaflet, or refer to our Frequently
Asked Questions. Confidentiality can be a concern to some
people seeking counselling services, and our confidentiality
policy is also available for you to download. If you are interested
in a counselling placement
click
here for an application form.
Click
here to view all job description details. If
you are contemplating counselling it can be a daunting prospect
if you are entering into the unknown, and these resources aim
to answer any questions you may have. More general information
about counselling, and how it might benefit you, is available
via our Links page. |