Counselling at Willows

    Our Purpose

    Willows has membership with the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and The Association of Christian Counsellors (ACC)

    The purpose of the service is to provide a confidential and professional counselling facility accessible to all adults who are able to access one of our counselling venues. The service is offered regardless of gender, sexual orientation, ethnic or cultural background, to people of any faith, or none. Willows is a counselling service, which upholds the unique value of each and every individual. Whilst those working at Willows may share a world view that is drawn from the Christian faith there is no expectation that clients will themselves hold the same world view.

    Counsellor Training

    Willows has approximately 35 counsellors, 20 supervisors, 10 trainers, and 7 part time staff. Each counsellor will have completed an Extended Certificate in Integrative Counselling, ACC level 3 or above (OCN), with a minimum of 250 hours training before counselling. Many will have completed a Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, ACC level 4 minimum of 426 hours training (CPCAB). Some will also have other specialist training in a variety of subjects.

    Access to the services

    Anyone who feels that they may need a confidential level of support can contact Willows to explore their concerns and find new direction for positive change. Those facing difficult life decisions and circumstances, with relationship issues, stress, anxiety, fear, depression, loneliness, low self-esteem, past or present trauma or abuse may benefit from counselling.

    Help is offered on the following range of issues:

     

    Work-related stress
    Relationship difficulties
    Bereavement and loss
    Redundancy
    Major life changes
    Childhood trauma or abuse
    Dissociative Disorders
    Trauma
    Self-harm
    Identity issues     		Separation
    Abandonment issues
    Retirement
    Spiritual issues
    Depression
    Sexual Abuse
    Attachment Issues
    Low self-esteem
    Addictive tendencies

    Willows would not normally offer counselling in the following areas:

    Sexually offending behaviour
    Severe, active addictions
    Severe Enduring Mental Illness
    Marked Personality Disorders

    You will need to contact Willows yourself by telephoning to make a self referral for counselling, even if counselling has been recommended by your GP, Community Mental Health Team, Health Visitor, Social Services, Church or other organisation.

    Cost of Counselling

    The current cost of a counselling session to Willows is £45. Everyone is encouraged to contribute towards their counselling session as much as they can afford. In certain situations Willows may be able to offer a reduction in cost dependent on your personal circumstances.

    Before we arrange a first counselling appointment for you we ask for a Registration Fee of £10 or £5 *concessionary rate. *This applies for OAP’s, students and those who are unwaged or on a low income.

    More information about counselling is contained in our leaflets:



    Considering Counselling.pdf
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    Terms of Counselling.pdf
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    What happens Next?

    If you are interested in making a referral to Willows, you may contact us by telephoning us on 01793 426650 and our receptionist will complete the form with you over the phone and then pass it to our Counselling Coordinator.

    Once the Counselling Coordinator has received your completed Referral Form we will send you an Information Pack about Willows and what to expect from counselling.

    We look forward to being of assistance to you.

    Mike Fisher, Executive Director