OUR RANGE OF SERVICES

Counsel for LIFE is
Depending on the presenting issue, we can offer

 

 solution-focused brief (6 sessions) therapy

 

 time-limited (10–12 sessions)

 

 open-ended contracts

 

 clinical assessment with an appropriate recommendation for ongoing therapeutic support, where a problem presented is not suitable for counselling.
Although the counselling offered draws upon a range of theoretical models (for example, cognitive behavioural, humanistic and NLP), we use mainly the psychodynamic approach. This explores the effects of past experience and, in particular, primary relationships on the client’s current distress, using insights from the client/counsellor relationship to enlighten and inform the work.

Clients may self-refer, or be referred by their GP or other agency (for example, employer, religious leader, teacher) on a funded or self-funding basis. Fees are negotiable, and in special circumstances (when funds are available) the Financial Assistance Programme enables us to offer professional counselling to selected applicants who would not otherwise be able to afford it.

If you would like to meet a representative from the agency, to discuss further any situations where you feel that a professional intervention could help, or need more information, please contact the Centre Administrator.

 

 an organisational member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and requires that each counsellor work to the standard of ethics and practice prescribed by that body.

We aim to provide

 

 a confidential and professional service in accordance with nationally recognised standards of competence and experience

 

 a courteous, speedy response and early introductory appointment

 

 affordable help and flexibility in our approach to the location of counselling.
Our team of counsellors

 

 are trained to at least Diploma level

 

 either BACP accredited, UKCP registered, or working towards those marks of recognition  

 

 have their clinical work professionally supervised by a psychoanalytic psychotherapist, and consultation with a psychiatrist is available as required.  
We offer counselling to individual adults, to adolescents aged 11 upwards, and to couples, on a wide range of issues including:  

 

 depression  

 

 anxiety  

 

 bereavement  

 

 eating disorders  

 

 psychosomatic symptoms  

 

 self-harm  

 

 post traumatic stress  

 

 relationships  

 

 work-related problems  

Professional Care and Counselling
Counsel for LIFE, 10 The Broadway, Woodford Green,
Essex IG8 0HL Tel. 020-8491-0222