Counselling

At some times in our lives we all need some extra support to deal with the things life throws at us.

To help at these times our College Counsellor who is a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapists (BACP), offers a safe, free confidential counselling service to all students to support them in whatever way is needed, regardless of it being an issue inside or outside of the college.

WHAT IS COUNSELLING?

  • Counselling aims to support young people to help themselves
  • It involves talking and listening, which will help the young person to consider their own situation or issue fully
  • The relationship between Counsellor and young person is very important and is built on honesty, trust and respect
  • Counselling can help young people to understand their feelings better, consider their strengths and help them make their own decisions

WHAT THE SERVICE OFFERS

  • Counselling is free and confidential
  • Each session lasts for up to 1 hour
  • The Counsellor is qualified, insured and receives regular supervision

IT HELPS TO CONSIDER THAT

  • Young people may not want to discuss their counselling sessions
  • It must be the young person’s choice to attend for the counselling to work
  • Young people may need time and space to adjust to the changes taking place
  • Young people will have to attend regular sessions to be able to engage in the counselling process
  • Counselling is confidential unless the young person is deemed to be at risk

COUNSELLING IS NOT ABOUT

  • Telling young people what to do
  • Making decisions for young people
  • Making judgements about young peoples’ lives
  • Forcing young people to attend sessions if they don’t want to
  • Disclosing what is discussed in counselling with others without the young person’s permission

 

 

 

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