IS COUNSELLING RIGHT FOR ME?
Our 1:1 counselling offers up to 12 sessions with trained student and volunteer counsellors.
✓ THIS SERVICE IS FOR YOU IF:
- • You're an adult (18+) living in Essex
- • You have suicidal thoughts or a history of suicidal thoughts
- • You're experiencing mild to moderate mental health difficulties
- • You're dealing with stress, distress, confidence issues, or bereavement
- • Your risk level can be safely managed within a short-term placement
- • You may have a diagnosis but are willing to work on here-and-now issues
✗ THIS SERVICE ISN'T RIGHT IF:
- • You're experiencing active suicidality or unmanageable risk
- • Your primary need is complex or historic trauma
- • You have active alcohol or drug addiction
- • You have ongoing court proceedings
- • You need long-term or specialist therapy
- • You're under 18 or don't live in Essex
- • You're currently in inpatient or acute crisis care
Low mood & anxiety without suicidal thoughts?
We'll signpost you to Mind or mainstream support services who may be better placed to help.
WHAT TO EXPECT
- Sessions: Up to 12 sessions, typically weekly, lasting 50 minutes
- Wait time: Approximately 4 weeks
- Counsellors: Trained students (level 4+) and qualified volunteers
- Supervision: All counsellors work under professional supervision
- Cost: Completely free