Counselling Service

Need a Listening Ear?

There are times in all our lives when we need more than anything else to be listened to.  We may be facing a crisis through, for example, bereavement, redundancy, the breakdown of a close relationship or the onset of serious illness.  We may be in need of support ourselves as we care for others in our families who are dependent on us to meet their needs.  We may need to talk through some of the more stressful and traumatic experiences we are sometimes faced with - a serious accident, a miscarriage, an unexpected pregnancy to an early retirement amongst many others.  Or we may be facing serious dilemma, having to make a difficult decision or perhaps experiencing feelings which concern us - feeling stressed or unable to cope, feeling depressed, anxious or confused.

At such times, we need to be able to share our experiences, thoughts and feelings with someone who cares and who is willing to stay with us as we face the confusion and distress we are feeling.  Family and friends can often be a tremendous source of help and support.  Talking through our experiences with them will often provide us with the "listening ear" we need.

For many different reasons, however, family or friends may not be able to support us in this way.  They may not know how to help us, or they may be too emotionally involved to be able to listen objectively to our concerns.

How Can Wellspring Help?

Wellspring has a team of skilled counsellors who are trained to listen attentively and sensitively to your concerns and who will give you the time and space to talk freely.  They will not give you advice, offer solutions or tell you what to do, but will seek to understand you through the difficulties you are feeling.

They offer an opportunity to talk through your experiences and feelings confidentially with someone who can be trusted to stay with you no matter how distressing or disturbing your feelings may be, and who cab be trusted not to respond in a critical or judgmental was no matter what you may be experiencing.

Is the Service Open to Everyone?

Wellspring is a registered charity with a Christian ethos initiated and supported by local GPs and churches out of a desire to respond to the needs of our community.  We offer our services to all who seek help, irrespective of gender, ethnic origin, religious beliefs or ability to pay.  We will always respect the values, independence and integrity of our clients and will not in any circumstances seek to impose our beliefs on others.

What About Confidentiality?

Wellspring understands that confidentiality is very important to anyone seeking help and we offer a service that guarantees the strictest confidentiality.  When you come for your initial interview, we will discuss with you the level of confidentiality we offer, and will give you the opportunity to raise any concerns you might have.

What do people talk about?

You can use your counselling sessions for concerns you have, but some of the issues people talk to us about are:

·          Relationships

·          Lifestyle

·          Life Transitions

·          Stressful situations

·          Bereavement

·          Illness

·          Marriage breakdown

·          Depression

·          Sexual, Physical or Emotional abuse

·          Retirement/ redundancy

·          Anxiety

·          Anger

·          Career development/personal development

·          Traumatic events or difficult memories