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