Long-term
counselling
By
appointment only
Everyone
requesting long-term counselling is asked to come for an initial assessment.
The assessment interview normally lasts about an hour but can sometimes
take a little longer. It is an opportunity for you to discuss with
the assessor how counselling might help with the problem you are bringing
and whether or not The Metro Centre is the right
service for you. If it is appropriate you will be told at the assessment
and placed on the waiting list for a regular weekly appointment.
If
The Metro Centre is not appropriate to your needs,
the assessor will give you information on where to find other forms
of help. Please note that your assessor will not be your counsellor
for subsequent counselling sessions.
Following
the initial assessment interview we sometimes suggest a further interview.
Please don’t be concerned if this is the case, it is to enable
us to make a more informed and careful decision.
Owing
to pressure on our resources we have a waiting list for counselling
sessions. Once an appointment becomes available at a time to suit
you, you will be contacted (this will usually be by letter unless
you have specified otherwise). We will then expect you to confirm
you acceptance of this appointment. If the appointment is not confirmed
then the time will be offered to the next person on the list. Each
session lasts 50 minutes and once you have accepted you will be expected
to see your counsellor on the same day and time each week. This can
be for a duration of up to 1 year. All counselling sessions take place
at The Metro Centre.
How
much does it cost?
As a charity we do rely, to some extent, on contributions from the
people who use our service. Each session costs us about £30
to provide and we do ask for a payment for each session.
We are aware that everyone’s circumstances are different even
when you are working, so anything that you can reasonably afford is
most welcome.
However, not everyone is working, so as a guideline we suggest a contribution
of £3 per session if you are not waged.
Please do not have any concerns over this as it can be discussed with
the counsellor and a mutually acceptable agreement will be reached.
A counsellor will still see you even if your circumstances mean that
you cannot afford to make any contribution.
If
you are interested in long-term counselling, please email Philip
or call him on 020 8305 5000 to make an appointment.
