EMOTIONAL SUPPORT
Caring can bring to the surface many emotions – both good and bad, all of which are a natural part of caring. Many carers they may feel that they have no one to talk and do not want to burden their friend and family.
Sometimes it can help to talk to people who are not emotionally involved with the situation and other carers who may be sharing similar experiences, thoughts and feelings.
LISTENING EAR
Caring can sometimes cause carers to feel stress, worry, anxiety, or isolation. Sometimes just having someone to talk to about these feelings can help relieve some of the pressure you may be feeling. Listening Ear sessions are one-to-one meetings or telephone conversations with a trained volunteer or member of CHCC staff. They provide you with the space to talk about your caring situation and any other concerns in a safe and supportive setting. Sessions last 45-50 minutes and are by appointment only. Sessions are flexible, so can be arranged at different times and days of the week. You can have as many as 6 sessions over a 6-month period.
If you would like to learn more, please give us a ring on 020 8533 0951, email info@hackneycarers.org.uk, or fill out the form below.
COUNSELLING
1-2-1 talking therapy with a trained counsellor. Fees operate on a sliding scale for as low as £5 per session. Caring is often satisfying and rewarding, but can sometimes make you feel tired, over-loaded, stressed or depressed. Caring can bring up complex and difficult feelings, for which family and friends may not always be the best people to talk to. Speaking to a counsellor will give you the opportunity to share your feelings with someone who will listen and not judge. All the counsellors at the Carers Centre are trained to listen, help you find ways to deal with your emotions and cope with your caring situation more confidently.
The CHCC Counselling Service currently offers appointments on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays between 10am to 8pm. The counselling takes place on Zoom (video meeting) or over the telephone.
We offer an initial 12 sessions with the option to extend beyond this often on offer. Prices are based on a sliding scale starting as low as £5 per session and go towards covering running costs of the service.
Counselling is available to any unpaid carers who live in or care for someone living in the City of London or the Borough of Hackney. We adhere to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) guidelines and are bound by its Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
If you are interested in having counselling, or would like to find out more, call us on 020 8533 0951 or complete the form below and Joanna the Counselling Coordinator will get back to you within 10 working days.