Short-term counselling

The Mental Health Support Team has a wide range of staff who are trained in counselling and have other skills that may help you with your mental health. The service does not offer long-term, ongoing weekly appointments, BUT we can offer you a really helpful first step towards both understanding your mental health and learning to manage more effectively.

More about what you will be offered:

Our staff are trained in different areas of mental health. Many staff have a counselling background though some are trained mental health professionals such as mental health nurses. Our support is usually short-term and focuses on helping you work on specific issues over a limited number of sessions. The starting point is always YOU. The aim is for you to work together with your practitioner to understand the drivers behind your difficulties and to start considering meaningful and positive change. We understand that talking about your mental health can feel new or uncomfortable. Our staff will help you feel at ease and will explain more about the service during your first appointment.