There is overwhelming evidence which suggests that counselling helps to improve overall mental health and well being. Counselling can help to alter long term, unhelpful patterns of thinking, untangle and clarify complex personal issues and can be used to explore self development. If you are struggling with emotional and mental health issues, it is likely that counselling can help.

All counselling sessions are tailored to each individual’s needs e.g. one to one, couples or family conferences. It can be either face to face or via telephone or video conferencing. The timings, structure and content of sessions are developed with the client being at the centre of this process.

Counselling has been proven to help with a wide range of mental health issues.

Following an informal chat with the counsellor, you will be informed of the different approaches that would meet your needs, and you will be given explanations of what these approaches entail. You can decide which approach you feel suits you best, with the expert guidance of the counsellor.

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People seek counselling if they are struggling with mental health issues. This can come in a variety of different forms. They can display symptoms such as depression, anxiety, anger/rage, suicidal thoughts, self harm, addiction, symptoms of trauma, behavioural issues and many more.

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The length of time you participate in counselling is entirely your decision. Your counsellor will help you make this decision if required, and will respect your wishes regarding this at all times. Your counsellor will also work together with you during the transition period of ending therapy, if required.

You can be assured that all your counselling sessions and records kept regarding your case will be treated with the utmost confidentiality, in accordance with policy laid down by the both Acorn Therapies NI itself and the professional counselling bodies to which the counsellors are affiliated. General Data Protection Regulations will also be adhered to. All issues pertaining to confidentiality will be discussed thoroughly with you during your first counselling session, in the interests of clarity and understanding.

There is, of course, no obligation for you continue counselling with Acorn Therapies NI if you feel the counsellor is not a good match for you. You can withdraw from counselling at any time, without judgement. You can either seek a different counsellor within Acorn Therapies NI, or simply withdraw altogether.

How often you attend counselling is entirely your decision. One session per week is the norm, however if you need sessions on a more or less frequent basis than this, it can be easily accommodated by speaking with your counsellor. You counsellor can also give you advice regarding how often they feel sessions are required for you, based on your individual needs.