Because of demand, we have a waiting list, but when you are given an appointment, you are seen regularly. Counselling for the client involves a high level of commitment and it is usual for your counsellor to reserve a particular appointment slot for you. It is important for your own wellbeing to attend appointments as arranged with your counsellor.
Repeated cancellations makes it difficult to reserve appointments. However, if you do need to cancel the odd appointment because of sudden illness or some other unforeseen reason, we ask that you telephone Off The Record as early as possible and leave a message. We regret that if you do not phone to cancel at least 24 hours before your appointment, we will request a donation for that session.
Repeated cancellations makes it difficult to reserve appointments. However, if you do need to cancel the odd appointment because of sudden illness or some other unforeseen reason, we ask that you telephone Off The Record as early as possible and leave a message. We regret that if you do not phone to cancel at least 24 hours before your appointment, we will request a donation for that session.
Services
Counselling is based upon a special kind of relationship between the client and a trained counsellor, and is quite unique in that it aims to empower the client.
We use the word client rather than patient as this implies that you are told what to do to make you feel better and that any failure is a failure on your part.
The counselling relationship allows you to explore your beliefs and your values at your pace.
It does not impose any sets of values on you or judge the way you choose to live your life.
We use the word client rather than patient as this implies that you are told what to do to make you feel better and that any failure is a failure on your part.
The counselling relationship allows you to explore your beliefs and your values at your pace.
It does not impose any sets of values on you or judge the way you choose to live your life.
At Off the Record, we believe that there is no "one size fits all" approach to counselling and that each client is an individual with unique experiences and needs.
A number of our counsellors also have additional training that include such areas as working with children and young people, attachment, substance abuse, and bereavement.
The psychodynamic approach to counselling traces its heritage back to the psychoanalytical theories of Freud, Jung and Adler.
It works with an individual, looking back into their childhood to explore the dynamics of his or her relationships with primary carers and other significant figures in their past.
A number of our counsellors also have additional training that include such areas as working with children and young people, attachment, substance abuse, and bereavement.
The psychodynamic approach to counselling traces its heritage back to the psychoanalytical theories of Freud, Jung and Adler.
It works with an individual, looking back into their childhood to explore the dynamics of his or her relationships with primary carers and other significant figures in their past.
We offer an open inclusive approach to counselling for individuals from every section of the community.
When you apply for counselling with Off the Record, we will invite you to attend an intake session lasting around 40 minutes.
This is to ensure that we match the counselling we offer to your particular requirements, taking account of your sense of urgency and your individual needs.
We do not see clients as a set of symptoms but as unique individuals.
When you apply for counselling with Off the Record, we will invite you to attend an intake session lasting around 40 minutes.
This is to ensure that we match the counselling we offer to your particular requirements, taking account of your sense of urgency and your individual needs.
We do not see clients as a set of symptoms but as unique individuals.
We have counsellors qualified to work with couples.
Our counsellors welcome married and non-married couples alike as well as those in civil partnerships.
Our counsellors are aware how hard it can be for you both to feel heard and supported in counselling and will aim to provide a balanced and empathic space for you both.
Our counsellors welcome married and non-married couples alike as well as those in civil partnerships.
Our counsellors are aware how hard it can be for you both to feel heard and supported in counselling and will aim to provide a balanced and empathic space for you both.
When you apply for counselling at OTR, you will be invited to attend an intake appointment.
This is not a general counselling session but a chance for you to ask questions and complete an assessment with one of our experienced counsellors.
When considering whether counselling is for you, it can be helpful to understand some of the many different approaches to counselling that are available.
A description of these are on our Counselling Approaches pages.
At Off the Record we have male and female counsellors who are trained and experienced in a variety of approaches and we believe that you should be able to make an informed choice.
This is not a general counselling session but a chance for you to ask questions and complete an assessment with one of our experienced counsellors.
When considering whether counselling is for you, it can be helpful to understand some of the many different approaches to counselling that are available.
A description of these are on our Counselling Approaches pages.
At Off the Record we have male and female counsellors who are trained and experienced in a variety of approaches and we believe that you should be able to make an informed choice.
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