Welcome to A Time 2 Talk

The counsellors at A Time 2 Talk offer a safe, non-judgemental environment in a confidential setting for you to explore issues that are impacting your emotional state.

Our Counsellors

We have a team of dedicated counsellors with years of experience, using a Person Centred approach, however the counsellor may also introduce other integrated models of counselling, to support you to regain your good mental health.

Who we support

We offer support to anyone over 18, who is facing life changing events that are impacting on independence brought about by sight lost, decreased mobility, cognitive impairment (dementia, Parkinson’s), brain injury, stroke, diabetes, plus other conditions. These changes my be happening to you, a family member or a friend and we are here to help you. We will support you to address the issues, respect your views, give you a safe and non judgemental space to examine your feelings, whatever they are.

Counselling or our Listening Service?

Why access counselling?

We know that research has shown that counselling is a positive and effective way to explore and examine issues. Counselling encourages emotional growth, brings positive change to overcome issues like anger, panic attacks, anxiety and stress related problems. Whilst working with your counsellor you will experience empowerment to make changes on how you feel and behave.

You will build up a therapeutic relationship with your counsellor, who will support you to understand why you think, feel and behave the way you do, and help you to take back control of your mental health.

Why access the Listening Service?

The difference between counselling and the Listening Service that we offer is that you can bring someone with you when you meet with your counsellor. This will enable you to talk to a counsellor in the company of someone you trust. This might be a family member, your partner, carer or a friend. We would guide your trusted person on the expectations of their commitment to your wellbeing.

The relationship you will have with the counsellor will be different to true counselling, as there will be a third person in the room, however you will be given a safe, non-judgemental and confidential setting that a counselling session would provide.

The Listening Service is aimed at individuals who may find counselling daunting because of their condition such as ADHD, Dementia, Parkinson’s. If you feel that this service may be beneficial to you, or someone one else, please contact us to talk about the situation.

What do our clients say?

“Helped me work through my feelings and recognise where they came from. Now able to see things in more perspective”

Paul

“This has helped me realise I was catastrophising and that I really can cope and make time for myself. I don’t have to try and save every person”

Karen

“Counseling has greatly assisted me in climbing out of the dark place which I found myself in”

Graeme

“It’s helping me to be more acceptant of things and be more independent and to cope”

Kathleen

“It has helped me understand me, and my needs – that this isn’t wrong, it’s personal care and I owe it to myself.

Kelly

“It’s changed my life, for years I bottled everything up. I don’t think I would be here without this help”

Amanda