Caring for the wellbeing of our community
Where did we start?
A Time 2 Talk was established in December 2016, following a year long trial to assess the need of counselling for older people. Due to the generosity of Disability North, we were able to set up this trial, and Disability North have continued to supported us throughout the years that we have provided counselling and wellbeing to our clients. We have three qualified counsellors, and three student placement counsellors who are in their final year of training. Everyone is dedicated to A Time 2 Talk giving their time for free.
What have we done?
As of July 2024
880+
Counselling hours
The number of counselling hours varies from client to client. We pride ourselves on giving clients the time they need to deal with their issues, without the pressure of limited sessions.
330+
Referrals
The referrals we receive have been from individuals, partnership organisations, GP surgeries, Local Authority services and charities.
218+
Assessments
Our assessments are delivered in confidence, we look to place a client with the counsellor they need, depending on the issues they are binging to counselling. This ensures the client gets the best possible support.
190+
Clients
Supporting clients is our aim and we are pleased to have been able to give these people our expertise, in most cases, for free. We are grateful for all the donations that we receive, as they enable us to keep the service available.
96+
Wellbeing sessions
There are 5 ways to wellbeing, taking notice, keeping active, learning, giving and being connected. Our wellbeing groups give people the opportunity to talk to others who are in similar situations, whilst encouraging participation in the other 4 ways to wellbeing.
524+
Wellbeing attendances
You will discover that others have similar thoughts and feelings about their situation as you have with your circumstances.
61+
Social sessions
Research has taught us that bringing people together to join in an activity is a tonic, and our craft group for the visually impaired that started as a trial in 2023 has been such a success that we are still going. Take a peek at our gallery showcasing the variety of crafts taken up.
245+
Social attendances
People have crafted, met socially, shared stories, and building up friendships outside of the group meetings.
100%
Positive feedback
We value the feedback from our clients and pride ourselves on the 100% positive feed back that we have received. All clients are given the opportunity to provide us with feedback, from individual counselling and our group sessions.
31+
Links in the community
Linking with other organisations is important to us. We keep up to date reading newsletters and bulletins to further expanded our knowledge of local authorities and support networks available to the community for our clients.
3
Trainee counsellors
A Time 2 Talk started with three qualified counsellors, losing one due to a change in her personal circumstances. We are lucky to have a placement student remain with A Time 2 Talk after she had qualified and is now delivering counselling sessions for free. We have recently taken on three trainees, who are in their final year of training, as placement students.
6
Christmas Fayres
Each December we have a Christmas Fayre, to raise funds, and to have some fun! There is always a cuppa on offer and some amazing cakes to be had. People’s generosity overwhelms us every year. The raffle prize donations, peoples time, and those who work behind the scenes to make it happen. Watch out on social media for our poster, and please come along to meet us, and by a raffle ticket!