Counselling will give you a space to freely and openly talk about your life and the things concerning you. It gives the opportunity for you to express yourself in a secure space with a person who will not judge you.  Counselling can help you to resolve your problems and make them easier to understand.

You may feel you would like some counselling but you have some concerns or preconceptions about it that are putting you off asking about it. Speak to someone you trust about this. Then, when and if you feel ready, you may want to try out some counselling for yourself.

Counselling may be available to you from your School, College, University or workplace. Or your GP may be able to help you access it.

You may find the people around you are telling you that you need to talk to someone. If they are being quite persistent keep in mind that they care about you and are probably worried about you.  However, if you strongly feel that you do not want to see a counsellor it is important that you tell people this.

Bereavement support is similar to counselling but is focused on your grief. If you are not keen on sitting and talking, this type of support can also give you the opportunity to do some creative activities in session. You could make a memory jar or memory book. Or if you would like to you can just talk about the person who has died and your feelings.

To find out about bereavement support in your local area call our Support and Information line on 01494 568900 or email us. Your call or email will be confidential.