Quiet Waters provides a Christian Counselling Service for all, regardless of faith, gender, ethnic origin or life choices. 'Christian' refers to the counsellors and the ethos of our service and not necessarily our clients' beliefs and values, which will be respected - whatever they are.

What is Counselling?

Counselling will give you an opportunity to explore your thoughts and feelings in confidence, to talk through your situation and focus on your needs and aspirations. A counsellor will listen and help you to make sense of the difficulties you are experiencing and to find a way forward. The aim is not to provide you with quick and easy answers, but to enable you to find your own.

Is counselling for you?

Many have found Quiet Waters counselling helpful in any number of situations, both male and female, individuals and couples. Although each person is unique and no two cirumstances are the same, we can help with most difficulties including:

• abuse - emotional, physical or sexual - past or present
• anxiety, panic attacks and stress
• depression and suicidal thoughts
• difficulties in intimate and family relationships
• feelings of hurt or rejection
• loss and bereavement
• poor self-image and anger
• spiritual issues

Counselling is also available for those who wish to explore their potential for change and growth or are seeking a new direction in life.

Every effort is made to offer you a counsellor who is best able top help you in your circumstances.

Appointments

Your first appointment will allow you to discuss the reasons you are seeking help and explore what counselling has to offer you.

If you decide Quiet Waters offers the help you are looking for, we will enter into a conselling agreement with you. During counselling you will have the opportunity to review your progress on a regular basis and to adjust the number of sessions planned.

Regular attendence for counselling is an important part of your commitment to the counselling process - especially if the issues being discussed become difficult for you.

There is no charge for the counselling offered. Gifts are however welcome from those who wish to contribute.

For an appointment call us on 01324 670 600 between 10am and 1pm, Monday to Friday.

Counsellors

We have a team of experienced and suitably qualified counsellors who receive regular supervision and support in their counselling work. Our counsellors are members of the Association of Christian Counsellors and work within the Association's Code of Ethics and Practice.

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