Frequently Asked Questions

 

How can counselling help me?

Counselling helps you take time out from your situation and see it from a fresh perspective. Working with a counsellor gives you, or you and your partner, a chance to think about what you can do to change your situation for the better. It can also give you a chance to explore complex or difficult issues in a safe and confidential environment.

 

 

What happens at a Counselling session?

At your first session a counsellor will talk with you for up to one hour. Some people find this session is all they need to clear their thinking and help them decide what to do and no further counselling is necessary. You and your counsellor will talk through how Relate might be able to help and, if appropriate, your counsellor will recommend a Relate counselling service, Relate sex therapy or another service. If your counsellor doesn't think we are best placed to help, they may suggest another organisation.

 

 

Is Relate counselling confidential?

Relate counselling is completely confidential. We will not give your name or any information about you to anyone outside Relate, unless someone's personal safety is at risk.

 

 

Do Relate counsellors have special training?

Relate counsellors have all received special training in couple counselling. It takes two to three years to become a fully qualified Relate counsellor. They undergo further training to specialise in areas such as family counselling and sex therapy

 

 

Do I have to pay for Relate services?

You will be expected to pay a fee. Relate Mid & West Wales is a charity and we don't make a profit from the services we provide, the fee just covers the cost of sessions.

 

 

How do I make an appointment?

Give us a call, or send us an email and our appointments secretary will get in touch with you. They will take your contact details and arrange an Initial Consultation with one of our fully qualified counsellors.

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