Counselling
Counselling is a form of psychological therapy that involves talking to a trained professional about personal issues, problems, or challenges in order to find solutions, achieve personal growth and healing. Counselling can be done on an individual, group, or family basis, and can cover a wide range of topics including emotional, mental, physical, and social concerns.
The free and confidential counselling service that supports women to become economically and emotionally independent involves providing a safe and supportive environment for women to explore their experiences and feelings. The counselling service helps women to gain insight into their issues and develop the skills and tools necessary to overcome their challenges.
The counselling service is designed to help women who are experiencing abuse or have experienced abuse in the past. Abuse can take many forms, including physical, emotional, sexual, and financial abuse. The counselling service helps women to understand the impact of abuse on their lives and work toward recovery.
The counselling service is delivered by trained professionals who are experienced in working with women who have experienced abuse. The counsellors provide a non-judgmental and compassionate approach to their work, which helps to build trust and rapport with the women they work with. The counsellors are also trained to provide practical support and advice on issues related to finances, employment, housing, and legal matters.
Due to the current pandemic, the counseling service is being offered through phone and web conference. This ensures that women can still access the service, despite the restrictions on face-to-face meetings. The counseling service is available to women who live in the area and can be accessed by calling a dedicated phone number or through an online booking system.
In summary, the free and confidential counseling service that supports women to become economically and emotionally independent provides a safe and supportive environment for women to explore their experiences and feelings. The service is delivered by trained professionals who are experienced in working with women who have experienced abuse. The service is confidential, free of charge, and is currently being delivered through phone and web conference.
Identifying Goals
Women meet with the Counsellor in an hour-long session to talk about what changes they would like to make in their lives. Goals can be very broad, such as:
Leaving an abusive partner
- Becoming more self-sufficient
- Building effective relationships with family members
- Developing coping skills and personal power
- Reducing isolation and building a support network
Identifying small steps for the accomplishment
After the intake interview, the woman will visit her Counsellor as needed to make her broad goal more manageable. The Counsellor assists the woman to explore new possibilities and get connected to other available resources to achieve her ultimate goal.
- Searching for a job/Getting a Job
- Re-establishing contact with a family member
- Calling a lawyer/Legal Aid
- Registering for workshops