Counselling @ the college

Counselling @ the college

What is therapy/counselling?

Therapy provides a safe and confidential space for you to talk to a trained professional about your issues and concerns. Your therapist will help you explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours so you can develop a better understanding of yourself and of others. A counsellor will not give you their opinions or advice or prescribe medication. They will help you find your own solutions – whether that’s making effective changes in your life or finding ways of coping with your problems. (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy - BACP).

What will happen?

You will be offered an initial conversation with the welfare officer or a counsellor where you can talk about your difficulties and discuss whether counselling might be helpful. This may also be a starting point to another source of help if that is more appropriate. Qualified staff are available to provide confidential support to help you through times of difficulty or personal crisis.

Counselling is confidential

The counselling service is run in accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy. Counsellors do not communicate with a third party about a person who is receiving counselling, except in very exceptional circumstances.

If you need to speak to someone or to find out more:

Work based learners who follow training with Arfon Dwyfor Training, North Wales Training or other training providers should contact their tutor/assessor to receive support.

If you would like to self refer for wellbeing support, please speak to your personal tutor, call in to Learner Services, contact staysafe@gllm.ac.uk, OR click the self-referral button; and we will get back to you.

Work based learners who follow training with Arfon Dwyfor Training, North Wales Training or other training providers should contact their tutor/assessor to receive support.