Provide a counselling service easily available to all communities in Northampton and
Counselling Service providing accessible, one to one help for people who have difficulties dealing with every day life issues including stress, crisis, bereavement (with a special service to children), relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, developmental issues, domestic violence, abuse etc. This service is delivered by a dedicated, experienced, trained team of counsellors some of whom are paid and other who choose to work in a voluntary capacity.
Why the community needs usA counselling service open to personal enquirers, NHS referrals, corporate provision, local authority use, free to those who cannot pay (which is covered by the £29,500). Mental health issues can affect absolutely anyone. It is believed between 1/4 and 1/6 will suffer this year alone.
Our impact on the communityMHCS provides a locally and nationally respected service, providing 2,800 counselling sessions a year. There are nearly 250 new referrals each year. Our counselling changes peoples' lives by being there for them when they most need it - please help us continue in our vitally important work.
