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Offering a professional counselling service, within a Christian ethos, that is open to all

To book an appointment please ring the office 01276 24210 (Please leave a telephone number on the answerphone if there is no immediate reply and someone will get back to you)

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What is Connect?

Connect...

bullet point is a counselling service offering help and support to individuals, couples and families experiencing a range of problems and difficulties.
bullet point aims to provide this within a sustaining relationship in which people can be helped to find their own solutions.
bullet point is not a crisis or advisory service, nor is it a befriending service.

To book an appointment please ring the office 01276 24210 (Please leave a telephone number on the answerphone if there is no immediate reply and someone will get back to you)

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Counselling...

What is counselling?

bullet point is based on listening, not giving advice and does not offer quick and easy answers
bullet point helps the person to see the situation more clearly, enabling them to take responsibility for their own life and to make their own decisions
bullet point aids personal growth
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Who are the counsellors?

Counsellors...

bullet point have undertaken training to Diploma in Counselling level (or equivalent).
bullet point In addition we offer placements to those in the final stages of their Diploma training.
bullet point abide by the Code of Ethics and Practice of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy and the Association of Christian Counsellors.
bullet point work under regular supervision.
bullet point are practising Christians.
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Who does Connect Serve?

Connect...

bullet point offers conselling to anyone, irrespective of gender, sexual orientation, religion or ethnic origin.
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Who is likely to seek help?

Those who are...

bullet point unable to cope.
bullet point depressed, anxious or confused.
bullet point having difficulties in relating.
bullet point dissatisfied with work, marriage or lifestyle.
bullet point worried about their children/family members.
bullet point struggling to come to terms with illness or bereavement.
bullet point facing redundancy.
bullet point facing retirement.
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How do I obtain help?

bullet point by telephoning the Connect office on 01276 24210.
bullet point by writing to the Connect office at the address below.
bullet point the office is staffed from 9.30am to 12.30pm Mondays to Fridays. At all other times there is an answerphone to take your message and someone will get back to you as soon as possible.
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What happens next?

bullet point An appointment will be made for you to have an interview with one of our intake workers who will ask you about your situation and explain the counselling process.
bullet point Should you wish to proceed and we think we can help you, a counsellor will contact you and arrange an appointment.
bullet point You will continue to see your counsellor (usually in regular weekly sessions of 50 minutes) as many times as needed. Family Therapy appointments vary accordingly.
bullet point Confidentiality is strictly maintained throughout the service.

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What is the cost?

bullet point There is no fixed charge for counselling but each session costs Connect approximately £40. Contributions are requested on a sliding scale and an appropriate amount agreed at the first session.
bullet point No one will be denied through lack of money.
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Contact Information

Postal address: 8 Portesbery Road,
Camberley, Surrey GU15 3TA
Telephone: 01276 24210
FAX: 01276 24210
Email: connect.office@btconnect.com
Registered charity No. 1042852

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Last modified: 12th March 2008