Christian Guidelines Counselling
Christian Guidelines, founded in 1994, is an affiliated member of the Association of Christian Counsellors (ACC) and the British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP). Our male and female counsellors provide a professional and confidential service to clients aged 18 years and over in the following areas -
• Marriage matters
• Relationship issues
• Family concerns
• Stress/Anxiety
• Low self-esteem
• Grief and loss
• Abuse - physical, emotional, sexual and spiritual
• Faith and ministry
Typical breakdown of issues presented
Why People Come?
A person may come to experience a calm, safe, private and confidential space in which they can speak without fear of judgement or ridicule. They will engage with a trained counsellor who will listen carefully, seek to understand their situation and help explore their feelings, as well as considering their options for moving forward. They will not be told what to do but will have someone who will walk with them as they make their own decisions.
In such a situation the person may grow in confidence through being heard, understood and respected, as everything within counselling happens with the knowledge, consent and co-operation of the person.
What Happens when you contact us?
We will offer you an assessment form. Your reply helps us ascertain if we are the most suitable agency for you. It also enables us to identify the most appropriate counsellor to help with your concerns. We will then contact you to arrange a suitable appointment.
Counselling Sessions
Each session lasts about one hour. You will meet with your counsellor on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis as agreed between you. Some people come for 4-6 sessions, others may require more time.
The majority of our counselling takes place face-to-face in the safe and supportive environment of our premises at 2nd Floor Lamont Building, 10 West Street, Newtownards, BT23 4EN. Limited counselling support is also available in Banbridge, Carrick, Dromore (Co Down), Crumlin, and Newtownbreda areas. Some of our counsellors also offer online counselling.
Newtownards: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9.30 am – 5.00 pm (inclusive); Tuesday & Thursday: 9.00 am - 8.30 pm
(Evening sessions are very limited - if you are available during the day you may be allocated to a counsellor sooner)
Other Areas or Online: Days and times for other areas, or online may vary, depending on the volunteer Counsellor’s availability.
If you would like an assessment form please contact us by phone on 028 9146 8846 or by email admin@cguidelines.org.uk
Your privacy is especially important to Christian Guidelines, and you can be confident that we will do everything we reasonably can to ensure your personal information will be kept safe and secure and will only be used for the purpose it was given. For more information on our Privacy Policy click on this link: PRIVACY POLICY