Counselling
Counselling offers a safe and confidential place to talk.
Counselling
Counselling offers a safe and confidential place to talk.
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What is counselling?
Counselling is a form of therapy, offering a safe and confidential space to talk about anything that may be confusing, painful or comfortable.
Counselling allows you to talk with someone who is trained to listen attentively and to help you improve how you feel about yourself.
At Nexus, counselling is a very personal process. All of our counsellors are qualified and will adapt their styles to meet your individual needs.
Just as all of our clients are individuals, all of our counsellors are too, they can use different theories and specialisms, but all are committed to helping those impacted by sexual abuse and abusive relationships.
Sometimes it is necessary to talk about painful things or difficult decisions, so you may go through a period of feeling worse than when you started. However, therapy should enable you to feel better in the long run.
At Nexus, counselling is available to anyone who has been impacted by sexual abuse and abusive relationships at any time in their life. We work adults and children from age 5 upwards.
What happens in counselling?
The counselling journey is different for each of our clients, but for everyone it starts with an initial assessment.
The initial assessment will be the first meeting with a Nexus counsellor. At this meeting the counsellor will talk to you about counselling and discuss your needs.
The counsellor will ask you questions about your life and your experiences and will help you decide if counselling is right for you at this time in your life.
What happens in counselling?
The counselling journey is different for each of our clients, but for everyone it starts with an initial assessment.
The initial assessment will be the first meeting with a Nexus counsellor. At this meeting the counsellor will talk to you about counselling and discuss your needs.
The counsellor will ask you questions about your life and your experiences and will help you decide if counselling is right for you at this time in your life.
The counselling journey
Once you have decided when and where you are able to attend counselling, you will most likely be added to a waiting list for our counselling services.
The waiting list depends on where you can go for counselling, when you can attend and the demand, we’re currently experiencing for counselling services.
Once you have started counselling, you will meet the same counsellor every week for up to 18 weeks for 50 minutes per counselling session.
Counselling will be reviewed at six-week intervals so you can discuss how you’re progressing.
The counselling journey
Once you have decided when and where you are able to attend counselling, you will most likely be added to a waiting list for our counselling services.
The waiting list depends on where you can go for counselling, when you can attend and the demand, we’re currently experiencing for counselling services.
Once you have started counselling, you will meet the same counsellor every week for up to 18 weeks for 50 minutes per counselling session.
Counselling will be reviewed at six-week intervals so you can discuss how you’re progressing.
Where can I receive counselling?
We offer counselling at our head office on Belfast’s Malone Road and at various outreach centres throughout Northern Ireland. Our waiting lists vary depending on the location.
The effectiveness of counselling has been well researched and evaluated.
Nexus prides itself on the results of evaluations that have been conducted both internally and externally.
Do I have to pay?
No. Counselling with Nexus is offered free to those who have been impacted by sexual abuse and abusive relationships.
Do I have to pay?
No. Counselling with Nexus is offered free to those who have been impacted by sexual abuse and abusive relationships.
Guides to Nexus Services
Here at Nexus, we have a variety of services that you and your family can use to support your counselling journey. Contact us at 028 9032 6803 or info@nexusni.org for more information.
Guide to Family Support Services
Your family can receive 6 counselling sessions that are separate from your personal counselling sessions.
Find out more about this in our guide below.
Guide to Support Calls
If you’re struggling whilst on the waiting list for counselling, we can offer you support.
Read our guide below to find out more.
