Counselling

 

JUNCTION UPDATE:

 

We are currently open for referrals for counselling. 

We are in the process of expanding our existing counselling team with counselling trainees, please note that there may be a waiting period whilst this recruitment takes place.

If you are interested in counselling please get in touch.

 

Overview of how the service works:

 

A free counselling service for people between the ages of 12-21 living primarily in Leith and North East Edinburgh.

What is Counselling?

Counselling is the opportunity to talk about things that are concerning you, in confidence, with a qualified counsellor.  What is spoken about will depend on the individual, but common themes are stress, anxiety, depression, relationships, change, loss and distressing, traumatic events.

Counsellors are trained to listen without judging and to help individuals process their thoughts and feelings.

How can counselling help me?

The counsellor will pay attention to things that matter to you, and how you see your life. You can talk about whatever is going on in your life, including the things that worry you, confuse you or might make you feel angry, sad or helpless. It might be about your past, what is happening now or worries about the future.

The counsellor will be:

Our Trainee counsellors: 

How long will counselling last?

Counselling usually takes place weekly and appointments last about 50 minutes.  We can offer counselling initially for up to 20 sessions. It is reviewed regularly between counsellor and client.

Where and when does it take place?

Counselling takes place at The Junction (see map) at a prearranged time, in a private room. Although we will try to find a time to suit you, please be aware that spaces are limited and if your availability is limited, you may have to wait longer to start seeing a counsellor.

Is it confidential?

Counselling is confidential; it is a time when it’s ok to talk about worries and concerns without fear of them being discussed elsewhere. The counsellor will not give your name, details or information about you to anyone without your permission. They will not discuss what you tell them unless you ask them to.

However, if the counsellor has reason to believe that you or someone you talked about is in danger, they may have to tell someone. If this happened they would talk with you about what they plan to do and why.

All counsellors receive supervision of their work, to ensure quality of practice.

How can I get in touch about counselling?

Thank you for your interest in making a referral to The Junction.

There are 3 ways you can make a referral;

You can also ask another person you trust to make the referral on your behalf, such as a parent or teacher.

Open access times:
(Come along to The Junction without an appointment for access to a 1-1 chat with a worker).
Monday – Walk-in: 4pm – 7pm.
Wednesday – Drop-in: 4pm – 7pm.
Friday – The chiller drop-in: 12.30pm – 3.30pm (Free toasties, soup and access to complimentary massage).