We provide counselling, therapy and educational programmes to as many people as possible without turning anyone away due to a lack of funds. Many of our services are fully funded at no cost to our clients, otherwise fees are negotiable. The Gore Counselling Centre is governed by an Executive Committee made up of volunteers from a wide range of backgrounds in the local community. The Executive is committed to the quality and delivery of counselling and therapeutic services to the community.The Gore Counselling Centre provides a wide range of counselling, therapeutic and educational services including:
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Services Offered
* General counselling and therapy * Children, youth and family counselling * Alcohol and other drug counselling and group programmes * Family Court counselling * Relationship counselling * Workplace counselling (EAP, OCP, Vitae, etc) * Victim support counselling * Safety and non violence programmes
Counselling - Counselling is person focused and based on helping individuals, couples and families to explore issues, concerns and/or self-validation, which leads to the development of more satisfying and resourceful ways of living. Our clients may have the opportunity to: * Explore thoughts, feelings and behaviours * Expand their self-awareness * Improve their self-esteem and motivation * Reduce levels of stress and anxiety * Improve communication * Reduce depression * Become more self-accepting * Improve relationships, and/or * Increase their self-development skills.
Family Therapy - Family Therapy is based on the recognition that people are significantly shaped by their original family environment. Individual issues become family issues. Interventions take into account factors that are interpersonal and intergenerational as well as intra-personal and in the here and now. Couples Counselling - Couples work attempts to identify each person's view of the relationship. The focus is on working forward rather than holding on to the blame. Both parties are asked to relate how the dynamic is affecting them personally and what they are doing in response. Through taking individual responsibility for one's actions, each person will begin to control the only thing they can control, themselves. This approach allows for differences and encourages the recognition that one's partner does not have to have the same world-view.
Alcohol and Other Drug (AOD) Counselling - Do you, a family member, work colleague, friend or someone you know have an alcohol or other drug addiction problem? We can help. If so, we can offer help with either one on one counselling, one on one education, group workshops or one off presentations. This service is available free of charge to anyone living the Gore and districts - from Lumsden to Tokonui to Tapanui to Clinton and everywhere inbetween.
Fees and Payment
Our AOD counselling service is free of charge as we are funded by the Southern DHB. This is a registered charity.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
Special Groups: Bilingual
Payment: Pro-bono
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A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.