We offer counselling and play therapy to people who have learning disabilities, aspergers, autism spectrum conditions, supporting parents, families and carers.
The service is for children, young people, and adults in all ten boroughs of Greater Manchester. Those being Bolton, Bury, Manchester, Oldham, Rochdale, Salford, Stockport, Tameside (Ashton-under-Lyne, Audenshaw, Denton, Droylsden, Dukinfield, Hyde, Mossley and Stalybridge), Trafford and Wigan. All our counsellors have either personal or professional experience of being with our client group. We offer counselling in English and British Sign Language.
We believe that each person is unique and has potential. We show our respect through taking the time and effort to communicate with clients at a pace and in a way that is both helpful and empowering.
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Services Offered
One to one Counselling
- A confidential one-to-one relationship of trust and respect - Where you can talk about your concerns and feelings, knowing that you will be respected, not judged - An opportunity to understand how or why you are feeling or reacting in a certain way - Where you can work out what to do - Where the counsellor may give you information relevant to what you are experiencing (e.g. what happens when we experience loss and change, relaxation, stress and anxiety management, how people have lived with Aspergers, and other sources of help) - Where you know that someone listens and cares
One to one Play Therapy
- Usually more appropriate than talk based counselling for younger clients - Like counselling, it's a safe confidential place to explore difficult feelings - Based on play
Couples counselling/Relationships counselling
Families We also offer family support, and can work with more than one family member in a way that suits people's needs
Groups We work with groups, for example, to help people deal with bullying, bereavement and hate crime, or to facilitate carers in setting up a self help support group
Aspergers Support Group Enabling people to forge friendships, meet other people and share experiences
Fees and Payment
This is a registered charity
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Payment: Sliding Scale 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.