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How is the service funded? Couple Counselling Lothian is a registered charity and not-for-profit organisation. We offer a professional service that costs over £200,000 a year to run. Only 15% is funded by grants from local authorities. It costs CCL £50 a counselling session and we rely on your donation to keep the service going. However the service you receive will not depend on the amount you donate
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How can I reschedule or cancel an appointment? If you wish to reschedule or cancel an appointment you need to contact us 24 hours in advance of the appointment or as soon as possible. If you give less than 48 hours notice of a cancelled appointment, we usually ask for a donation.
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How can Counselling help me? Counselling helps you take time out from your situation and see it from a fresh perspective. Working with a counsellor gives you, or you and your partner/family, a chance to think about what you can do to change your situation for the better. It can also give you a chance to explore complex or difficult issues in a safe and confidential environment.
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How can I make an appointment to talk to a Counsellor? Please call or e-mail Upon contacting us, we will ask you to complete a questionnaire so that we can recommend the right service for you.
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Can I come on my own? Yes. Whether you are single, or if you have a partner who doesn't want to come or you simply want to discuss things alone you are welcome to bring any aspect of your current, past or future relationships to Couple Counselling Lothian by yourself.
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Is the service Confidential? Our counselling service is completely confidential. We will not give your name or any information about you to anyone outside Couple Counselling Lothian, unless someone's personal safety is at risk. Everyone who works at Couple Counselling Lothian is bound by a code of confidentiality and will not give your name or any information about you to anyone outside Couple Counselling Lothian without your permission.
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What Happens if I have a Complaint? Couple Counselling Lothian always welcomes feedback and is keen to improve its services. We have a complaints procedure which aims to make the process straightforward and fair. Should you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, please raise it with the manager. Your complaint or concerns will be investigated and you will receive a reply within four weeks. If you wish to take your complaint further after receiving your reply, please contact the centre.
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Do Counsellors have special training? All our counsellors are fully trained practitioners who have either completed a three year training with Relate Scotland, or have completed an external training which would enable them to apply for BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) or COSCA (Confederation of Scottish Counselling Agencies) accreditation. In addition to these we also have some trainees undergoing a Diploma course who have reached a point in their training when they are ready to work with clients. All our counsellors receive ongoing supervision and have access to a range of continuing professional development courses.
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Couple Counselling Lothian
Edinburgh, EH3 6QG, Scotland
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