Catch 22 situation re counselling

Tupins

Hi, I know there is a sticky in this forum about recommending a counsellor and I'm sorry if this has been asked before but part of the reason I am thinking of seeing a counsellor is related to financial worries and other problems stemming from or exacerbated by this issue.

I feel like it's a bit of a catch 22 situation though because I can't actually afford to go to counselling. I have heard that there are some organisations which offer counselling on a sliding scale but just looking on the internet I can't see this specifically stated on most websites. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Also, how would I broach this when contacting counselling services? I'm really not sure how to handle this. Any advice would be welcome.

(PS I am looking for services available in Cork)

taztastic

Tupins wrote: »

Hi, I know there is a sticky in this forum about recommending a counsellor and I'm sorry if this has been asked before but part of the reason I am thinking of seeing a counsellor is related to financial worries and other problems stemming from or exacerbated by this issue.

I feel like it's a bit of a catch 22 situation though because I can't actually afford to go to counselling. I have heard that there are some organisations which offer counselling on a sliding scale but just looking on the internet I can't see this specifically stated on most websites. Can anyone point me in the right direction? Also, how would I broach this when contacting counselling services? I'm really not sure how to handle this. Any advice would be welcome.

(PS I am looking for services available in Cork)

Can you contact your local health board. Explain the situation and see what they say. They should have community care available

annalucia

If your stress is mainly financially related I would recommend going to MABS - Money Advice and Budgeting Service as a way of dealing with the problem. I dont think think counselling is going to help you if it doesnt solve the problem. Alot of people are feeling financial strain at the moment so I hope it works out ok for you.

JuliusCaesar

taztastic wrote: »

Can you contact your local health board. Explain the situation and see what they say. They should have community care available

Phone either the Psychology or the Psychiatry/Mental Health Dept. Both will have counselling available, free of charge. You may then need to go to your GP to get a referral.

Tupins

Thanks for all the replies. Will be contacting health board.

thanks

Tupins

http://www.hse.ie/eng/Find_a_Service/Mental_Health_Services/National_Counselling_Service/

Just to let others know that there is a National Counselling Service which offers counselling and psychotherapy services free of charge in all regions of the country. Perhaps there are others who were unaware of this, like myself.

Tupins

Actually, on further reading it seems to be specifically geared to those who have been abused.

Sorry for confusion!