What is Counselling?

“Counselling and Psychotherapy are umbrella terms that cover a range of talking therapies.They are delivered by trained practitioners who work with people over a short or long term to help them bring about effective change or enhance their wellbeing”

BACP

Our Counselling Service is available to adults who are experiencing psychological and emotional distress in their lives as a result of their own life-limiting illness or the illness of a loved one 

How does Counselling help?

  • The diagnosis of a life-limiting illness can be difficult for both patients and loved ones 
  • Treatments and symptoms of a condition can impact mental health as well as physical health 
  • People often don’t want to burden loved ones further by talking about worries. Talking to a Springhill Counsellor can give a neutral outlet for those concerns  

How does Springhill Counselling work?

  • We have a team of trained and highly skilled counsellors, supported by qualified volunteer counsellors and trainee counsellors. Through speaking to the individual, they will tailor-make a therapy plan for that person 
  • Counselling could include Person-Centred Therapy, Integrative Therapy, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) techniques 
  • We offer face to face counselling at the Hospice 
  • We also offer telephone and video conference counselling  
  • Home visits are available if appropriate 
  • We also offer one-on-one outdoor sessions in or outside of the Hospice grounds 

What other help can you offer?
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Bereavement

What is the Bereavement Service?

Our Bereavement Service offers a range of flexible support to meet your needs and support you through the grief process. 

We offer Bereavement Counselling in lots of ways:

  • Face to face counselling at the Hospice 
  • Telephone and video conference counselling 
  • Outdoor Bereavement Counselling Sessions 

We also offer additional Bereavement Support such as:

  • One-on-one support sessions with trained volunteers 
  • A 5-week structured Bereavement Support Group, led by a counsellor and volunteer 
  • A Summer Ecotherapy Group: combining gardening, outdoor craft activities and relaxation techniques 

Who can access the
Bereavement Service?

  • Anyone over the age of 18, who has been bereaved by the loss of a loved one with a life-limiting illness 
  • We accept referrals from GPs in Heywood, Middleton and Borough of Rochdale 
  • You can self-refer if your loved one was known to the Hospice 
We can take self-referrals
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