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Your first step to getting help for any of your relatiohnship difficulties.
 
How do I get help?

You will be offered an appointment as quickly as possible. If at the end of this appointment it is agreed that Relate counselling or therapy may be helpful, the counsellor will discuss with you at what times you can come on a regular basis, and when this might begin. Appointments are generally available during the day or in the evening. Don't leave contacting Relate until the last moment. Help sought early is usually successful.

What happens when I come to Relate for counselling?
Counselling and therapy takes place in Relate Dacorum's own private consulting rooms at the Gables. Once counselling begins, you will normally see the same counsellor each week and the sessions will usually be an hour long. The counsellor will help you identify your major concerns. During counselling discussions will focus on the relationship and its difficulties by exploring feelings, attitudes, values and expectations. The counsellor will aim to offer support with communication between partners, helping them to consider different options and new possibilities. Your counselling will continue for as long as both you and the counsellor feel it is helpful.
Counselling is a private and confidential form of help. This means that we will not give your name or any information about you to anyone outside Relate unless someone's personal safety is at risk.
Do I have to pay for counselling?
Relate Dacorum relies on payments from clients to keep their services open to everyone and expects users of the service to pay according to their income. The service provided is not affected by the amount paid. At your first meeting, your counsellor will discuss with you how much you can pay for each session.
 
 

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