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01761 431388

Free Counselling For Carers

Counsellor Jenny Hailes

To help with the emotional responsibilities of being a carer, the Carers’ Centre offers free counselling and support. Counsellor Jenny Hailes has over five years’ experience of working with carers, and understands the emotional difficulties experienced when caring for another person.

“Carers can sometimes feel a sense of guilt, often finding it difficult to put their caring role aside and find time for themselves,” said Jenny. “A carer may feel that they have lost their identity and find it hard to find someone who can empathise with their feelings and situation. Depression, tiredness and being overwhelmed with responsibilities all take their toll. I try to give a ‘toolbox’ of strategies to help carers to cope.”

Jenny is a qualified counsellor and operates her service under a strict code of confidentiality. “People need to feel completely at ease when they talk to me,” explained Jenny. “We have a comfortable, private counselling room at the Centre where carers can feel free to express themselves in a safe, non-judgmental environment.”

Carers can refer themselves to the service, or come through their GP or support worker. Sessions usually run for 6 – 8 weeks and are free of charge. Contact 01761 431388 or email info@banescarerscentre.org.uk for more information.