Time2Talk Counselling Service

Time2Talk Counselling Service

Time to talk

Orkney Blide Trust, in partnership with Natasha Leslie Counselling and Noreen Wright Relationship Counselling, offers counselling on a time limited basis.  A total of six to eight sessions (depending on the circumstances) will be offered and there will be no charge for this service. This service is available to anyone resident in Orkney, however, if you are not already a member of Orkney Blide Trust's services you will be asked if you would like to join.

Counselling is a talking therapy that offers a safe and confidential space to explore issues and difficult feelings that are affecting mental health.

It could be time to talk if you are experiencing any of the following;

Anxiety: Stress: Depression: Eating Disorders:  Suicidal Ideation: Trauma: Self harm: Bereavement: Abuse: Transition: Anger: Addiction: Low Self Worth: Relationship Issues: Family Issues: Terminal Illness: Phobias: Insomnia.

Sessions take place on a Thursday each week, at 5.10 pm, 6.10 pm and 7.10 pm (times are approximate) and on Saturday mornings between 2.15pm and 5.15pm. Bookings can be made by telephoning the Blide on  01856 874 874 normally Monday to Friday or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

"The counselling came at the right time and I can truly say I have my life back. It has been a great help to me."


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