VINE COUNSELLING SERVICES is a charity based in Congresbury offering affordable (donation based) professional counselling to adults in the community who need help to cope with
anxiety, stress, bereavement, depression, bullying, trauma, loneliness, abuse, family problems.
For enquiries relating to counselling for children/young people, please send an email to info@vinecounselling.org.
We:-
offer confidential 1:1 counselling with qualified Counsellors and those on placement through local colleges/universities.
offer both long and short term counselling and our work is guided by the individual needs of each client.
operate in a climate of acceptance and respect and value every person regardless of belief.
Privacy and confidentiality is an essential part of what we offer.
If you are not quite sure if counselling is for you, click here to read our information sheet on 'What is Counselling?'
Our client donations cover around one half of our outgoings and your donation or offer of regular support really will make a difference and enable us to help more people who need it. If you feel you can help with a donation, no matter how small, please contact us or go to https://link.justgiving.com/v1/charity/donate/charityId/2753165?tipScheme=TipJar2.1&reference=givingcheckout_tj21 (gift aid applies). Thank you
TWO EVENTS ORGANISED TO HELP US RAISE FUNDS
The Evergreen Chorus is performing a Christmas concert, raising funds for Vine Counselling Services and Clevedon Foodbank - with raffle and refreshments on 11th December 2023 in Wrington. Thank you to them for their support.
For tickets go to www.Eventbrite.co.uk/e/evergreen-chorus
Our 'Come to the Cabaret' Evening will take place at Yeo Valley HQ in Blagdon on 7th March 2024. This is an evening of top class entertainment, a delicious dinner in an amazing setting. We need to sell 100 tickets to make this worthwhile. We would love to see you there.
For tickets to to www.ticketsource.co.uk/vinecounsellingservices
"I wanted to share a picture I made which reflects how I feel about my mental health before I had counselling from Vine Counselling Services. It felt like I was breaking apart and that pieces of my sanity were falling away leaving me incomplete and afraid that I would never feel whole again. Without the support of Vine Counselling Services I wouldn’t have survived this time and wouldn’t be here today."
The team at Vine Counselling Services are a very special group of people - men and women who are passionate about our core values and ethos; offering professional counselling to people in our community at an affordable rate. We ask for a suggested donation of £25 per session but can sometimes provide sessions at a lower rate as we will not turn anyone away through an inability to pay this amount.
VACANCIES:-
We are currently looking for qualified Counsellors who have a few hours each week to see 2-3 clients on a voluntary basis (supervision contribution and travel expenses offered)
WHY NOT HELP THE CHARITY WITH STRATEGY, PLANNING AND SUPPORTING THE RUNNING OF THE SERVICE BY BECOMING A TRUSTEE.
Contact Liz Linnitt by email at info@vinecounselling.org for information about any of these roles.
IF YOU NEED HELP URGENTLY - Please use one of these services
NHS 111 or 999
Samaritans 116 123 (open all year 24/7)
Bristol Mindline 0808 808 0330
Mind Helpline Phone: 0300 123 3393 (Mon to Fri, 9am to 6pm) Mind
National Domestic Abuse Helpline for support and information for anyone experiencing domestic violence. Phone: 0808 200 247 (24hrs a day)
If you are under 25 years old:-
Childline 0800 1111 (open all year) Childline supports anyone under 19 in the UK
NSPCC 0808 800 5000
Young Minds for information on child and adolescent mental health. Services for parents and professionals. Phone: Parents’ helpline 0808 802 5544 (Mon to Fri, 9.30am to 4pm)
Young Minds Crisis Messenger service provides free, 24/7 crisis support across the UK. If you are experiencing a mental health crisis and need support, you can text YM to 85258
Shout Crisis Textline. If you need immediate support, you can text SHOUT to 85258 and chat by text. The service is free on most networks and available 24/7, and trained volunteers will listen to you, and work with to help you take the next steps towards feeling better
Shout Papyrus: young suicide prevention society. Phone: UK 0800 068 4141 (Mon to Fri,10am to 5pm & 7 to 10pm. Weekends 2 to 5pm).
Or go the NHS website where there are additional numbers