ARC Counselling Service
ARC offers a free and confidential youth counselling service. for over 18s we now offer low cost counselling sessions.
We offer this service to anyone who needs counselling, young and old, in a warm, comfortable and safe environment
Our Counsellors go through a very careful selection process and undergo a police check in accordance with current government requirements. They are required to keep their skills up to date by attending training courses each year.
We are an accredited member of BACP (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy) and abide by the BACP ethical framework for good practice in counselling and psychotherapy. Copies available on request.
Contact information
- Website
- ARC Counselling Service
- Scan to visit this website
- Contact Name
- Paul Cassidy
- Contact Position
- coordinator
- Telephone
- 0118 977 6710 0118 977 6710
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coordinator@arcweb.org.uk
office@arcweb.org.uk - Contact Us
- Contact Us Form
- Social Media
Location
- Name
- ARC
- Address
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35, Reading Road
Wokingham
Berkshire - Postcode
- RG41 1EG
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When is it On/Open ?
- Date & Time Information
Monday to Thursday 9am to 9pm
Friday 9am till 4pm
saturday 10-2pm- Session Information
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sessions last approx 50 minutes
Costs and Fee Information
- Service/Activity is Free
- Cost(s)
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Table of costs Amount Cost Type £10-£20 per session for adults - Cost details
Our service is FREE for under 18s and a low cost for adults . if you wish to make a donation we will receive it gratefully.
- How is the service funded
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Voluntary/Charitable
Facilities and Accessibility
- Additional Information
We are supported by Wokingham District Council, National Lottery, Wokingham,Woodley, Winnersh and Earley Town Councils, Primary Care Trust, Local Network Fund and client donations amongst others.
Complaints Procedure
- Contact Name
- Paul Cassidy
- Position
- coordinator
- Complaints procedure notes
Contact the coordinator in the first instance: coordinator@arcweb.org.uk
Accessing this service
- Age Ranges
- 8+ years
- Eligibility Criteria
Anyone who needs counselling
If you look on our website and fill in your details on the contact us page, or telephone for an appointment, you will be placed on our waiting list which we try to keep to a minimum. All aspects of the appointment will be explained to you by our friendly reception and you can ask whatever questions you wish.
If you telephone outside office hours, please leave a message together with a telephone number and we will get back to you as soon as we can.
The best time to call us is during the day from 10am to 2pm, but please call back or leave us a message if we are busy.
We also operate from Woodley in the evenings only. All appointments should be made through the Wokingham office.
- Booking / Registration Required
- Yes
- Booking and Registration Notes
we offer face to face counselling, but can offer zoom support in some circumstances. please e mail any enquiries to office@arcweb.org.uk
- Waiting List
- 1-8 weeks
Referral
- Referral notes
At present we offer face to face counselling, but can offer zoom . please e mail any enquiries to office@arcweb.org.uk
Provision For
- Supporting people with
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Mental health conditions
Emotional Needs
Quality Assurance
- Registered Charity No.
- 1043347
- Quality Assurance
BACP accredited service
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