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COUNSELLING APPOINTMENTS
The Counsellors |
Claudio Calvi (Senior Counsellor)
male, Tuesdays & Thursdays
Claire Rice
female, Mondays & Wednesdays |
Times
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Mon, Tue, Wed & Thu: 4, 5, 6 & 7 pm
Tue: also 1, 2 and 3pm
50 minute appointments, term-time only |
| Location |
"The Cottages", by main entrance gate |
| By Appointment |
use our Online form (or paper forms from outside our door) |
| Contact |
mail@labancounsellors.info |
| Code of Practice |
read document |
WHAT IS COUNSELLING?
A time and space to explore and better understand one's feelings and personal issues, and find more constructive ways of dealing with such difficulties. Discussions need not relate to Laban concerns. The sessions are free and confidential (see code of practice) and sometimes may involve weekly meetings for up to a year, depending on individual need. For longer-term or specialist help guidance will be available regarding referrals to outside agencies or to NHS resources through your GP. With counselling support you can begin to face your difficulties or make more progress in tackling them.
Typical problems students bring include:
- worry, anxiety, panic attacks
- moodswings, lack of motivation
- depression, suicidal thoughts
- sleep disturbance, impact of injuries and ill-health
- relationship issues with partners, friends, family
- break-ups, separation, loss, bereavement
- loneliness, isolation, homesickness
- sexuality, pregnancy/abortion issues
- sexual assault, sexual abuse
- self-confidence, self-esteem
- body image, eating disorder, self-harm
If you're struggling with a problem remember that it's always best to deal with it sooner rather than later - you don't have to wait until you have a nervous breakdown before approaching the counselling service!! It's easy to make an appointment and the counselling is there as a "resource" for your own wellbeing whilst at Laban. |
LINKS
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eating issues |
something fishy , ED Association , info from patientUK
body mass index , nutrition - dancers 1, nutrition - dancers 2, Laban recipes, student recipes, Waitrose recipes, BBC recipes
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self-injury |
self-injury , substitutes |
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other self-help |
self-help pages, student depression, perfectionism, relationships, assertiveness, sexuality, ahead4health, dance/sport psychology, relaxation tapes, wellbeing podcasts, onlineRelaxationMP3 |
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other links |
dance medicine, student health , support4learning , disability, support groups, booklist |
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For more in-depth self-help:
see the online self-help book or try these free CBT-based interactive programmes:
living life to the full (uk) or mood gym (australia); improving self-esteem; stopping panic attacks; overcoming: social anxiety, procrastination, perfectionism, or disordered eating - part A (behaviours) & part B (mindset).
Whilst these courses provide some useful initial strategies you are advised to seek counselling support, especially for more complex, ongoing, moderate to severe problems. Anyway there's no need to struggle on your own!
"External" counselling resources for yourself or others, if not at Laban:
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| local resources |
Deptford Psychotherapy Centre, SE14 (020 8691 9771)
low cost counselling in SE London
guild of psychotherapy clinic SE1
low cost counsellors' list, S London
counselling resources list from MetraNet
Lincoln Clinic SW4 (020 7978 1110)
Metro Centre SE10 (lesbians/gays/bisexual 020 8305 5000)
Inner City Centre E1 (020 7377 8865)
Just Ask E1 (020 7247 0180) |
HELPLINES
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| 0845 790 9090 |
The Samaritans (If in crisis, despairing or suicidal) |
| 020 8333 3000 |
if actively suicidal read this & go to A&E Lewisham Hospital |
| 0845 634 1414 |
Eating Disorders Association (BEAT) |
| 020 7346 1599 |
rape - The Havens (24 hour SE London support centre) |
| 0845 3030 900 |
Victim Support |
| 0808 808 0545 |
No Panic |
| 0800 776 600 |
National Drugs Helpline |
| 020 7837 7324 |
Lesbian and Gay Switchboard
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