Claudio
Calvi (Senior Counsellor)
male, Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Claire
Rice
female, Mondays and Wednesdays.
Monday
to Thursday: 4, 5, 6 and 7pm; Tuesday also 1, 2 and 3pm
50
minute appointments each,
term time only.
The
Cottages, by main entrance gate
Appointment forms are available from reception, the Personal Tutor and from outside our door.
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 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
confusion
re dance, Laban, course change decisions
If you find yourself 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.
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CODE OF PRACTICE
Laban Counsellors will not pass on personal information about a client (including information on attendance) to anyone outside the counselling team, subject to the following exceptions:
Where a counsellor has the express consent of the client to disclose the information or data
Where a counsellor would be liable to civil or criminal court procedure if the information was not disclosed
Where a counsellor believes the client is in serious danger.
In any of these circumstances, the counsellor will normally encourage the client him/herself to pass on information to the relevant person/agency. If there is no indication that this has happened, and if the crisis or danger is sufficiently acute, the counsellor may pass on the information directly. Consent to disclose information will be sought from the client, if at all possible.
In
line with their professional requirement counsellors may discuss their
work with an external consultant . In this process, the identity of the
client is not revealed. The purpose of consultation is to help the
counsellors reflect on their work.
With the permission of the client it may be appropriate for the counsellor to liaise with or write to a third party, for example, a tutor or General Practitioner. In the case of telephone calls, the purpose of the call will be discussed with the client prior to the call.
It is usual practice for counsellors to keep records on clients and their sessions. Counselling notes record background information and the issues raised and worked on in the sessions. These will vary in length and detail. Points of concern are also noted.
Under the Data Protection Act, clients have a right of access to all notes kept on them. If those notes contain references to other individuals these may not be available to the client, as protection is also granted to third parties. It will be important not just to show the notes to the client, but for the counsellor to talk to them about what their file contains and why. Some notes are in shorthand and may need explaining. If a client's file includes a letter or additional information from the person responsible for their clinical care, usually their GP or psychiatrist, consent from the relevant practitioner must be obtained before the correspondence is disclosed. If a client wishes to see their file, they should ask their counsellor giving two weeks' notice.
All
notes and records are kept securely for a period of 5 years. After this
time they are destroyed by shredding.
The Laban counsellors adhere to the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy Code of Ethics and Practice.
First discuss your complaint about the Counselling Service with your counsellor or the Senior Counsellor (Claudio Calvi). If your complaint is about the Senior Counsellor, after speaking to him, contact the Vice-Principal, Mirella Bartrip.
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