Compass – Counselling Service Update  – 31st July 2020

Compass staff are returning to office working on a reduced timetable from 3^rd August.  This means that  the team can work on a phased reopening  of the office to volunteers initially  so that we can extend our current range of remote sessions to  our clients.

We are currently unable to offer face to face counselling but  provide telephone counselling to clients.  We have reopened to new referrals so do get in touch if you would like to refer yourself or be referred to our services and we will go through the  process with you and advise you of likely waiting times.  We will aim to  let you know  what is available at Compass whenever you get in touch so you can make an informed decision about  the best next steps for you.

We  are currently looking for applicants to our Level 2 Certificate in Counselling Skills due to start on the 2nd October 2020 . If you wish to apply for a place on the course please contact ourselves.

We are unable to see any visitors  to the service without a prior appointment  and this would only be where other options were not available.

Contact us

Service opening times  3^rd August onwards

Mon – Thurs  9.30 – 4.00pm

T: 0151 237 3993

E: enquiries@compass-counselling.org.uk

Do get in touch if you feel we can help. You can keep up to date with tips, updates and self-help material by following us on social media via –

www.facebook.com/Compass-Counselling-Services-117393558384336

@Compass_Counsell

 www.instagram.com/compasscounsell/

If you would like to offer your support to help Compass to fundraise during this difficult time do get in touch – we need your support both now and when we fully reopen. You can either donate through our Local giving page below or our Virgin Money site above.

We have compiled a list of resources to support your mental health and wellbeing, these can be found below.

Please keep an eye out on here for further updates and information on our future service provision.

If you require urgent assistance please call the crisis team at Royal Liverpool A&E dept on 0151 706 2000, the Samaritans on 116 123 or ring your GP.

Sources of Support Information Leaflet

Compass like many other charities rely on kind donations  to provide the service we offer, if you would like to help us provide support to the people of Merseyside,  especially through these current circumstances, you can donate to ourselves through our Local Giving site. Any donation amount would be gratefully received, however for instance;

A £5 donation keeps our phone lines open

A £15 donation provides a telephone support session

A £40 donation provides a telephone counselling session.

Compass has been at the forefront of improving the mental health of the Merseyside community for 40 years.  In 1978 Compass saw the need for accessible, affordable counselling services and through campaigning, hard work and determination set up Compass to provide high quality, professional counselling support and training. We are proud to be part of this innovative service today and hope our webpages help you to find out more about us and the range of services we offer. All our services are continually shaped and developed by those who use, volunteer, refer to and commission and fund our services.