Drug & Alcohol Counselling

Consider the following:

  • Are you concerned about your drinking or drug use?
  • Are you motivated to change?
  • Do you want to build a new future and come to terms with the past?
  • Do you want to find a new meaning and values in your life and fill the vacuum that your alcohol or drug use might have left?

If you can answer ‘yes’ then you might be ready to embark on a regular weekly counselling journey.

We can offer 12 free confidential counselling sessions to anyone who is concerned about their drinking or drug use. Counselling will take place on a weekly basis at a set time and date.

Counselling gives you a safe place to talk and is an opportunity to have a positive non-judgemental relationship. You and your counsellor will discuss and form an agreement on what alcohol and/or drug issues you would like to look at in your counselling.

Access to counselling at PCS

There are two possibilities for you to get counselling for your addiction problem.

  1. If you are concerned about your drinking or drug use, please ring 02392 735 836 to book a first consultation session. The phone line is open Monday to Friday from 6pm-9pm. Our free service applies only to people who live in Postcode area PO1- PO6.
  2. If you are already in contact with Cranstoun, Kingsway House or other treatment centres please discuss with their professionals the option of counselling. They will help you to find out if counselling is appropriate and will refer you to the counselling service. Within two weeks a counsellor will contact you and arrange a day and time when you can meet.

Aftercare

There are various choices for you when the 12 session counselling has finished.

  1. You may wish to continue with counselling as a mainstream client at PCS. In this case you have to pay a counselling fee which is based on your income or ability to pay. Your counsellor will discuss the option of transfer into the main counselling service.
  2. You may wish to enter a post counselling therapy group at PCS. Group membership is free and participation is based on an agreement between you, other group members and group facilitators. Please contact the office for further information on 02392 737 989.

Drug and Alcohol Therapy Group

A 12 week Drug and Alcohol Therapy Group is run 3 times a year at the Wesley Centre on Thursdays from 7pm – 830pm.

The Therapy Group provides ongoing support in recovery from alcohol and drug issues.

The Therapy group is professionally facilitated by 2 experienced counsellors and offers an intimate and safe environment to deal with day to day emotional issues, personal exploration and support.

Members are given a very informal interview before being invited to attend.

If you are interested in attending this group, please call the PCS office – 02392 737989- to talk to a group facilitator.

Domestic Violence Counselling

If you suffer domestic violence please contact the Early Intervention Team for help and support. You can discuss counselling support and if appropriate will be referred to PCS for 10 counselling sessions free of cost. Please note that the counselling is not a one off crisis intervention but takes place on a weekly basis at a set time and date.

For more information please visit the Domestic Violence Counselling page.

Adoption Counselling Service

If you are affected by adoption please contact the Adoption Service for a counselling referral to PCS.

For more information please visit the Adoption Counselling Service page.