Counselling
Counselling is a chance for a carer to focus on themselves and to think about their own needs. Leonardo Carer Support maybe be able to fund a course of counselling to support a carers well-being.
Being an unpaid carer is hard work and can impact upon other areas of a carer’s life such as work, relationships, finances & social life.
Counselling is an opportunity for the carer to focus on themselves and to think about their own needs.
Counselling can support carers in a non-judgemental and safe environment to think about their situation, look at their options, and find ways to cope in a more positive way. When a carer participates in counselling they will be able to explore their thoughts and feelings, including their relationship with the person they care for.
Leonardo Carer Support maybe able to fund a course of counselling for a carer. This would be subject to eligibility and income criteria. We may ask you to contribute towards the cost.
To be eligible the carer needs to be a recognised unpaid carer and live in Dorset.
How to apply
A referral form, needs to be completed, please see the links below, or if you would like a referral form to be sent to you, by post, please contact us. We do require a referral to come from the professional referring a carer to the service. We will contact the referrer to acknowledge receipt of your referral.
Referrals must be made via a professional that can recognise the person has a caring responsibility.
If you are referring a client for the counselling service and you are a professional employed by BCP Council or Dorset Council, in Adult Social Care please contact the office for the relevant forms.
To apply for this service please fill out the form below.
