Business Details
Affordable Counselling Services in Yateley
Established over 30 years ago, we are a professional counselling charity dedicated to providing accessible mental health support for adults aged 18+. Our mission focuses on creating a safe, confidential environment where individuals and couples can address life's challenges through empathetic guidance. With a team of qualified volunteer counsellors, we specialise in helping clients navigate depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, and bereavement.Our relational approach prioritises building trust to empower clients toward positive change. We maintain rigorous professional standards through regular supervision and training while ensuring affordability through voluntary counsellor contributions and community donations. Our service model combines structured assessment sessions with flexible ongoing support tailored to individual needs.
Services
Counselling
Anxiety Support
Depression Therapy
Relationship Counselling
Bereavement Support
Stress Management
Anger Management
Self-Esteem Building
Mental Health Support
Volunteer Counsellor Training
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years' experience in affordable mental health support
- Our volunteer counsellors provide 50-minute sessions with flexible scheduling
- We maintain professional standards through mandatory fortnightly supervision
- We operate a structured assessment process to match clients with appropriate counsellors
- Our service model combines relational therapy with practical coping strategies
What people say
Non-judgmental support
Effective coping techniques
Compassionate counsellors
Structured therapy approach
Positive life changes
Services
Counselling
Professional one-to-one counselling for adults facing life challenges. Our volunteer counsellors provide 50-minute sessions focusing on building trust and relational connections. Clients receive tailored support for anxiety, depression, relationship issues, and other mental health concerns through structured weekly appointments.
Assessment Sessions
Comprehensive 50-minute assessment sessions to determine counselling needs. During this initial meeting, senior counsellors gather background information, discuss client goals, and establish affordable fee structures. This process ensures appropriate counsellor matching and treatment planning for effective therapeutic outcomes.
Bereavement Support
Specialised support for individuals coping with loss and bereavement. Our counsellors help clients navigate the grieving process through empathetic listening and evidence-based techniques. This service addresses complicated grief patterns and helps develop healthy coping mechanisms for emotional recovery.
Anxiety Management
Targeted therapy for anxiety disorders and stress-related conditions. Counsellors work with clients to identify triggers, develop coping strategies, and implement practical techniques for managing symptoms. The service includes tools for daily anxiety management and building long-term resilience.
Volunteer Training
Structured training programme for volunteer counsellors. Includes DBS checks, induction training, fortnightly supervision, and professional development opportunities. The programme supports qualified counsellors and trainees within a 25-mile radius through comprehensive practice support and insurance coverage.
People
Beverley James
Service Manager
With extensive experience in counselling service management, Beverley oversees all operational aspects of Cornerstone's therapy provision. She ensures quality standards through counsellor supervision and programme development while maintaining client confidentiality protocols.
Judy Divall
Chairperson
Leading the trustee board with strategic oversight, Judy provides governance expertise to maintain the charity's mission and financial sustainability. Her leadership ensures effective policy implementation and organisational development.
Sandra Fairbrass
Secretary
As charity secretary, Sandra manages administrative governance and meeting documentation. She ensures compliance with regulatory requirements while supporting the board's decision-making processes through accurate record-keeping.
Bruce Lachlan
Finance Trustee
Responsible for financial oversight, Bruce manages budgeting and reporting processes. His expertise ensures fiscal responsibility and sustainable funding strategies that support the charity's counselling services and operational needs.
Mike Manisty
Technology Trustee
Overseeing IT infrastructure, Mike ensures secure digital systems for client management and communication. His technical leadership supports efficient service delivery while maintaining data protection standards across all operations.
Questions
What counselling services do you offer?
We provide one-to-one counselling for adults dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship issues, bereavement, and other mental health challenges through structured weekly sessions.
How much do sessions cost?
Our initial assessment session costs £25, with ongoing sessions priced on a mutually agreed affordable basis determined during your initial consultation.
How do I start counselling?
Contact us via phone or our website to schedule an initial assessment session where we'll discuss your needs and match you with an appropriate counsellor.
Is counselling confidential?
Yes, we provide a safe, confidential space for therapy with strict privacy protocols maintained throughout your counselling journey.
Do you offer online sessions?
Currently we only offer face-to-face counselling at our Yateley location above Cafe 46 in Chaddisbrook House.
Can I volunteer as a counsellor?
We accept qualified counsellors and trainees within a 25-mile radius who can commit to our supervision requirements and complete our comprehensive training programme.
