Counselling

Counselling is a process people seek when they want to change something in their lives, or simply explore their thoughts and feelings in more depth so that they can move forward with new coping skills. Find out about the different counselling approaches available.

Referral forms

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    What is short-term therapeutic counselling?

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    Counselling is a form of talking therapy. It can help you to learn new coping skills and empower you to make choices and move forward with your life. Find out what short-term counselling entails.

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    A guide to the Retail Trust counselling services

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    Counselling offers people from all walks of life a confidential space to talk through their feelings, concerns, hopes and fears with a trained and qualified counsellor. Find out about the short-term counselling support that the Retail Trust offers.

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    What is cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)?

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    Cognitive behavioural therapy, commonly known as CBT, is a form of talking therapy which can help you to identify and change negative patterns of thought and behaviour. Learn about the support available from the Retail Trust.

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    What is online therapy?

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    Online self-guided therapy is growing in popularity due to both its effectiveness and ease of access. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) approaches can help you to learn new coping skills and empower you to make choices enabling you to move forward with your life. Learn about the support available from the Retail Trust.

Referral forms

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    Retail Trust counselling services – self-referral

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    If you would like to arrange short-term counselling with the Retail Trust, this article will take you through the process. Once you submit your referral form, one of our team will be in touch.

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    Retail Trust counselling services – management referral

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    If you feel a colleague would benefit from short-term counselling, you can refer them to the Retail Trust with their consent. Learn more about the process.

Create your personalised toolkit

Personalise your experience by telling us what interests you. Simply select from the list of subjects available.

Change your mind? You can easily update your preferences at any time. Your information is kept safe and confidential at all times.

Create your personalised toolkit

Here are some of the subjects we cover:

  • Managing stress
  • Giving up smoking
  • Core skills to help you at work
  • CV and interview support
  • Redundancy
  • Loss and bereavement