Launch of Brightstone Clinic – 18th February 2012

Brightstone Clinic is a new community based service – aimed at making counselling more affordable and accessible.  In February, the Clinic will open its doors for the first time.

The launch of the Clinic will take place on 18th February 2012. Both founding Directors Jessica Woolliscroft and Maurice Tomkinson will be attending with their team to answer questions and talk more about the Clinic’s aims and objectives.

Maurice explains how Brightstone Clinic came about: “Jessica and I have decades of experience in this field and are aware of how therapeutic services have changed. It can be quite difficult for the general public to access anything other than very brief interventions. The choice of therapies is also becoming restricted. We knew there was a need out there that was not being met for good quality counselling tailored to people’s needs and we were also being approached by counsellors in training looking for a safe place to practice under the supervision of qualified and experienced therapists. So we set up Brightstone Clinic as part of our not for profit Community Interest Company.”

The Clinic is staffed by counsellors in training, with close support from the Brightstone team.  Prospective users of the service are given a free consultation with a fully qualified and experienced therapist who will assess their needs and match them with the most appropriate counsellor.

Jessica Woolliscroft explains: “Sadly, many people in our community suffer difficult experiences that undermine their confidence and hopes for the future. Even more tragic is the assumption that people should put up with their feelings of depression, worry or panic. Many don’t realise that with the right counselling support it is possible to bounce back from challenges. Research shows that the process of recovery gives people skills and resources that subtly change their attitudes to themselves and the world ... making them emotionally resilient and better able to cope with life.” 

The fees are kept low – £25 per session – which is less than half the usual rate for therapy. The counselling is provided in a safe and structured environment, and is tailored to the needs of the client.

The Clinic will be launched by the Brightstone Team at The Hope Street Centre, 10 Hope Street, Sandbach on Saturday 18th February. 

Doors are open to the public from 12.30pm – 2.30pm.

To find out more call 0792 7053 650, email clinic@brightstonecic.org or visit www.brightstonecic.org for more information about the service and details of how to book appointments.