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Lincolnshire Centre for Grief and Loss

Providing Grief & Loss Counselling to Greater Lincolnshire & North Nottinghamshire

We offer a grief and loss and general counselling services to adults and children, either in person at our Centre in Lincoln or for those who prefer or are unable to travel to our Centre, we offer telephone and online counselling.  We also work in Care and Nursing Homes.  All our work is subsidised and sometimes it is fully funded including for adults with a very low income.

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           BABY LOSS SUPPORT GROUP

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Subsidised Charges

 

Adults - Income under £12,750 p.a or £245.19 per week: first 6 sessions free then £5.00 per session.

Adults - Income over £12,751-£24,454.04 p.a. or £245.21-£470.27 per week: £15.00 per session.

All other adult & children's counselling including care/nursing homes £35.00 per session (travel & mileage maybe chargeable, please discuss with us).

Psychotherapy, adults only, as above Fridays only.

Couples counselling £55.00 per session. 

We provide free sessions to around 8 children and young people per year suffering from parental/sibling suicide or death in accidents, please ask for details.

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Our Support Groups

We have a Grief & Loss Support Group for Adults and a Baby Loss Group for parents and close family members.

Our Grief & Loss Support Group is a safe space in which to share, some members have been through our counselling service.

The Baby Loss Group is a structured group with 6-sessions including talk and support, creating memory boxes, sharing a coffee.

To attend please complete the Adult Referral Form or contact us for further details.

Our groups are facilitated by fully qualified counsellors.

No charge but donations are welcomed.

 

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Trainee Counsellor & Counsellor Support Services

Trainee Counsellor, counselling £30.00 per hour.

Trainee Counsellor, clinical supervision £40.00 per hour, part hours available.

Qualified Counsellor, clinical supervision £45.00 per hour, part hours available.

Student counsellors completing the required 100 hours with LCGL pay £25.00 per hour for counselling and £20.00 per month for supervision.

For more information telephone our office on 01522 546168 or email@lcgl.org.uk.

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We also help people with relationship breakdown in all its forms and we offer couples counselling

Having counselling when I did probably saved my life.

‘Having counselling when I did probably saved my life.  I was in a really dark place and didn’t know what to do.  Having the chance to talk to someone about my loss made all the difference in the world to me and I couldn’t be more grateful.’  

Sarah
How can we help

Talking through those difficult times in life

We offer a counselling service to people who are unable to cope following an experience of grief and loss such as bereavement.  We also offer counselling for people who have a life limiting illness or a disability and we also help the family members/carers of that person. 

Sometimes when a person dies our identity changes, for example, from being in a couple to being alone, this is called secondary loss, and we can help you come to terms with these changes.  Our counsellors can also help you if you have lost a job, if you are feeling lonely our a beloved pet has died.  Whatever the circumstances of your distress or worry we may be able to help.

 

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Who are we?

We strive to deliver the best possible service to clients

Our adult counselling is delivered by qualifying final year student counsellors, volunteers and fully qualified counsellors.  All our counselling staff receive monthly in-house supervision to ensure that they are delivering the best possible service to clients. 

All our counsellors, students and volunteer counsellors are members or student members of either the BACP or other governing body that we recognise.

We are proud to be a Lincolnshire based Charity.

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What if this service isn't for me?

We want everyone who comes to us to feel they have the best care possible. If our service is not appropriate for you, we can give you advice or direct you to an alternative service.

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How many sessions can I have?

Most people need 6-10 sessions of counselling, but sometimes people need a bit more, we will discuss your progress and plan for the ending of your sessions.  If you need continued support over the longer term we will discuss our psychotherapy service with you.

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Who do you work with?

We work with people who want us to help them.  If we are able, we will help, it doesn't matter what your problem is or who you are.  We have counsellors experienced in special educational needs, trauma, domestic abuse, borderline personality disorders, Autism, illness, Cancer.  You name it and we are here to help.

 

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Frequently asked questions

What type of counselling do you use?

We are a person-centred practice. Our counsellors have lots of other experience within counselling and undertake regular training, so for example, some can combine other modalities such as cognitive behavioural therapy alongside their person-centred work. Others take an integrative approach. We will match you to the counsellor best placed to support you.

How long is the waiting list?

If you have an urgent need we will try to see you as quickly as possible. If you are being seen by a volunteer the wait maybe up to 12 weeks. We have a shorter waiting list for those people that pay £35.00 per session this is because this work is not undertaken by volunteers, how we prioritise our clients and manage our waiting lists can be found here

Do I have to donate?

No, the act of donation is entirely voluntary, however, without donations we cannot continue our work. It is expensive for us to fundraise, so the more help we get from clients the easier it is for us to continue counselling. Each session of counselling costs our Charity £55.00.

How much does counselling cost?

In the UK the average cost varies from £50-£80, it costs us £55.00 per session. We currently provide counselling subsidised and cover much of the cost from charitable grants and donations. We charge a nominal sum per session up to £35.00. See charges above for more details, or contact us.

How do I make a referral?

You can make a referral by completing our online form which can be found on either the adult page or children’s page of this website. If you have difficulties completing the form please telephone us on 01522 546168, professionals must complete the CYP form in full.

How many sessions of counselling will I receive?

That decision is between yourself and your counsellor depending on your clinical needs. Cost is big factor for many people, we attempt to help you resolve your difficulties in around 6 sessions. On average adults have 6-10 sessions with us while children have 4-6.

Where is your office?

Our address is Lincolnshire Centre for Grief & Loss, 19 Carlton Mews, Carlton Centre, Lincoln LN2 4FJ. We can be found above the Coop Foodstore, our entrance can be found next to a metal gate alongside the tanning salon. If the door is open, please come in, if you need assistance please press the buzzer, please be patient we may be on a call. If you have accessibility difficulties, please read our guidance here.

Is there anywhere to park?

You can park at the Carlton Centre for free, parking is available in the main car park at the front of the Centre, elsewhere you may receive a penalty charge notice.

If I hire a room where can I park?

If you rent a room from us that will exceed the 3-hours parking limit we will provide you with a free of charge car park permit which is returnable.

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For more information about how we can support you in those difficult times in life, please do get in touch with our team.

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