Trying to move forwards

Losing a parent
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Hi
Having finally reached the decision to seek help from a counsellor. I am hitting a brick wall. Contacted 3 in local area and all have got back to me and told me they are not taking on new clients. How can I find a counsellor with vacancies? Would appreciate any advice.

Pam

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Hi,
We found our counsellor through the funeral directors. They have provided bereavement support. It might be worth asking the funeral directors who you used.
XFran

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Thanks Fran
Unfortunately my mum died in Essex and we used local undertaker and I live in Hertfordshire. I just need to keep trying and work my way through the counselling directory for my area.

Pam x

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Hi Pam,
I’m sorry to hear you’re struggling to find a local counsellor with vacancies. It can be a big decision to seek help and I can imagine it would be frustrating to keep hitting a brick wall.
If you’ve not already tried, you could make an appointment with your GP and ask to be referred to counselling. It may be that there is a waiting list if you go down this route, but it’s an option to consider.
You didn’t mention how you found the counsellors you’ve contacted but there are a couple of useful directories you could have a look at:

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I so wish I had found this online support before now. Thank you for the advise Eleanor. I have tried 2 of the links but will have a go at the third. Xx

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I so wish I had found this online support before now. Thank you for the advise Eleanor. I have tried 2 of the links but will have a go at the third. Xx