Brent Mind offers one to one counselling for people living in Brent. The service is currently provided by fifteen volunteer counsellors. Brent Mind works within the Ethical Framework of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.

As a volunteer counsellor you will receive support, training and supervision. In return you will be expected to see three clients a week over two years.

If you are a qualified counsellor or a counsellor in training who has completed two years training with relevant experience and are enrolled on a Diploma Level Course, we would be pleased to hear from you.

What is Counselling?

Counselling provides skilled listening in a safe and confidential environment so as to enable discussion of deep and sensitive issues which can emerge over time in an atmosphere of trust.

The purpose of the counselling process is to allow us to explore emotional difficulties in a way that opens up opportunities for a more resourceful and satisfying way of life.

How to apply for Counselling

Although Brent Mind is a charity, at present our counselling service is chiefly funded through the NHS. This means that anyone who wishes to apply for counselling at Brent Mind will need to be referred by their GP. If you are referred to Brent Mind you will be sent information about our service together with an application form. When we receive this you will be offered a Counselling Assessment. The purpose of the counselling assessment is to enable us to find out about you and your needs and allow you to find out about us.

Following the assessment we will try and find you a convenient appointment with a suitable counsellor. When we have found you a counsellor you will receive an invitation to your first counselling appointment.

Becoming a Volunteer Counsellor

If you are interested in obtaining a counselling placement at Brent Mind, you will need to have an appropriate level of experience and training. Please refer to our volunteering section for more details.

Suitable counsellors will be offered two interviews, followed by an induction meeting. All counsellors must make a commitment of two years and will be provided with regular clinical supervision.