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& Advisory Service
 
 

 

 

  OACAS

  6 Bridge Street Wynd

  Kirkwall

  Orkney

  KW15 1JD

  Tel:  01856 874738

  enquiries@oacas.org.uk

 

  Site last updated 19/01/2012

  Issue 34 - January 2012 Newsletter

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Can We Help

How can we help?

OACAS has a team of fully trained and experienced counsellors. We offer individual counselling on a regular and continuing basis. You will see an individual counsellor who will help you to understand your drinking, and assist you to make such changes in your life as, together, you may think necessary.

We also offer help for other problems; such as gambling addiction, anger management - and ‘Generic’ counselling.

The service is free, and confidential between you and the Agency. Counselling sessions are generally held at our premises in Kirkwall, but clients may be seen by arrangement at other locations in the Islands.

Why Should You Talk to a Counsellor?

You may find yourself unable to talk to a close friend or relative about your situation. This is a natural reaction. Perhaps you should consider talking to a counsellor in confidence. There are several advantages in doing this:

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The counsellor will not be personally involved with you or your partner and can therefore take an objective view of the situation.

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Just talking to someone who has the time to listen to you can help to relieve you of some of the burden of any worries you may have.

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The counsellor has been trained in helping people who are suffering as the result of either their own or someone else’s drinking and may be in a position to offer the assistance you require.

How Do We Operate?

We operate from discreet, but easily accessible premises in Bridge Street Wynd, Kirkwall. The atmosphere is relaxed, friendly and informal. Counselling is carried out on a one-to-one basis and is confidential. There are only two people in the room: you and the counsellor. There is no one else present unless you choose to bring someone else along with you.

We may be able to offer appointments in Stromness, Hoy, Sanday, or Stronsay, depending on circumstances.

You may contact us by phone, make an appointment, speak to a counsellor, or just drop in. In exceptional circumstances a counsellor may visit you at home. Outside of office hours, there is an answer phone service - you may wish to leave a phone number or an address at which you can be contacted. Appointments can be arranged for evenings and weekends. Remember the service is free and confidential.

 
 
 
 
 

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