How to Apply - The Referral Process

To begin counselling and/or use our other services you need to apply to join the Centre for Better Health which requires completing an assessment form and obtaining a referral.

Source of Referrals

There are several ways you can be referred to C4BH:

• By self-referral
• By your doctor / GP
• By the social services
• By a voluntary agency
• By hospital
• By a housing association

The Assessment Form

Please complete our assessment form or ask someone to complete it on your behalf. There are several ways to obtain the form:

• Daytime Counselling (PDF, 124Kb)
• Evening Counselling (PDF, 67Kb)
• Stress Management (PDF, 7Kb)
• Training Courses (PDF, 133Kb)
• By request - phone, email or write to us with your name and address and we will send you a form in the post.
• Collection - visit our Groupwork centre and pick up a form yourself.

Please return the completed form by email or post to our Groupwork Centre. See the contact page for our address.

What happens Next?

If applying for counselling:

Upon receipt of a completed assessment form we will match your availability and suitability with one of our counsellors. After your first session you should have a clear idea of what you expect from counselling.

If applying for other services:

Upon receipt of your completed application form we will arrange a time with the centre manager for you to visit, and see the facilities. Following this you will be eligible to become a member of C4BH.