Counselling

Counselling is a process people seek when they want to change something in their lives, or simply explore their thoughts and feelings in more depth so that they can move forward with new coping skills. Find out about the different counselling approaches available.

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    What is short-term therapeutic counselling?

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    Counselling is a form of talking therapy. It can help you to learn new coping skills and empower you to make choices and move forward with your life. Find out what short-term counselling entails.

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    A guide to the retailTRUST counselling services

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    Counselling offers people from all walks of life a confidential space to talk through their feelings, concerns, hopes and fears with a trained and qualified counsellor. Find out about the short-term counselling support that retailTRUST offers.

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    What is cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT)?

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    Cognitive behavioural therapy, commonly known as CBT, is a form of talking therapy which can help you to identify and change negative patterns of thought and behaviour. Learn about the support available from retailTRUST.

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    What is online therapy?

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    Online self-guided therapy is growing in popularity due to both its effectiveness and ease of access. Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) approaches can help you to learn new coping skills and empower you to make choices enabling you to move forward with your life. Learn about the support available from retailTRUST.

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Create your personalised toolkit

Personalise your experience by telling us what interests you. Simply select from the list of subjects available.

Change your mind? You can easily update your preferences at any time. Don’t worry your information is kept safe and confidential at all times.

Create your personalised toolkit

Here are some of the subjects we cover:

  • Managing stress
  • Giving up smoking
  • Core skills to help you at work
  • CV and interview support
  • Redundancy
  • Apprenticeships

Want to talk to someone?

Call our confidential freephone helpline and speak to one of our helpline advisors.
Whether you find yourself...

  • Dealing with loss or bereavement
  • In fear of losing your job
  • Struggling to cope financially

...we are here to listen and provide you with the right level of support.

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Free and confidential helpline

Freephone 0808 801 0808

International +44 845 766 0113*

ROI 1800 911 810

Text HELPLINE to 88008*

Email helpline@retailtrust.org.uk

*Network charges may apply, check with your provider.