Counselling
Counselling Services
Family Service Kent offers a safe and comfortable environment in which to begin exploring your life choices and circumstances.
We believe in making you an active participant in your counselling. Alongside you, we help you consider options to resolve problems, increase self-understanding and find meaning in outcomes. Together we establish counselling goals that meet your needs and reflect your expectations. We believe in the inherent capacity of each person to enhance his/her life.
We work with individuals, couples and families.
Our Counsellors
Our staff have extensive training and experience working with individuals, couples, families and groups. Our counsellors come from different backgrounds and experience which we hope will enhance their working with you. At intake you are assigned to a counsellor who we feel can best meet your needs. You can request a specific counsellor at any time.
Confidentiality
Your privacy is important to us. Information cannot be released without your written consent. Some exceptions do exist however and these are discussed with you.
Accreditation
We are accredited by the Canada Family Services Accreditation Program and the Ontario association of Credit Counselling Services.
Accessing Counselling
Its simple! For information about obtaining counselling please call our Intake Coordinator who will explain our services. Referrals are not necessary.
Counselling Costs
Family Service kent is a non-profit agency. Counselling fees are determined according to the following:
If your employer has an Employee Assistance Program or your church has a Congregational Assistance Program with our agency your fees may be covered in part or full. If not, you will be assessed a fee for counselling based on a sliding fee scale and according to your ability to pay. The minimum fee at this time is $20.00. You may appeal this fee in light of special circumstances. A variety of other funding choices are also available and can be discussed at the time of intake. Counselling for certain issues may be funded and we will inform you of this.
