What commitment would Shetland Bereavement Support Service expect from you?

At your first session, your counsellor will discuss with you the commitments on both sides which will form the basis of the counselling relationship. These will include such things as confidentiality and time keeping.

Because we work to a tight budget, and because all our counsellors are volunteers, we would ask that you let the office know if you are unable to keep your appointment as far in advance as possible.

The only other commitment is that you should make as much of your counselling as you can.    Counselling is not just a chat – it means facing the pains of grief and working at understanding the feelings.