WHAT IS OUR PURPOSE?
To provide an opportunity for those who are experiencing problems in their life or who are facing difficulties, in sharing their feelings with someone who will listen and understand. We do not give advice. Through skilled counselling, we seek to enable you to find resources to work through your problems and ease mental stress and find a fuller more satisfying life.
WHAT IS OUR BASIS?
OCCS is part of the Christian Church’s response to the needs of people in the community. The church has always had a pastoral ministry.
OCCS seeks to support and encourage this work and complement the vital role of ministers and caring Christians in the local church.
OCCS is a member of the Association of Christian Counsellors.
WHO ARE THE COUNSELLORS ?
OCCS counselling will be carried out by a team of trained people. All abide by the ACC code of ethics and principles. Many are accredited to the ACC or other professional counselling association. The counsellors will be Christians who are chosen and acknowledged for their gifts and experience. Confidentiality will at all times be ensured.
WHAT IS THE COST ?
The running costs for providing counselling, works out to £15 per hour. All our counsellors work on a voluntary basis. It is our desire that no one be denied counselling because of the cost, therefore we are maintained by freewill gifts and donations. We invite you to make a contribution towards the cost.
