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Stockport Christian counselling. M F Wardroper. SCC. Who are SCC What do they do How can they help Services Client profile overview How people to find us Funding Contact details. Who are SCC ?. SCC was established in 1991 by local Christians
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Stockport Christian counselling M F Wardroper
SCC • Who are SCC • What do they do • How can they help • Services • Client profile overview • How people to find us • Funding • Contact details
Who are SCC ? • SCC was established in 1991 by local Christians • Are a registered charity, staffed entirely by volunteers, trained counsellors, admin staff and a management committee • Operating under BACP & ACC code of ethics • Totally confidential • A devoted group of people devoted to reaching out to people in time of need • Guided by the Lord to help change peoples lives for the better.
How can we help? • Are you feeling • Hurt? • Depressed? • Angry? • Sad? • Frightened? • Our walk with God along the narrow path brings challenges • Who do you turn to when the walk is difficult?
Guiding principles • We are there to listen • We are not there to judge • We are not there to direct • We are not there to give advice • Talking can • Help find balance • Help bring understanding • Help find a path through
Services • ‘’Hear & Now’’ • Counselling not for you ? • Experience a touch of God’s grace in a peaceful environment • Prayer by appointment • Helping people to restore what is lost • Women's Group • A relaxed atmosphere providing Support for survivors of Abuse • Counselling • Providing support across a broad range of difficulities
Client Profile 2009 • We saw 97 clients • 60 women • 21 men • 8 couples • Across 611 sessions
What’s next? • Reaching out • 2009 saw the opening of three satellite counselling services • Hattersley • Salford • Gorton • Our Goal to continually develop our outreach and help change lives through the LORDs Guidance.
Support • SCC exists though funding in three main areas • SCC reserves (50%) • Client contributions (25%) • Gift aid (reclaimed tax) (5%) • Other donations (20%) • We are grateful for any support offered • Collections • Donations • Prayers
We’re here to help • Stockport Christian Counselling: • 0161 428 7388 • The Town house, Hope Terrace, Stockport • www.stockportchristiancounselling.org • Gerry Sullivan – Director of counselling • Martin Wardroper - consultant