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Idiophreak

Debt_Free_Chick wrote: »

It's an employee assistance programme and there are a number of providers.

Yup, that's the thing - glad someone knew what I was on about, anyway

I've checked and ours is with AXA, I guess as an add-on to our medical.

Never used it, so can't vouch for it, but I have to say, I'm pleased it's there if I needed it...

grastgirl

This was in our company newsletter this week, so might be worth a call, pretty sure the number is the counselling number not the company contact number, but the name should help. I'm not sure how much assistance they actually give, or whether it's basically passing you along to the appropriate person, but it could help.

"We have just renewed our agreement with First Assist, who provide a 24/7 helpline for people who want to talk about anything that’s troubling them. Examples of the range of topics people typically talk about are: Bereavement, Debt Counselling, Relationship Difficulties, Alcohol and Drug related issues, Stress, Anxiety, Depression. This time of year can be particularly difficult, so if you would like to share your problems, please make the call.
The service is completely confidential.

Contact number: 0800 0720376"