The Client Experience
- 81% of the public would rather talk to someone about their problems than take medication.
- 100% of patients who received Relate Counselling reported feeling better and more able to cope
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69% of patients commented that their counselling was ‘very beneficial’
“The counsellor helped me save my marriage”
“It has been a great help to talk to someone other than family and friends about my problems”
“The compassion and depth of understanding of the counsellor was unbelievable”
How Relate can help GP’s work towards National and Local Strategic Priorities
Smoking and Alcohol Consumption- Relate’s Measuring Outcomes data show that 18% of clients came to Relate stating that they were smoking more than usual because of their problems, but that following counselling 54% of those clients reported a significant decrease in their smoking habit.
Alcohol- Relate’s data showed that 19% of clients stated that they were drinking more because of their problems, but following counselling 47% of those clients reported drinking less.
Use of Prescriptive Drugs- 70% Clients who stated they were using prescription drugs more than usual on referral to Relate stated that their reliance on such drugs was reduced following counselling.
Mental Health and Wellbeing- £12.2 billion is lost by businesses through absenteeism. Relationship, stress and anxiety issues affect 15% of staff sick days. Relate works with organisations providing support services that can help improve relationships, increase morale, staff retention and attendance.
Accessing Relate services is simple. Relate is happy for you to contact us on your patient's behalf provided they have given consent for us to contact them. Simply download the GP referral form attached and email it to info@relateleics.org or post to Relate Leicestershire, 83 Aylestone Road, Leicester LE2 7LL
Patients can contact us directly on 0116 2543011 between 9am and 10pm.