Face-to-face counselling

Some employees may have more complex difficulties. Meeting with a local Calma Counsellor can provide an increased level of support. Early counselling intervention can attend to problems before they get out of control, particularly in relation to an organisation's Rehabilitation or Stress Management Strategies. All Calma Counsellors are experienced professionals who subscribe to the BACP Ethical Framework. The Calma Partnership is committed to using CORE, the service quality benchmarking tool.

Managed referral service

Employees request counselling from an 'authorised referrer' in the organisation (such as an Occupational Health Nurse, Human Resource Manager) who contacts the Calma Partnership with the referral details. Calma then manage the counselling assignment on behalf of the client.

Benefit to organisation:

• Cost controls - 'pay-as-used' service
• Can be used without the need of Telephone Counselling Helplines
• Allows for input from internal resources - Welfare, H&S etc
• Alerts organisation to potentially dysfunctional practices

Benefit to employee:

• Company is aware of issues to allow for additional appropriate support
• Service remains confidential after referral is made to Calma

The Calma Partnership is happy to discuss tailoring a service to fit your organisation and the needs of your employees. We will help you raise awareness of the service (as required) with regular promotional activity.