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Access to Affordable Counselling Support (Individuals)
We are exploring whether affordable counselling support would be helpful for people living or working in Somerset. This survey is anonymous and will help us understand local needs.
1.
Which area do you live in or spend most of your time?
Bridgwater
Taunton
Both
Elsewhere in Somerset
2.
Which best describes your current situation?
Employed full time
Employed part time
Self-employed / freelance
Unemployed
Caring responsibilities
Other (please specify)
3.
Over the past 12 months, how have you experienced your emotional stress or wellbeing?
Very low or struggling
Low
Neither low nor well (neutral)
Generally well
Very well or thriving
4.
Which of the following have contributed to stress or emotional pressure for you? (Select all that apply)
Cost of living or financial pressure
Housing or rent concerns
Work pressure or job insecurity
Long hours, shifts or commuting
Feeling isolated
Difficulty accessing help when needed
Challenges with parenting
Dealing with a life change, eg loss of job, loved one etc
Other (please specify)
5.
Have you ever felt that counselling might be helpful for you?
Yes, currently
Yes, in the past
Possibly, but I was unsure
No
6.
If you wanted counselling support, how easy do you think it would it be for you to access this and afford it locally?
Very easy
Fairly easy
Difficult
Very difficult
Not sure
7.
If low-cost or subsidised counselling were available locally, how helpful would this be for you?
Very helpful
Quite helpful
Slightly helpful
Not helpful
Not sure
8.
How would you most likely prefer to access counselling?
Face to face
Online
Either
Not appropriate
9.
Is there anything else you would like to share about the kind of support that would help you feel more able to cope or improve your wellbeing?
Thank you for your feedback, this will help us develop our counselling offer across Somerset.
