Counselling is available for those experiencing a range of difficulties such as:

  • Anxiety & depression
  • Separation
  • Other family relationship issues
  • Bereavement
  • Post-traumatic stress
  • Pastoral issues
  • Bullying or dealing with difficult relationships

The counselling sessions, funded by Clergy Support Trust, are confidential, independent and is not means-tested.

As always, please feel free to contact our friendly Grants & Services team, in confidence, with your questions on grants@clergysupport.org.uk or 0800 389 5192.

You can apply for counselling under the 'Talking therapies' category in our Health Grants 

Counselling sessions are provided by JR Corporate Health 

Led by Jan Rogers, a Registered Nurse, BACP Accredited Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor; she is supported by her husband, John Rogers, a retired priest, as well as a team of associate counsellors.

With this experience, JR Corporate Health is uniquely placed to help with issues arising out of ministry and the pressures these can place on relationships. Jan said:

"We recognise the stresses that ministry can place on clergy and their families and we are passionate about supporting and strengthening them as they continue to minister to all those in their care and communities.

Counselling is an opportunity to step away from parish life for a moment and to have the opportunity to talk about difficulties in a supportive environment. Its purpose is to enable objectivity and to discern answers to difficulties in collaboration with the therapist."

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Profile picture of Jan Rogers, facing direct to camera

FAQs

 

Who is eligible?

Counselling is available for clergy (training, serving and retired), their partners (including divorced and separated) and in some circumstances their adult children aged 18-25

How many sessions do you fund?

We can fund up to 6 sessions, so long as you meet our Health Grant criteria.

Can I continue after the funded sessions?

Yes, but you will need to arrange this directly with JR corporate health, including payment of the fees

Will anyone know I am receiving therapy?

All sessions through JR Corporate Health are completely confidential, we will not inform anyone that you are receiving therapy

What if I would like to work with a different counsellor?

If you are eligible for a health grant, we may still be able to fund up to 6 sessions with a counsellor of your choice.  Please visit our resources below to ensure you are equipped to find a suitable counsellor.