Former players help PFA with counselling...

The PFA have recruited a team of former players who have overcome mental health issues and addiction to tackle similar problems afflicting the modern game.

Five former professionals are among a group of 13 qualified counsellors set up as part of a network launched last month to combat the dangers facing players that were brought to the nation's attention by the Gary Speed tragedy.

Concern: PFA chief executive Gordon Taylor Former Brighton winger Michael Bennett has been appointed head of player welfare at the PFA and his team include West Ham psychologist and ex-Huddersfield midfielder Lee Richardson, former Bristol City defender Andy Jordan, ex-Rochdale striker Andy Milner and former Coventry defender Sam Shilton.

ESH Community Rehabilitation Centre appoints Sam Shilton...

Sam Shilton has been appointed by ESH Works as their addiction counsellor at the first drug and alcohol rehabilitation centre in the Warwickshire area.

ESH Community rehab is now open from November 2017 and is a peer led rehab centre offering support to individual residents.

Staff apply their own experience and skills to support residents in overcoming their addiction.

 

 

 

Headroom recruits Sam Shilton to support clients...

Sam Shilton has been recruited by Headroom who offer Counselling sessions with a qualified BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) registered Counsellor.

Headroom is the UK's free nationwide matching service for people looking for a counsellor. The Headroom's Clinical Psychologists assess your needs and find the right person for you.

www.theheadroom.uk

 

 

 

Addiction Helper appoints Sam Shilton to support clients...

Sam Shilton has been appointed by Addiction Helper who offer Counselling sessions with a qualified BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy) registered Counsellor.

The counselling is offered by Addiction Helper is in blocks of 10 sessions, this is the minimum requirement to engage with a counsellor.

Sessions are usually held on a once weekly basis, but there is scope for this to be adjusted to meet with your individual treatment needs and other commitments.

http://www.addictionhelper.com/counselling/

 

 

 

Sam Shilton appointed by Health Assured for clients in Warwickshire...

Sam Shilton has been recruited by Health Assured to provide counselling for their clients.

Health Assured's counsellors meet stringent quality criteria. All the counsellors are accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and are insured, indemnified and engaged in continuous personal development.

Counselling is conducted in local consulting rooms which offer a confidential and safe environment.

http://www.healthassured.org/employee-assistance-programmes/face-to-face-counselling-support/