Evaluation April 2003 to March 2004

From our evaluation questionnaires completed by our clients pre and post counselling sessions

       
How did you hear about us? GP 33%
    Hospital 24%
    Relative 13%
    Social Services 13%
    Hospice   7%
    Friend   6%
    Colleague   2%
    Other   2%
       
    Pre Counselling Post Counselling
How often do you visit your doctor? Weekly 10%   2%
  Monthly 13%   8%
  Quarterly 25% 15%
  Six-monthly 24% 35%
  Yearly 20% 30%
  Never   8% 10%
       
Are you on any prescribed Medication now? Yes 45% 15%
  No 55% 75%
  Same ---- 15%
       
Do you ever think about suicide? Yes 35%   5%
  No 65% 95%
       
As a result of counselling do you feel that:
Your relationships with family/friends has improved?   Yes 60%
    No 20%
    Same 20%
       
Your working life has improved?   Yes 80%
    No   5%
    Same   5%
       
You feel more comfortable in social relations?   Yes 75%
    No 10%
    Same 15%
       
You are sleeping better?   Yes 60%
    No 10%
    Same 30%
       
You are suffering from minor ailments?   Yes   5%
    No 70%
    Same 25%
       
Do you feel counselling has helped you?   Yes 85%
    No   5%
    Same 10%