CHOICEScic

CHOICEScic CHOICES cic offer individual, group & family work, on-site training, in the unique field of Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAP/L) in Staffordshire.

Working in the Eagala model of Equine Assisted Pyschotherapy & Learning CHOICES are a team of qualified, experienced counsellors offering a professional and confidential service available to children, young people and adults. The counsellors are members of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and abide by their code of ethics, standards and disciplinary procedures. Our c

ounsellors have experience with all ages, working within Mainstream, Emotional Behavioural Difficulty (EBD) Schools, Pupil Referral Units and Social Service Establishments. CHOICES have been able to secure funding which may enable clients the opportunity to benefit from counselling free of charge, subject to the referral criteria. This is currently available within the Tamworth area of Staffordshire.

Hi All PLEASE JOIN OUR 1st Crafts & Table Top  & Equine Fundraiser & Family Dog Show - with an agility display from Capa...
02/07/2025

Hi All
PLEASE JOIN OUR 1st Crafts & Table Top & Equine Fundraiser & Family Dog Show - with an agility display from Capable Canines, and have a go classes.

Hoping to have a fun packed day to raise money for CHOICES cic, so we can continue to support the local community with mental health, will be held at Hopefilly , Church Hill, Weeford, WS14 0PW.

Opportunity for advertising spaces around show ring too.

Please share

29/05/2025

For those who are curious about the different trainings that are available incorporating horses into mental health

22/04/2025

After 19 years of servicing the community of Tamworth with the one to one counselling services we, Sarah & Tracie the co-founders of CHOICES cic have made the hardest decision to close this side of our services.

Funding has become considerably harder over the years, new projects are more inviting it seems than sustaining a professional, much needed, service that has supported NHS, Schools, Police, Social Services and other local agencies and organisations, with the opportunity to self refer!

CHOICES is still open for referrals into the Equine Assisted Psychotherapy / Learning that we offer.

01/01/2025

Happy New Year to everyone, wishing 2025 to be the best for all.

Excited to start the year from our new offices on Lichfield Street.

24/04/2024
Everyone is included at CHOICES cic - Free professional counselling for the community of Tamworth.www.choices-cic.org.uk...
23/02/2024

Everyone is included at CHOICES cic - Free professional counselling for the community of Tamworth.
www.choices-cic.org.uk
Self referrals welcome

Finding the right counsellor is the most important aspect of counselling , this picture says it all.
18/01/2024

Finding the right counsellor is the most important aspect of counselling , this picture says it all.

The Surfer Mentality:When a surfer gets up on a wave, they enjoy the moment, even though they know the wave will eventua...
13/01/2024

The Surfer Mentality:

When a surfer gets up on a wave, they enjoy the moment, even though they know the wave will eventually end.

They fully enjoy *this wave* with the wisdom and awareness that there are always more waves coming.

The surfer knows that they don't have to ride every single wave that comes their way. They have the freedom and the power to choose which waves to take, and which waves to let pass by.

The surfer knows that 90% of the time they won't be riding any wave, but just paddling and waiting. They know that sometimes there will be long, painful periods between the waves. They are aware that patience and proper positioning is all that matters.

The surfer knows that the only way to live is by putting themself out there in the water. You can't catch any waves sitting on the shore. There's always a risk of getting crushed by a wave, but the rewards are worth it.

The surfer knows that sometimes a wave will crash down on them and hold them underwater. They are able to weather these hits with a stoic awareness that remaining fluid will serve them better than stiffening to fight the waves.

The Surfer Mentality has broad-based applications across all of our lives.

Here are my 5 takeaways:

1. Enjoy Your Next Wave

The next time you find yourself riding a positive wave, enjoy it! Don't worry about how long it will last, when it will end, or whether you will ever ride such a beautiful wave again. Just slow down and appreciate where you are in the present. Trust that there will be more waves in the future.

2. Be Strategic About Positioning

There's a tendency to passively wait between waves—but there's so much you can do in those liminal moments to set yourself up for a better ride. Think about your positioning and how you can make tweaks or changes that will put you in an advantageous spot when a wave does come.

3. Pass on More Waves

When you're young, you want to ride every single wave. But when you catch the first wave that comes your way, you may miss the better one that came right after it. Learn to pass on more waves and wait for the right one.

4. Always Get in the Surf

There's nothing good that happens sitting on the shore. Even if it's scary, get in the water.

5. Be Like Water

When you get crushed by a wave, don't resist the water, be like the water. With grief in particular, it's ok to just be and experience it rather than trying to fight it. Let it come over you and trust that it will diminish with time.

So as you approach the days ahead, think about adopting the Surfer Mentality:

Enjoy every ride while it lasts!

Address

Albert Road
Tamworth
B797JN

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 4pm
Tuesday 9am - 4pm
Wednesday 9am - 4pm
Thursday 9am - 4pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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