Who We Are
. Volunteer Counsellors & Supervisor @ MADAS Counselling & Psychotherapy Service
•MADAS is a Registered Charity based in East London.
•MADAS was established in 2003 by Sandra Hamil, a fully qualified counsellor with over 30 years' experience.
What We Do:
- We work with individuals and the voluntary sector to provide a valuable services to all our beneficiaries.
We offer: - Bereavement or Loss Therapy.
- CYP’s Play & Art Therapy.
- Elderly Outreach Talking Therapy.
- General Counselling.
- Mediation & Conflict workshops.
- Specialist Domestic Violence Counselling.
- Therapy service for 18-25 years
- Various life coaching services, which enrich our client's spirits and help them overcome personal challenges that hinder them from achieving their individual life goals. This is tailored to meet each client's needs to unlock their full potential.
- We offer a six-week or more (depending on the client’s preference) FREE face-to-face or Online Counselling.
- We offer a six-week or more (depending on the client’s preference) Filial therapy sessions (Family therapy for Barking & Dagenham residents only).
- Mediation sessions to assist our client and family to gain problem-solving skills, enabling them to maintain a positive controlled environment.
- We run actions Consequences and I for aged 11-18 years.
Our Code of Ethics, Confidentiality & Inclusion:
The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) Code of Ethics & Good Practice.
Equality & Diversity Policy and Procedure.
Complaints Procedure.
Safeguarding Policy and Procedure.
Safer Recruitment Policy.
Health & Safety Policy
Some Testimonies from our clients:
•L was very welcoming this made me feel free to speak, she was very supportive
•Always felt heard and it helped.
•She is an excellent listener and empathises in a positive, calm manner. I feel supported and helped to move forward
•I feel at ease with my counsellor, and I find, I can be very open with her, and she understands what I'm going through. She was extremely perceptive.
•He listened and made me feel comfortable, he was very good and understanding when I couldn't attend sessions(being able to do it on the phone)
•I was able to speak to C freely and was able to finally release everything I've been holding back for years.
•The provision of counselling itself is amazing, you guys are doing an amazing job, really needed during these difficult times.
Some Testimonies from our Trainee Counsellors:
CS- I have been volunteering with Make a Difference at Sandies for a year and a half. The experience I have had completing my placement has been outstanding. The great part of working at MADAS is the independence you have but knowing you have the support of the agency and your supervisor all the way. This has been the first experience I have had counselling, and it been a thoroughly enjoyable one. Thanks to MADAS for making this possible and giving me the confidence to continue along my journey.
GH- Volunteering as a trainee counsellor with MADAS has given me an unforgettable experience. I was given opportunity to grow and flourish. I feel welcomed and supported as part of the MADAS team. It is such a rewarding experience to also be a part of someone else’s journey. It is a privilege to work with clients, gaining their trust and supporting them to meet their goals. I am very grateful and look forward to my continued journey with MADAS