Buy Counselling with Confidence? Well you can now!

BRIDGWATER, U.K. - Oct. 7, 2014 - PRLog -- Buy Counselling with Confidence? Well you can now!

Local counselling service, New Leaf Life Design has achieved member- ship of the exacting Devon and Somerset Trading Standards Scheme, ‘Buy With Confidence’.

In response to concerns about 'rogue traders,' a partnership of Local Authority Trading Standards Services have taken a ground-breaking step by putting together the Buy With Confidence Scheme. The scheme provides consumers with a list of local businesses which have given their commitment to trading fairly. Every business listed has undergone a se- ries of detailed checks before being approved as a member of the scheme.

In order to become a Buy With Confidence member, a business must first apply or be recommended to join the scheme and must then pass a set of tailored background checks. Membership of the scheme is not given lightly – amongst other checks, each ap- plicant will have their complaints history reviewed and will receive a visit from Trading Standards. Good references are required from previous customers and applicants must agree to abide by the scheme's code of conduct, which requires them to follow the let- ter and spirit of the law. Criminal records disclosure may also be required in some cir- cumstances.

Becky Wright, Director of New Leaf is delighted to have undertaken the audit, “We are delighted to be the first counselling service to acquire membership in Somerset. It was a thorough audit process and I love the idea that it adds another layer of confidence for people when choosing a counselling service in Somerset.”

Amongst the companies that gave testament to New Leaf Life Design’s service were Heathcoat Fabrics Ltd commenting that “the service provided has always been of an ex- ceptional standard”, and Refresco Gerber whose Occupational Health department said, “We are building a positive and effective relationship with New Leaf Life Design and the processes have been seamless.”

Any one now wishing to view the posted audit or who wishes to find a company they can confidently buy from can visit: www.buywithconfidence.gov.uk

Editors notes

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New Leaf Life Design consists of a network of select, highly aligned associates, who are chosen for their excellence within the field of counselling and coaching. As an organisation, it is highly flexible and responsive – providing a limitless range of services, from motivation-building pro- grammes for companies and ‘Life Re-Design Packages’, right through to personal crisis manage- ment.

Devon and Somerset Trading Standards. Businesses who become members of the scheme under- take to operate their company in a legal, honest and fair way. They will also offer a customer- friendly service and respond to complaints in a constructive manner.

The scheme is designed to give customers confidence that they will be treated fairly and legally. This is especially important if you have a problem in a field you rarely deal with, or when an area of business has a mixed reputation. Buy With Confidence helps you to know that the plumber you call is safe to invite into your home, and that the used car salesman you’re buying from isn’t known to be a dodgy dealer.

Devon and Somerset Trading Standards http://www.devonsomersettradingstandards.gov.uk/ about-us/faq/
New Leaf Life Design http://www.newleaf.uk.com/