Women's Counselling and Therapy Service (WCTS) offers a free or low cost accessible counselling and psychotherapy service for Leeds women on low incomes. Venues are in the city centre and in communities around Leeds.
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Services Offered
At WCTS we offer individual therapy, group therapy, art therapy and drama therapy to women on a low-income who are living in Leeds.
All our clients have an initial assessment. The assessment is a key discussion that a client will have with an experienced therapist to work out together whether therapy will be an appropriate and helpful step. If therapy is appropriate the different types of therapy will be discussed and the client will be offered an appointment or go on the waiting list.
Fees and Payment
Counselling at WCTS is either free or works on a donation basis starting at around £1 / session.
Please note that no one is refused counselling because of their financial situation.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens
Payment: Sliding Scale Pro-bono
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A community counseling agency is a group therapy practice that offers affordable mental health services. Most are independent non-profit agencies, state agencies, or publicly-funded agencies. A few may restrict who is eligible for services, so it is a good idea to check when you call.
Community counseling agencies are generally more affordable than other therapy providers, but how much more affordable they are will depend on whether you qualify for a discount or sliding scale fee (or if they accept your insurance). Many, but not all, have a policy that they won't turn away anyone due to inability to pay. You should ask about their fees when you first call.
Expect to talk to kind people who want to help you find the care you need. Most community agencies strive to connect you with a live person within 24 hours, if not immediately. If you're asked to hold or leave a message, don't give up; just leave a message and wait. You should hear back pretty quickly.
Most agencies try to set up an initial assessment appointment within a week (some do within 24 hours), though the waitlist to start therapy is usually longer—about a few weeks on average. If you're not eligible or if the agency is not right for you, it's usually still worth it to call or drop in, because staff are knowledgeable about local options and can often refer you to one.