Derry Well Women is a not-for-profit centre which offers health and social care services to women of all ages in a welcoming, relaxed, safe and confidential space.
We are also at the forefront of campaigning and raising awareness on women's health issues, effecting change in health policy and practice and giving a voice to women facing social exclusion, isolation and health inequality.
Derry Well Women was founded in 1989 by a group of local women who wanted to provide alternative health services to women in the north west, which met their wider health and social care needs and which filled gaps in existing local services.
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Services Offered
Counselling Services
The Counselling Service is available for women want to explore and clarify personal issues in a safe and non-judgemental environment. Counselling is a one-to-one service which can help women deal with a range of issues including the effects of trauma, sexual abuse, relationships, eating disorders, depression and anxiety. Derry Well Women provides a service for women who have been directly affected by our Troubled past.
Cancer Counselling
This counselling service is available for women who have received a cancer diagnosis, and is provided by a specially trained team who have completed a Certificate in Cancer Counselling. Derry Well Women also works in partnership with Action Cancer whose counsellor is available to see the friends, family and carers of those with a cancer diagnosis on a Monday evening. As part of our Cancer Counselling Service, women can also avail of one-to-one complementary therapy sessions.
Listening Ear
Listening Ear is a confidential service for women who feel they need someone to talk to. The service offers women an opportunity to explore and search for direction in life in a friendly, relaxed, neutral and confidential environment - helping them to manage their life more effectively. All our Listening Ear Service volunteers are trained, have achieved a Certificate in Counselling, and update their training regularly.
Miscarriage Support
We offer women who have had a miscarriage the opportunity to talk to one of our trained counsellors on a one-to-one basis.
Fees and Payment
This is a registered charity
Services Offered To: Adults Teens
Special Groups: LGBTQ
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.