We are the UK's largest provider of relationship support, every year we help over millions of people of all ages, backgrounds and sexual orientations to strengthen their relationships. Relationships with family, partners, friends and colleagues play a big part in how happy we are whether you're facing difficulties, looking for ways to make the bond stronger or want help thinking things through. We're here to support you.
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Services Offered
We really care about relationships and we want to make sure that healthy relationships become a priority in government and beyond. We're here to help you make the most of your couple and family relationships, past, present or future. We can help you even if you're not currently in a relationship.
Our services include;
- Relationship Counselling for individuals and couples - Family Counselling - Young People's Counselling - Lancashire Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Program - Separated Parents Information Program - Equal Partners Program - Sex Therapy
Fees and Payment
Whilst we rely heavily on client contributions to meet these costs, we realise it is not possible for all to do so. If you are unable to make this level of contribution, please ensure you mention this upon your initial enquiry.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples 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.