The Mustard Tree run and resource a variety of projects.
OUR VISION is to strategically and practically meet the needs of marginalised or overlooked communities and individuals in our area.
OUR VALUES are to serve with compassion, integrity and professional excellence.
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The Reading Lifeline Project
Counselling
Offering counselling for those affected by infertility, miscarriage, termination, stillbirth or neonatal death, providing a confidential and safe space to process some of your feelings in a compassionate and supportive environment.
We are able to offer up to 10 sessions of counselling to individuals, which takes place at our Reading town-centre location, easily accessible by public transport.
Our team of volunteer counsellors are all qualified, or currently studying for their qualifications and on supervised placements with us. They all abide by the BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Fees and Payment
Please contact or visit our office for information on fees and program eligibility
Services Offered To: Adults Teens Children
Special Groups: Faith-Based 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.