We have established our organisation over the past 10 years with a reputation for high quality counselling and personal development. Every member of our team is qualified and/or accredited. We have experience in working with people who want change in their lives or who are going through issues such as, but not limited to: depression, stress, anxiety, self-image, relationships, loss, bereavement, addictions and abuse.
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Services Offered
Counselling
We invite you to take time, with a skilled helper, to explore your difficulties. We will find an appropriate way to help and support you with what you're up against.
We will not tell you what to do but may make suggestions for you to consider and will help you to explore and reflect on your life. It is a journey which we undertake together. You may come for just a few sessions or for a long time. It is important to emphasise that you can talk to us even if your particular problem is not listed in our profiles.
Fees and Payment
We are open and accessible. We want to reach people who otherwise would not be able to afford counselling.
Our sliding scale of fees is based on household incomes from below £20,000 to over £40,000.
Services Offered To: Adults Couples Teens Children
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.