It's Good
To Talk.
Discover our Counselling and Talking Therapy services designed to support you through challenging times.
Our Counselling Service.
What is Counselling?
Counselling is a way of exploring your concerns and feelings with a counsellor who will listen attentively in an accepting, non-judgmental way, in a safe and confidential setting.
She will help you to understand yourself better, exploring why you think, feel and behave as you do; to find your strengths and build on them. What starts out as a problem can often become the turning point towards self-discovery.
Counselling is not advice giving, but may enable you to make choices and changes in your life, to do what feels right for you.
Psychotherapy is very similar but may take longer and works at greater depth. They can both be helpful in exploring early traumatic experiences, coping with major life changes and building confidence and self-esteem.
Who is it for?
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Anyone over 18 of any race, class, cultural background or sexual orientation
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For those troubled by stress in their lives and want to explore strategies for change
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For those who feel isolated, depressed, confused, angry or overwhelmed by the demands of others or who have concerns about their working and personal relationships
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For those who are bereaved
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For those who have been subjected to abuse and/ or violence
Talking Therapy Options:
Low Cost Counselling Service
Length of Support & Sessions
Support is available for 12 weeks to 1 year, depending on needs and assessment. All counselling sessions are weekly and last 50mins.
Fees
£30–£45 per session on a sliding scale, agreed at the initial assessment.
Financial Support
Grants may be available for people on low income. Please see section below.
Language Support
Some therapy is available in other languages. Please email counselling@women-and-health.org to enquire.
Our Team
Our therapists are experienced trainees under supervision. All therapists receive regular supervision and work to professional ethical guidelines (e.g. UKCP, BACP, BPS).
Grants for low cost counselling service
If cost is a barrier, there may be external funding options available to help with access to counselling.
While we do not provide funding directly, we can signpost you to organisations and resources that may be able to support you.
Please email counselling@women-and-health.org to enquire.