You may have found out about us via the internet, other organisations or been referred, either way we’d like to hear from you directly. You can contact us via the online form or telephone us on 0208 5411941.
Assessment:
Your first appointment will be an assessment lasting 50 minutes. This is an opportunity tell us about your concerns and to ask any questions you may have.
Waiting list:
Following the assessment you will go on our waiting list. The waiting time for referral to a counsellor is usually 4-12 weeks and sometimes longer depending on your availability.
Counselling sessions:
Counselling sessions last for 50 minutes and take place on the same day / time each week. The length of counselling we offer you will be discussed with you when you start counselling. This will vary from a few weeks up to 1 or 2 years.
Fees:
Fees are charged on a sliding scale according to income. Payment is by cash or cheque at each session.
Assessment fee: £15 – 25
Counselling fees: £10 – 35
Commitment: For your counselling to be effective, it is important to attend weekly.
Our Counsellors:
All our counsellors are qualified or in training under supervision.
Confidentiality:
We abide by the Ethical Guidelines of BACP, one of the governing bodies regulating counsellors and psychotherapists.
Referrals:
Although we will accept written or telephone referrals from other agencies, we prefer women to contact us by phone to make an appointment for an assessment.
We can usually offer an assessment appointment within 2 weeks. There is a waiting list for counselling and referral to a counsellor usually takes 4 – 12 weeks, but sometimes longer.