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Useful links & FAQ’s

FAQ's

What type of counselling does KWC provide?

Humanistic and Integrative

Is counselling free?

No. In very exceptional circumstances we may be able to subsidise the fee.

How often do I come for counselling?

Sessions are held on the same day and time each week.

Addictions

Addictions Helpline (see MIND)

Alcoholics Anonymous (see MIND)

Domestic Abuse

Women’s Aid

Women’s Aid is the key national charity working to end domestic violence against women and children. We support a network of over 500 domestic and sexual violence services across the UK.

www.womensaid.org.uk

Domestic Abuse 24 hour Helpline 0808 2000 247

Housing

Local Council Housing Department

Shelter Housing Advice

www.shelter.org.uk

Helpline: 0808 800 444 – calls are free

Information / Advice

Kingston Citizens Advice

Offering advice and information on a wide range of subjects including welfare benefits, debts, housing, employment, relationships and legal issues.

Sexual Abuse

RASASC – Rape Crisis South London

The rape and sexual abuse counselling service (RASASC) offers a free, confidential listening and support service for women and men who have been raped and / or sexually abused at any time in their lives, or for anyone who wants to talk about the effects of any unwanted sexual encounter.

www.rasasc.org.uk

Croydon: Tel. 020 8683 3311

Mental Health

MIND – for better mental health

www.mind.org.uk

Helplines: 0300 123 3393 or text 86463

Maytree Sanctuary for the Suicidal

Work to save lives and alleviate despair among people with suicidal thoughts.

Contact: 020 7263 7070 or email: maytree@maytree.org.uk

Samaritans

If you need to talk to someone in complete confidence, Samaritans are always there.

jo@samaritans.org

24 hour confidential phone line: 116123

NHS

NHS Direct Kingston 24 Hour health advice: 0845 4647

Professional Organisations for Counselling and Psychotherapy

Professional Organisations which regulate counselling and psychotherapy training and practice and hold National Registers of Accredited Counsellors and Psychotherapists:

BACP: British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy

www.bacp.co.uk

UKCP: United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy

www.psychotherapy.org.uk

BPS: British Psychological Society

www.bps.org.uk

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