FAQ's
What type of counselling does KWC provide?
All our placement Counsellors vary in their Counselling approach.
Modalities may include Humanistic, Relational, Psychodynamic and Integrative
Who can access KWC counselling?
KWC’s counselling service is for women of the female sex. It is a women-only, single-sex service, reflecting the definition of sex in the Equality Act 2010 as confirmed by the UK Supreme Court in 2025.
If you are unsure whether you are eligible, please contact us before applying and we will be happy to discuss this with you confidentially.
How often do I come for counselling?
Sessions are held on the same day and time each week.
Is counselling free?
No. Our services are low cost funded by the client each week. In very exceptional circumstances we may be able to provide funded places depending on grant funds available to us.
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.
Domestic Abuse 24 hour Helpline 0808 2000 247
Housing
Local Council Housing Department
Shelter Housing Advice
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.
Croydon: Tel. 020 8683 3311
Mental Health
MIND – for better mental health
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.
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
UKCP: United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy
BPS: British Psychological Society
Counselling Directory
