Finding an External Counsellor
Your Doctor
Many GPs now employ their own counsellors. Your GP can also refer you to counselling / psychotherapy services within the NHS and provide urgent medical/psychiatric attention and referral
BACP
- www.bacp.co.uk
- 0870 443 5252
Follow the Find a Therapist Link to find counsellors/counselling organizations in your area.
AGIP Fairbridge Clinic
- www.agip.org.uk
- 020 7272 7013
Trainees and graduates offering low cost psychoanalytic psychotherapy (fees £5 - £15). You will normally be expected to attend the Clinic twice weekly for a minimum of two years.
Arbours Association
- www.arboursassociation.org
- 020 8340 7646
Low cost individual and group psychotherapy for students and those on low income/benefits.
The Association of Jungian Analysts
- www.jungiananalysts.org.uk
- 020 7794 8711
Network of trainees and graduates offering reduced fee Jungian analysis( 3 times a week).
BAP
- www.bap-psychotherapy.org
- 020 8452 9823
British Association of Psychotherapists. Trainees and graduates offering low cost and full fee Jungian and Psychoanalytic psychotherapy. Three times a week for reduced fee scheme.
Brandon Centre
- www.brandon-centre.org.uk
- 020 7267 4762
Counselling and psychotherapy for young people aged 12 to 21, regardless of address. No charge.
CPPD (UK) Ltd Counselling School
- www.cppd.co.uk
- 020 8341 4843
Trainees and graduates offering low cost counselling/psychotherapy.
The Dru
- www.brandon-centre.org.uk/thedrum.php
- 020 7336 0022
Counselling and psychotherapy for young people (12-21 years) living, working or studying in South Islington. No charge
Ealing Abbey Counselling Service
- 020 8862 2164
Sliding scale according to income
The Guild of Psychotherapists
- www.guildofpsychotherapists.org.uk
- 020 7401 3370
Trainees and graduates offering reduced fee analytic psychotherapy (1-3 times/week). Low fee clinic available to residents of Lambeth, Lewisham and Southwark.
The Havens
Anyone in London who has been raped or sexually assaulted can come to The Haven. Women, men and children can all attend.Trained, experienced professionals can give you medical help and advice, counselling, practical and emotional support
Highbury Counselling and Therapy Centre
- 020 7704 0444
Trainees and graduates on placement offering very low cost counselling/psychotherapy. Charges based on contribution.
Highgate Counselling Centre
- 020 8883 5427
Low cost individual, group, couple and family counselling, 21 years old +.
Inner City Centre
- www.icclondon.org.uk
- 020 7247 1589
Low cost individual, couple and group counselling/psychotherapy
Institute for Arts in Therapy and Education
- 020 7704 2534
- www.artspsychotherapy.org
Trainees and graduates offering low cost and full fee integrative arts psychotherapy.
Institute of Group Analysis
- www.igalondon.org.uk
- 020 7431 4431
Network of group analysts offering group psychotherapy.
Institute Of Psychosynthesis
- www.psychosynthesis.org
- 020 8202 4525
Network of trainees and graduates offering low cost and full fee counselling/psychotherapy.
I.P.S.S
- www.ipss-psychotherapy.org
- 020 8314 1686
Trainees and graduates offering low cost and full fee short and long term psychotherapy.
The Lincoln
Trainees and graduates offering low cost and full fee analytical psychotherapy (3 times a week) - Admin office: 020 7978 1545, reduced fee counselling: 020 8691 0980
London Centre for Psychotherapy
- www.lcp-psychotherapy.org.uk
- 020 7482 2002
Network of trainees and graduates offering low cost and full fee analytical psychotherapy (2 or 3 times a week)
Metanoia
- www.metanoia.ac.uk
- 020 8579 2505
Trainees and graduates offering low cost and full fee counselling/psychotherapy.
Mind
- www.mind.org.uk
- 0845 766 0163
Many local branches provide free or very low cost counselling. Ring to find counselling provision in your area.
The number for the referrals service is 020 7644 6242 (Amabel Sutters) website http://www.minstercentre.eu/
Trainees and graduates offering low cost and full fee short and long term psychotherapy.
Pychosynthesis & Education Trust
- www.psychosynthesis.edu
- 020 7403 7814
Trainees and graduates offering low cost and full fee counselling/psychotherapy
Relationship Counselling for London
- www.tccr.org.uk
- 0800 652 2342
Counselling for couples and individuals having difficulties in their relationships. Payment by contribution on an sliding scale, negotiable
The Stress Project
- 020 7700 3938
Low cost counselling and complementary therapies for people experiencing mental health problems and living in Islington. Referral is via a Health Professional
Tavistock (YPCS)
- www.tavi-port.org/NEWindex.htm
- 020 74473787
Young People’s Consultation Service. Free, confidential counselling within NHS for 16-30 year olds (up to 4 sessions). Self referral only, by appointment. See website for other services provided.
W.P.F.
- www.wpf.org.uk
- 020 7361 4800
Provides affordable psychodynamic counselling, psychotherapy and group therapy
