Accessible counselling in Greenwich
Low-cost counselling service
We believe that access to psychological support should not be limited to people who can afford standard private therapy fees, and we strive to make counselling and psychotherapy affordable to our community.
For this reason, Greenwich Counselling Center offers a number of low-cost counselling places for people who would benefit from therapy but may not be able to afford the full cost of private counselling.
Our low-cost service aims to make professional therapeutic support more accessible while maintaining the same commitment to confidentiality, respect and quality of care.
Who is low-cost counselling for?
What can low-cost counselling help with?
Low-cost counselling may be suitable if you are experiencing emotional or psychological difficulties but financial circumstances make standard private therapy fees difficult to manage.
You may be:
· Working on a limited income
· Studying or undertaking professional training
· Experiencing a period of unemployment
· Going through financial difficulties
· Experiencing a significant change in your circumstances
· Unable to access appropriate support through other services
We recognise that financial circumstances can change over time. If affordability is a concern, we encourage you to contact us to discuss your circumstances
Low-cost counselling offers the same opportunity to explore difficulties with a trained therapist in a confidential setting.
Professional standards
Low-cost does not mean low quality. The professionals participating in our low-cost services are all newly qualified therapists or trainees at the advanced level of psychotherapy training. We carefully select and screen our therapists and ensure they are committed to maintaining appropriate professional standards and providing therapy within the limits of their training, experience and competence.
Where a therapist is working towards professional accreditation or is in training, this will be explained transparently as part of the assessment process.
All our therapists receive regular in-house and external clinical supervision as part of their professional development and practice.
A collaborative approach
We understand that asking for help can feel difficult, particularly when you may already be dealing with financial or other pressures.
We aim to create a therapeutic environment in which you can speak openly without fear of judgement. Your therapist's role is to listen carefully; help you explore your experiences and work collaboratively with you towards the changes you would like to make.
Costs and Availability
We currently have good availability for our low-cost counselling service and the pricing structure for our sessions are below:
· Initial online assessment – 60 minutes priced at GBP 30
· Weekly Online Session with a low-cost therapist GBP 35
· Weekly or fortnightly In-person Session with a low-cost therapist GBP 45
If you are interested in accessing low-cost counselling, please contact us and tell us a little about what you are looking for. We can discuss availability, fees and whether our service is appropriate for your needs.
If cost has been preventing you from seeking counselling, please get in touch to discuss your options.