Counselling Initiatives

Counselling Initiatives

Hornsey Vale Community Centre
60 Mayfield Road
London
N8 9LP

13 Rosslyn Road
Twickenham
Middlesex
TW1 2AR

020 8815 1962

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About us

ARE YOU ON A LOW INCOME OR BENEFITS AND UNABLE TO ACCESS PRIVATE FEE-PAID COUNSELLING?

DO YOU NEED MORE THAN A LIMITED-TERM COUNSELLING PROGRAMME, YET STILL AT LOW COST?

THEN COUNSELLING INITIATIVES COULD BE FOR YOU.

We only ask for a modest donation for our counselling provision and clients can have as many sessions as they need.

Counselling Initiatives is a charity that has been operating since 2001 and has an impeccable record in the provision of unlimited-term counselling for those on low incomes or benefits. We are supported entirely by client and private donations.

The core of the project is at our base in Hornsey Vale, North London but we welcome client enquiries from anywhere if someone is prepared to travel. We have another project based in Twickenham. Clients can self-refer, via their GP or via other referral agencies (eg a time-limited counselling provider)

All counsellors are volunteers, either on placement or private practitioners who wish to offer their time to support those unable to afford private, fee-paid counselling.

Training, qualifications & experience

All our counsellors belong to or are in the process of registering with a professional body such as the UKCP or BACP and most are at qualified to Diploma level.

Member organisations *

Registered / Accredited

UKCP

Accredited register membership

UK Council for Psychotherapy
* We have verified that at least one professional at this organisation is registered with the relevant professional body.

Areas of counselling we deal with

        Therapies offered

        Fees

        There are no fees but we do ask for a minimum donation of £10 per session to help support the service and its overheads.

        Further information

        We are happy to take referrals within the terms of reference of our eligibility criteria, namely:

        • That clients are above the age of 21
        • The primary need is not a learning difficulty
        • The client is not or has not recently been on a section under the Mental Health Act nor have major mental health care needs
        • The client does not have current behaviours which constitute a major risk to self or others.

        Importantly, Counselling Initiatives is not a crisis or befriending service.

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        Maps & Directions

        London, N8 9LP
        Twickenham, TW1 2AR

        Type of session

        Online counselling: No
        Telephone counselling: Yes
        Face to face counselling: Yes
        Home visits: No

        Practical details

        Sign language: Unspecified
        Other languages: None

        Accessibility

        Wheelchair access: Unspecified

        Availability

        Weekdays and Evenings, Occasional Weekends

        Types of client

        Adults
        Employee Assistance Programme