Thrive Counselling CIC

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location_on Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 7YW
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About us

We are a Recognised Counselling Service through NCPS and provide counselling and psychotherapy at affordable rates throughout the UK (telephone and online services) and face to face services in Colwyn Bay. We plan to add other locations in the future.  We also provide free counselling - see our website and social media posts for our current projects. 

Our team offer a range of modalities: person centred, CBT, DBT, psychoanalytical, Transactional Analysis, Brief Solutions Focused Therapy and specialist trauma services including EMDR and Rewind.  

We offer low cost sessions for clients, on an unlimited basis dependent upon therapist availability, as well as a choice of therapists.

In addition to our low cost clinic, we offer standard fee sessions to clients along with specialist trauma services, EMDR and other specialist interventions. 

Training, qualifications & experience

Our staff have the following qualifications between them:

  • Teaching & Supervising Transactional Analyst in Psychotherapy
  • MA Integrative Counselling (Distinction)
  • Certified Transactional Analyst in Psychotherapy
  • Diploma in Counselling
  • MSc in Counselling (Distinction)
  • Diploma in CBT
  • Diploma in working with Children & Young People
  • PhD

Collectively we have over 75 years experience in psychotherapy and counselling, with therapists who speak at events and conferences nationally and internationally,  We have an impressive collection of experience and specialist knowledge.

We also have supervisors and trainers who offer various training in subjects such as trauma, managing conflict, mental health and wellbeing, and professional services, such as clinical supervision, occupational therapy, coaching and critical incident support.  See www.thrivemindtraining.com for further details. 

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UKCP standards cover the range of different psychotherapies. Registration is obtained by training or accrediting with one of its member organisations, or by holding a European Certificate in Psychotherapy. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.

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Areas of counselling we deal with

Other areas of counselling we deal with

We offer trauma therapies.   All Thrive therapists and students undertake a 5 day training course in trauma, in addition to their professional studies.   

Our trauma specialists have over five years clinical experience; some have a lot more.  

Therapies offered

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Fees

Up to £70.00
Free initial telephone session

Concessions offered for

  • check_circle Low income
  • check_circle OAPs
  • check_circle Students
  • check_circle Trainee counsellors
  • check_circle Unemployed
  • check_circle Refugees

Health Insurance/EAP

  • check_circle Aviva
  • check_circle Axa Health
  • check_circle BUPA
  • check_circle Vitality
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Additional information

Self selection of fees. 

We offer low cost services, provided by our team of therapists, as well as specialised services, such as trauma therapy, with highly experienced practitioners, who have at least 5 years of clinical experience, some have over 20 years of clinical experience.  

We do offer free sessions, for a limited period, to particular groups.  At present these include those who are unemployed.  We also offer free therapy to pregnant women or those postnatal, experiencing mental health issues. 

When we work

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Sun
Morning
Afternoon
Evening
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We have nearly 30 therapists & students here at Thrive Counselling, so we can generally meet your requirements in terms of days/times.

At present there is no waiting list for counselling. 

Further information

We run a low cost service which offers unlimited sessions in blocks of 6, with fees starting at £15.00.  We currently have funding for free counselling, such as those in temporary accommodation or unemployed. 

We also have a standard fee service, with highly experienced therapists with a minimum of 3 years post qualification experience, who can see you from £37.50-75 per hour. 

We also have trauma specialists, who are highly experienced and qualified, including EMDR and Rewind services. 

We have children & young people psychotherapists and counsellors, who are trained and fully qualified to work with 3-18 year olds.  

Thrive Counselling CIC, Suite, G5, Penrhos Manor, Oak Drive, Colwyn Bay, Conwy, LL29 7YW

Type of session

In person
Online
Phone

Types of client

Children (0-12)
Young people (13-17)
Young adults (18-24)
Adults (25-64)
Older Adults (65+)
Couples
Families
Groups
Organisations
Employee Assistance Programme

Key details

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Under the Equality Act 2010 service providers have a duty to make reasonable adjustments to ensure that individuals with disabilities can access their service. You can read more about reasonable adjustments to help you to access services on the CAB website.

We have a ground floor office, with ramps outside for ease of access.

Additional languages

Welsh
French

Online platforms

Google Meet
Microsoft Teams
Whatsapp
Zoom

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