Free and Low Cost Therapy and Counselling

Every year, on 10 September, organisations around the world get together to raise awareness about suicide prevention. One of the best ways to prevent these tragedies is early intervention and treatment, such as counselling.

There are a wide range of free and low cost therapies and counselling services available to local people. Some services are highly specialised, supporting people with certain conditions or identities.

Find out more and visit each website at the links below.

• Refer yourself - Lambeth Talking Therapies

  
  

  Local NHS provider offering free and confidential talking therapies and specialist support to help you feel better.

  
  

• Power to Live | behavioural therapy

  
  

  Offers evidence-based behavioural therapy to match your income level

  
  

• The Guild of Psychotherapists | Reduced-fee Clinic - Reg Charity No. 1093686

  
  

  Once-weekly psychotherapy for up to two years, face-to-face at Nelson Square.

  
  

• Low Cost Counselling | South East London Mind

  
  

  The Low Cost Counselling team are volunteer trainees in the later stages of their training as well as qualified therapists. Income based sliding scale.

  
  

• Low Cost Counselling - Waterloo Community Counselling (waterloocc.co.uk)

  
  

  Provides life-changing mental health support to people experiencing anxiety, stress and depression, as well as loss, bereavement and relationship issues.

  
  

• Low-cost counselling - The Psychosynthesis Trust

  
  

  Low-cost psychosynthesis counselling service is available for individuals from 18+ years and offer in-person sessions at our premises in London Bridge or online (UK based clients only).

  
  

• I need help - The Listening Place

  
  

  Provides free, face-to-face support across London for individuals to talk openly about their suicidal feelings without being judged or being given advice.

  
  

• What happens at the Havens | The Havens

  
  

  For those who have been victims of sexual assault and violence in the past year- a psychology and counselling team offering free therapy and support.

  
  

• Talking Therapies | The Drinks Trust

  
  

  For everyone in the drinks industry- access to online therapy service Dr Julian, to offer one-to-one sessions with highly experienced therapists and psychologists.

  
  

• LGBTQ+ counselling for adults | METRO Charity

  
  

  Provide twelve one-to-one counselling sessions for people who identify as LGBTQ+ and/or those experiencing issues relating to diversity, equality and identity.

  
  

• How our support works — The Wren Project

  
  

  Anyone with a diagnosis of autoimmune disease, as recognised by the NHS, can apply for support from the Wren Project.

  
  

• The Caravan | Drop-In and Counselling Service

  
  

  A service provided by the CCPE (Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy Education) operating out of a caravan which has been provided by St. James’s Church, Piccadilly, London.

  
  

• Body & Soul Charity – Transforming Trauma With Love

  
  

  Body & Soul is a charity that uses a comprehensive, community-based and trauma informed approach to address the life-threatening effects of childhood adversity in people of all ages.

  
  

• Sister Circle

  
  

  For women who have experienced Female Genital Cutting our Trauma Counselling service will provide a safe space with a counsellor to begin your healing journey.

  
  

• Counselling | Terrence Higgins Trust

  
  

  Counselling with fees on a sliding scale, based on income. Specialise in those with HIV, sexual health support, and LGBTQIA+ concerns

• Our Services - Rehabit

  
  

  For those are struggling with drugs and alcohol and need peer support and counselling.

You may also consider finding out if communities that you are involved in, especially those with religious affiliations, can provide support or direct you to a specific service.

Many counselling services have a waitlist due to the current mental health crisis, so, in the meantime, you can seek other services, such as peer support, community outreach and phone helplines. Helpline services, like Samaritans, aren't reserved for those in full crisis mode, and can be used during any difficult times, when you need a friendly, non-judgemental ear.

Carers' Hub is always here to listen, and can help you to access as much support as possible.