The following is a list of London-based counselling organisations that offer free or low cost counselling. It is not comprehensive - there are other options to be found. Many organisations operate a means-related sliding scale of fees or ask for a donation. Some have a waiting list for concessionary places that you can join. Your doctor may also be able to put you in touch with a qualified counsellor.
20 Lonsdale Road,
Queen’s Park, NW6 6RD
Direct Line: 020 7644 6242
Switchboard: 020 7644 6240
e: counselling@minstercentre.org.uk
Low-cost Counselling and Psychotherapy Service
Wandsworth Association of Therapists
293 Balham Rd. SW17
t: 020 8767 2828
Kentish Town
t: 020 7267 4792
e: reception@brandon-centre.org.uk
Free for ages 12-21
Cricklewood, Kilburn, Wembley
4 Waldram Park Rd. SE23 2PN
t: 020 8291 3436
e: graham@casselcentre.org
www.casselcentre.org
for those living or working in Lewisham; sliding scale, free for unemployed.
102 Harper Rd. SE
t: 020 7403 2444
Free service for young people
Barley Mow Clinic, Frazier St. SE1 7BD
t: 020 7928 3462
Low-cost counselling on a sliding scale according to income, from £10 per session. Free Multi-Ethnic Counselling in a range of languages for refugees and asylum-seekers and members of BME communities.
t: 020 7247 1589
Low cost Counselling/Psychotherapy in the City and throughout London.
Ormiston Road Centre, Greenwich
t: 020 8853 1735/020 8854 8005
Free counselling for men and women within catchment area
t: 0800 13 2 1940
information and advice for young people. Nationwide and local.
more information on from their website
1 Water Lane, Stratford
t: 020 8536 5480
4 Frith Road, Croydon, Surrey, CR0 1TA
t: 020 8760 0665
293 Balham High Rd. SW17
t: 020 8767 1827
e: albanytrust@hotmail.co.uk
w: www.albanytrust.org.uk
Fees on a sliding scale, some low cost places.
72, Moray Road, Finsbury Park, London, N4 3LG
t: 020 7263 7070
Free for London Residents
t: 020 7935 5066
Christian based service with counselling and psychotherapy.
41 Abbeville Rd, SW4 9JX
t: 020 8673 4545
e: info@theawarenesscentre.com
Counselling Contribution Scheme for individuals on state benefits, students over 18, living on state pension in receipt of working tax credit and clients registered as disabled. Counselling available on a long or short term basis to suit your needs.
t: 0845 456 1310
Relationship Counselling from local centres. eg. Bromley, Croydon, Dartford etc.
Tavistock Centre, 120 Belsize Pk. NW3 5BA
t: 020 7435 7111
Unit 4, Clifton House, 42/43 Clifton Terrace, N4 3JP
t: 020 7263 6947
Therapists from different ethnic backgrounds; some counselling in languages other than English.
Cambridge House, 131 Camberwell Rd. SE5 OHF
t: 020 7708 4497
34 Hartham Rd. N7 9JL
t: 020 7700 1323
e: pacehelpline@pacehealth.org.uk
Counselling for lesbians and gay men, fees on a sliding scale.
1A Darnley Road E9 6QH
t: 020 8985 3570
e: admin@centreforbetterhealth.org.uk
w: www.centreforbetterhealth.org.uk
The Centre for Better Health offers a low cost integrative counselling service that adheres to BACP guidelines. Fees begin at £5 for unemployed and can range to £20 for employed persons.
WPF Therapy, 23 Magdalen Street, SE1 2EN
t: 020 7378 2000
Fees on a sliding scale.
47 Nelson Square SE1 0QA
t: 020 7401 3266 (The administrator is available to answer the phone Tuesday to Friday)
e: admin@guildofpsychotherapists.org.uk
w: www.guildofpsychotherapists.org.uk
There is a sliding scale of charges ranging from £4 - £20 per session, with an initial consultation costing £7 - £25.
92/94 Tooley Street, SE1 2TH
t: 020 7403 7814
w: www.counsellingservice.org.uk/
Counselling can be offered to those who cannot pay the full session fee and who are considered suitable to work with 2nd and 3rd year training counsellors supervised by the Trust. If you are interested in this scheme, please say so when making contact.
24/32 Stephenson Way, London, NW1 2HX
t: 020 8579 2505
w: www.itsgoodtotalk.org.uk/therapists
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