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57 Portobello Road,
London
W11 3DB
We accept referrals from across London, although the majority of our clients come from the tri-borough area (Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster and Hammersmith & Fulham). We are currently offering free counselling for individuals affected by the Grenfell Tower tragedy.
Since 2011, we have increased the number of sessions offered each week from 120 to 215. We operate 46 weeks in a year, generating a total capacity of 9,890 sessions on offer to the local community. 276 of these sessions take place at our satellite service at The School of Meditation in Holland Park and the remainder take place at our four counselling rooms on Portobello Road. Appointments are available Monday to Friday 10am to 7:30pm (8:30pm on Thursday), and Saturdays 11am to 2pm.
Where we differ from the NHS and some voluntary organisations is that we can offer long-term counselling. The NHS usually offer 6-12 sessions. Accessing private therapy is expensive and on average would cost £120 per session in London. We therefore offer clients, who are predominantly on low incomes, up to 55 counselling sessions (approx. 1 and half years). Everyone makes a financial contribution towards their counselling based on a sliding scale of £1 per £1,000 annual income if you’re working and less if you’re unemployed or on benefits.
Charity no. 1140721
