Description

Counselling can provide an opportunity to talk to someone who is trained to listen. It can help you make sense of the feelings experienced and enable you to see the difficulty in a more manageable way.

Mind in Croydon provide an accredited professional service in a confidential and safe setting. Our Counselling Service provides one-to-one counselling, and an Anger Group.

We are committed to delivering services designed to meet the needs of local people and in particular excluded groups. Please see our accessibility strategy linked on the left.

Clients can self refer by ringing 020 8763 2064 and giving their name and address. An information pack will then be sent detailing how the service works and what to expect from it and also includes a short questionnaire for completion. The questionnaire aids the counsellor in making a decision about the best way forward for you.

All clients have an initial assessment where a decision is made on what the most appropriate treatment is for them. You will be given an opportunity to talk about your difficulties, and you will also find out more about the service.

If you would benefit from further counselling, we will arrange for you to see a counsellor on a regular basis. There is normally a waiting list. How long you have to wait will depend on your needs and availability.

We can help you deal with any problems that are causing emotional distress.

Many counsellors have specialist skills in areas including:

• Anxiety
• Bereavement
• Depression
• Family issues
• Relationships
• Abuse

We will make every effort to place you with a counsellor who is best equipped to deal with your problem.

The Cost
The majority of counsellors working at Mind in Croydon do so on a voluntary basis. A contribution is requested towards Mind in Croydon’s administrative costs.

Assessment  £10

Counselling sessions
Unwaged – £5 minimum per session
Waged– your weekly contribution is based on your earnings (0.1% of your gross annual income e.g. £23,000 = £23 per session).
Out of Croydon Borough  – £40 per session

The amount will be discussed and agreed with you in the assessment.

Find out more about our counselling service here

Last updated: 19/07/2021