service
Free
We offer free psychological therapies for common mental health difficulties such as anxiety and depression. After an initial assessment, you will be paired with one of our therapists who will provide 6 weeks of free sessions to you.
What is this service?
Release offers professional and affordable counselling for individuals aged 18 and over. Face to face sessions are based in comfortable rooms at our YMCA buildings in Surbiton, Wimbledon, South Ealing and Walthamstow.
Many individuals find counselling helpful as it gives them an opportunity to explore their thoughts and feelings in a confidential and supportive environment.
People seek counselling for many different reasons including:
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Relationship and/or sexual difficulties
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Loss or bereavement
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Anxiety
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Depression
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Low self-esteem
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Stress
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Abuse - physical, verbal, sexual, emotional or mental
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Issues of faith and spirituality
We offer weekly sessions of 50 minutes which will continue for an agreed period. This can be brief (6-12 sessions) or longer depending on need.
Our counselling services are open to all regardless of age, gender,faith, physical ability or sexual orientation.
All our counsellors are either fully qualified or in training. We offer a fully professional service and we are members of BACP, abiding by the Ethical Framework of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Good to know
- Cost: Fees range from £25 - £55 depending on your income
- Wait time: Up to two weeks
