Covid poses "greatest threat to mental health since the second world war." Learn more about how we're supporting people during this challenging time.
Covid poses "greatest threat to mental health since the second world war." Learn more about how we're supporting people during this challenging time.
Depression & anxiety group therapy beginning 9th May (morning and evening sessions available). Click here for more information.
Finding affordable and timely counselling can be challenging. While the NHS offers free counselling services, their waiting times can often be months long. Private counselling is an option, but it can be too expensive for many.
To address this, we have collaborated with three partners (Walsall Council, NHS Trust and Being You Therapy) to offer counselling sessions at a significantly reduced fee. This allows individuals who meet the criteria to receive high-quality mental health services at minimal cost. Our goal is to ensure that everyone, regardless of their financial situation, has the opportunity to receive the support they need.
To qualify for financial support, you must meet the following criteria:
Residency: You must be a resident of England.
Income: You must have an individual income of less than £25,000 per year or be receiving Universal Credit.
After you submit the referral form, we will process your information. As part of this process, you will be required to provide documentation to verify your financial status. This helps us ensure that the support reaches those who need it most.
If you’d like to apply for financial assistance for yourself or on behalf of someone else, please complete the referral form. Should you have any questions or require further information, feel free to email us at referral@restorationtherapy.co.uk.
People find counselling helpful for different reasons including, but not limited to,
It will usually start with quite boring admin, like filling in the necessary forms with your personal details. We'll also ask you to talk a bit about why you're coming to counselling and what you hope to get out of it.
Additionally, initial assessments are a chance for you to check if we're the right fit for you. You might want to ask:
It may be worth writing your questions down and bringing them with you; it's easy to forget them once you're actually in there.
Defined by the NHS, "Cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) is a talking therapy that can help you manage your problems by changing the way you think and behave."
It is one of the most effective treatments for conditions where anxiety or depression is the main problem. It is the most effective psychological treatment for moderate and severe depression and can be as effective as antidepressants.
However, it can also be used to treat several other mental health challenges. For more information about how CBT works, click here to visit NHS online.
Sometimes talking to a friend can be helpful, and counsellors often encourage clients to speak with their family and friends. However, there are some disadvantages to using friends as your only confidants and support. Learn more about the differences between talking with your counsellor and a friend.
