Counselling Initiatives is a charity, operational for 21 years, that offers low-cost long-term counselling for those on low pay or benefits. This has proven to be a most valuable service for people not able to afford access to private, fee-paid counselling or psychotherapy, as most low-cost or free counselling is time-limited to a maximum of 12 sessions. All counsellors are volunteers and the Charity is entirely funded by clients' donations. As at July 2021, a total number of 500+ clients have been supported and have been able to overcome their difficulties as the result of using our unique service. There is just one paid member of staff, the Administrator and Counselling Coordinator.
Promotes the service through Counselling Directory, Local Community Centres, GP Surgeries, other Counselling Organisations and Social Service hubs that only offer time-limited counselling. Partners with training organisations for suitable volunteers. Secures room space at Community Centres in South-West and North London.
