Our Vision:
“To create a community where everyone has equal access to essential mental health support, regardless of their financial situation. Castle & Coast Therapies aspires to reduce the burden on NHS counselling services by providing accessible, low-cost counselling, fostering emotional well-being, and ensuring that no individual in Launceston and the surrounding areas is denied the help they need due to financial constraints”
Castle & Coast Therapies is an institutional member of BACP
To keep Castle & Coast Therapies running as a low-cost service, we rely on the kindness and support of our community, through donations. All donations go directly towards running costs – paying for our therapies co-ordinator, venue hire and advertising.
Counselling for adults
Castle & Coast Therapies offers low-cost, counselling for adults, face to face in Launceston & Bude. Also, telephone and online counselling for adults across Cornwall.
Counselling for 16-18s
We offer free counselling for young people aged 16-18, face to face in Launceston, and for any 16-18 living in Cornwall, on the telephone and online. This service is possible thanks to the National Lottery Community Fund.
Women’s Group – Stronger Together
We also offer free women’s group therapy, Stronger Together. Sessions take place on Fridays at the Health Hub, Exeter Street, in Launceston. The next block begins on 16th January, 1pm-3pm, for 8 weeks. This service is possible thanks to the National Lottery Community Fund.
Counsellor Placements
We offer trainee counsellor placements for those studying a Level 4 counselling course and looking for a suitable agency with which to gain their placement hours. Please see more information here: Information Sheet
We also offer placements, for newly qualified counsellors, to work with us as on a voluntary basis for 3 or 6 months, working across our adult, young person and group therapy provision.
What is Counselling and what can I expect?
Counselling provides a safe and confidential space for you to talk to a trained professional about your issues and concerns. Your counsellor will help you explore your thoughts, feelings and behaviours so you can develop a better understanding of yourself and of others.
Your counsellor will not give you their opinions or advice. They will help you find your own solutions – whether that’s making effective changes in your life or finding ways of coping with any problems.
Who will my Counsellor be?
Our trainee counsellors are:
- In the final year of their diploma qualification and have been assessed as “fit to practice”
- Fully insured under the Step Into Learning company insurance policy
- Receive regular professional supervision
- Members of or in the process of joining a governing body such as BACP or NCS
What will it cost?
We run Castle & Coast Therapies as a low-cost counselling service. We have a payment scale, according to household income, to try and keep counselling affordable for everyone:
£10 per session if your household income is up to £20,000
£15 per session if your household income is between £20,001 and £30,000
£20 per session if your household income is between £30,001 and £40,000
£35 per session if your household income is over £40,000
We are here to support the local community and rely on donations to support our low prices. Contact us to find out more and book your initial appointment.
What will the counselling room look like?
The Orchard Centre, Launceston Image – coming soon!
Feeling nervous?
This is perfectly normal. It takes courage to reach out and ask for help but it can be the first step to feeling lighter, brighter, more positive and open doors of new opportunity.
Get in touch to start your counselling journey
For more detailed information about Castle & Coast Therapies or to get in touch with our Therapies Co-ordinator:
Call us on: 01566 770729
Or email: enquiries@castleandcoasttherapies.org.uk
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A step by step guide to help you understand the Castle & Coast Therapies counselling journey:
First Contact
Contact Castle & Coast Therapies via our webpage, by phone 01566 770729 or email enquiries@castleandcoasttherapies.org.uk
Assessment
Initial appointment with our Therapies Co-ordinator
Best Course of Action
Therapies Co-ordinator will allocate the appropriate counsellor if both parties agree this is the best way forwards
First Session
Counselling begins at a mutually convenient date and time
Confidentiality Policy
You and your counsellor start working together. Confidentiality policy explained and contract drawn up between client (you) and your counsellor
Further Sessions
If both parties are happy to continue, further sessions are booked in (6 sessions initially)
Review
After 6 sessions a review takes place to discuss the option of further sessions
Launceston Appointments:
- Monday 9am-12pm for Adults and 12pm-3pm for 16-18s (Orchard Centre)
- Tuesday 9am-3pm (Orchard Centre)
- Wednesday 9am-3pm (Orchard Centre)
- Thursday 9am-3pm (Orchard Centre)
- Friday 9am-12pm (Orchard Centre) and (Launceston Family Hub)
Bude Appointments:
- Thursday 9am-1pm (Neetside)
For detailed information on our venues and car parking, please see our Castle & Coast Information for Clients handbook
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