Free counselling service

Space to be heard, held, and understood.

Our Free Counselling Service provides up to 15 one‑to‑one counselling sessions for people on low incomes.

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Avaliable Pathways

Three ways to be supported

You may indicate your preferred pathway when you apply. Allocation may change depending on your needs.


  • Work one-to-one with a fully qualified, experienced counsellor across your 15 sessions.

  • Be supported by a trainee counsellor working under close professional supervision.


  • Voucher gives you 3 months of free therapy via the BetterHelp app

Please note: spaces are limited, and you may be placed on a waiting list until a place becomes available.

Eligibility Criteria

Is this scheme for you?

To access the Counselling Sponsorship Scheme, you must meet all of the criteria listed here. If you're unsure about anything, our FAQ can help.


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  • A Black or Black mixed‑heritage woman

  • Experiencing financial hardship and unable to afford counselling

  • Someone who has never received counselling or therapy before

  • A full‑time UK resident

  • Over 18 years old

  • Living in London

  • Able to commit to 15 hours of counselling

How it works

Applying is simple

STEP 1 - APPLY

Complete the form

Fill in the application form below. Eligibility requirements apply — please check our FAQ if you have any questions.

STEP 2 - REVIEW

We review your application

Once reviewed, you'll be informed when you can register and be allocated a counsellor. You may be referred to a different pathway depending on your needs.

STEP 2 - BEGIN

Start your sessions

When a place becomes available, we'll contact you to begin your 15 one-to-one sessions.

We are not a crisis mental health service

Registration may not be immediate due to limited spaces. If you need urgent support, please use the crisis resources page.

Your Information

Handled with care

Your information is handled securely and in line with data protection and information governance standards. It will be stored on our CRM system so we can contact you when a space becomes available.


Our Funders

Made possible by

Thanks to funding from The National Lottery, we are able to offer a limited number of fully sponsored places with experienced, culturally competent therapists.