Free counselling service

Space to be heard, held, and understood.

At TMAF we offer free counselling support for Black women facing barriers to mental health support. We run three counselling schemes and match you to the most appropriate one based on your eligibility

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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.

  • Receive 15  hours of free counseling with a qualified counsellor, delivered online. For Black women in Birmingham or London facing financial barriers to mental health support.

  • Receive 15  hours free counselling delivered by a trainee counselling psychologist working under qualified supervision. For Black women who have previously accessed counselling and would like continued support.

  • Three months of free online counselling through our partnership with BetterHelp. For Black women experiencing financial hardship who need flexible, accessible support.

How it works

You do not need to choose a scheme. Simply complete one application and we will assess your eligibility and match you to the most appropriate support. If no space is available you will be placed on our waiting list and contacted when one becomes available.

All sessions are confidential and free of charge.

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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  • You identify as a Black woman, including Black African, Black Caribbean, Black mixed-heritage or Black trans woman

  • Experiencing financial hardship and unable to afford counselling

  • 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 session

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, call 999 or the Samaritans on 116 123.

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.