Community Clinic (First Psychology)

Who is this for?

Our Community Clinic is suitable for:

• those who can commit to attending on a weekly basis at a specific time/day.
• those with mild to moderate mental health distress.
• those who are registered with a GP in their local area
• those who can commit to a fee that is affordable for them when attending
• weekly (this may range from £10 to £30 per session) and which must be paid in full in advance or immediately following each counselling session.

Our Community Clinic is not suitable for:

• those with complex needs or severe mental health difficulties.
• those in crisis or needing an emergency service.
• those requiring occasional sessions or flexible times/days.
• those requiring free counselling.

Description

Our Community Clinic is a low-cost counselling service for adults (age 18+) across Scotland who are experiencing mild to moderate mental health distress. Sessions are delivered by trainee counsellors on our Diploma in Integrative Counselling and Psychological Therapy. All trainees receive regular supervision from a First Psychology approved practitioner to ensure the quality of their clinical work, have a PVG certificate registered to First Psychology and work within the ethical framework of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).

All clients are initially assessed by a qualified First Psychology practitioner to explore their circumstances, needs and aspirations and to ensure counselling is appropriate, prior to being offered a suitable appointment with a trainee counsellor.

Sessions are offered on a weekly basis for a maximum of 20 sessions.

How do I access this?

• Self referral
• Referral by third party

Via self-referral using our online referral form https://fs7.formsite.com/FirstPsychology/pqamd5z8vy/index

Enquiries can also be made via email to: clinic@firstpsychologytraining.co.uk or by phone to 0330-202-0606 (message only service)

Clients must be registered with a GP practice in their local area and must not be in counselling or therapy elsewhere. This service is not suitable for those with complex or severe mental health difficulties. We do not offer a crisis/emergency service.

Is there a cost?

Fees range from £10 to £30 per session.

Location information

Counselling will take place in one of our First Psychology centres in Scotland. Location of the client and the trainee counsellor will be matched. There is greater flexibility for online counselling.

All centres are well served by local train stations and bus routes.

Some of our centres have external steps or internal stairs. If this might be of concern, please feel welcome to enquire for details.

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