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TGC LOW-COST COUNSELLING CIC

Your unique and safe space to express, explore and be empowered!

Welcome & Acknowledgement

We welcome you to The Great Counsellor Low-Cost Counselling CIC website. Thank you for your visit and interest.

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Can you get counselling for free on the NHS?

Yes, you can be referred for counselling by your GP. However, the NHS waiting times can be lengthy, and you may be referred to an online guided self-help course first. This is why we offer free six to eight weekly sessions for anyone on the NHS waiting list, children, and unpaid carers. 

Qualifications

  • Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Clinical Supervision, Including Online and Telephone Working.

  • Level 5 Dip in Psychotherapeutic Counselling 

  • Level 5 Dip in Management & Leadership        

  • Level 4 Dip in Therapeutic Counselling Studies

  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF)        

  • BA (Hons) Early Years, Childcare and Education

  • Peer-supported Open Dialogue, Social Network, and Relational Skills

  • Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills 

    At TGC, you will be encouraged to discuss your feelings and emotions at your therapy or counselling appointment. I will listen and support you, showing empathic understanding without judging or criticising you.

    You will get support in understanding your feelings and thought processes better, and will be empowered to find solutions to your worries. I will not advise or tell you what to do but facilitate your session to enable you to gain your independence.

    Your Counselling or Therapy can take place:

    • In Person or
    • Online.
    Success stories

    Our Principal Activity – Counselling

    Why Choose Us

    Counselling We are a Community Interest Company (CIC), which is a non-for-private profit organisation.
    We offer a high quality, but low-cost, service and the profits generated are used to benefit the community.

    Our primary purpose is to provide benefits to the community we serve, many of them facing significant social and cultural disadvantages.

    We offer human-to-human connection and compassionate care.

    We use different methods to facilitate our client’s session, including Trauma Informed and the Open Dialogue Approaches.

    Our counsellors are trained and qualified professionals’ members of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and we operate under their guidelines.

    We offer free six to eight weeks counselling to those on the NHS waiting list or those on low income.

    What We Offer

    Counselling For Depression (CFD)

    Counselling or Talking Therapies and Psychological Therapies can be an effective treatment option for Depression, Abuse, Anxiety, Relationship problems, Stress, Loss, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Work-related stress, Trauma, Bereavement, panic attacks, agoraphobia, etc., as they provide individuals with a safe and supportive space to explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. They aimed at improving emotional well-being and personal growth. However, they differ in scope, focus and duration. For example, counselling or talking therapies are short-term intervention that focuses on resolving specific issues or life transitions. In contrast, psychological therapies (Psychotherapy) are longer as they delve more into underlying patterns and emotions.

    At TGC Low-Cost Counselling, we aim to tailor your specific need and the nature of the concern you wish to address.

    Qualifications

    • Level 6 Advanced Certificate in Clinical Supervision, Including Online and Telephone Working.

    • Level 5 Dip in Psychotherapeutic Counselling 

    • Level 5 Dip in Management & Leadership        

    • Level 4 Dip in Therapeutic Counselling Studies

    • Level 3 Award in Education and Training (RQF)        

    • BA (Hons) Early Years, Childcare and Education

    • Peer-supported Open Dialogue, Social Network, and Relational Skills

    • Level 3 Diploma in Counselling Skills 

      Certifications & Accreditations

      My Services

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      Counselling

      Counselling is a professional service provided by trained individuals, known as counsellors, to help people manage and overcome a range of personal challenges, emotional difficulties, and mental health issues. The process involves a confidential relationship between the counsellor and the client, aimed at fostering personal growth, emotional well-being, and problem-solving skills

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      Benefits of Counselling

      Therapy provides a safe and confidential space for you to talk to a trained professional about your issues and concerns. At TGC, your therapist will use different therapy techniques to facilitate and help you explore your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours to understand yourself and others better. Hence, you will be empowered to recognise your own uniqueness, develop the ability to cope effectively during challenges and maintain appropriate relationships and acceptable behaviour.

      We offer individual Adults and Children talking therapy, Filial Therapy for children age 3-14 years and families/guardian, well-being services, and facilitate various group workshops such as: Positive Parenting Skills, Literacy Skills and Team Bonding.

      Workshops Benefits & Outcomes include

      • Acceptance.
      • Self-regulation.
      • Increase Autonomy.
      • Gain Tools require for Activities of Daily Living (ADL).
      • Prevent and reduce financial hardships.
      • Promote family bonding and positive relationships.
      • Ease loneliness and isolation feelings.
      • Promote effective communication, Employee’s motivation, and positive attitude toward work.
      • Enhance Job Satisfaction.

      Success stories

      Clients testimonials

      Very helpful, reliable, cost effective, and a solid all-rounder choice. Would very much recommend to others, the service provided has been of high quality’ (PH).

      It’s been a lovely journey and a wonderful experience. I’m grateful to have such an amazing therapist’ (AS).

      Again, thank you for your interest in our service, and we look forward to an impactful and beautiful therapeutic relationship with you or telling others about us/referring others to our service.

      Our therapists are certified by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). We follow their Ethical Guidelines to ensure competencies and that our clients get the best care and attention to find solutions to the presenting problems.

      The Great Counsellor Low-Cost Counselling CIC

      Registration number: 14526947

      07735656474

      RIPPLE CENTRE, 121-125 Ripple Rd, Barking IG11 7FN.

      BEC 2, 50 Wakering Rd, Barking IG11 8GN.

      [email protected]

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