RISE Low-Cost Counselling

Why choose RISE?

You don’t need a mental health diagnosis or to be in crisis to access counselling. If something is affecting your wellbeing, we’re here to support you.

We know that taking the first step can feel difficult. Our aim is to make counselling welcoming, accessible and centred around you.

At RISE, our focus is to offer a space that feels respectful, confidential and free from judgement, where you can speak openly and be met with care.

We welcome adults from all backgrounds across London. We recognise that people may have different identities, cultures, beliefs, life experiences and needs, which is why we aim to offer a service that is accessible and responsive wherever possible.

With RISE you'll get:

• Affordable counselling with reduced-fee options

• Inclusive, person-centred support tailored to your needs

• Experienced counsellors

• A confidential, compassionate and non-judgemental service

• The choice of face-to-face or online appointments

• A commitment to accessibility and responsive support

How counselling can help

People come to counselling for many different reasons. You may be:

• feeling overwhelmed

• navigating a life change

• living with anxiety or low mood

• processing grief

• experiencing relationship challenges

• simply wanting space to better understand yourself.

Counselling offers a safe, confidential space to explore your thoughts and feelings, recognise patterns, and work towards what matters most to you. People come to RISE for support with:

• Anxiety or persistent worry

• Depression or low mood

• Stress (work-related or personal)

• Grief, loss and bereavement

• Relationship or family difficulties

• Concerns around sex, sexuality or identity

• Work-related stress and burnout

• Life changes and transitions

• Confidence and self-esteem

• Identity and belonging

• Loneliness and isolation

• Emotional wellbeing and personal growth

  What to expect

  1. Make a referral

  Complete our referral form and tell us a little about yourself. We’ll contact you to arrange an assessment.

  2. Initial assessment

  Meet with one of our clinicians to explore your needs and whether RISE is the right service for you.

  3. Matching

  If appropriate, we’ll match you with a counsellor based on your needs and availability.

  4. Begin counselling

  Sessions take place weekly, last around 50 minutes, and provide a regular space to focus on your wellbeing.

  Counselling may be offered on a short-term basis (6 sessions) or a longer-term basis (up to 24 sessions), depending on your needs.