NHS Counselling, Psychotherapy and Counselling Psychology in Sutton
The Awareness Centre is contracted by the South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust (SWLSTG) to provide counselling to patients registered at GP surgeries in Sutton. We are currently offering all counselling sessions face to face or online.
Our NHS counsellors and psychotherapists are working towards accreditation with one or more of the following professional bodies:
Sutton Counselling NHS
The Awareness Centre is contracted by the South West London and St George’s Mental Health NHS Trust (SWLSTG) to provide counselling to patients registered at GP surgeries in Sutton. We are currently offering all counselling sessions face to face, online and by telephone.
To find out more about our Sutton counselling service and how to book an appointment, go to the Sutton Talking Therapies website or contact the team.
NHS Clinical Team
Meet our Counselling Services Manager
Gail Walker
Gail is a qualified integrative counsellor, and a member of BACP. She has held varying roles within The Awareness Centre throughout her original training, from placement therapist through to administrator and Clinical Team Leader, enabling her to draw upon a rounded experience to now manage the agency’s NHS Services across all areas.
Our NHS Counsellors
Meet our NHS counsellors and psychotherapists providing free counselling in Sutton. Click below to learn more about our therapists.
All our counsellors abide by the BACP Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy, and The Awareness Centre has BACP Organisational Membership. Our counsellors appreciate and respect difference and diversity in culture, age, ethnicity, race, gender, sexuality, physical ability, religious beliefs and spirituality.
How can I get referred for NHS free counselling in Sutton?
To be referred to counselling in Sutton with the NHS, please make an appointment to see your GP or call Sutton Talking Therapies on 0800 032 1411 or 020 3513 4044. There is no fee for this service, and you will be offered between 6 and 12 sessions.
How long will my referred or self-referral counselling sessions take?
We can provide weekly 50-minute confidential counselling sessions during GP opening hours Monday to Friday. Some Saturday morning appointments are also available. For further details please view the self referral brochure.
How do I make sure the Sutton counselling service is right for me?
If you are registered with a GP in Sutton, you will have access to Sutton counselling with the NHS. When you are referred by your GP or do a self-referral, you will be assigned a counsellor depending on your specific concerns or needs. Our NHS counsellors have a variety of specialisms, so whatever you are struggling with we will be able to provide personalised help for you.
