NHS Counselling, Psychotherapy and Counselling Psychology in Wandsworth
Receiving NHS counselling and psychotherapy in Wandsworth is free through The Awareness Centre. Our NHS therapists can help you work through a number of issues, such as; anxiety, bereavement, depression, stress, and work related issues. You can either self-refer through the Talk Wandsworth website, or ask your GP to refer you into the NHS Wandsworth counselling service.
Our NHS counsellors and psychotherapists are working towards accreditation with one or more of the following professional bodies:
NHS Counselling Services at GP Surgeries in Wandsworth
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 Wandsworth. We are currently offering all counselling sessions face to face, online and by telephone.
To find out more about our Wandsworth counselling service and how to book an appointment, go to the Wandsworth Talking Therapies website or contact the team.
NHS Clinical Team
Meet our Head of Counselling
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.
NHS Counsellors Wandsworth
Meet our NHS counsellors and psychotherapists providing free counselling in Wandsworth. 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 the Wandsworth counselling service?
To be referred to counselling in Wandsworth with the NHS, please make an appointment to see your GP or call Wandsworth Talking Therapies on 020 3513 6264. There is no fee for this service, and you will be offered up to 12 sessions.
How long will my Wandsworth 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.
How do I make sure the Wandsworth counselling service is right for me?
If you are registered with a GP in Wandsworth, you will have access to Wandsworth 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.
