Low-Cost Counselling

You don’t have to face life’s biggest challenges alone. Counselling for Social Change (C4SC) is a registered charity dedicated to providing confidential, empathic counselling to help you with any issues affecting your life and work. We offer a non-judgemental space to explore difficulties and help you find ways to move forward. We:

provide low-cost counselling to people across Cornwall and Devon and online across the UK. Starting at £13 per session.
work with other charities and community groups to support their clients.
support activists and campaigners across the U.K.

Our services include online, phone and face-to-face support.

Sign up for Counselling

Complete our online self-referral form to access our long-term counselling service.

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Where we offer face-to-face counselling

We are pleased to offer in-person counselling sessions in the following areas across Cornwall and Devon:

Cornwall	Devon
Penzance	Plymouth
Truro	Exeter
Falmouth
St Austell
Bude
Newquay
Liskeard
Camborne
Redruth
Wadebridge

What our clients say:

I have been fortunate enough to have embarked upon various forms of therapy throughout my life, and while they have been helpful in their respective ways, it's very rare to find a therapist that truly gets you, or gives you the room to get yourself.… I am very grateful to have spent…time with [my therapist] who was very patient and caring, but also positively challenged me when unpicking this stagnation. Very grateful….

It's been transformational. The mental hole that I was in when we started, to the 'sorted' place that I am now; I am very conscious of the journey we have been on, and while I recognise it was always 'in me', [my therapist] was a poignant staple in helping me navigate this.

[My counsellor] has been incredibly supportive and really makes an effort to make counselling comfortable. I've felt an improvement in just a few sessions from their approach in helping me understand the cause of my feelings and understand why I feel the way I do.

Since starting counselling I have experienced huge positive shifts. I feel now, for the first time like I have control over my life and can see things clearly.

[My therapist] has honestly been a life saver. He’s helped me overcome things I never thought I could. He’s helped me see a new light in my life and what to focus on in life. The difference these sessions have made to my thought process and way of living is amazing

Our Values

We Aim:

to be non-judgemental
to empower our clients
to treat everyone as individuals

Get in touch for further information.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a counselling session cost and how do I pay?

Our fees operate on a sliding scale based on your annual income, ensuring our low-cost service remains accessible.

Fee Structure: Our fees start from £13 per 50-minute session for clients receiving benefits. The full, detailed list of fees can be found here.
Assessment of Income: During the referral process we will ask you to confirm which fee bracket applies to you.
Payment Methods: We accept payment via Bank Transfer or PayPal.
Invoicing: After each session, we will promptly email you an invoice containing all the necessary payment details and instructions. Payment is required upon receipt of the invoice.

How do I sign up for counselling, and what happens next?

You have two simple ways to start the process:

Online Self-Referral: The quickest way to apply is to complete our online self-referral form. The form takes approximately 5 minutes and asks for some basic details about you and how our service can best support your needs.
Telephone Referral: Alternatively, you can call us on 0333 050 8825, and one of our team members will be happy to guide you through the referral process over the phone.

What Happens Next?

Once your referral form is complete and processed, you will be placed onto our waiting list. We know waiting can be difficult, and we appreciate your patience. A suitable counsellor will be in touch directly as soon as they have an available slot that matches your requirements.

Is everything I say in a session confidential, and what are the limits?

Counselling is a fundamentally confidential service. We treat everything you share with the utmost discretion.

Our Confidentiality Commitment

Counselling is a confidential space, meaning that anything you say in your sessions will not be shared with anyone else without your explicit permission.

Duty of Care

There are a few ethical and legal exceptions to this commitment where we may be required to break confidentiality. In particular, where there is serious, immediate risk of harm to you or someone else.

How long does a session last, and how often will I attend?

Session Duration

All counselling sessions are 50 minutes in length.

Session Frequency

We believe consistency is vital for therapeutic progress, so we primarily recommend attending sessions weekly to help maintain the momentum, and continuity of the therapeutic work.

However, we understand that weekly sessions may not always be manageable due to financial or scheduling constraints. We are also happy to discuss fortnightly sessions.

The frequency will be agreed upon collaboratively between you and your counsellor during your initial assessment.

What should I expect in my first session (the assessment)?

The first session is usually includes:

Contracting: Your counsellor will carefully go through the counselling contract with you (covering confidentiality, fees, and cancellations). This ensures you are fully informed about the framework of the work.
Questions and Answers: You are also welcomed to ask any questions you may have about the counsellor, the therapeutic process, or the contract.
Discussion of Needs: This is your opportunity to talk about what has brought you to counselling and what you hope to gain from the experience.

Our Approach

Your sessions will be led by you throughout the process. This means your first session, and all subsequent sessions, will focus on what you feel is most important to discuss at that time. The counsellor is there to support and facilitate your process, not to direct it.

What types of issues do you offer counselling for?

We work with clients facing a broad and diverse range of personal and psychological issues. If something is causing you distress, we are here to support you.

What we cover

As a client-led service, we are equipped to support you through anything you wish to bring to the session. We commonly work with individuals seeking therapeutic support for concerns such as:

Emotional well-being: Difficulties with anxiety, low-mood, stress and struggles with self-esteem.
Life Events and Loss: Support through bereavement and grief, managing loss, and coping with major life transitions.
Relational Issues: Navigating family conflict, relationship challenges, and issues related to connection and isolation.
Personal Growth: Building self-esteem, managing anger, dealing with trauma, and exploration of personal identity.

If you are looking for counselling for a specific concern, the best way to determine if our service is right for you is to complete our initial referral form. We pride ourselves on being an inclusive and comprehensive service.