LOW COST THERAPY

Low Cost Therapy

Counselling is a talking therapy that allows you to discuss your problems and difficult feelings. It is a private, safe, trustworthy and confidential place to explore any issues you may be facing. Needing help is a normal part of being a human and asking for support shows courage and strength in taking the difficult step in resolving a problem and being in control of your life. Whether you have a diagnosed conditions such as anxiety or depression, or you are finding life difficult at the moment, we can support you in making positive and meaningful changes.

Many people looking for affordable therapy by searching for low-cost counselling near me or accessible therapy in Scunthorpe – our service was created to help those on a lower income access support without long NHS waiting lists.

At Grey Matters Centre, our mission is to offer compassionate, high-quality support to individuals facing a wide range of mental health needs. We understand that financial pressures can make accessing therapy difficult, especially at a time when emotional wellbeing is more important thatn ever. Our low-cost service was designed to ease this burden by offering professional support at a reduced fee.

OUR STUDENTS

As part of our commitment to accessible mental health care, we proudly offer sessions with trainee therapists completing their Level 5 Counselling Degree. These students provide valuable, professional support while working towards qualification as counsellors and psychotherapists.

• Every trainee:
• Has passed a thorough interview process
• Shares our values, passion and commitment to client care
• Is a member of an appropriate professional body (e.g. BACP)
• Receives regular clinical supervision 
• Has completed at least two years of advanced training
• Has been assessed as competent to work safely with the public

Our trainees work to the same ethical and professional standards expected across the whole centre.

HOW IT WORKS

If you would like to be considered for our low cost therapy, you are most welcome to contact us directly, you don’t need to go through your G.P. or any other agency – no GP referral is needed. admin@greymatterscentre.co.uk

Before you are considered we will complete a short assessment to understand 

• What has brought you to therapy
• The difficulties you’re experiencing
• What you hope to achieve 
• Whether this service is suitable for your needs

When this assessment is completed we will let you know if you have been successful for this service.  If you have passed our criteria and if you have decided you would like to go ahead, you will be matched with the most suitable trainee therapist for your needs. 

Your therapist will get in touch with you to arrange a time to contact you to book an appointment with them.

SESSIONS

• Sessions last 50 minutes
• Weekly or fortnightly appointments are available
• You may receive up to 12 sessions, subject to review
• Continuation depends on the clinical judgement of the therapist and coordinator

We understand that everyone’s needs are different, so the number of sessions may vary based on progress and individual circumstances. 

FEE’s

Our low-cost therapy sessions cost:

£25 per 50 minute session

Payment is required at the time of booking your appointment. 

Cancellations require 48 hours notice.

Late cancellations or missed sessions will be charged in full, with no refund.

WHO THIS SERVICE IS NOT SUITABLE FOR:

For safety and ethical reasons, our low-cost therapy service is not suitable for individuals who are:

• Trainee counsellors or therapists
• Anyone who is already receiving therapy elsewhere 
• Anyone with current alcohol or drug misuse
• Anyone with eating disorders or PTSD
• Anyone with severe mental health problems
• Anyone with a history of psychosis
• Anyone who is suicidal
• Anyone living in a current domestic violent environment
• Anyone with previous convictions of sexual offences and/or an ongoing police investigation or criminal justice proceedings.
• We do not work with any court cases. 

Please take a look at their individual pages to read more about them. 

To access this service please contact our coordinator Louise Fenton at admin@greymatterscentre.co.uk, telephone 07907 613600

All other enquiries please contact info@greymatterscentre.co.uk, telephone 07907 613600

We support clients across Scunthorpe, Ashby, Bottesford, Brigg, Crowle, Messingham, Winterton, Barton-upon-Humber and the wider North Lincolnshire area who are seeking accessible counselling or low-cost therapy options.