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Counselling in the Community
Fast-track service

Need support now? We can help sooner.

Help to Help is our fast-track counselling service. If you need support quickly and can pay £40 per session, we can typically see you within 7 working days — far sooner than standard waiting times.

Enquire about Help to Help

7working days

Typical wait from first contact

£40per session

Fixed, transparent pricing

100%confidential

Same professional service

How it works

Three simple steps.

01

Get in touch

Contact us via the form on this page. Let us know you're enquiring about Help to Help.

02

Brief assessment call

We'll arrange a short call to understand your situation and match you with the right counsellor.

03

Start your sessions

Typically within 7 working days of your initial contact — at one of our hubs or remotely.

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Help to Help vs standard CITC

Help to HelpStandard CITC
Cost per session£40£5–£30 (sliding scale)
Typical wait~7 working daysVaries by demand
GP referral neededNoNo
Counsellor qualityTrained & supervisedTrained & supervised
In-person & remoteYesYes

Questions

Frequently asked

Who is Help to Help for?

Anyone who needs counselling support quickly and is able to pay £40 per session. It's particularly useful for people who can't wait months for NHS provision or standard CITC availability.

Is it the same quality as standard CITC counselling?

Yes. The same professionally trained, supervised volunteer counsellors. The same confidential service. Help to Help is simply a faster access route.

Can I switch to standard CITC pricing later?

Yes. If your circumstances change and Help to Help sessions are no longer affordable, talk to us. We will always find a way to continue your support.

Do I need a GP referral?

No. Like all our services, Help to Help is self-referral. Just get in touch directly.

Get started

Ready to access Help to Help?

Use the contact form and mention Help to Help in your message. We'll be in touch quickly to arrange your assessment call.

Enquire via contact form

Can't pay £40? Our standard sliding-scale service starts from £5. Still get in touch.