Psychotherapy clinic

The Guild runs a community-based reduced fee clinic at 47 Nelson Square, London SE1.

The aim of the clinic is to provide psychoanalytic psychotherapy for people on a low income who live in Southwark, Lambeth and Lewisham.

Staffing

The clinic is staffed by experienced psychotherapists and trainees in supervision. The Guild is a member of the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy.

Fees

There is a sliding scale of charges ranging from £4 - £20 per session, with an initial consultation costing £7 - £25.

The referral process

The clinic accepts referrals from patients themselves and from doctors and other professionals. Potential patients will be offered an initial consultation as soon as possible but this can take several weeks as placements are not always available immediately. This is especially the case if the applicant has very restricted times when they can attend their sessions. When psychotherapy begins it is normal practice for the patient’s general practitioner to be informed and if they are under the care of a psychiatrist for there to be regular liaison.

Length of psychotherapy

The clinic offers a once weekly 50-minute psychotherapy session for up to a maximum of two years. This is at an agreed regular time.

Enquiries

If you think that psychotherapy may help, or if you have any queries, contact the Administrator at:

The Guild of Psychotherapists
47 Nelson Square
London SE1 0QA

Telephone 020 7401 3370

Email: admin@guildofpsychotherapists.org.uk

The administrator is available to answer the phone from Tuesday to Friday.

How to find The Clinic

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