About us
Poole Community Counselling is a community interest company offering a low-cost counselling service to any adult for £15-30 depending on household income and personal circumstances.
We are unique in that we can offer long-term low-cost support, upon self-referral with little to no wait time, unlike other mental health services, often either expensive or long waiting times.
We endeavour to remove as many barriers as possible to accessing high-quality counselling and mental health support for people within the Poole and wider Dorset community. Our services are open to all, regardless of income, in a way that is responsive to individual differences such as culture, race, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, and disability.
How It Works
Get in contact with us
You can contact us to book an initial assessment via
Call/Text: 07745212041
Email: enquiry@poolecommunitycounsellingcic.org
Social Media: Facebook & Instagram direct message
Using the contact link at the top or bottom of this page.
Initial Assessment
This is a 45-minute session with one of our lead counsellors. They will get to know a little about you and what has brought you to counselling, as well as discussing how much you can genuinely afford to pay. They might ask about any previous counselling experiences or about your family history. They will completely understand that this can be quite a daunting experience; they will be warm and welcoming and gently guide you through the process, as well as answering any questions you may have. After the assessment they will assign you a counsellor who they feel will be a good fit for you. Sometimes there may be a short waiting period according to yours and the counsellor’s availability, but we will communicate with you and keep you updated on how long that is likely to be.
Sessions
Your sessions may be weekly or fortnightly, usually on the same day at the same time. During your session your counsellor might talk you through something specific, e.g. a tool to help with anxiety or the way our brains process emotions, or it might be a more generalised discussion around e.g. your relationships, life events, your childhood, things you are struggling with and so on. Your counsellor will listen without any judgement.
Why Choose Us
Open-ended sessions
Little to no wait times
Wide range of counsellors available, all proffessionally trained
Trauma-Informed counselling
Low cost service
Constantly evolving to suit our communities needs
