Counselling and Psychotherapy Options
Counselling is provided by professionally qualified practitioners. It is a non-judgmental,
confidential relationship, valuing each person as a unique individual. Counsellors do not give
advice; they assist their clients to find the
answers which are right for them. Counselling and psychotherapy can provide an opportunity to
explore emotional problems, together with a
chance to look at how difficulties from the past continue to impact on the
present; it can also be the means for personal growth and development. Unfortunately
counselling is no longer available on the NHS but many organisations offer it on a sliding scale
from as little as 50 pence.
The Cogwheel Trust
47-51 Norfolk Street, Cambridge, CB1 2LD.
Telephone 01223 464385
Email: cwt@btconnect.com
Contact the office Monday to Friday 9.00 – 4.00pm (or leave message on 24 hour answer
machine). The Cogwheel Trust is a charity that provides a wide ranging professional counselling
and psychotherapy service to the community. The trained staff work with individuals, couples,
families and children and cover many personal, emotional and relationship issues. They welcome
clients who refer themselves as well as referrals from other agencies and they operate a sliding
scale of charges. There is an equal opportunities policy regarding the number of sponsored
sessions individuals can receive.
Lawrence Way Community House
37 Lawrence Way King Hedges Cambridge CB4 2PR
Telephone 01223 425419
Free time-limited counselling is available to people living in King’s Hedges, Arbury or East
Chesterton. If you live elsewhere and are registered with the Arbury Road or Red House
practices you also use this counselling service. Ring to refer yourself and be prepared to leave a
message on the answer phone.
Parkside Counselling and Psychotherapy Group
PO box 550 Cambridge CB1 0DU Tel 01233 242029
One to one counselling on a sliding scale of charges for people with anxiety, depression, or
problems related to work, education, family or relationships.
University of Cambridge Counselling Service
203 Bene’t Place Lensfield Road Cambridge CB2 1EL
Telephone 01223 332865 Fax 01223 760990
Email: reception@counselling.cam.ac.uk
Website: www.counselling.cam.as.uk
One to one counselling or group work is available free to students and staff of the University.
Ring or call in for an appointment 9.00am-5.30pm on weekdays.
The Group Therapy Centre
St Columba Foundation 3 Downing Place
Cambridge CB2 3EL Tel 01223 357221 Fax 01223 357221
Email: info@grouptherapycentres.org.uk Website: www.grouptherapycentres.org Office opening:
9.00-5.00pm Monday to Thursday (24 hour answering machine). Group Psychotherapy offers a
unique chance to understand.
Centre 33
tel 01223 314763
www.CENTRE33.ORG.UK
33 Clarendon Street Cambridge CB1 1JX
Counselling for young people of 25 and under.
Centre 33 provides free and confidential information, pregnancy testing, condoms, internet use
and counselling for young people aged 25 and under. They also run a young carers’ project for
people aged 25 and under. Opening hours are Monday to Wednesday 10am-8.15pm, Friday and
Saturday 10am-1.30pm.
With thanks to The Mental Health Handbook, Produced by Lifecraft. www.lifecraft.org.uk