The Palmeira Practice provides private therapy, which means you will need to pay for sessions. Each of our associates’ fees can be seen on their profile page. You can discuss the fees with your chosen therapist once we put them in touch with you, they will be clear if their session price is fixed or if they have any concessionary spaces.

We understand that not everyone can afford private therapy. Here are some options you can consider.

Please scroll to the bottom to find out more about accessing emergency support if you are in a crisis situation.

Ongoing support for Adults

(see Emergency Situations section as well)

NHS Talking Therapies

The NHS provides free, confidential talking therapies for adults (18+) struggling with issues such as anxiety, depression, stress, or phobias.

• Access: You can self-refer directly without seeing a GP, or ask a GP to refer you.

• Format: Sessions can be face-to-face, via video, telephone, or through online courses.

• Types: Offers NICE-recommended therapies, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT).

The Brighton and Hove Wellbeing Service is where you can access these NHS services for adults and children and young people if you have a postcode beginning BN1, BN2, BN3 or BN41.

GP Referral

Your GP can refer you to local mental health services, which may include specialist counselling.

Mental Health Charities

Several UK charities offer free or subsidised counselling. There can be wait times to be seen.

• Mind: Has a network of local centres across England that run free or low-cost mental health services. https://www.mind.org.uk/information-support/drugs-and-treatments/talking-therapy-and-counselling/how-to-find-therapy-or-counselling/

• Anxiety UK: Provides reduced-cost talking therapies for individuals on low incomes and anxiety management courses. https://www.anxietyuk.org.uk/get-help/access-therapy/

• Cruse Bereavement Support: Offers free counselling for people dealing with bereavement. https://www.cruse.org.uk/

• Rape Crisis: Offers counselling for survivors of sexual abuse. https://rapecrisis.org.uk/

Other Options

• University/College Services: Students often have access to free counselling services.

• Employer Assistance Programs (EAPs): Many large employers offer free, confidential counselling sessions.

Helplines

Samaritans: 24/7 listening support for anyone in distress. Call 116 123

Hopeline (for under 35s): text HOPE to 88247 or call 0300 102 2470, https://www.papyrus-uk.org/help-me/hopeline-24-7

Switchboard LGBT: talk to someone by phone, email or online. Helpline 0800 0119 100, https://switchboard.lgbt/

Shout: provides 24/7, free and confidential support over text message. Anyone in the UK can text ‘Shout’ to 85258 at any time of day or night to be connected to a trained volunteer.

Ongoing support for Children and Young People

(see Emergency Situations section as well)

NHS services accessed via Brighton and Hove Wellbeing Service - Children and Young People

Stop Breathe Think – online, time-limited counselling for young people. https://www.stopbreathethink.org.uk/can-we-help-you/

Young Minds Parent advice line – phone or online. https://www.youngminds.org.uk/parent/parents-helpline/

Young Minds support and advice on where to get support. https://www.youngminds.org.uk/

Allsorts Support for children and young people under 26 who identify as LGBTQ+ or are exploring their gender. https://www.allsortsyouth.org.uk/

Samaritans: 116 123

Childline (for under 19s): 0800 1111

Hopeline (for under 35s): text HOPE to 88247 or call 0300 102 2470, https://www.papyrus-uk.org/help-me/hopeline-24-7

Switchboard LGBT+ helpline: 0800 0119 100

Give us a shout: text SHOUT to 85258

Emergency situations

Therapy sessions are not appropriate for addressing crisis situations. If you feel you or someone you know is in a crisis situation, we advise you to seek urgent support.

Consider these options:

NHS 111: Call 111, free, 24/7, and select the mental health option. This is for people of all ages, including children, who are in crisis or concerned about a family member. A trained mental health professional will be able to help. https://111.nhs.uk/

Samaritans: Free, 24/7 listening support for anyone in distress. Call 116 123. https://www.samaritans.org/

Shout: Free 24/7 text support. Text “SHOUT” to 85258.

You can also make an emergency appointment with your own GP to discuss what support you can get.

Children’s MH crisis team: Call 0300 304 0061 (CAMHS Duty Clinician, 9am–5pm Monday to Friday), https://www.brightonandhovewellbeing.org/urgent-support-children-and-young-people