Counselling Service

Welcome to MhIST’s Counselling Service

Ringing 01204 527200

Email: help@mhist.co.uk

Text: 07800000396

Many of us experience times in our lives when we feel under pressure and find it hard to cope, this could be because of past issues, relationship difficulties, grief or from finding it hard to deal with everyday life.

Counselling helps people come to terms with many problems they are facing, with an ultimate aim of overcoming them. They are based on an interpersonal relationship between the client and the Counsellor (sometimes called therapist) which helps them develop a better understanding about themselves and then solve their problems.

What is Counselling?

Counselling is not about the Counsellor solving problems for you, or about them giving advice.

It is a process of talking about and working through your personal problems with a Counsellor. The Counsellor uses techniques to help you to address your problems by helping you to clarify the issues, explore options, develop strategies and increase your self-awareness.

Why Use MhIST?

• Low cost – £30 per session or £15 for concessions
• We are a registered charity (No. 1130152) and we have over 25 years experience supporting people in Bolton to improve their mental health
• No waiting list
• Free 30-minute assessment with a qualified Counsellor
• 100% of the costs go to supporting a local charity
• Generous concessions
• We offer different types of therapies (person centred and CBT – Cognitive Behavioural Therapy)
• We offer in-person, telephone or online (MS Teams) appointments

Prices

• Free 30 minute Initial Assessment on the telephone

Standard Pricing

• £30 per session – (50 minute session either in person at our office in central Bolton
• 10% Discount when booking 6 Sessions in advance = £162 – Save £18!

Concession Pricing

• £15 per sessions for those:
  • Receiving Benefits
  • In Education
  • Aged 65 or over
• 10% discount when booking 6 sessions in advance = £81 – Save £9!

Please note, you will be asked to provide evidence of your eligibility for a concession at your Initial Assessment. e.g. letter in the last 3 months re benefits, ID proof of age, proof of in education.

How Do I Book?

Click the Counselling Referral Form button below and fill in the referral form and our qualified Counsellor will be in touch to book your Initial Assessment.