Counselling is not a substitute for medical advice. If you have any concerns about your physical or mental health, please consult with your GP or other healthcare professional.

• Immediate Risk to Self or Others
  • Clients experiencing active suicidal intent, self-harm requiring urgent medical attention, or plans to harm others.
  • Individuals who are undergoing court or legal proceedings which involves harm to others or who have a conviction of harm to others such as violent or child offences.
  • Individuals who have a history of criminal violence towards others or indicating high risk to others
• Severe Mental Health Disorders
  • Conditions such as psychosis, schizophrenia, or severe bipolar disorder requiring specialist intervention.
  • Individuals with any diagnosis of Personality Disorder including EUPD as well as traits of anti-social personality/ psychopathy/ sociopathy.
• Severe Substance Misuse
  • Active drug or alcohol dependency where primary treatment should be medical detox or rehabilitation services.
• Crisis & Engagement
  • Individuals who are going through crises; not socially or emotionally stable enough to engage in weekly
• Severe Eating Disorders
  • Clients with conditions such as anorexia nervosa or bulimia
• Severe PTSD or Trauma
  • If a client requires specialist trauma therapy or prolonged exposure therapy.
• Underage Clients Without Parental Consent
  • If the service requires parental consent, those under the age threshold without it may be excluded.
• Ongoing Legal Cases
  • Clients seeking counselling specifically related to active legal proceedings (e.g., family court cases, criminal investigations) may require specialist support.
• Clients Requiring Reports for Court or Assessments
• Trainee Therapists
  • We do not normally provide therapy for trainee’s as part of their training course
• Clients Outside the UK
• Language Barriers
  • If no suitable interpreters or language support is available.