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Trusted Counselling Services in Malton, North Yorkshire
Community Counselling is an independent charity established to provide accessible mental health support across Ryedale, Scarborough, and North Yorkshire. Our services include face-to-face, online, and telephone counselling, alongside specialist therapies like EMDR and creative arts therapy. With over a decade of experience, we prioritise client-centred care, offering tailored support for adults, young adults, and children. Our team comprises qualified professionals and trainee counsellors undergoing rigorous training, ensuring high standards of practice. We collaborate with statutory and voluntary agencies to address issues such as anxiety, depression, trauma, and bereavement. Confidentiality and ethical responsibility are central to our approach, with clear policies governing client safety and data protection.As a charity, we rely on funding and donations to maintain free services while offering chargeable options for those who require faster access. Our partnerships with organisations like Supporting Victims and the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner enable us to support victims of serious crime. We maintain transparency in operations, with detailed policies available for review. Our commitment to community wellbeing is reflected in our flexible service delivery, including evening appointments and remote sessions, ensuring accessibility for all clients.
Services
Brief Counselling
EMDR Therapy
Victim Counselling
Children's Therapy
Online Counselling
Highlights and features
- We provide free and chargeable counselling services tailored to individual needs across North Yorkshire.
- Our team includes BACP-accredited practitioners and trainees undergoing rigorous professional training.
- We offer flexible session formats including face-to-face, online, and telephone counselling.
- Specialist EMDR treatment for trauma is available with NHS-recommended methodologies.
- We maintain partnerships with statutory agencies to support victims of serious crime.
Associations and certifications
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
What people say
Amazing counsellor
Helped through difficult time
Always on time
Recommended service
Comfortable environment
Services
Brief Counselling Service
Free short-term counselling for adults in Ryedale and Scarborough. Sessions address anxiety, depression, and life changes through evidence-based talking therapies. Trainee counsellors deliver eight sessions under supervision, with remote options available.
EMDR Treatment
Specialist trauma treatment using eye movement desensitisation techniques. Recommended by NICE for PTSD, this service helps process traumatic memories through bilateral stimulation. Sessions available in Malton and Scarborough.
Victim Counselling Service
Counselling for adult and child victims of serious crime, including domestic abuse. Delivered in partnership with Supporting Victims, this service offers up to 15 sessions with no requirement to report crimes.
Options Counselling Service
Chargeable counselling with flexible scheduling and shorter waiting times. Clients choose session formats, durations, and times to suit their needs, with both in-person and remote options available.
Children's Counselling Service
Therapeutic support for children and young people across North Yorkshire. Services include play and creative arts therapy, with parental guidance provided to address safeguarding concerns and emotional distress.
Questions
What areas do you serve?
We provide services in Ryedale, Scarborough, North Yorkshire, and York, with some services available nationally for specific client groups.
How can I access counselling?
You can self-refer via our online form or be referred by a GP or agency. Emergency referrals are available through Supporting Victims.
Are services free?
Most services are free, though our Options service charges £46 per session for faster access and flexible scheduling.
What therapies do you offer?
We provide person-centred counselling, EMDR, CBT, creative therapies, and play therapy tailored to individual client needs.
Is confidentiality guaranteed?
Confidentiality is maintained except in cases of serious harm risk, court orders, or with client consent for information sharing.
Do you offer remote sessions?
Yes, we provide online and telephone counselling options for most services to ensure accessibility and convenience.
