Business Details
33 Years
experience
Mental Health Counselling Services in London
Established in 1993, the Counselling Pastoral Trust (CPT) is a community-based charity dedicated to transforming lives through accessible mental health support. Our team of 8 therapists and extensive volunteer network deliver over 250 weekly sessions across London, specialising in Schema Therapy, addiction recovery, and trauma counselling. With 30 years of operational history, we combine clinical expertise with compassionate care to address depression, anxiety, relationship breakdowns, and complex psychological trauma.Our training arm, The Schema Therapy Institute, has trained professionals across the UK and Europe since 2009. We maintain financial accessibility through a sliding fee scale and donor support, ensuring mental health services remain available to all socioeconomic backgrounds. Our proven therapeutic models have helped thousands achieve sustainable personal transformation.
Services
Individual Counselling
Schema Therapy
Addiction Recovery
Couples Therapy
Group Therapy
Trauma Counselling
Mood Management
Family Therapy
Counselling Training
Corporate Consultancy
Details
- Year established: 1993
Highlights and features
- We offer 30 years of specialist experience in Schema Therapy and trauma recovery
- Our sliding fee scale ensures accessible mental health support for all incomes
- We train therapists across the UK through our accredited Schema Therapy Institute
- Our team includes experienced practitioners in addiction recovery and family therapy
- We combine clinical excellence with Christian ethical values in all our services
What people say
Life-changing therapy
Compassionate professionals
Effective trauma treatment
Affordable mental health care
Expert addiction recovery
Services
Schema Therapy
Schema Therapy addresses chronic psychological issues through structured, long-term treatment. Our accredited practitioners help clients break negative life patterns by identifying and modifying deep-seated emotional schemas. This evidence-based approach combines cognitive, behavioural, and experiential techniques to treat complex conditions resistant to other therapies.
Addiction Recovery
Our specialist addiction programmes address substance misuse, gambling, and behavioural addictions through integrated therapy models. Combining group support with individual counselling, we help clients understand addiction roots while developing sustainable recovery strategies. Our holistic approach addresses co-occurring mental health conditions and social reintegration challenges.
Couples Counselling
Couples therapy focuses on improving communication and resolving relationship conflicts. We help partners understand interaction patterns, rebuild trust, and develop emotional connection through evidence-based interventions. Our programmes address both immediate relationship crises and long-term partnership development needs.
Trauma Counselling
Specialist trauma therapy treats PTSD and complex trauma from abuse, loss, or violence. Using phased treatment approaches, we help clients process traumatic memories while developing coping strategies. Our trauma-informed care addresses both recent incidents and long-standing psychological effects of traumatic experiences.
Counselling Training
Our accredited training programmes develop professional counsellors through comprehensive education. The Advanced Diploma in Counselling Practice combines theoretical knowledge with practical skills, preparing graduates for NHS and private practice roles. Our training emphasises clinical competence, ethical practice, and evidence-based therapeutic approaches.
People
Dr Agnes Sullivan
Founder
Clinical psychologist with 30 years' experience in trauma therapy and addiction recovery. Developed CPT's integrated treatment models combining Schema Therapy with Christian ethical principles. Leads training programmes for mental health professionals across Europe.
Dr Offer Maurer
Senior Therapist
Chartered psychologist specialising in couple and family therapy. Co-developer of CPT's relationship restoration programmes. Provides clinical supervision for therapists and contributes to training curriculum development for the Schema Therapy Institute.
Questions
How do I access counselling services?
Contact us directly via phone or online form to arrange an initial assessment. No referrals are required for our therapy services.
Are services available for non-religious clients?
Yes, we welcome clients of all backgrounds. While our values are Christian-inspired, our therapy approaches are secular and evidence-based.
What therapy approaches do you use?
We specialise in Schema Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, and trauma-informed approaches. Our practitioners integrate multiple evidence-based methods tailored to client needs.
Do you offer online therapy options?
Yes, we provide remote therapy through secure video conferencing platforms alongside our in-person services in London.
How are therapy fees determined?
We use a sliding scale based on income and financial circumstances to ensure accessible mental health care for all clients.
Are your therapists qualified?
All our therapists hold professional qualifications and maintain ongoing clinical supervision. Many have specialist accreditations in Schema Therapy and trauma treatment.
