Welcome to Core Counselling Service
Accessible. Inclusive. Online.
We offer a warm, respectful, and confidential online space for individuals from all backgrounds, with a particular commitment to ethnic minority communities and LGBTQ+ individuals.
A Space Where You Are Welcome
At Core Counselling Service, we offer a warm, respectful, and confidential online space for individuals from all backgrounds. We understand that finding the right therapist can feel daunting – especially if you have previously felt unheard, misunderstood, or excluded. Our aim is to make the first step into counselling safe, simple, and supportive.
We recognise that lived experience matters. Culture, identity, race, sexuality, gender, faith, migration history, and social context all shape how we experience the world and our mental health. Our service is intentionally inclusive and affirming.
Individuals from Black, Asian, and minoritised ethnic communities
LGBTQ+ individuals and couples
People navigating identity, belonging, and marginalisation
Anyone experiencing emotional distress, regardless of background
You do not need to fit into a category to access our service – you only need to feel that support might help.
What We Offer
Life can feel messy sometimes — and mental health difficulties can show up in lots of different ways. Whatever brings you here, you don’t have to figure it out alone. At CORE, we offer a warm, supportive space where you can slow things down, make sense of what’s going on, and find a way forward.
Individual Online Therapy
One-to-one therapy sessions tailored to you — your needs, your story, and what you want to change or understand.
Online Group Therapy & Peer Support
A professionally facilitated space to connect with others, share experiences, and feel less alone — with support, structure, and care.
LGBTQ+ Affirming Therapy
Respectful, affirming therapy for all genders, sexualities, and expressions of identity — where you're met with understanding, not assumptions.
Culturally Informed & Inclusive Care
Therapy that recognises the importance of your background, culture, values, and lived experience — and holds them with respect.
Online sessions, wherever you are
All sessions are offered online — whether you’re at home, travelling, or simply prefer the comfort and privacy of your own space.
Accessible & Affordable Care
We are committed to making counselling affordable. Starting counselling can raise many questions — that’s why we offer a free 30-minute initial consultation with a senior member of our clinical team. There is no obligation to continue.
Low-Cost Options
Affordable counselling without compromising on quality or ethical standards.
Transparent Fees
Clear pricing with no hidden costs. We believe cost should not be a barrier.
Free 30-Min Consultation
A free initial consultation with a senior clinician to explore if we're right for you.
Thoughtful Matching
Be matched to the most suitable therapist based on your needs and preferences.
What We Can Support With
Clients come to us with a wide range of concerns, including:
Anxiety, stress, and overwhelm
Low mood and depression
Work-related difficulties (burnout, workplace stress, bullying)
Identity, self-esteem, and confidence
Relationship and family difficulties
Intimacy, sexuality, and sex-related concerns
Navigating gender, sexual orientation, or coming out
Experiences of discrimination, racism, or marginalisation
Life transitions, change, or uncertainty
Loss, bereavement, and grief
You don’t need to have the right words – we will work at your pace.
How to Get Started
1
Request a free consultation
Book your free 30-minute initial session.
2
Speak with a senior clinician
Talk about what's brought you to counselling.
3
Decide on next steps
Explore whether CORE feels right for you.
4
Begin counselling online
Start at a pace that suits you.
Our Commitment
At Core Counselling Service, we are committed to creating a space built on warmth, compassion, and integrity.
Respect and dignity for all
Anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice
Confidentiality and ethical care
Ongoing reflection and learning
You deserve to be met with understanding, not judgement.
Take the First Step
If you are considering counselling – whether for the first time or returning after a break – we invite you to get in touch.
You are welcome here.