Our Blues Project – Low cost Therapy Service
The Blues Project is for people who would not otherwise have access to psychotherapy because they are on benefits or a low wage (under £30,000 per year). Places are limited, and all clients are expected to make a commitment to come for therapy twice a week for at least 18 months. The psychotherapist will usually be either a trainee in weekly supervision, or a psychotherapist who has completed their training with The Bowlby Centre.
Some of our therapists may have space for lower cost therapy. Please use our directory for names and locations: Find A Therapist.
Criteria
The Blues Project is for people aged over 18 who would not otherwise have access to psychotherapy because they are on benefits or a low income (under £30,000 per year). There is no upper age limit.
All clients are expected to make a commitment to come for therapy twice a week for at least 18 months. The therapist will usually be either a trainee in weekly supervision, or (occasionally) a psychotherapist who has completed their training with The Bowlby Centre.
Applicants must be able to attend sessions twice a week in person. The cost is £20 per session, ie £40 per week, and therapists are usually located in London..
To apply, please download and return the application form to referrals@thebowlbycentre.org.uk. Please note, we can only accept applications by email. Eligible clients will then be offered an assessment interview which costs a one-off, non-returnable fee of £35. Please note that Blues spaces are extremely limited and it may not always be possible to match assessed clients with a suitable therapist.
Assessment interview
The first step is an Assessment interview, which is normally held online through zoom or on the telephone. This is a chance for us to have a talk about you – your experience your history and your needs, and to then begin to think about who would be the right therapist for you. Interviews take up to one hour. There is a £35 fee for the interview.
For any further questions, please contact referrals@thebowlbycentre.org.uk.