We're here to listen to you, to give you the time and space to talk through your problems in a confidential and non-judgemental way. We are a charity providing affordable counselling and psychotherapy to adults and young people from the age of 12. You can contact us directly to arrange an initial appointment to discuss your needs and to consider if counselling and our service is right for you.
RCS was founded in 1989 to provide access to affordable counselling for all those in the community, regardless of background or circumstances. We recognise that discrimination operates consciously and unconsciously in our society, which means some people have greater access to opportunities than others.
RCS was founded in 1989 to provide access to affordable counselling for all those in the community, regardless of background or circumstances. We recognise that discrimination operates consciously and unconsciously in our society, which means some people have greater access to opportunities than others.
Services
Riverside Counselling Service is a registered charity that had been providing a professional, affordable counselling service to the local community since 1989. Riverside offers counselling to adults and young people from the age of 12. We are committed to providing an accessible service across the community relying on donations and grants to support us.
We are unable to offer counselling to clients who are living overseas whether temporarily or permanently. You will be contacted by a member of the Riverside team and offered an initial consultation which usually takes about an hour. To secure this consultation payment of 50 is required to cover the cost of your initial registration and consultation fee.
Riverside's highly regarded and stimulating CPD Programme aims to offer Saturday workshops that are open to therapists from all backgrounds. For those who are qualified or still in training, or even for those who just have an interest in counselling and psychotherapy. Workshops are delivered by leading clinicians across a range of therapeutic specialisms, and sessions may be used as proof of CPD towards re-accreditation.
Participating in a therapy group can be extremely beneficial especially if you are having difficulties in your relationships with others, lack confidence, cannot express yourself, get into conflict, repeat similar unhelpful patterns of behaviour with others, dislike groups, but would rather feel more comfortable in them.
John will then contact the young person directly to offer them a 20 minute appointment time. Riverside can offer a confidential space for 20 minutes on the telephone for young people aged 12-17 years old to talk about anything that might be on your mind. The drop in service is offered for up to 3 separate sessions and our Counsellor John is available on a Wednesday at 5.30pm-7.00pm.
Reviews (3)
Sue Fixsen
Jun 16, 2021
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Kate
Aug 01, 2020
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I can highly recommend Riverside Counselling Service. I am based in Henley on Thames and was given an initial consultation. If you need a compassionate and experienced service or something more complex & more qualified approach in your life, then try Riverside. Very professional, quick response and a variation of services available. They focus on your issues and match you with the best person to help. It's super affordable too. The whole experience has enhanced my quality of life.
Enigmatic Soul
Aug 18, 2019
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I went to Riverside counselling and was introduced to yoga and meditation almost instantly as a way to help with mindfulness and anxiety. I felt like this was a massive deception as yoga and meditation are part of a Hindu spiritual practice. I went to Riverside counselling to talk about my problems But ended up getting introduced to spiritual practices. At times it felt like I was in a Hindu temple not a therapy session.
I'm giving a one star rating because it is deceiving to leave people into a spiritual practice, People that attend Riverside counselling Need to know that yoga and meditation
I'm giving a one star rating because it is deceiving to leave people into a spiritual practice, People that attend Riverside counselling Need to know that yoga and meditation
