SERVICE DETAILS
COVID-19 Information
Wellspring is still operational, and we have some therapists back working in the building, but many have continued to work from home. Please mention on the self-referral form if you would prefer online therapy, by telephone or face to face.
**Our waiting list is now closed until further notice**
Wellspring is a leading Centre for the provision of affordable high-quality psychotherapy and counselling to individuals; couples, groups, families and young people.
Counselling and Psychotherapy
People come to Wellspring seeking help with a broad range of issues including:
- Anxiety
- Depression
- Life changes
- Relationships
- Eating disorders
- Bereavement and loss
- Gender and sexuality issues
- Alcohol and substance misuse
How do I know if therapy is for me?
People come to Wellspring with a broad range of issues, these include: anxiety, depression, stress, life changes, relationships, eating disorders, bereavement & loss, gender & sexuality issues, alcohol & substance misuse, personal growth & development.
What is counselling and psychotherapy?
This is a process which offers you an opportunity to explore the issues that have brought you to Wellspring in a confidential setting. It provides time and space for you to talk to someone with the skills and experience to help you address issues which are making you feel anxious, depressed, stressed, stuck, or unable to cope.
What is the difference between Counselling and Psychotherapy?
There is considerable overlap between counselling and psychotherapy in relation to theory and practice, but there are also some distinct differences.
These differences include:
- Psychotherapy training and preparation is longer than counselling training and the requirements of the trainee are usually more in depth.
- Both counselling and psychotherapy are appropriate for similar issues, but the training of the psychotherapist prepares him/her to work with greater complexity of issues.
It is important to remember, however, that counselling is not more useful than psychotherapy, and vice versa, but that the two disciplines are closely aligned with significant similarities. It is also important to note that experienced counsellors often find that they are working psychotherapeutically, and there is an ongoing professional debate as to whether these two disciplines are indeed different.
Essentially, it is the experience of the practitioner and their way of relating that appears to be the most important factor in the therapeutic process.
Types of Therapy:
- Person-Centred
- Psychodynamic
- Humanistic
- Integrative Therapy
- Art Therapy
- Core Process
- Psychodrama
Please see https://www.wellspring-scotland.co.uk/Pages/FAQs/Category/types-of-therapy.
Cost...
We operate a sliding scale for fees, according to income as follows:
- Under £15,000: £25 per session
- Between £15-20,000: £30 per session
- Between £20-25,000: £35 per session
- Between £25-30,000: £45 per session
- Between £30-35,000: £55 per session
- Between £35-45,000: £65 per session
- Over £45,000: £75 per session
The fee is discussed with your therapist in the first session and is reviewed on an annual basis throughout your therapy.
For couples, please add £20 per hour to the above.
Therapy for trainee counsellors (required to have personal therapy as a course requirement) is £40/hour.
Make an appointment...
**Our waiting list is now closed until further notice**
Unfortunately due to high demand we are no longer taking self-referrals. We hope to reopen the waiting list after the New Year. Please check back here in 2022 for any updates.
Admin Fee
In order for us to add you to our waiting list, we ask that you pay a £10 admin fee. You can do this by BACS, cheque or cash. Please note that we can only process your referral once the fee has been paid.
For BACS payments, please use the following account:
Bank of Scotland
Wellspring Scotland Ltd / Sort code: 80-02-71 / Account number: 00890909
Waiting times and next steps...
Once you have been added to our waiting list, our skilled clinical managers will assess your self-referral form and allocate you a suitable therapist. If you have any preferences as to which therapist you would like to see, please note this on your self-referral form. Please note that this may result in a longer waiting time if your preferred therapist has limited availability.
The waiting time for an appointment varies. Our allocations are quicker when the client has greater flexibility, in terms of days and times, but it is usually longer for evening appointments. Your wait may also be longer if you indicate a preference for a female/male therapist. Once you begin therapy, your appointment will usually be weekly, at the same time and same day each week. Please take care to make sure that the times you offer us will be convenient for you on a regular basis.
