ABOUT
Welcome to Pride Space counselling and therapy service. A specialised free and low-cost therapy service for LGBTQ+ people in the UK. Our waiting list is currently open, and we’re accepting applications for our free and low-cost therapy services as well as support and therapy groups.
OUR COUNSELLORS AND THERAPISTS
At Pride Space CIC, our counsellors come from a variety of backgrounds and are skilled in working with people from all walks of life. They are compassionate listeners, trained to fully hear you without judgment, helping you explore your current challenges, past experiences, and future concerns.
Rather than giving advice or telling you what you should feel or do, our counsellors are here to support you in making your own decisions and guiding the changes you want to see in your life.
All of our counsellors are members of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) or the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP), or other accredited and recognised ethical bodies.
Every counsellor is DBS-checked, insured and professionally supervised, ensuring they follow the BACP’s Ethical Framework for the Counselling Profession (https://www.bacp.co.uk/events-and-resources/ethics-and-standards/ethical-framework-for-the-counselling-professions/).
We also provide extra training on issues surrounding sexuality and gender.
Because our team is so diverse, we can offer a range of counselling styles and approaches, known as modalities. Some of our counsellors are in training, but this will be discussed with you during your assessment.
HOW DOES THE FREE THERAPY WORK?
We offer a limited number of free counselling sessions for those who are unwaged or suffering financial hardship — up to 6 sessions per client, which can be extended up to 12 sessions.
These can take place online or in person at our space in Nottingham’s city centre. There is a waiting list for this service. To learn more, please complete the form, and we’ll be in touch.
REFERRAL
STEP 1: Ready to refer in? Click here to fill out our referral form.
STEP 2: After filling in the referral form, book your initial free assessment with our team.
LOW-COST THERAPY
Our low-cost online counselling and therapy service costs just £36 per 50 minutes. If you are waged but still cannot afford our low-cost service, please reach out to us, as we may be able to offer a Pay What You Can service. Clients on the low-cost and Pay What You Can service can use the service for 6 months.
If you’d like to see our therapists at our centre in Nottingham’s city centre, the charge is £40, which helps us to cover the room hire.
RELATIONSHIP COUNSELLING
We offer relationship therapy for couples, throuples and poly groups. Sessions start from £60 per hour.
Sessions take place at our centre in Nottingham.
GROUP SUPPORT
Group therapy is a form of therapy in which a small group of individuals meets regularly under the guidance of a trained therapist to discuss and explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. It is designed to help participants address a variety of psychological and emotional issues in a supportive and confidential environment.
We run 6 —and 12-week courses, unless otherwise stated.
Service users are asked to commit to attending all sessions. Group sizes vary, but we limit them to 6-8 people.
Groups Pride Space Currently Run
Recovery/Addiction Group Saturday Morning 10.00 AM Click here to find out more.
Self Help Techniques for Trauma and Anxiety Wednesdays 6PM Click here to find out more
Together In Care (Nottingham LGBTQ+ Carers’ Support Group – Click here to register your interest
Beyond Chems (Chemsex Recovery) TBC Click here to register your interest