Life Story Charitable Trust
aims to provide high quality counselling, psychotherapy and complementary therapies to as many people as possible within the local community


Rogerian, Adlerian, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) other therapies available.

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A range of specialised treatments available, provided by fully qualified and recognised professionals.
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Positive support and constructive guidance

Life Story Therapeutic Centre is a remarkable place that offers a wide variety of high quality counselling and complementary therapies to people aged 16 or over from Reading, Berkshire and the surrounding area. It also provides training programmes for professionals working in these fields.

In a safe and non-judgemental environment, committed and qualified professionals provide an integrated approach to health that incorporates the needs of both the mind and the body. The Centre is operated by the Life Story Charitable Trust, on a non-profit-making basis that enables the provision of low-cost support to those in need within the local community.

“If you have problems in your private, personal or business life you will find support and guidance here – enabling you to talk, develop personal insight, understand the causes and consequences of your issues and find a way forward.

For counselling sessions you need to book an Assessment. This carries with it a £10.00 admin charge plus a fee of up to £40.00 (dependent upon your circumstances) and if necessary you would then be appointed a practitioner. The number of sessions are very hard to quantify as it is on a case by case basis but on average changes start to occur after five/six sessions.

What we Treat:

  • Addictions
  • Anger management
  • Anxiety and panic disorders
  • Bereavement and loss
  • Chronic fatigue syndrome (CFS)
  • Depression
  • Eating disorders
  • Fears and phobias (including social phobia)
  • Marital, couple and family problems
  • Obsessive compulsive disorder (OCD)
  • Postnatal depression
  • Seasonal affective disorder (SAD)
  • Sexual problems
  • Sleep disorders
  • Stress
  • Trauma and post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)

Between 8:30 am -  6:00 pm M-F the phones are manned enabling you to discuss a suitable time to visit, alternatively you can book an initial assessment anytime on line via the booking button top right.

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Life Story Therapeutic Centre in Reading, Berkshire open 7 days a week from 8:00 am until 10:00 pm
Appointments by advance booking only
Reception office is open 9:30am - 5:30pm, Mon - Fri only
Phone's manned 9:00am - 6:00pm

Call 0118 958 0806

There is normally adequate parking outside of the building. This is free for 2 hours. If this is not available The Royal Berkshire Hospital is approximately 100 yards away and offers pay and display parking