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Support to match your needs

We offer a wide variety of counselling and therapeutic services that can be provided according to your needs. Our support usually begins with a free one-to-one 40-minute consultation and assessment here, during which you can discuss your problems with a male or female counsellor psychotherapist. This initial meeting can usually be arranged within 24 hours of contacting us.

Following the first meeting, it may be suggested that you take some time to consider your options, or you may be referred to someone who can provide treatment. This will normally begin within five days.

Typical problems, for which we can provide confidential help by qualified professionals, include abuse, anxiety, bereavement and loss, depression, and relationship issues.

Typical symptoms that you, your family or your friends may notice include: impaired sleep, irritability, lack of concentration, crying outbursts, reliance on alcohol, over reaction to problems, generally feeling ‘down’, and always trying to please others.

British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP)

As an organisational Member of the BACP, we are bound by its Ethical Framework for Good Practice in Counselling and Psychotherapy, the Ethical Guidelines for Researching Counselling and Psychotherapy (where organisations undertake research) and subject to the Professional Conduct Procedure for the time being in force. Our therapists and counsellors subscribe to their associations’ various Ethical Codes, etc., and carry appropriate Professional Indemnity Insurance up to £2.5 million.

Rogerian, Adlerian, Psychodynamic, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and othertherapies available.

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A range of specialised treatments available, provided by fully qualified and recognised professionals.

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"I felt safe at Life Story and looked forward to going back, it has such a relaxed atmosphere."

Sara

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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