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The longest serving, accredited counselling service in the UK, offering experienced and affordable counselling and training.

27/02/2026

A moment from our latest blog post: In Conversation with Darren Harvey, part of our Faces Behind HCC series.

This short clip is taken from a longer conversation where Darren reflects on his journey into psychodynamic counselling and his experience at Highgate Counselling Centre.

You can watch the full video now on our website: https://highgatecounselling.org.uk/in-conversation-with-darren-harvey/

17/02/2026

We are currently welcoming new Trustees to join the Board at Highgate Counselling Centre.

HCC provides affordable, high-quality counselling to people who might otherwise struggle to access mental health support. Trustees play an important role in ensuring our work continues with care, integrity, and thoughtful oversight.

We are particularly interested in hearing from people with experience in fundraising or marketing. However, we welcome interest from anyone with a genuine commitment to mental health, including those considering their first trustee role.

If you would like to find out more, or would simply like an informal conversation about what the role involves, please contact us at admin@highgatecounselling.org.uk

Please feel free to share with someone who may be interested.

For more information visit: https://highgatecounselling.org.uk/work-with-us/

12/02/2026

It can take real courage to reach out for counselling.

So when you finally do, and you’re told the service is full, the waiting list is closed, or the support is ending, it can feel deeply personal and incredibly disheartening.

But it isn’t a reflection of your worth. And it doesn’t mean help doesn’t exist.

Across the UK, many statutory and voluntary services are overwhelmed. Rising costs and limited resources mean even well-established services are struggling to meet demand. Being turned away is painful—but it’s a systemic issue, not a personal one.

There ARE still options.

In our latest blogpost, we share practical steps you can take if you’re looking for low cost counselling when services are full, including where to search, who to ask, and how to think about sustainability in therapy.

If you or someone you know is navigating this, we hope it offers both clarity and encouragement.

You can read the full article here: https://highgatecounselling.org.uk/low-cost-counselling-services-closed/

Cover image by Victor Dasilva on Unsplash

09/02/2026

Join us for our online Open Day for the Certificate in Counselling Skills.

This foundation course offers an introduction to counselling theory and skills, and forms an access route into further qualifying training. It also stands on its own as a rich learning experience, developing listening, relational and reflective skills that are valuable across many areas of life and work.

The Open Day offers a chance to get a feel for what it’s like to study at Highgate Counselling Centre. You’ll hear from tutors and members of the training team about how the course is taught, what the learning involves, and how trainees experience the training. There will be space for questions and reflection, supporting you to decide whether this course feels right for you.

📅 Saturday 7 March 2026
📍 Online via Zoom
⏰ 1 – 3pm
💷 £10

If you’re curious about counselling as a future path, or interested in developing grounding counselling skills for personal or professional reasons, we’d be very pleased to welcome you.

✨ Reserve your place — email us at training@highgatecounselling.org.uk or use the link: https://highgatecounselling.org.uk/open-day-certificate/

04/02/2026

🧠 What is it like to train as a psychodynamic counsellor?

Training in psychodynamic counselling is more than a course or qualification, it’s an experience that invites curiosity, reflection, and personal growth. This piece, written by a trainee, shares the lived experience of training at Highgate Counselling Centre, exploring what it feels like to engage deeply with theory, self-understanding, and group learning.

It’s not about a checklist or credentials. It’s about encountering the work personally, being present with others, and noticing the changes that unfold as both trainee and counsellor.

If you’ve ever wondered what training feels like from the inside, this blog offers insight into the journey, the challenges, and the opportunities for growth.

Read the full article: https://highgatecounselling.org.uk/training-as-a-psychodynamic-counsellor-highgate/

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Cover image by Jamie Hagan on Unsplash

02/02/2026

✏️ If you’re thinking about counselling training, our Open Day can be a useful place to start.✏️

On Saturday 21st February 2026, is holding a Training Open Day for those interested in our BACP accredited Diploma in Psychodynamic Counselling programme.

The day offers an opportunity to hear more about the training, meet tutors, current and former trainees, and get a sense of how the course is taught and experienced. There will be time for questions, conversation, and reflection on whether this kind of training feels right for you at this point.

📅 Saturday 21st February 2026
📍 North Bank, Pages Lane, London, N10 1PP
⏰ 2pm–5 pm
💷 £20

For more information, or to reserve a place at the Open Day, visit: https://highgatecounselling.org.uk/open-day-diploma/

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30/01/2026

✨Taking the first step into counselling often begins with questions rather than certainty.✨

The initial consultation is the first step to starting counselling at Highgate Counselling Centre. It is a space to talk about what has brought someone to seek help, and to consider whether psychodynamic counselling feels like the right way forward.

This blog explores what happens in that first meeting, how it differs from ongoing counselling, and why it matters. It reflects on the experience of coming for an initial consultation, the courage it can take, the wish to be heard, and the role of careful listening at the very beginning of the work.
Rather than offering solutions, the piece looks at how the consultation creates a space for understanding: of the difficulties someone brings, of what they may be hoping for, and of whether psychodynamic counselling can be helpful for them at this time.

👉 Read the full article The Initial Consultation in Psychodynamic Counselling: What to Expect and Why It Matters: https://highgatecounselling.org.uk/initial-consultation-psychodynamic-counselling/

Cover image by Laura Chouette on Unsplash

25/01/2026

💭Sometimes the hardest part of finding support isn’t reaching out — it’s knowing where to begin.

In our article The Quiet Gap, we reflect on how mental health support can exist quietly, while many people who need it don’t quite find their way there. It’s a gentle look at communication, access, and the small barriers that can make a big difference.

👉 Read the full article: https://highgatecounselling.org.uk/the-quiet-gap-when-help-is-available-but-no-one-knows/

Cover image by Julian Hochgesang via Unsplash

21/01/2026

✨ Mental health matters. Access matters too. ✨

In a city as vast and diverse as London, more people than ever are seeking help yet rising costs and long waiting lists too often stand in the way.

👉 Read the full article and join the conversation about why London needs more counsellors: https://highgatecounselling.org.uk/why-london-needs-more-counsellors/

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Cover image by Youssef Naddam on Unsplash

03/12/2025

Last few places remaining!
Our Fast-Track Certificate in Counselling, which is delivered entirely online, is the first step in your journey towards becoming a counsellor. It provides the core skills needed to understand and apply the fundamental concepts of counselling, alongside the knowledge required to facilitate an effective helping relationship.
In addicting to enhancing your interpersonal and communication skills, you will develop your self-awareness and gain insight into a range of counselling models and techniques.

06/11/2025

Are you curious about a career in counselling?
Come and learn about the initial steps you can take into the profession at the longest standing BACP accredited counselling service in the UK.

Our Certifucate in Counselling Skills Open Day will be taking place on Saturday 21st February from 10am-1pm at Pages Lane, Muswell Hill and spaces are now open to book!

To secure your place at the event please email training@highgatecounseling.org.uk

31/10/2025

Throwing back to HCC’s annual picnic earlier this year.

Our spirits were not dampened by the wettest and biggest storm of the summer! 🌧️

HCC’s members relocated to a local pub to gather together.

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Tuesday	10am - 9pm
Wednesday	9am - 9pm
Thursday	1pm - 9pm
Friday	9am - 1pm

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