Relate Bournemouth, Poole & Christchurch is not in receipt of government funding. We ask for a contribution of £70 for our an initial consultation, individual consultations and ongoing counselling appointments. Please note, the cost is the same whether it is via webcam, face to face or telephone.
We understand that the rising cost of living is deeply concerning and we strive to ensure funding will not be a barrier for you receiving support from Relate. Please check your eligibility for funded counselling below or speak to one of our friendly team and we will let you know the options available to you.
We understand that the rising cost of living is deeply concerning and we strive to ensure funding will not be a barrier for you receiving support from Relate. Please check your eligibility for funded counselling below or speak to one of our friendly team and we will let you know the options available to you.
Funded Family Coaching
We are offering 6 fully funded coaching sessions to parents of SEND children (including children mental health issues). These sessions provide a non-judgemental space to explore healthy communication and self-care to enhance relationships in the home. We do have some spaces available for non-SEND families. These sessions are weekly and last up to 2 hours each. They can be held via webcam or in person.
Parenting Workshops
We are offering fully funded parenting workshops for families across BCP, primarily to parents of children with SEND (including mental health issues). This will be held at our centre in Bournemouth over a period of 6 weeks.
Funded Counselling
We offer funded and part-funded services with the following partners. If you think you might be eligible for financial support, please give our team a ring on 01202 311231 and they'll talk you through the process.
- Elevate Project- Funded counselling for children and young people to support them by working on resilience and strength to tackle life's difficulties (subject to funding criteria). Email [email protected] or call 01202 059 730 for further information.
- Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity - relationship support for serving and veterans, reservists and their dependents.
- Seafarers - for fisher fleet and Merchant Navy personnel and their families - couples, family, young people counselling or psychosexual therapy. This applies to Merchant Navy, Fishing Fleet and Sea Cadets.
- Royal Air Force Benevolent Trust - relationship counselling for those in the RAF, currently serving or veterans, reservists and their dependents.
- Bank Workers Charity - relationship counselling for current or former staff working in banks.
- Chartered Accountants Benevolent Association (CABA) - relationship and family counselling for chartered accountants who are past or present members or students of ICAEW or ACA, and their dependents.
- Charity for Civil Servants - relationship counselling for current and former civil servants, and their dependents.
- Grocery Aid - supporting personal and family relationships for current and recent former employees from the grocery trade, and their children.
- The Brain Tumor Charity - funded adult relationship counselling for couples where one partner has a diagnosed brain tumour.
- The Retail Trust - funded children's counselling available for those aged between 5-15, who are dependents of those working in the retail trade.
- Licensed Trade Charity - funded counselling for couples and dependents of individuals who currently or have previously worked in the licensed trade industry (sale or distribution of alcohol). To access this funding, contact the Licensed Trade Charity on 0808 801 0550 and ask for Relate counselling.
- Leonardo Trust - funded counselling for carers who are under 16. Available in school or at home.
- Schools - please speak to your school about the possibility of funded schools-based counselling.
- When available, we can also offer some funding support to people experiencing financial hardship.
Don't worry alone - give us a call to discuss what options may be available to you.
01202 311231
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01202 311231
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Self-funded Counselling
Couples, families and young people
Counselling rates for self referrals (webcam, face to face or telephone):
Initial Consultation £70
Ongoing Counselling £70
(subsidies available for low income families)
Individual adults
Initial Consultation £70
Ongoing Counselling £70
(subsidies available for those on low income)
Separated Parents Support Sessions:
1:1 support session for parents: £70
Couples, families and young people
Counselling rates for self referrals (webcam, face to face or telephone):
Initial Consultation £70
Ongoing Counselling £70
(subsidies available for low income families)
Individual adults
Initial Consultation £70
Ongoing Counselling £70
(subsidies available for those on low income)
Separated Parents Support Sessions:
1:1 support session for parents: £70