# Local services

**Source**: https://staff.counselling.cam.ac.uk/local-services
**Parent**: https://staff.counselling.cam.ac.uk/general-information

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Counselling and Psychotherapy providers

**NHS Talking Therapies**

You can self-refer for NHS funded counselling\
[NHS Cambridgeshire & Peterborough Talking Therapies | CPFT NHS Trust](https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cpft.nhs.uk%2Ftalkingtherapies%2F&data=05%7C01%7CSamantha.Thorpe%40admin.cam.ac.uk%7Cd2a5929230ed45abb60a08dbcfe235d1%7C49a50445bdfa4b79ade3547b4f3986e9%7C1%7C0%7C638332342682731100%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=7JIe3HdUdhISYxgaDjb7QfRo0ft%2FHcfwe5XB%2FqCB5fY%3D&reserved=0)

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**Cogwheel Counselling**

Charitable service offering affordable counselling\
[Cogwheel Counselling – Affordable help when life slips out of gear](https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.cogwheel.org.uk%2F&data=05%7C01%7CSamantha.Thorpe%40admin.cam.ac.uk%7Cd2a5929230ed45abb60a08dbcfe235d1%7C49a50445bdfa4b79ade3547b4f3986e9%7C1%7C0%7C638332342682731100%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=il53v6Ar3ehNE%2FheAFUiKi5xRkbUmzlfxdALr5mR0ME%3D&reserved=0)

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**Evolve Counselling**

Charitable service offering affordable counselling\
[Evolve Counselling – Community Counselling Charity](https://eur03.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fevolvecounselling.org.uk%2F&data=05%7C01%7CSamantha.Thorpe%40admin.cam.ac.uk%7Cd2a5929230ed45abb60a08dbcfe235d1%7C49a50445bdfa4b79ade3547b4f3986e9%7C1%7C0%7C638332342682731100%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=F73nyFoHh2rXvQQz9H4bHn5qFJn9ZXe3%2FO7tjNfIgd0%3D&reserved=0)

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**Group Therapy Centre - Cambridge**

Long-term and short-term therapy groups. Daytime and evening groups at low-cost.\
[Group Therapy Centre](http://www.grouptherapycambridge.org.uk/)

Bereavement

Cruse Bereavement Care\
(Cambridge Branch)

Bereavement care open to all. Telephone helpline, individual help or counselling, drop-in coffee sessions, groups for the newly bereaved and those bereaved by suicide, children's play scheme and counselling for children. There is no charge for Cruse services however any donations are appreciated.

Helpline: 01223 633536 Monday-Friday 9.30-1.30pm\
Email: [cambridge@cruse.org.uk](mailto:cambridge@cruse.org.uk?subject=bereavement)\
[Cruse](http://www.cruse.org.uk/)

Drugs and Alcohol

Change Grow Live

Change Grow Live is a registered charity providing counselling, information and support for people with alcohol related problems and their carers and families. Services which are offered include telephone contact for information, counselling, support and education.

[Change Grow Live](https://www.changegrowlive.org/)

Eating

Cambridge Adult Eating Disorder Service

Information about the local NHS services for adults with eating disorders.

Cambridge & Peterborough Mental Health Partnership NHS Trust\
[CPFT Eating Disorder Service](http://www.cpft.nhs.uk/aeds)

Relationships

Relate Cambridge

Support and counselling for individuals or couples experiencing relationship difficulties. Sex therapy service and drop-in counselling also available. Open to everyone regardless of their ability to pay.

3 Brooklands Ave, Cambridge CB2 8BB.\
Tel: 01223 357424\
Open Mon-Fri: 9am-9pm; Sat: 9am-1pm\
[Relate](http://www.relatecambridge.org.uk/)

Sexual assault and Domestic violence

SARC - Sexual Assault Referral Centre

The Elms, Hinchingbrooke Hospital, Hinchingbrooke Park, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE29 6NT\
Tel: 0800193 5434    \
[http://www.theelmssarc.org](http://www.theelmssarc.org/)\

**Cambridgeshire police**

[Sexual assault advice and information](https://www.cambs.police.uk/ro/report/rsa/alpha-v1/advice/rape-sexual-assault-and-other-sexual-offences/)\

**Cambridge Rape Crisis Centre**\
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Information, advice and support for women survivors of rape and sexual abuse and for those supporting them.

Box R, 12 Mill Road, Cambridge CB1 2AD.\
Helpline tel: 01223 245888. Helpline open Wednesdays 7.30pm-9.30pm (24hour voicemail)\
[Cambridge Rape Crisis](http://cambridgerapecrisis.org.uk/)\

**Cambridgeshire police**
[Domestic abuse advise and information](https://www.cambs.police.uk/advice/advice-and-information/daa/domestic-abuse/)\
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**Cambridge Woman's Aid**\
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CWA offers information, advice and ongoing practical and emotional support to women experiencing domestic abuse in strictest confidence

Outreach Office Tel: 01223 460947.\
Out of Hours emergency number: 07730 322 098\
Email: [outreach@cambridgewa.org.uk](mailto:outreach@cambridgewa.org.uk)\
[Womens Aid](http://www.womensaid.org.uk/?gclid=CjwKEAiA7f-yBRDAgdv4jZ-78TwSJAA_WdMaI-fRUekPdAXcG4Wl_iRtC9KlzkVcCgAiHE3tYeqK4xoCnifw_wcB)

Sexual Health

Cambridge DHIVERSE

HIV education, resources, and support in the field of sexual health.

Office B, Dales Brewery, Gwydir Street, Cambridge CB1 2LJ.\
Tel: 01223 508805\
Email: [info@dhiverse.org.uk](mailto:info@dhiverse.org.uk)\
[Dhiverse](http://www.dhiverse.org.uk/)

Lime Tree Clinic - Sexual Health

Provides contraception, sexual health information and STI Screening.

Brookfields Hospital, 351 Mill Road, Cambridge, CB1 3DF\
Tel: 0300 300 3030\
[Lime Tree Clinic](http://www.icash.nhs.uk/)

Online mental health support

**Qwell**

Online peer support, self-help resources, an online magazine and chat-based counselling

[Qwell – Online Support (cpslmind.org.uk)](https://www.cpslmind.org.uk/how-we-help/good-life-service/qwell-online-support/)\

**Shout**

Only free, confidential, 24/7 text messaging service

[Shout](https://giveusashout.org/about-us/about-shout/)