Highgate Counselling Centre is a registered charity providing confidential psychodynamic counselling to individuals, couples, and families, alongside accredited training for aspiring and practising counsellors. As the UK’s longest-established charity counselling service, we’ve remained committed to our founding mission for over six decades: ensuring everyone can access the support they need, regardless of their ability to pay.
Experienced, affordable counselling and training in Highgate and online.
Each of our two services makes the other stronger
Our psychodynamic counselling service and training programme nourish each other. Our trainees gain clinical experience right here in our clinic, supervised by highly experienced clinical supervisors. Our counsellors stay engaged with contemporary thinking through training and supervision. This creates a vibrant, learning community where practical experience and theoretical understanding develop together.
For counselling:
You’ll benefit from psychodynamic counsellors who are part of an active, reflective community. We take time to consider a good fit of counsellor with each client, not just the next available one. Session contributions are based on your income, and everyone receives the same professional care, no matter how much you pay. You’ll find a warm, confidential space where you can explore difficulties at your own pace.
For training:
You’ll learn from experienced tutors who are active in both counselling, psychotherapy and teaching, creating a rich environment where theory and practice inform each other. Our small groups ensure individual attention, and our programmes combine rigorous theory with supervised clinical placements in our own clinic. You’ll be part of a community where learning continues long after qualification, grounded in our shared commitment to accessible, ethical practice.
Accredited training, experienced practitioners
HCC has been accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) since 1994. Our diploma programme meets rigorous professional standards, and our counsellors, tutors and staff maintain ongoing supervision and professional development. This commitment to quality ensures you receive consistently high standards of care, whether you’re seeking support or training to enter the profession.
Insights and Articles
Read articles exploring counselling, psychotherapy, mental health and therapeutic practice. These insights into the work we do offer perspectives from across our community from our staff, counsellors and trainees.
We’ve kept our counselling fees unchanged for over a decade because we believe the means to pay should not be a barrier to receiving high-quality counselling. Every contribution large or small, makes a real difference.
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Find us in Highgate Village
Highgate Counselling Centre
58a Highgate High Street
London N6 5HX
We’re located in the heart of Highgate Village, easily accessible by bus (numbers 43, 134, 263) and a short walk from Highgate Underground station (Northern Line). Our centre provides a peaceful, confidential space away from the bustle of central London.
Opening Hours:
Monday and Tuesday: 10am – 9pm
Wednesday: 9am – 9pm
Thursday: 1pm – 9pm
Friday: 9am – 1pm
We close for holiday breaks, including the festive season in December, a two-week spring break usually in March/April, and part of the summer in August.
Training programmes take place at North Bank, Pages Lane, N10 1PP.