Care To Listen: Low-Cost Private Psychotherapy & Counselling in Croydon

## What is Care To Listen? Care To Listen is a charitable counselling organisation serving Croydon, Sutton, Purley and surrounding South-East London areas. They offer one-to-one therapy using an integrative approach that combines cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), person-centred therapy, and psychodynamic therapy. Additional specialised services include couples counselling, art therapy, and sandplay therapy. Since 2016, they have also delivered NHS-funded counselling through the Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT) programme. As a charity, Care To Listen pride themselves on keeping services affordable so that everyone can access mental health care, with fees starting from approximately £45 per session. ## Who Can Use Care To Listen? The service is for adults seeking therapy in Croydon, Sutton, Purley and surrounding areas. Care To Listen supports people with a wide range of concerns including depression, anxiety, relationship issues, bereavement, trauma, and life transitions. Couples counselling is also available. Their therapists have diverse specialisms, so they can match you with someone suited to your particular needs and preferences. ## How Do I Access Care To Listen? Contact them directly by phone (**020 8616 2160** or 07931 117064), email enquiries@caretolisten.co.uk, or through their website enquiry form at caretolisten.co.uk. They typically aim to offer initial assessments within two weeks. For NHS-funded therapy, you'll need to go through the Croydon Talking Therapies website or obtain a GP referral. Final fees are agreed before your initial assessment. ## What Should I Expect? Sessions are available Monday to Friday from 9am to 8pm, primarily face-to-face, with online and telephone options available for elderly, housebound, or disabled clients and carers. Therapy typically involves weekly sessions of around 50 minutes. The therapist will work collaboratively with you to understand your concerns and develop an approach that suits you. The number of sessions varies depending on your needs - some people benefit from short-term work, others from longer-term therapy.