QCCS – Quaggy Development Trust

Who we are

Quaggy Community Counselling Service (QCCS) provides low-cost, individual counselling to adults (18 years+) in our local community and across the borough of Greenwich. Fees are means tested, starting at £2 per session for those who are not working. We are a charity committed to supporting the wellbeing of local people and have many years of experience assisting individuals with a wide range of concerns such as:

Stress and anxiety
Low mood
Relationship difficulties
Work difficulties
Low self-esteem
Identity issues
Bereavement

We offer 12 weeks of counselling in-person at Quaggy Children’s Centre, or Quaggy at Parkside (both situated on Lewisham Road) or online. Our warm and professional team of counsellors are either in the final year of their training or are qualified. All counsellors at the service abide by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) ethical framework and we are a BACP Accredited service.

We also offer free perinatal counselling for Greenwich residents who are pregnant, their partners or caring for an infant under the age of two years.

What happens next?

We understand that reaching out for support can feel daunting. Once a referral is made—either by yourself or a professional—we will arrange a free initial appointment with a welcoming and experienced counsellor.

This first meeting is a chance to talk about what’s troubling you, answer some questions to help us understand your concerns, and explore how we can best support you. We’ll also discuss session fees, your availability for counselling, and any potential waiting time before being matched with a suitable counsellor.

You are welcome to ask any questions about the service and the counselling process during this appointment.

Meet the counselling team

Our Counselling Spaces

Contact us

You can access our counselling service by filling out a self-referral form. If you are a healthcare professional, please use the professional referral form. Alternatively, you can call us or email us.

If you need immediate help

If you are in crisis and need immediate support please call 111 and press 2 for the NHS mental health team.
Alternatively, you can contact the following organisations who are ready to help you:

Greenwich residents can call Oxleas crisis line 0800 330 8590
Lewisham residents can call the SLaM crisis line on 0800 731 2864 or www.slam.nhs.uk/crisis

The Samaritans on 116 123 or email jo@samaritans.org