Projects and Referrals
Below are the counselling projects we currently run at Sorted. When making a referral please ensure you refer into the correct project. All counselling takes place at our office in Dunstable (online counselling may be offered to clients 16 and over)
All clients will be assessed prior to beginning counselling. This assessment helps determine suitability for counselling and ensures the service is appropriate for your needs (assessment fee £20 for self-funded clients)
Self-Funded Counselling
Children, Young People and Adults
We offer a self-funded option, which is not-for-profit and low cost, for those who wish to access counselling more quickly, typically within 1–2 weeks. This option is tailored to the client’s needs and can include open-ended sessions.
Assessment and session fees (self-funded option):
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£20 - Assessment for counselling with a qualified counsellor.
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£40 per session - One-to-one session with a qualified counsellor.
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£30 per session - One-to-one session with a trainee counsellor (available subject to the outcome of the assessment)
An assessment is conducted prior to counselling to understand the client’s needs, ensure the right support is provided, and determine the most suitable type of counselling.
Criteria for Counselling:
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Anyone aged 10 and above
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Face-to-face sessions are held at our our office in Dunstable, Bedfordshire
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Online sessions are available for anyone aged 16 and over
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If the referral is made on behalf of a child or young person, consent must be given by the individual receiving counselling
Sometimes life can be very difficult and it can be hard to cope on your own. At Sorted, we offer free, confidential, one-to-one counselling to support young people aged 12–25 years old. Our free service provides up to eight sessions due to funding restrictions, and spaces are limited.
Criteria for counselling:
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To be aged 12 to 25 years old (We do not accept referrals until the client has turned 12)
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Live in Central Bedfordshire.
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Referred and be on our waiting list prior to turning 25 years old.
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Consent from the young person who requires counselling if making a referral on their behalf.
January 2026 – Current wait time for our free service is in excess of 6 months
Community Counselling
(Free Service)
Fortis
Fortis is a specialist project offering counselling to children and young people from 5-18 years old who have experienced or witnessed Domestic Abuse in their families or within their own relationships. They can access 8 free weeks of counselling. This can be accessed in Dunstable.
Criteria for Fortis
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To be aged 5-18 years old
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Not living with Perpetrator
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Live in Central Bedfordshire
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Must be able to attend our office in Dunstable
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Consent from the young person who requires counselling if making a referral on their behalf
Evolve is a specialist project offering Counselling to children and young people aged 8-25 years old who are at risk of becoming involved or exploited through crime. This could include sexual exploitation, gangs, county lines, knife crime and grooming.
Criteria for Evolve
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Aged 8-25 years old
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Must live in Central Bedfordshire or Luton
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Consent from the young person who requires counselling if making a referral on their behalf
