The London Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy plans to expand their premises to include extra clinical space as well as launching web-based therapy sessions.

Aldgate, London -- (SBWIRE) -- 08/19/2010 -- Founded in 2000, the London Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (LACAP) was established by twelve like-minded therapists whose aim was to provide private, easily accessible and affordable counselling and psychotherapy for everyone, regardless of an individual's financial situation. In a sector where prices for therapy were (and still are) high, and therefore exclusive, LACAP's goal was to give an option to those on a lower income to have access to the same quality of counselling as individuals earning more, without being forced to endure the lengthy waiting lists of the NHS.

As a not-for-profit organisation, the London Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy bases its fees on a sliding scale, according to income. Therefore, by utilising a percentage of fees from higher paying clients to fund therapy sessions provided to those earning less than £20,000 per annum, LACAP is able to ensure not only a fair payment structure, but also an equal standard of therapeutic treatment for everyone. What also makes LACAP different from other funded services is that there is no limit on how long therapeutic treatment lasts and next-day appointments can be booked via the website http://www.london-counselling-psychotherapy.co.uk/ where the therapists' on-line diaries are available to view.

In 2010 LACAP has grown its group practice considerably and now provides clinical space for over thirty-five senior associate psychotherapists and twenty student associates at its central London premises. A combined total of more than 680 clinical hours are currently accorded to a client base in excess of 400 patients. With twelve consultation rooms and a spacious reception and waiting area, LACAP provides a comfortable, welcoming environment for those seeking private, confidential counselling.

Because of increasing demand for their services, LACAP has recently announced that it will be going ahead with plans to expand their current space to include an extra seven consultation rooms with a view to completion by early 2011. This expansion is also planned to contain a room set aside specifically for web-based therapy sessions where therapists can conduct counselling via the internet for clients who find it difficult to attend sessions in person.

Clinical manager and co-founder of LACAP, Donald Kirkpatrick said "This is a very exciting time for LACAP as we will be able to extend our services in a virtual capacity.

It will increase accessibility to treatment for the physically disabled as well as residents outside of London and the UK. Advances in communication have opened up a completely new way in which psychotherapy can be obtained and we are looking forward to embarking on this new project. It fits perfectly with our established belief that counselling should be available to all."

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London, UK -- (SBWIRE) -- 05/21/2009 -- The London Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy (LACAP) has started work compiling and publishing a regional database of recommended Counselling, Psychotherapy and Therapy websites today. LACAP hopes to complete the project by the end of September 2009.

Donald Kirkpatrick, the clinical manager commented: "LACAP was receiving enquiries for counselling and psychotherapy services every day from across the UK. The way that LACAP is set up, with a not-for-profit and low-fee capacity, is not readily found elsewhere. We decided to have a closer look at what private therapy and counselling resources there are in the metropolitan areas in the UK."

With quite a number of www.directories listing Psychotherapy Services why is this not a redundant addition?

The answer seems to be that directories can charge fees for inclusion on their lists. Although some may make basic checks, their interest is in the volume of clients on their books. What The London Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy is wanting to do is different.

Phil Rickwood is involved in the editorial team. He said: "Our editors have trawled the first five to ten pages of Google results by UK City. We have listed the five therapist sites that we thought were the most interesting. LACAP has commented against each why that psychotherapist or counsellor's website features in our top five list. We think that accessibility, cost, and range of psychological services offered are important factors. LACAP has also commented why that particular site caught our editor's attention. You have a snapshot, or precis, of that psychotherapy site's contents, in an immediate and accessible format.

What you have here is a clinicians view of the website. While this is not a conclusive thing, it may well be preferable to other directories that are unable to edit down because of the impact on their business revenues, or are unable to comment from an 'insider' professional point of view."

The Directory Website Page can be found at this address: http://www.london-counselling-psychotherapy.co.uk/therapists.links.htm . This initiative seems in keeping with other recent work at LACAP to contribute to the provision of affordable and effective psychological interventions, and to respond to Government initiatives in this field, such as the State Regulation of Psychotherapy Services and the NICE audit of treatment for depression. LACAP's Blog Pages can be accessed here: http://www.london-counselling-psychotherapy.co.uk/Our.Blog.htm .

Queries and comments are welcomed, mail@psychotherapy.me

The homepage can be found here: http://www.london-counselling-psychotherapy.co.uk/

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