Self Care Directory

We provide clinical services through some 100 practising therapists at CCPE. In addition we run a drop-in centre at The Caravan at St. James' Church, Piccadilly. The drop-in offers a core service of listening and emotional support, which can – by arrangement – evolve into counselling.
Where they Work: Queen's Park & Paddington, Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster, Hammersmith & Fulham
FreshSteps at CCPE offers counselling and psychotherapy to children, young people and their families. This is provided by the FreshSteps scheme, enabling vulnerable clients to have access to high quality therapy provided by students on the CCPE MA programme in Transpersonal Child, Adolescent & Family Therapy. FreshSteps is committed to promoting the emotional and developmental wellbeing of the young persons and families it serves. All therapists have undergone an Enhanced DBS Check.
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster, Hammersmith & Fulham
Al Manaar Counselling Service (ACS) offers a safe confidential and a non-judgemental environment to help you feel better. ACS counsellors will work along with you to explore and understand those feelings and thoughts, to help you find a way to deal with your emotions, clarify your issues and increase self-awareness.
We offer counselling in Arabic, English and French
Days & Times
Mondays and Wednesdays 10:00am-16:00pm
Thursdays 10:00am-14:00pm
Tuesdays and Fridays 09:00am-19:00pm
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea
Theatre, spoken word. Music production and live events.
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea
ACAVA's monthly Creativity Clinic's developed from the Art for Wellbeing: Everyday (AWE) project, providing a supportive, social and creative space for AWE project alumni to come together, keep in touch and continue to develop their creative practice.
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea
Cycling for Wellbeing is a free, inclusive cycling programme designed to address the needs of people experiencing a wide range of health issues– common or severe mental health issues; anyone feeling socially isolated; and anyone wanting to be more physically active.

This program is inspired by the NHS 5 Steps to Mental Wellbeing– you will build your cycling skills and confidence following the National Standard for Cycle Training syllabus. You will also be able to increase your fitness by taking part in moderately strenuous activity in line with NHS recommendations on healthy levels of exercise.

Through the program you will meet new people, enjoy the natural environment and focus on being in the present moment (taking your mind off things). You will learn new skills and feel the benefits of regular physical activity. You will be introduced to opportunities to give to others through rides to local community organisations and outdoor places of interest.
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster, Hammersmith & Fulham
Dadihiye offer drop in sessions at both their Thorpe Close office and at 1 Nevern Place SW5 9NR.
They are able to assist with form filling, making phone calls, housing support, debt advice.
Drop in times are 10am-4pm Monday - Thursday at 1 Thorpe Close W10 5XL. Nevern Place is MONDAY ONLY
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster, Hammersmith & Fulham
Equal People Mencap offer a wide variety of supported training, groups, activities and social groups throughout the week at our Resource Centre in Ladbroke Grove and out in the community.
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea, Westminster, Hammersmith & Fulham
Our VIP programme seeks and engages with those people – whatever age – who may have become socially isolated and lonely for a wide variety of reasons. We bring people into this programme, organising events and activities aimed and encouraging people to engage with each other and the wider community.
Some of the current participants have benefited from free classes such as zumba, yoga, free cycling, walking, and access to social groups such as our Men’s Empowerment Group, and services such as NHS Health Trainers and NHS Health Checks and volunteering opportunities.
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea
Youth Programme projects promote confidence, positive relationships, personal development, fun experiences, career support, education, skills training opportunities, conflict resolution, sports and artistic development, among others.
Where they Work: Kensington & Chelsea