If you work in the creative industries and would like confidential mental health or wellbeing support, you can access our services on a self-funded basis.
This pathway is intended for those without employer, membership or charity-subsidised support, offering direct access to specialist counselling and coaching grounded in a deep understanding of creative careers.
Counselling
We work with a diverse network of over 175 trainee and experienced Counsellors, all registered with the BACP or UKCP and based across the UK. Each has a strong understanding of the unique pressures and realities of creative work.
Sessions start from £25 and can support you with a wide range of personal and professional challenges — including anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, addiction and eating disorders.
To help us match you appropriately, you will be invited to complete a short online assessment form. This enables us to understand your background and needs, and allows you to indicate preferences regarding your Counsellor’s age, gender, ethnicity, specialisms or lived experience.
We make every effort to arrange sessions around your professional and personal commitments.
Coaching
We also work with a rage of specialised Coaches across the UK, each with a background in the creative industries.
Coaching offers a forward-focused, goal-oriented space to strengthen resilience, manage stress, prevent burnout, develop healthier work–life boundaries, and progress personal or professional ambitions.
As with counselling, you are able to express preferences regarding who you would like to work with, and sessions are arranged flexibly around your schedule.
Contact us
If you would like to speak with us in strict confidence about your mental health and wellbeing, please contact:
Tel: 0330 123 5574
Text / What’s app: 07496 896 436
Email: support@wellbeinginthearts.org.uk.
All sessions are delivered online, offering flexible access wherever you are based.
We aim to respond to all enquiries within 72 hours.
Once your assessment is complete, you will typically be matched with a Counsellor or Coach within one week — sooner in urgent circumstances. During periods of high demand, a short waiting list may apply.
Confidentiality is fundamental to our service. Your engagement with us remains private and no information is shared without your consent, including with your employer.
Our team provides a safe, non-judgemental space where you will be listened to with care and respect.
