Local Counselling Services
Here you’ll find a list of local counselling services. If you there’s a cost for the service or you need to be referred to the counsellor by a doctor or another health professional, it will state this below.
Causeway
Help for people suffering from mental ill health.
Do I need to be referred? No, you can make direct contact, but a health professional can also refer you with your consent.
Cost: Free
Tel: 0141 577 5557
Address: 112b Ayr Road, Newton Mearns, G77 6EG
Mon to Thur 9.00am - 5pm, Friday 9am - 4pm
Children 1st
Support for children and families affected by drug or alcohol misuse.
Do I need to be referred? No, parents and carers can contact the Service Manager. Other agencies and health professionals can also make a referral with your consent.
Cost: Free
Tel: 0141 880 7727
Address: East Renfrewshire Family Support Team, 43c Newton Avenue, Barrhead, G78 2JX
Crisis Counselling
Counselling for couples or individuals.
Do I need to be referred? No.
Cost: A small fee for people in employment, but free to students and the unemployed.
Tel: 0141 812 8474
Address: Riverside House, Old Jenny Road, Erskine, PA8 6AX
Cruse Bereavement Care Scotland
A service for people of all ages, who have been experienced the loss of a loved one.
Do I need to be referred? No, you can make direct contact.
Cost: Free, but donations are much appreciated.
Tel: 0141 248 1602
Address: Central Chambers, 11 Bothwell Street, Glasgow. G2 6LY
East Renfrewshire Youth Counselling Service (ERYCS)
Support and training for children and young people aged 11-18 years old, covering a wide range of issues, such as, self-harm and managing distress.
Do I need to be referred?No, but Health professionals, teachers, family and friends can also make a referral with your consent.
Cost: Free
Tel: 0141 577 2612
Text: 07900272546
Address: c/o Woodfarm High School, Robslee Road, Thornliebank, G46 7HE
Email: youthcounselling@ea.e-renfrewshire.sch.uk
Eastwood Bridges
Offers individual counselling and group work for people with mild to moderate mental health problems.
Do I need to be referred?No, you can make direct contact, but a health professional can also refer you with your consent.
Cost: Free
Tel: 0141 300 1235
Address: Clarkston Clinic, 56 Clarkston Road, Clarkston, G76 7BN.
Employee Counselling Service
Employees and employers can receive help with personal issues.
Do I need to be referred? No, but the company you work for must be affiliated with the counselling service. To find out call 0800 435 768.
Cost: Free
Tel: 0141 332 9833
Helpline: 0800 435 768
Address: 8th Floor, Savoy Tower, Glasgow, G2 3BZ
RAMH Adult Counselling Service
Support for those suffering from mental ill health.
Do I need to be referred? Yes, a professional referral is required, e.g. social worker, GP, psychiatrist.
Cost: Free
Tel: 0141 848 9277
Address: 0/1, 22 Lacy Street, Paisley, PA1 IQH
Email: counselling@ramh.org
RCA – Alcohol Advice Centre, East Renfrewshire
Helps those who are affected by alcohol.
Do I need to be referred? No, you can make direct contact, but a health professional can also refer you with your consent.
Cost: Free but accept donations.
Tel: 0141 887 0880
Address: Fairweather Hall, Barrhead Road, Newton Mearns, G77 6BB Tuesdays 1 – 4pm.
Counselling service in Auchenback Resource Centre, 64 Aurs Drive, Barrhead, G78 2LW, Thursday evenings 5 – 8pm.
Email: info@rcatrust.org.uk
Scottish Marriage Care
Relationship advice for couples and individuals.
Do I need to be referred? No.
Cost: Free, but a contribution towards costs would be helpful.
Tel: 0141 889 6972
Address: 50 Greenock Road, Paisley, PA3 2LE
Victim Support East Renfrewshire
Support for victims of crime.
Do I need to be referred? No.
Cost: Free
Tel: 0141 881 3221
Helpline: 0845 603 9213 (Mon-Thur 9am-4.30pm, Fri 9am – 4 pm)
Address: Municipal Buildings, Bank Street, Barrhead, G78 2RA
The Wynd
Specialises in one-to-one counselling.
Do I need to be referred? No, but a health professional can also refer you with your consent..
Cost: A small fee
Tel: 0141 887 4646
Address: 6 School Wynd, Paisley, PA1 2DB
Email: ann.m@thewynd.org.uk
