Welcome to Talk matters
PLEASE NOTE THAT WE ARE NOT A SERVICE
FOR THOSE CURRENTLY IN CRISIS.
WE ALSO do not provide a telephone HELPLINE/listening service.
IF YOU ARE IN CRISIS PLEASE CONTACT YOUR GP,
OR call BREATHING SPACE ON 0800 82 85 87.
PLEASE NOTE WE OPERATE ON A WAITING LIST BASIS AND DO NOT OFFER IMMEDIATE APPOINTMENTS.
OUR WAITING LIST IS CURRENTLY CLOSED TO NEW REFERRALS.
Unfortunately due to an overwhelming demand for our service our waiting list is temporarily closed at the moment.
Please continue checking our website at www.talkmatters.org for an announcement of our waiting list re-opening. Once on the list, there is an average 16-18 week waiting time for an initial assessment appointment with one of our counsellors.
Alternative agencies that may be able to help in the meantime are:
Breathing Space 0800 83 85 87
The Spark 0808 802 0050
Relationships Scotland 0345 119 2020
CHARIS Foundation 01592 744632
DAPL (Drugs, Alcohol & Psychotherapies Limited): 01333 422277
FRASAC (Fife Rape & Sexual Assault Centre): 01592 642336
Private counselling may also be an option you wish to consider. Sessions can cost on average £40 each. Details of private counsellors can be found at Counselling Directory.
You may also find these websites useful:
About Us
We are a confidential, independent charity providing counselling services for people in Fife. We can help with a wide range of problems. Whether you are suffering from depression, anxiety, stress, anger, have recently been bereaved or are simply feeling that you’ve lost your way; if life is getting on top of you and you are struggling to cope, come and talk to us…we are here to help.
You can talk in confidence to our counsellors in a safe, secure and comfortable environment where you will be treated with respect.
We see people from all walks of life and for all sorts of reasons. You may be adjusting to life events such as redundancy, retirement, divorce, separation or bereavement - whatever the painful situation or difficult feelings you may be experiencing, we really believe that ‘talk matters’.
We are here to help you find a way to work through your feelings and to build your confidence, taking a holistic approach to what is troubling you.
How to support us
You can donate to us by clicking the Stewardship button or scanning the QR code below.
Talkmatters is seeking volunteers to join our Board of Trustees
Would you like to serve, giving a few hours per month to support our staff and volunteer counsellors?
Contact us at info@talkmatters.org if so!