FOI Request - Counselling Services

Request 101003775997

I would be grateful if you could tell me, for the years;

-2022/23
-2023/24
-2024/25
-2025/26

1.  The amount in total budgeted by the council or HSCP for the provision of adult counselling services.

2.  How much was spent on adult counselling services provided directly by the council or HSCP.

3.  How much was spent on the commissioning of adult counselling services from other organisations.

4.  The names of organisations that were commissioned to provide counselling to adults.

5.  The number of adult counselling services opened by the council/HSCP.

6.  The number of adult counselling services closed by the council/HSCP.

7.  The amount forecast to be spent on adult counselling in 2026/27 by the board.

When I say adult counselling services, I am referring to services that align with the definition provided on NHS Inform: structured, talking-based therapy delivered by trained professionals to help people explore their thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. https://www.nhsinform.scot/tests-and-treatments/counselling-and-therapies/what-is-counselling/
This request does not include general wellbeing initiatives, peer support, or interventions that do not meet the standard of professional counselling as recognised within NHS Scotland.

Response 22-05-2025

1. We do not commission any counselling services that align with the definition above.

2.-5. Not applicable