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Thank you for exploring our page. The Black Country Therapeutic Centre CIC (BCTC) is dedicated to providing essential therapeutic interventions to individuals in need across the Black Country. Mental health challenges are particularly prevalent here, with significantly higher rates of depression compared to the national average. These issues are exacerbated by factors such as elevated poverty levels, which further strain the mental health of our community.
Our centre is focused on supporting children's mental health, as we have observed a staggering rise in demand for services tailored to younger individuals. A recent report found that 21% of families reported waiting over a year for an appointment, while another 22% waited between 6 and 12 months. This underscores the urgent need for immediate access to mental health support. Our service will have a minimum wait time of 7 days and a maximum of 10 days from referral to gaining their first appointment.
In addition to focusing on children and young people's mental health, we recognise the crucial role we have as an organisation to support adults in the community, and we have the skills, expertise, and knowledge to actively engage adults in working towards psychological wellness. We understand how improving the mental health of adults positively supports the well-being of children and young people in the community.
At BCTC, we are proud to offer an extensive range of therapeutic support options, including:
Talking and Creative Therapy: Engaging methods for expression and healing.
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing): A specialised therapy designed to alleviate the distress associated with traumatic memories.
Psychosexual Therapy: Targeting intimate relationship challenges with understanding and care.
Couples and Relationship Therapy: Helping navigate their dynamics and strengthen their bonds.
Hypnotherapy: Utilising focused relaxation to address and resolve various issues.
We are committed to providing services that are tailored to the needs of our clients in the community. We plan to launch a project called “Community Links," where we will meet with representatives from different areas. These representatives will share their ideas about what they believe is needed in their communities. Whenever possible, BCTC will fund and support these essential services and groups.
We officially launched the BCTC during the Wednesbury Christmas light switch-on event on November 22, 2025. Being born and bred in the Black Country means a lot to me, and I want to support the local community I know and will also be rooted in. This page has been created not just to share our vision, but to raise funds essential for securing a dedicated space where we can conduct our therapy sessions. We aim to provide specialised and urgently needed support completely free of charge.
BCTC is committed to offering four distinct pathways to ensure we address the diverse needs of our community:
1. Children and Adolescents: We plan to deliver therapy for individuals aged 10 to 17, offering a comprehensive package of 16 sessions for a total cost of £768 (£48 per session).
2. Justice/Criminal Justice For clients aged 18 and over, we will provide 12 sessions, also priced at £540 (£48 per session).
3. Adults: For clients aged 18 and over, we will provide 12 sessions, also priced at £540 (£48 per session).
4. Psychosexual, Relationships, and Family Therapy: Aiming to support relational dynamics and family challenges through 12 sessions at a total cost of £840 (£70 per session)
Other costs
EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing)- 12 Sessions £70 =£840 per person
Hypnotherapy- 6 session £40 = £240 per person
Therapeutic groups, 12-week interactive wellness course of a range of topics (12 people), 2 facilitators for 2 hours per week, £250 per session, £3000 (this will run 3 times a year), £3000 x £9000
Building, bills, and insurances x 2 yrs £38,000
EFT (Emotional Freedom Technique) -6 sessions £40 = £240 per person
Admin/Building manager-£21,000 x2 =£42,000
These are just estimated costs, as we understand that some clients may require additional sessions while others might need fewer. Our intention at BCTC is to create a wrap-around service, providing vital support not only to individuals but to their families as well.
BCTC will not only support community wellness but also reduce pressure on other services, such as the NHS and CHAMS.
Many struggle to express or understand their identity in custody and face pressure or fear when returning home. BCTC provides a confidential, inclusive therapeutic space where individuals can process identity-related trauma, rebuild confidence and develop a stable, authentic sense of self.
Poverty and social exclusion are major drivers of mental-health difficulty in the Black Country, one of the most deprived regions in the UK. We remove financial and structural barriers by offering free therapy, flexible appointments and wrap-around support through partners providing employment pathways, financial guidance and wellbeing services.
Beneficiaries and people with lived experience play a central role in the leadership, design, and ongoing development of the BCTC. The organisation was created in direct response to community voice, and we have established formal structures that ensure service users continue to influence decisions at every level.
We operate a Community Links Panel made up of people with lived experience of trauma, poverty, neurodivergent needs, LGBTQIA+ identity, and involvement in the criminal justice system. Panel members shape service design, highlight emerging needs, review accessibility, and advise on cultural and psychological safety. Their input directly informs policies, therapeutic approaches, outreach methods, and the creation of new pathways.
As we embark on this journey, we aspire to be as self-sustaining as possible and already have numerous plans in place to generate funds for our initiatives. We greatly appreciate any support you can offer, whether it be through donations, sharing our vision, or joining us on this impactful journey. Please follow us on Facebook to stay updated and witness the positive changes we aim to bring to the Black Country community.
