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A Personal Approach To Mental Healthcare

A Personal Approach To Mental Healthcare

Welcome to Derwent Rural Counselling Service.

We have been a registered charity since 1989 when we first started providing counselling for agricultural workers in Derbyshire suffering from mental health issues, brought on by the massive financial losses and the emotional strain they faced during the foot and mouth disease crisis.

We now operate throughout Derbyshire and beyond helping many children, young people, adults and organisations every year with excellent outcomes.

DRCS has a team of highly qualified and experienced therapists ready to help, offering a range of pathways (online, telephone and face to face) to engage with you and help you plan a personalised journey to wellness and well-being.

We can help you decide on the right choice of therapy. You do not have to cope alone.

What We Do

DRCS removes the stigma attached to talking about mental health.

We break down the barriers for those seeking treatment and offer guidance, support and a friendly face.

Our therapists won’t criticise, pass judgement, or provide unrealistic advice.

We provide easy access to confidential, professional help across Derbyshire via a range of recognised psychological therapies for adults and children

Book an Appointment

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If you prefer to talk to us, please call us on 0800 047 6861.

DRCS is not an emergency service and if you are having thoughts that you cannot keep yourself safe please call your GP, 111 or 999.

If you are a Derbyshire resident you can also call the Derbyshire Mental Health Helpline and Support Service on 0800 028 0077 which is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

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Derwent Rural Counselling Service, Serenity House, New Beetwell Street, Chesterfield, S40 1QR, United Kingdom, Company Reg No. 06081874, Charity No 1124775, Copyright © Derwent Rural Counselling Service 2025.

Please see more about our charity details here: https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/charity-search/-/charity-details/4040212

DRCS has held BACP Organisational Accreditation since 2003 and abides by the BACP Ethical Framework. In addition all therapists hold their own professional membership and accreditation or are working towards this.