Getting Help for Gambling-Related Harms

Stage 1 – Referral There is no wrong door for you to refer to us, whether this be via the gambling helpline, self-referral, or through another professional. When this first point of contact takes place, you will go through a short screening process by our treatment team. Stage 2 – Assessment A full, comprehensive assessment by a trained practitioner is then carried out to fully assess your gambling behaviour or the impact of another individual’s gambling behaviour. There is no waiting list and you will be booked in within 2-5 working days. You will be made aware of the support available at BCT and the different treatment and support pathways. Stage 3 – Therapy Once you have completed your assessment with our treatment team, you will be allocated to one our qualified therapists for your 1-2-1 sessions. Halfway through your sessions, your therapist will review with you what progress you feel you have made and what you would like to gain from the rest of your sessions. If for whatever you reason you don’t feel on track, additional measures and support can be put in place. Following your 121 sessions, BCT can also offer couples therapy for couples who have been impacted by gambling harms, including the parents of someone who has experienced gambling harm. Stage 4 – Long Term Support Once you have completed therapeutic support, you will be made aware of the additional programmes that could benefit your recovery long-term including group support, Trek Therapy (nature-based therapeutic support), peer-based support and a range of community-based programmes to support you in your ongoing recovery journey.