DBS Guidance & Application Support
Wintermind provides paid DBS support for therapists who need help understanding the correct route, preparing documents, and moving through the process with greater clarity and confidence.
We offer one service for therapists contracted by Wintermind and a separate guidance service for therapists who are not contracted by us.
We understand that DBS requirements can feel confusing, especially when you are unsure which level of check applies to your role. This page is designed to make the two Wintermind services clear: Enhanced DBS support for therapists contracted by Wintermind (£90) and DBS guidance for therapists not contracted by Wintermind (£20).
Enhanced DBS for Therapists Contracted by Wintermind
For therapists who are contracted by Wintermind, we offer an Enhanced DBS support service for £90 including the application fees (£68.70 inc VAT)..
This service is intended for therapists engaged through Wintermind where the role is eligible for this level of check. We help manage the process in a structured and professional way.
- Guidance through the DBS application steps
- Support with the required documents and information
- Handling of the relevant process available through Wintermind
- Help reducing delays caused by missing or incorrect details
- Clear professional support from booking to next steps
Book this service
Use the booking form below to arrange your Enhanced DBS support appointment if you are contracted by Wintermind.
DBS Guidance for Therapists Not Contracted by Wintermind
For therapists who are not contracted by Wintermind, we offer a DBS guidance service for £20 does not include the application fees (£68.70 inc VAT).
This service is for therapists who want help understanding the process, knowing what documents may be needed, and identifying the correct official route to follow.
- Explanation of the DBS process and likely route
- Guidance on the documents and details usually needed
- Help understanding the correct next steps
- Direction to the appropriate official route where relevant
- Support designed to make the process clearer and less stressful
Book this service
Use the booking form below to book a DBS guidance appointment if you are not contracted by Wintermind.
How it works
Book online
Choose the service that applies to you and book through the relevant form above.
Speak with us
We review your situation, explain the likely route, and discuss what information is needed.
Get clear guidance
We help you understand the next steps and reduce confusion around documents and process.
Move forward confidently
You leave with a clearer understanding of what to do next and which DBS route is appropriate.
Important information
Wintermind provides DBS support services to therapists. For contracted therapists, this may include the appropriate application route available through Wintermind where the role is eligible.
For therapists who are not contracted by us, the £20 option is a guidance-only service. It is intended to help you understand the process and prepare properly, but it does not mean Wintermind submits the application in place of the therapist where that is not the correct route.
What your fee covers
Wintermind’s fees cover the support service provided by us:
- £90 for the Enhanced DBS support service for therapists contracted by Wintermind
- £20 for DBS guidance for therapists not contracted by Wintermind
Payment to Wintermind does not guarantee DBS clearance, approval, or certificate issuance. Any official DBS fee or third-party fee, where applicable, is separate unless you expressly include it in your service arrangement.
Frequently asked questions
Do you issue DBS certificates directly?
No. Wintermind provides support, guidance, and application assistance only where applicable. DBS certificates are issued through the appropriate official route.
Can anyone get a Standard or Enhanced DBS check?
Not always. Higher-level DBS checks depend on legal eligibility and the type of role being carried out.
What is the difference between the £90 and £20 services?
The £90 service is for therapists contracted by Wintermind and relates to the Enhanced DBS support route available through Wintermind where eligible. The £20 service is guidance for therapists not contracted by Wintermind.
Do I need an appointment before starting?
Yes. Booking the appropriate service helps make sure you receive the right support based on your situation.
Clear, supportive DBS help
Whether you are contracted by Wintermind or simply need guidance as an independent therapist, our aim is to make the process feel more manageable, professional, and easier to understand.