LOWER-COST COUNSELLING
Affordable, supervised counselling, without compromising on care
Online Counselling That Doesn't Compromise on Care
Access to good therapy shouldn't depend entirely on your financial circumstances.
Our lower-cost counselling service offers affordable online therapy without compromising on the care, professionalism or values that underpin Place to Talk Therapies.
Whether you're experiencing anxiety, stress, loss, relationship difficulties or simply need space to make sense of life, you'll be offered the same thoughtful, trauma-informed and compassionate approach that guides all of our work.
Every service at Place to Talk Therapies is built on the belief that people rarely need fixing. More often, they need enough safety to understand what has happened and what comes next.
Who Will I See?
Our lower-cost counselling service is provided by a counsellor in the final stage of their professional training.
By this stage, they are already working with clients, have developed meaningful clinical experience and work within the ethical framework of their professional body. Their work is supported through regular clinical supervision and by the wider Place to Talk Therapies team, helping to ensure safe, thoughtful and professional care throughout your counselling journey.
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Availability of Lower Cost Counselling
Places within our lower-cost counselling service are limited and are not always available. We hold a short waiting list where possible, but if the waiting list is full, we may not be able to offer an assessment at that time. Please contact us to check current availability.
Lower-cost counselling is normally offered for up to 12 sessions. Where appropriate, this may be extended in blocks of six sessions following discussion with your counsellor, taking into account clinical need and service availability.
How It Works
Getting started is simple.
1. Initial Assessment
Your journey begins with a 30-minute online assessment with Kay, lead therapist.
During this session we'll explore:
- what has brought you to counselling
- what you hope to achieve
- whether low-cost counselling is the right service for your needs
- answer any questions you may have
Following your assessment, if a place is available and we believe our trainee counsellor is a suitable match for your needs, we will introduce you and they will arrange your first session.
Rather than allocating clients simply because a space is available, we aim to make a considered match based on your presenting concerns and therapeutic goals.
3. Ongoing Counselling
Once matched, your counsellor will contact you to arrange your first appointment.
Sessions are:
- 60 minutes
- held online
- weekly or fortnightly
- confidential
Why Choose Lower-Cost Counselling?
Lower cost shouldn't mean lower quality.
Every client deserves to be met with compassion, curiosity and respect, regardless of the fee they pay. Our lower-cost counselling service is built around the same trauma-informed, neuroaffirming and shame-sensitive values that underpin all of our work.
Your counsellor is supported through regular clinical supervision and is part of the wider Place to Talk Therapies team, helping to ensure safe, ethical and effective care throughout your counselling journey.
Is Lower-Cost Counselling Right for Me?
This service may be suitable if you:
- are looking for affordable private counselling
- are happy to work online
- would benefit from weekly therapy
- are comfortable working with a counsellor in professional training
- are seeking support for anxiety, stress, depression, self-esteem, relationship difficulties, grief, life transitions or other emotional challenges
Beginning therapy can feel like a big step, especially if it's your first time reaching out.
Your assessment is simply an opportunity to talk about what's brought you here, ask any questions you may have and decide whether this service feels right for you.
There's no pressure and no expectation to have the right words ready.
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