In today's financial climate we are all having face some tough challenges, naturally when people are looking for a counsellor cost becomes a major factor.
In general terms counsellors do try and keep their costs down, particularly in comparison to other equally qualified professionals. Likewise I do try and keep my costs down to be able to keep my fees down. I feel my fees reflect what I believe is a fair compensation based upon my education, professional standing and expertise and the quality of counselling I offer.
| Initial Assessment Session | £35 | I always have an initial session with prospective clients to discuss the work that is required, the duration of counselling and to ensure that you feel comfortable with working with me as your counsellor. |
| Session fee | £40 | This fee is payable to the start of each session. |
| Six Session Package | £225 | This reduced price covers one session per week for six weeks, when paid in advance. |
| Ten Session Package | £350 | This reduced price covers one session per week for ten weeks, when paid in advance. |
| Concessions | | I do have a limited number of places available at a reduced price for those in genuine financial hardship; we can discuss this issue at the initial assessment session. |
| Terms of Service/Contract | | I think it is important for you to have access to my terms of service up front to ensure that you are basing your choice of counsellor on as much information as is possible. Please click here for the terms of service. |
* Prices correct as at March 2010
When choosing your counsellor consider:
When you look around and compare different counsellors remember to ensure that the counsellor is professionally qualified with a reputable professional counselling body (such as
BACP or
UKCP). This ensures that your counsellor will have been trained to a high standard, is insured, complies with an ethical framework and is receiving regular contracted supervision of their practice. In other words, make sure your counsellor is a professional not a gifted amateur.
Finally many therapists offer what is called a therapeutic hour. This means they offer you a 50 minute session, using the last ten minutes to write up their notes. I find it easier to offer a full 60 minute hour; this allows for 5 minutes either side of the session to meet and greet and sort out payment without eating into your therapy time.