Counselling in Blackburn
![Photo of Uzma Ahmed, MA, MBACP, Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/bdde171b-4a08-4891-9dd5-f25118d37f25/7/320x400.jpeg)
I provide counselling to individuals with complex requirements as a fully qualified integrative psychotherapist. I have expertise working with clients who have a variety of issues, including self-harm, depression, anxiety and loss, relationship issues and breakups, PTSD, Autism, attachment issues, and child abuse. I have experience working with people who are also recovering addicts. Providing counselling in Urdu and Punjabi to clients has been my area of expertise, as I am a multilingual therapist.
I provide counselling to individuals with complex requirements as a fully qualified integrative psychotherapist. I have expertise working with clients who have a variety of issues, including self-harm, depression, anxiety and loss, relationship issues and breakups, PTSD, Autism, attachment issues, and child abuse. I have experience working with people who are also recovering addicts. Providing counselling in Urdu and Punjabi to clients has been my area of expertise, as I am a multilingual therapist.
Sometimes life can be tough and talking about the challenges and struggles we go through with our loved ones can be even more difficult and it can leave us feeling isolated and lonely. Asking for help is not easy and if you have not experienced counselling before you may find your self asking the question, do i need counselling? If you feel the need to gain insight and self awareness than counselling is a safe place for you to start your journey of self healing. We are living in the time of uncertainty and many of us are feeling stressed and anxious.It can be helpful to talk to a professional who can provide an outside perspective.
Sometimes life can be tough and talking about the challenges and struggles we go through with our loved ones can be even more difficult and it can leave us feeling isolated and lonely. Asking for help is not easy and if you have not experienced counselling before you may find your self asking the question, do i need counselling? If you feel the need to gain insight and self awareness than counselling is a safe place for you to start your journey of self healing. We are living in the time of uncertainty and many of us are feeling stressed and anxious.It can be helpful to talk to a professional who can provide an outside perspective.
![Photo of Taslim Hassan - Taslim Counselling and Supervision , BACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/00cf0df9-b4b8-42a3-84c2-e8297606d421/2/320x400.jpeg)
Hello! I am a Person Centred Counsellor and psychotherapist as well as a Qualified Clinical Supervisor. I am ICO registered as well as a registered member of the BACP. I have varied experience of working with individuals, who have experienced mental health difficulties including anxiety, self-esteem issues, domestic abuse, trauma and depression. I have worked for the Private sector and Education both locally and abroad in the Middle East. I also have experience working with organisations offering EAP support as well as helpline services via the telephone, online, in person and through webchats.
Hello! I am a Person Centred Counsellor and psychotherapist as well as a Qualified Clinical Supervisor. I am ICO registered as well as a registered member of the BACP. I have varied experience of working with individuals, who have experienced mental health difficulties including anxiety, self-esteem issues, domestic abuse, trauma and depression. I have worked for the Private sector and Education both locally and abroad in the Middle East. I also have experience working with organisations offering EAP support as well as helpline services via the telephone, online, in person and through webchats.
![Photo of Bernadette Sansome - Berny Sansome, MBACP, Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/d77ba4d3-c683-4493-ac04-929dfbdb325b/2/320x400.jpeg)
If you are experiencing anxiety, have family struggles, feeling sad or low, or finding the current economic or climate crisis overwhelming counselling may help. If you are struggling to process bereavement or loss, counselling can help. I keep you, the client, at the centre of the therapeutic relationship. Counselling can be daunting, and sometimes you may not know what to expect. Working with me, you will find a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space where you can work at your pace, and be truly heard whether we meet face to face, via video counselling, or Walk & Talk. I work within the BACP Ethical Framework.
If you are experiencing anxiety, have family struggles, feeling sad or low, or finding the current economic or climate crisis overwhelming counselling may help. If you are struggling to process bereavement or loss, counselling can help. I keep you, the client, at the centre of the therapeutic relationship. Counselling can be daunting, and sometimes you may not know what to expect. Working with me, you will find a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space where you can work at your pace, and be truly heard whether we meet face to face, via video counselling, or Walk & Talk. I work within the BACP Ethical Framework.
![Photo of Derren Bailey, MBACP, Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/e81f313d-0df3-4306-b3d3-5e8bf5b88d81/1/320x400.jpeg)
Are you looking for someone who can help you with issues that you may have found it difficult to talk about? It may be that things have come to a head and you realise that you need some help or they have been affecting you for some time and it now feels right to get some help. It may be that you want to make sense of things and are not quite sure how to describe the challenges you are facing. Every person’s challenges are unique however some of the broad areas in which I work with people include: trauma, attachment issues, bereavement & loss, stress, relationship difficulties, and work-related challenges.
Are you looking for someone who can help you with issues that you may have found it difficult to talk about? It may be that things have come to a head and you realise that you need some help or they have been affecting you for some time and it now feels right to get some help. It may be that you want to make sense of things and are not quite sure how to describe the challenges you are facing. Every person’s challenges are unique however some of the broad areas in which I work with people include: trauma, attachment issues, bereavement & loss, stress, relationship difficulties, and work-related challenges.
![Photo of Maria Cristina Garcia-Hebson - Peace within Counselling, MA, MBACP, Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/49290d9c-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Are you struggling at the moment feeling stressed, confused, frustrated, depressed, hopeless or stuck in dark place? Sometimes life gets overwhelming and difficult to face. Speaking with the right counsellor can help you explore all these "tangled" thoughts and feelings making it easier to look at them and gradually make sense of what you are going through. I offer a humanistic approach using different techniques (creative, mindfulness, CFT, CBT, solution-focused) that help you to see things differently and find ways to move forward with a new perspective and deeper peace. I also offer children and young people counselling.
Are you struggling at the moment feeling stressed, confused, frustrated, depressed, hopeless or stuck in dark place? Sometimes life gets overwhelming and difficult to face. Speaking with the right counsellor can help you explore all these "tangled" thoughts and feelings making it easier to look at them and gradually make sense of what you are going through. I offer a humanistic approach using different techniques (creative, mindfulness, CFT, CBT, solution-focused) that help you to see things differently and find ways to move forward with a new perspective and deeper peace. I also offer children and young people counselling.
![Photo of Romy Elizabeth Davies, MUKCP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/887096e5-d1a3-4466-8db6-365dc13b85bf/2/320x400.jpeg)
Because the foundations of security begin in relationship and specifically, the first relationship we experience with our primary caregivers. I believe in the importance of relationship within the therapeutic setting. You will have the opportunity to examine how you relate to yourself internally and with others interpersonally. We will look at present-day relationships as well as childhood influences, and how these impact on the formation of self. Safety, care and compassion are my guiding principals when working therapeutically.
Because the foundations of security begin in relationship and specifically, the first relationship we experience with our primary caregivers. I believe in the importance of relationship within the therapeutic setting. You will have the opportunity to examine how you relate to yourself internally and with others interpersonally. We will look at present-day relationships as well as childhood influences, and how these impact on the formation of self. Safety, care and compassion are my guiding principals when working therapeutically.
![Photo of Imogen Hg-Johnson, MA, MBACP Accred, Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/dba16aab-5498-426a-a13d-fcc38f7856a0/2/320x400.jpeg)
I work with a trusted methodology removing all blind spots, fear, anxiety, and self-doubt. Allowing my clients to make accurate decisions, smarter, so they maximise their own personal results in less time....My expertise is in Self-harm, Substance misuse, Depression, Anxiety, Attention Deficit Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Sexuality / Identity Crisis & Shame around Learning Difficulties (which may have led to isolation, inability to stay focused and deviance) and more recently within the area of 'interpersonal trauma within relational dynamics'.
I work with a trusted methodology removing all blind spots, fear, anxiety, and self-doubt. Allowing my clients to make accurate decisions, smarter, so they maximise their own personal results in less time....My expertise is in Self-harm, Substance misuse, Depression, Anxiety, Attention Deficit Disorder, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, Sexuality / Identity Crisis & Shame around Learning Difficulties (which may have led to isolation, inability to stay focused and deviance) and more recently within the area of 'interpersonal trauma within relational dynamics'.
![Photo of Angela Verity, BACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c7adf467-e0e6-4756-89cc-c5c848d6b1be/2/320x400.jpeg)
Hi I'm Angela. Coming to counselling can feel like such a big step. There may be an obvious reason as to why you're feeling low, such as bereavement or a traumatic event. Equally you could be feeling sad and you don't really understand why. Perhaps you're struggling with anxiety or depression, or you're having panic attacks? Many people are struggling with their mental health for the first time due to COVID 19. Whatever you're going through I'd like to help you feel better. I'm trained in both Person Centred Counselling and Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS). You can choose to work with either model or a combination of the two.
Hi I'm Angela. Coming to counselling can feel like such a big step. There may be an obvious reason as to why you're feeling low, such as bereavement or a traumatic event. Equally you could be feeling sad and you don't really understand why. Perhaps you're struggling with anxiety or depression, or you're having panic attacks? Many people are struggling with their mental health for the first time due to COVID 19. Whatever you're going through I'd like to help you feel better. I'm trained in both Person Centred Counselling and Internal Family Systems Therapy (IFS). You can choose to work with either model or a combination of the two.
![Photo of Khafayah Agbeke Abdulsalam, MSc, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/a2946ea3-6d58-4430-8331-6fb80c4f51e0/1/320x400.jpeg)
Do you find it difficult to talk to family and friends about challenges or life struggles you are going through? Do you experience feelings of overwhelm, depression, abuse, trauma, grief, bereavement etc.? Do you wish you could speak to a qualified counsellor in a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space? I will help you look inside out and build your self-esteem, self-awareness, boldness, and confidence? As you begin your journey of self-healing and self-awareness. As a qualified registered counsellor, working together, I will support having a more profound understanding & renewed relationship with yourself.
Do you find it difficult to talk to family and friends about challenges or life struggles you are going through? Do you experience feelings of overwhelm, depression, abuse, trauma, grief, bereavement etc.? Do you wish you could speak to a qualified counsellor in a safe, confidential, non-judgemental space? I will help you look inside out and build your self-esteem, self-awareness, boldness, and confidence? As you begin your journey of self-healing and self-awareness. As a qualified registered counsellor, working together, I will support having a more profound understanding & renewed relationship with yourself.
![Photo of Rebecca Bullen - Olivia Rose Counselling and Therapy, BACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/0d175c3b-4533-41a4-ad27-7a6f82fcb436/3/320x400.jpeg)
Hello, welcome to my page. My name is Rebecca Bullen. Founder & Clinical Director of The Wellness Hub & Olivia Rose Therapy. I am a fully qualified Counsellor & Supervisor with over 15 years experience of working with Children, Young people and adults who have faced many different mental health difficulties. In our lifetime, we will all experience difficult and challenging times where we feel we need that extra support, and sometimes do not feel comfortable to share our feelings with those closest to us. It can often be difficult to share our thoughts and feelings with our loved ones and that's where I can help.
Hello, welcome to my page. My name is Rebecca Bullen. Founder & Clinical Director of The Wellness Hub & Olivia Rose Therapy. I am a fully qualified Counsellor & Supervisor with over 15 years experience of working with Children, Young people and adults who have faced many different mental health difficulties. In our lifetime, we will all experience difficult and challenging times where we feel we need that extra support, and sometimes do not feel comfortable to share our feelings with those closest to us. It can often be difficult to share our thoughts and feelings with our loved ones and that's where I can help.
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As a mental health professional, I am passionate about providing effective and compassionate care to individuals struggling with trauma and related disorders. Throughout my career, I have witnessed the impact that trauma can have on an individual's well-being, functioning and personality. I have vast experience in mental health and have worked with individuals who have complex trauma along and mental health difficulties. As a qualified mental health clinical lead nurse working in forensic settings I have gained a good understanding on how trauma along with other mental health difficulties can effect an individual in many ways.
As a mental health professional, I am passionate about providing effective and compassionate care to individuals struggling with trauma and related disorders. Throughout my career, I have witnessed the impact that trauma can have on an individual's well-being, functioning and personality. I have vast experience in mental health and have worked with individuals who have complex trauma along and mental health difficulties. As a qualified mental health clinical lead nurse working in forensic settings I have gained a good understanding on how trauma along with other mental health difficulties can effect an individual in many ways.
![Photo of John Warrington, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/24772a74-5eb8-4b0b-9638-b34a043e440d/2/320x400.jpeg)
Hi, I'm John. I offer down to earth counselling to help you make sense of whatever it is you're experiencing. I will offer you time and space for you to talk through your problems confidentially. I am there to listen to you. I will not use complicated jargon but will listen to what you have to say, with an appropriate use of humour to put you at ease. I will try to see the world through your eyes, whilst not judging and being genuine. I served in the Royal Navy and worked in high-pressured Businesses. My Facebook Page is Counselling Minds. Also on Instagram, Linkedin and Twitter. Thanks for reading! I hope to hear from you soon.
Hi, I'm John. I offer down to earth counselling to help you make sense of whatever it is you're experiencing. I will offer you time and space for you to talk through your problems confidentially. I am there to listen to you. I will not use complicated jargon but will listen to what you have to say, with an appropriate use of humour to put you at ease. I will try to see the world through your eyes, whilst not judging and being genuine. I served in the Royal Navy and worked in high-pressured Businesses. My Facebook Page is Counselling Minds. Also on Instagram, Linkedin and Twitter. Thanks for reading! I hope to hear from you soon.
![Photo of Tasneem Dahegamia - U Got This, Mental health & Wellbeing clinic, Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/49114169-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
Want to GET BETTER & NOT JUST manage your mental health? Dealing with unresolved Anxiety & Depression can be debilitating, leaving you feeling like you wIill never get better. Your relationships, performance and confidence may suffer, you may dread the future and tired of wearing a mask & being positive. You may have been to see your GP or tried many therapies and still feel unwell. If this is you perhaps it’s time for further more therapy. The clinic offers unique techniques that are proving to be highly successful in the treatment for Mental health with growing 5 STAR Reviews. Referrals accepted from other therapists to.
Want to GET BETTER & NOT JUST manage your mental health? Dealing with unresolved Anxiety & Depression can be debilitating, leaving you feeling like you wIill never get better. Your relationships, performance and confidence may suffer, you may dread the future and tired of wearing a mask & being positive. You may have been to see your GP or tried many therapies and still feel unwell. If this is you perhaps it’s time for further more therapy. The clinic offers unique techniques that are proving to be highly successful in the treatment for Mental health with growing 5 STAR Reviews. Referrals accepted from other therapists to.
![Photo of Wendy Cooke, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/8775271e-8143-4885-859d-1ccc70ca886d/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hiya. Thanks for looking at my profile, I work in talking therapy whereby you have a space to talk and be heard without any judgement or me giving advice. I have worked with clients from many backgrounds with different presenting issues, from addiction, anxiety, depression to childhood trauma and domestic abuse. The relationship with your counsellor is key to this so I encourage you to make sure that firstly therapy is the right path and also that I am the right counsellor for you :)
Hiya. Thanks for looking at my profile, I work in talking therapy whereby you have a space to talk and be heard without any judgement or me giving advice. I have worked with clients from many backgrounds with different presenting issues, from addiction, anxiety, depression to childhood trauma and domestic abuse. The relationship with your counsellor is key to this so I encourage you to make sure that firstly therapy is the right path and also that I am the right counsellor for you :)
![Photo of Lisa Baldwin - Baldwin Therapy EMDR, Counsellor, CBT, Supervisor, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/52b73041-0c2e-48e7-9d30-a543f71d0faa/3/320x400.jpeg)
Baldwin Therapy offer EMDR, Counselling, CBT, Professional Supervision and training which can be delivered as face to face or online. Our therapists have over 22 years' experience of working with a wide range of mental health difficulty including anxiety and depression. The therapists work alongside the NHS, Private sector, the local authority and Education. A FREE 15 minute telephone consultation to discuss your needs and to look at what therapy would be best is available on request. Baldwin Therapy have both Male and Female therapists.
Baldwin Therapy offer EMDR, Counselling, CBT, Professional Supervision and training which can be delivered as face to face or online. Our therapists have over 22 years' experience of working with a wide range of mental health difficulty including anxiety and depression. The therapists work alongside the NHS, Private sector, the local authority and Education. A FREE 15 minute telephone consultation to discuss your needs and to look at what therapy would be best is available on request. Baldwin Therapy have both Male and Female therapists.
![Photo of Patrick Doyle, MA, MBACP, Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/54b89e96-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
I am a highly qualified and experienced consultant psychotherapist and supervisor with 20 years experience and recognised clinical expertise in the treatment and assessment of a wide range of mental health problems (including: depression, anxiety, personality disorders and psychosis), problematic behaviours and addictions. My guiding aim is to help each client to the point where they no longer require therapy or medication, and can cope skilfully and independently with life’s challenges, and understand how the past can impede our ability to cope with the present.
I am a highly qualified and experienced consultant psychotherapist and supervisor with 20 years experience and recognised clinical expertise in the treatment and assessment of a wide range of mental health problems (including: depression, anxiety, personality disorders and psychosis), problematic behaviours and addictions. My guiding aim is to help each client to the point where they no longer require therapy or medication, and can cope skilfully and independently with life’s challenges, and understand how the past can impede our ability to cope with the present.
![Photo of Jo Mellor Therapy, MBACP, Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1b47d96a-0579-407b-a7f6-32f804c4dd1b/2/320x400.jpeg)
Since I began my counselling journey I have helped many people deal with the difficulties that life throws at us. No one is immune from problems, from the past or in the present. I offer a non judgemental confidential and safe space for you to explore and work through your issues. I work safely and ethically and always have your best interests at heart. I believe we all have the answers inside us and with a little help we can find the solutions that are best for us. I believe that mental health is equal to physical health, often we do not recognise that everyday stress is effecting our ability to cope with everyday life.
Since I began my counselling journey I have helped many people deal with the difficulties that life throws at us. No one is immune from problems, from the past or in the present. I offer a non judgemental confidential and safe space for you to explore and work through your issues. I work safely and ethically and always have your best interests at heart. I believe we all have the answers inside us and with a little help we can find the solutions that are best for us. I believe that mental health is equal to physical health, often we do not recognise that everyday stress is effecting our ability to cope with everyday life.
![Photo of Kyle Thurlow, MA, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/372cfee6-3d17-41db-b6f3-583d37f78d67/2/320x400.jpeg)
I have an extensive range of experience of working with a vast variety of client issues. I offer clients an integrative approach to treatment which best meets each individual’s needs. I originally trained as a person centred therapist. However, I also draw from a wide range of evidence based psychological therapies. I have completed additional trauma focused therapy training which has enabled me to work effectively with traumatised individuals. My main areas of expertise is helping people with dissociative disorders/DID, PTSD, sexual abuse, trauma, bipolar, personality disorders, depression, anxiety, and grief/bereavement.
I have an extensive range of experience of working with a vast variety of client issues. I offer clients an integrative approach to treatment which best meets each individual’s needs. I originally trained as a person centred therapist. However, I also draw from a wide range of evidence based psychological therapies. I have completed additional trauma focused therapy training which has enabled me to work effectively with traumatised individuals. My main areas of expertise is helping people with dissociative disorders/DID, PTSD, sexual abuse, trauma, bipolar, personality disorders, depression, anxiety, and grief/bereavement.
![Photo of Mohammed Yassar Ali, MA, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/addcbd80-bf3e-4774-bb25-5eb566731149/1/320x400.jpeg)
I qualified as a Counsellor in 2001 and have worked within the private, public and voluntary sectors. I trained as a Counsellor in 2000 at St John's University in York and completed my Masters at the University of Manchester in Counselling Studies thereafter progressing on to the Professional Doctoral Program in Counselling Studies. Alongside my counselling experience I have many other additional qualifications and certificates of competence in a range of areas and I aim to help my clients with a competent, compassionate and empathic approach.
I qualified as a Counsellor in 2001 and have worked within the private, public and voluntary sectors. I trained as a Counsellor in 2000 at St John's University in York and completed my Masters at the University of Manchester in Counselling Studies thereafter progressing on to the Professional Doctoral Program in Counselling Studies. Alongside my counselling experience I have many other additional qualifications and certificates of competence in a range of areas and I aim to help my clients with a competent, compassionate and empathic approach.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Blackburn
40+
Average cost per session
£50
Counsellors in Blackburn who prioritize treating:
88% | Depression |
88% | Anxiety |
85% | Trauma and PTSD |
85% | Self Esteem |
83% | Stress |
78% | Relationship Issues |
76% | Bereavement |
Average years in practice
10 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
56% | Bupa |
44% | Any/Out-of-network Insurance |
44% | Health Assured |
How Counsellors in Blackburn see their clients
83% | In Person and Online | |
17% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
74% | Female | |
26% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in Blackburn?
Search for nearby therapists or counsellors by inputting your city, postcode, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postcode into the search bar.
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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are members of the main professional associations, mainly the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). Most Psychologists in the directory are accredited members of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and/or are registered in the Health and Care Professions Council (HPCP).
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for psychotherapists and counsellors in the UK, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for psychotherapists and counsellors in the UK, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.
What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and experience that enable them to do so in the UK. Psychologists have earned a degree in psychology and many are members of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and have completed a postgraduate qualification in a specialism. Counsellors and Psychotherapists are not required to have a psychology degree, but to belong to a professional organisation such as the BACP or UKCP, they are required to have completed a training course as well as clinical and supervision hours.
What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
How much does therapy cost?
The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the UK could be between £30 - £60 when seeing a counsellor and £60 - £150 and up when seeing a clinical psychologist. If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.
What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?
Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The NHS Talking therapies programme offers free of charge counselling for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression. The service is available to anyone registered with a GP, though you do not necessarily need to be referred by your GP and can refer yourself directly to a Talking therapies service. The service will provide different solutions, including group and individual therapy, for a limited number of sessions which are generally up to six.
If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The NHS Talking therapies programme offers free of charge counselling for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression. The service is available to anyone registered with a GP, though you do not necessarily need to be referred by your GP and can refer yourself directly to a Talking therapies service. The service will provide different solutions, including group and individual therapy, for a limited number of sessions which are generally up to six.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.
Is online therapy a good option?
Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.
Are therapy sessions confidential?
Therapists who are part of a professional organisation such as the BACP, the UKCP, or BPS are bound by an ethical framework that requires them to uphold a confidentiality agreement. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there has been participation in a criminal act or act of terror, or if there is potential or known harm to the client or others, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.