Counselling in Harwich
![Photo of Sandra Mellor, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4b012150-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am a Clinical Supervisor and Counsellor. I work with adults and couples experiencing a variety of issues, such as - divorce and relationship breakdown; bereavement and loss; anxiety; depression; anger; trauma; childhood abuse; self harm; low self-esteem. I practise an integrative, person-centred approach which focuses on the relationship between counsellor and client. It is the development of trust and understanding within this relationship which enables the client to acknowledge their problems and issues at their own pace and to realise solutions, with gentle encouragement and support.
I am a Clinical Supervisor and Counsellor. I work with adults and couples experiencing a variety of issues, such as - divorce and relationship breakdown; bereavement and loss; anxiety; depression; anger; trauma; childhood abuse; self harm; low self-esteem. I practise an integrative, person-centred approach which focuses on the relationship between counsellor and client. It is the development of trust and understanding within this relationship which enables the client to acknowledge their problems and issues at their own pace and to realise solutions, with gentle encouragement and support.
![Photo of Sally Johns Green, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/40d63a94-6f8b-4235-ab4c-247aa0df4817/1/320x400.jpeg)
As a BACP registered counsellor, I am qualified in Humanistic Person-Centred Counselling and Person-Centred Art Therapy. I have over twenty-five years of experience in working therapeutically with adults, children, couples and families. Before qualifying as a counsellor, my background was in teaching, at primary and secondary level, as well as teaching art to adults and running creative workshops for children. Art and creative work, Transgender issues, Abuse, Domestic Violence & Relational Abuse, Bereavement and Loss, Relationship Difficulties, Depression and Anxiety, General Counselling, Couples Counselling.
As a BACP registered counsellor, I am qualified in Humanistic Person-Centred Counselling and Person-Centred Art Therapy. I have over twenty-five years of experience in working therapeutically with adults, children, couples and families. Before qualifying as a counsellor, my background was in teaching, at primary and secondary level, as well as teaching art to adults and running creative workshops for children. Art and creative work, Transgender issues, Abuse, Domestic Violence & Relational Abuse, Bereavement and Loss, Relationship Difficulties, Depression and Anxiety, General Counselling, Couples Counselling.
![Photo of Joanne-Marie Brooks - Freedom2Feel Counselling and Psychotherapy, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/19ee025e-df05-4a6c-8b05-f832bef513b2/2/320x400.jpeg)
As a fully qualified Person-centred counsellor I work closely within the realities each client is living. I hold a strong ethos that every client is unique, irrespective of diagnosis or life challenges, and I believe that every client can find self-acceptance and change through therapy. As a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I work within and am bound by their ethical framework, maintaining client autonomy and care at all times.
As a fully qualified Person-centred counsellor I work closely within the realities each client is living. I hold a strong ethos that every client is unique, irrespective of diagnosis or life challenges, and I believe that every client can find self-acceptance and change through therapy. As a member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I work within and am bound by their ethical framework, maintaining client autonomy and care at all times.
![Photo of Marion Preston At Unique To You Counselling Services, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc., Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c070391a-5cb9-484e-9a8a-841b283b7c60/1/320x400.jpeg)
Marion Preston At Unique To You Counselling Services
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Harwich CO12 (Online Only)
Hello, if you are struggling with your mental health, I want to help YOU with whatever is bothering you. I would like to work with you as your ‘wing woman’, helping you to 'unravel' your thoughts and feelings. I can help you achieve an understanding of what is going on for you whether at the present moment or, due to trauma or situations from the past. To me how we relate to each other and work together is paramount. I want you to feel safe and able to share your story with me. I work instinctively with assessing your needs. I am very much a “what you see is what you get” counsellor and human being!
Hello, if you are struggling with your mental health, I want to help YOU with whatever is bothering you. I would like to work with you as your ‘wing woman’, helping you to 'unravel' your thoughts and feelings. I can help you achieve an understanding of what is going on for you whether at the present moment or, due to trauma or situations from the past. To me how we relate to each other and work together is paramount. I want you to feel safe and able to share your story with me. I work instinctively with assessing your needs. I am very much a “what you see is what you get” counsellor and human being!
![Photo of Dr Tom Barber, PsychD, MUKCP, Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6cbfa5ad-1ceb-481f-a239-291dfe95f007/2/320x400.jpeg)
Dr Tom Barber
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Harwich CO12 (Online Only)
Not accepting new clients
You know something isn’t right in your life, but you don’t quite know where to begin to get help. Maybe the idea of speaking with somebody feels a little daunting, or you’re concerned you won’t be able to find the words, or they won’t understand where you’re coming from. This is absolutely normal, and is what most people feel before the call a therapist to get help. Even if you’ve been to counselling and psychotherapy before, the thought of explaining your story yet again might fill you with dread. What you could really do with is somebody that gets it, that you can feel comfortable with, that can help you feel understood, quickly.
You know something isn’t right in your life, but you don’t quite know where to begin to get help. Maybe the idea of speaking with somebody feels a little daunting, or you’re concerned you won’t be able to find the words, or they won’t understand where you’re coming from. This is absolutely normal, and is what most people feel before the call a therapist to get help. Even if you’ve been to counselling and psychotherapy before, the thought of explaining your story yet again might fill you with dread. What you could really do with is somebody that gets it, that you can feel comfortable with, that can help you feel understood, quickly.
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![Photo of Kirsty Hartgrove - happy parent and child initiative, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/15738ca1-6125-4c57-b672-dd77af39c657/2/320x400.jpeg)
happy parent and child initiative
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Ipswich IP4
Waitlist for new clients
I’m Kinsley, I work with children from the ages of 4, using both talking & creative play based therapy. I can help if your child is suffering from anxiety, or emotional & mental health issues, challenging behaviours, eating issues, emotional based school avoidance & much more. I specialise in working with Autistic, adhd & PDA Children. I offer therapeutic play therapy sessions, parent counselling sessions & parent support sessions. I work with parents who have suffered birth trauma, postnatal depression, ptsd & can work with parent child attachment.
I’m Kinsley, I work with children from the ages of 4, using both talking & creative play based therapy. I can help if your child is suffering from anxiety, or emotional & mental health issues, challenging behaviours, eating issues, emotional based school avoidance & much more. I specialise in working with Autistic, adhd & PDA Children. I offer therapeutic play therapy sessions, parent counselling sessions & parent support sessions. I work with parents who have suffered birth trauma, postnatal depression, ptsd & can work with parent child attachment.
![Photo of Sarah Tomley Ifs Therapist, MUKCP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/5b057ee0-b96b-44d7-8d54-9221f686c81c/2/320x400.jpeg)
If you're feeling depressed or anxious and can't seem to shift this state of mind no matter what you try, or you feel like you can't get control of your 'self' in some fundamental way, then you might like to try IFS therapy. This gives clients a model for working with their own minds which can be used both in therapy and in daily life. It puts you easily back in the driving seat – and after years of feeling that there's nothing you can do about the moods that tend to sweep over you, that can be a huge relief.
If you're feeling depressed or anxious and can't seem to shift this state of mind no matter what you try, or you feel like you can't get control of your 'self' in some fundamental way, then you might like to try IFS therapy. This gives clients a model for working with their own minds which can be used both in therapy and in daily life. It puts you easily back in the driving seat – and after years of feeling that there's nothing you can do about the moods that tend to sweep over you, that can be a huge relief.
![Photo of Darren David, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/00246744-706c-4dbd-aa5b-bdcf0e5e7316/2/320x400.jpeg)
Hello and thank you for visiting my profile. Managing life's challenges and our mental health can be overwhelming. Whether it's anxiety, depression, coping with loss or just working out what's wrong and why we're feeling sad, we sometimes need help with our thoughts and feelings. Working online or in person in Brightlingsea, Essex (between Colchester and Clacton) I work with adult individuals and couples to help them gently explore what's troubling them and to find a way forward.
Hello and thank you for visiting my profile. Managing life's challenges and our mental health can be overwhelming. Whether it's anxiety, depression, coping with loss or just working out what's wrong and why we're feeling sad, we sometimes need help with our thoughts and feelings. Working online or in person in Brightlingsea, Essex (between Colchester and Clacton) I work with adult individuals and couples to help them gently explore what's troubling them and to find a way forward.
![Photo of Roxanne Smith, MSc, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/582712ce-b538-41fb-a202-5a8e1ef47684/1/320x400.jpeg)
Hello! My name is Roxanne and I am a BACP-registered counsellor. I offer online and face-to-face counselling sessions through my private practice - Sense Counselling - which is based in Ipswich (sensecounselling.co.uk). I can provide a safe and supportive environment to enable you to explore the things that are having an unwanted impact on your life, and help you to work towards your personal goals.
Hello! My name is Roxanne and I am a BACP-registered counsellor. I offer online and face-to-face counselling sessions through my private practice - Sense Counselling - which is based in Ipswich (sensecounselling.co.uk). I can provide a safe and supportive environment to enable you to explore the things that are having an unwanted impact on your life, and help you to work towards your personal goals.
![Photo of Hannah McCarthy - HM Therapy- with Hannah, BACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/b02368e8-2fcd-4379-9551-9afeb1be6b70/1/320x400.jpeg)
Life can be extremely challenging and sometimes it can be hard to feel seen or heard or even feel in control of your own life. It can useful to come to therapy to invest time in you. To reflect, to delve, to feel explore any struggles as well as achievements while building a therapeutic relationship which can support deepen awareness and emotional transformation.
Life can be extremely challenging and sometimes it can be hard to feel seen or heard or even feel in control of your own life. It can useful to come to therapy to invest time in you. To reflect, to delve, to feel explore any struggles as well as achievements while building a therapeutic relationship which can support deepen awareness and emotional transformation.
![Photo of Hannah Lamont - Hannah Grace Counselling, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6e9b23bf-7874-4ec9-acb9-ddae7b0cb389/1/320x400.jpeg)
How's life going for you? Life can be hard to navigate on your own, sometimes you need that special time, just for you, where you can focus on your hopes for the future, share honestly about disappointments/worries/hurt without shame or judgment. We often carry pain from our past, that is unspoken and unhealed. Have you faced a lifetime of not feeling good enough, and would love to experience a better view of yourself? Facing a relationship breakdown? Maybe you're grieving a deep loss, whether a person or loss of a desire/future hope? This can be a great place to help find yourself again.
How's life going for you? Life can be hard to navigate on your own, sometimes you need that special time, just for you, where you can focus on your hopes for the future, share honestly about disappointments/worries/hurt without shame or judgment. We often carry pain from our past, that is unspoken and unhealed. Have you faced a lifetime of not feeling good enough, and would love to experience a better view of yourself? Facing a relationship breakdown? Maybe you're grieving a deep loss, whether a person or loss of a desire/future hope? This can be a great place to help find yourself again.
![Photo of Jo Westwood, PNCPS Acc., Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/2646a7fe-4379-4d3e-b076-db9dff495c7e/1/320x400.jpeg)
HI, I'm Jo, lots of profiles arent there? Change and choice can be challenging. Making the decision to enter into counselling can be one of the most difficult steps we ever take. Maybe you are managing to function, but struggling to cope? It can really help to talk freely and confidentially with someone whose life and relationships are totally separate from yours. With impartial help and support, to express yourself and review your beliefs and decisions, you will be able to clarify your thoughts and feelings. It can then become easier to make sense of what is happening.
HI, I'm Jo, lots of profiles arent there? Change and choice can be challenging. Making the decision to enter into counselling can be one of the most difficult steps we ever take. Maybe you are managing to function, but struggling to cope? It can really help to talk freely and confidentially with someone whose life and relationships are totally separate from yours. With impartial help and support, to express yourself and review your beliefs and decisions, you will be able to clarify your thoughts and feelings. It can then become easier to make sense of what is happening.
![Photo of Jacqueline Sawkins - Therapy Solutions in Mind - Jacqueline Sawkins , MBABCP, Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7f9207b2-8762-4791-93bf-d88dbce38276/1/320x400.jpeg)
Therapy Solutions in Mind - Jacqueline Sawkins
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Ipswich IP4
Whether you have been diagnosed with a mental health disorder, are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, trauma or depression, or are struggling with general life stressors, therapy can help you identify areas impacting on your wellbeing and provide you with confidence and the tools to make positive change. I offer individual EMDR Therapy and CBT Psychotherapy for adults experiencing a wide range of difficulties, some of which include trauma, PTSD, bereavement, stress, and physical/sexual abuse and more. We currently have availability for in person and online. NEW for JULY 2024 - FRIDAY appointments starting SOON. Contact to reserve.
Whether you have been diagnosed with a mental health disorder, are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, trauma or depression, or are struggling with general life stressors, therapy can help you identify areas impacting on your wellbeing and provide you with confidence and the tools to make positive change. I offer individual EMDR Therapy and CBT Psychotherapy for adults experiencing a wide range of difficulties, some of which include trauma, PTSD, bereavement, stress, and physical/sexual abuse and more. We currently have availability for in person and online. NEW for JULY 2024 - FRIDAY appointments starting SOON. Contact to reserve.
![Photo of Rachel King, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/c483680a-de2b-4e1e-88e1-dc6d575939af/2/320x400.jpeg)
I am friendly and approachable and have 22 years of experience in working with a wide range of different issues that people face. I offer a safe space to explore whatever your issue is in an accepting non-judgemental environment where we build trust together to enable and help facilitate change. Counselling is a talking therapy which enables people to explore their feelings and emotions. It helps enable greater awareness to be gained by bringing unconscious thoughts and feelings into the consciousness, therefore bringing greater understanding of a person’s inner self. It is through this process that potential for change comes.
I am friendly and approachable and have 22 years of experience in working with a wide range of different issues that people face. I offer a safe space to explore whatever your issue is in an accepting non-judgemental environment where we build trust together to enable and help facilitate change. Counselling is a talking therapy which enables people to explore their feelings and emotions. It helps enable greater awareness to be gained by bringing unconscious thoughts and feelings into the consciousness, therefore bringing greater understanding of a person’s inner self. It is through this process that potential for change comes.
![Photo of Danielle Rowe, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/7e55bfe8-1771-4f46-b01d-de982d9eb5af/1/320x400.jpeg)
Counselling will provide a confidential and non-judgemental environment to allow you to take back control of your life. Counselling will empower you to gain insights and develop coping strategies that are most effective for your specific situations and needs. You can then take these away and enjoy all the things important to you. Every person is unique and different, and I ensure that I work with clients based on this as I do not believe that a blanket approach works. I can help you get in touch with inner child issues such as abandonment, loss, grief, low self-worth, neglect, betrayal, shame and guilt.
Counselling will provide a confidential and non-judgemental environment to allow you to take back control of your life. Counselling will empower you to gain insights and develop coping strategies that are most effective for your specific situations and needs. You can then take these away and enjoy all the things important to you. Every person is unique and different, and I ensure that I work with clients based on this as I do not believe that a blanket approach works. I can help you get in touch with inner child issues such as abandonment, loss, grief, low self-worth, neglect, betrayal, shame and guilt.
![Photo of Hannah Elizabeth Morters, MA, MBACP Accred, Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/1f35120c-085e-47a8-90fc-e9a532bedb56/1/320x400.jpeg)
Most people suffer from psychological, personal, professional or social difficulties at some point in their lives. It is when these difficulties become overwhelming that seeking help from a therapist may be the most positive step forward. Psychotherapy provides a relaxed environment that is safe, confidential and non-judgemental, a space where thoughts and feelings can be explored leading toward a clearer understanding of yourself and your responses to life experiences. This can help to provide you with the tools that will enable you to cope more effectively with everyday life and distressing periods or life-changing events.
Most people suffer from psychological, personal, professional or social difficulties at some point in their lives. It is when these difficulties become overwhelming that seeking help from a therapist may be the most positive step forward. Psychotherapy provides a relaxed environment that is safe, confidential and non-judgemental, a space where thoughts and feelings can be explored leading toward a clearer understanding of yourself and your responses to life experiences. This can help to provide you with the tools that will enable you to cope more effectively with everyday life and distressing periods or life-changing events.
![Photo of Richard Miller - Secure Base Therapy, MBACP Accred, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/6381b889-1162-453f-b8e5-e00bafbbc409/2/320x400.jpeg)
To see more please visit my website at- www.securebasetherapy.com
To see more please visit my website at- www.securebasetherapy.com
![Photo of Ben Michael Adams, MBACP, Psychotherapist](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/4860d229-2bbe-4514-827d-99663c208404/1/320x400.jpeg)
My name is Ben Adams (MBACP) and I work as a person centred therapist. I work face to face, online and by phone and like to think my flexibility both in the way I deliver and when I can do to allow you to fit in our sessions that best suit you. Life can be busy! My primary clinical focus is on depression, anxiety, feeling sad, low self-esteem, work-related issues, relationship issues and chronic pain. I work with warmth, compassion and provide a private, non-judgemental space that allows you to bring whatever you wish into the therapeutic space with specific focus on anxiety, depression , work related-issues and low self-esteem.
My name is Ben Adams (MBACP) and I work as a person centred therapist. I work face to face, online and by phone and like to think my flexibility both in the way I deliver and when I can do to allow you to fit in our sessions that best suit you. Life can be busy! My primary clinical focus is on depression, anxiety, feeling sad, low self-esteem, work-related issues, relationship issues and chronic pain. I work with warmth, compassion and provide a private, non-judgemental space that allows you to bring whatever you wish into the therapeutic space with specific focus on anxiety, depression , work related-issues and low self-esteem.
![Photo of Leonie Holmes, MBACP Accred, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/58e2b5e2-ed83-4fdf-be8b-837299833e65/1/320x400.jpeg)
Have you reached a point where you sense you just can’t carry on feeling this way? Maybe it’s a recent breakup, or a build up of feelings that’s just all become too much to cope with on your own. Perhaps you are carrying a silent pain that you wish the people around you could see. Maybe you are tired of not feeling understood by those closest to you. I wonder if you have lost your trust in others, and reaching out for help often feels impossible. I specialize in working with people to make sense of their past and how it is affecting the present. You are really not alone, and I would like to help, your feelings do matter.
Have you reached a point where you sense you just can’t carry on feeling this way? Maybe it’s a recent breakup, or a build up of feelings that’s just all become too much to cope with on your own. Perhaps you are carrying a silent pain that you wish the people around you could see. Maybe you are tired of not feeling understood by those closest to you. I wonder if you have lost your trust in others, and reaching out for help often feels impossible. I specialize in working with people to make sense of their past and how it is affecting the present. You are really not alone, and I would like to help, your feelings do matter.
![Photo of Lauren Stairs, MBACP, Counsellor](https://photos.psychologytoday.com/507710f2-46cd-11ea-a6ad-06142c356176/3/320x400.jpeg)
hi. Whether you’re reading this because you’ve got a significant life event you need help to process, or you just feel something isn’t right, It can be daunting looking for a counsellor; especially if you’re not too sure how it all works. You‘ve already taken the biggest step by reaching out for support. You are the expert in your life, I won’t tell you what to do, or judge you. We will work together and I will support you to manage your emotions and process experience's, collaboratively developing ways to make life easier, empowering you to move forward. Sometimes life is just plain hard I know! But you don’t have to do it alone.
hi. Whether you’re reading this because you’ve got a significant life event you need help to process, or you just feel something isn’t right, It can be daunting looking for a counsellor; especially if you’re not too sure how it all works. You‘ve already taken the biggest step by reaching out for support. You are the expert in your life, I won’t tell you what to do, or judge you. We will work together and I will support you to manage your emotions and process experience's, collaboratively developing ways to make life easier, empowering you to move forward. Sometimes life is just plain hard I know! But you don’t have to do it alone.
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How does your Counsellor compare?
Number of Counsellors in Harwich
< 10
Counsellors in Harwich who prioritize treating:
80% | Relationship Issues |
80% | Anxiety |
80% | Bereavement |
80% | Anger Management |
80% | Men's Issues |
80% | Stress |
60% | Depression |
Average years in practice
27 Years
Top 3 insurances accepted
100% | Aviva |
100% | AXA PPP |
100% | Vitality |
How Counsellors in Harwich see their clients
60% | In Person and Online | |
40% | Online Only |
Gender breakdown
80% | Female | |
20% | Male |
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling
How can I find a therapist in Harwich?
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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.