Counselling London, UK and Online

Psychotherapy and counselling are similar in that they involve a therapeutic relationship between a client and therapist, however, they often differ in their focus, duration, and intensity. Psychotherapy is typically more long-term and focuses on recurring or chronic issues, using treatments guided by theory, such as cognitive-behavioural therapy or psychodynamic therapy. Psychotherapy may involve a range of techniques, such as homework, talking, art, drama, music, animal, and movement therapy, and it may focus on a person’s patterns of thought and behaviour.

Counselling, on the other hand, is more short-term and focuses on specific, current issues, using talk therapy and harnessing the power of the therapeutic relationship. The therapist will be there as a support figure while the client explores new ways to effectively cope with life and adapt to change or adversity. As such, the therapist does not provide advice or offer suggestions, as the focus is on empowering the client to conjure their own solutions.

We acknowledge that attending your initial counselling session can be a daunting experience, and it is common for individuals to leave feeling like they haven’t had the chance to discuss all their intended concerns. To mitigate this, we advise preparing a list of your primary issues ahead of time. During your appointment, you and your therapist will review these issues and determine if counselling is the appropriate modality of treatment. A unique treatment plan will be tailored according to your needs, as we recognize that each individual is different, and a one-size-fits-all approach to therapy is not effective.

We can offer a full counselling service using Google Meets or similar (Skype, FaceTime, Zoom, WhatsApp, etc). Previous research has shown that outcomes of online therapy are highly similar to face to face therapy, and clients and therapists can form a therapeutic relationship that is just as close, and just as productive, as an in-person one. All of our mental health and well-being professionals offer treatment online.

We are proud that we never turn anyone away on the basis that they cannot afford counselling or therapy sessions. We offer low cost sessions with our junior therapists, who have received in-house training at Private Therapy Clinic, or are undergoing their doctorate in Clinical or Counselling Psychology. We will ensure to match you with someone who has experience treating, or received training in the specific issue you are facing. Although our junior therapists prioritise a person-centred approach, they can often include cognitive-behavioural elements into the sessions to ensure an evidence-based practice.

Our low cost rates reflect the experience of each practitioner, and are as follows:

£40-£60 for a Junior Therapist trained in-house
£80-£100 for a Trainee Counselling/Clinical Psychologist and/or MBACP Psychotherapist

In exceptional cases where someone is significantly struggling to afford sessions, we can discuss a lower fee in agreement with the practitioner.

We recognise that embarking on a therapeutic journey can be daunting. To alleviate any concerns and provide guidance, we can offer a 15-minute phone or Google Meets consultation for anyone interested in exploring the possibility of attending counselling or other forms of therapy. During this consultation, one of our trained assistant psychologists will support you in determining the appropriate treatment and practitioner before making a booking.

We want to emphasize that this consultation does not come with any obligation to utilize our services.

If you would like to talk to someone about our counselling services, please get in touch with the Private Therapy Clinic on Whatsapp message at: +447511116565 email, chat bot or book online to arrange an appointment.

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