FEES AND FAQ'S
What are your fees?
For counselling: I generally charge £65 per session, with different price points for low/no income clients and student counsellors - see below for a guide. I don't believe you should have to spend a fortune finding the right therapist. I offer a free 15 minute intro call so you can ask questions and see how we might work together. Please contact me to get started.
For training workshops: prices vary dependent on a number of factors. Please get in touch to discuss your specific requirements.
Fee structure
Counselling has always been, and continues to be, financially inaccessible for many people. Since the start of Off Beat Therapy, I have raised money to offer free counselling sessions. In April 2026, I established Off Beat Therapy CIC, a community interest company, which will aim to provide funded free sessions for those who need them. While I establish the CIC and apply for grants, I have paused my free sessions waiting list. Please keep checking back for updates. When spaces are available they will be announced on my website and social media.
I run a GoFundMe page to raise money for free sessions - please share and/or donate if you are able.
Free sessions
Who it's for: people who have no income or struggle to meet their basic needs.
What it costs: free to clients, funded by a mix of my own voluntary time, 'pay it forward' fees and fundraising initiatives.
Information: free sessions are offered in a time-limited block (e.g. 6 or 12 sessions, dependent on funds). No eligibility tests or proof required.
No spaces currently available and waiting list closed until next round of funding is announced
Full cost - £65
Who it's for: standard fee, for those who can afford to meet their basic needs plus leisure activities.
What it costs: £65 per session.
Information: Fortnightly/other arrangements still available to manage cost (if current schedule allows). A portion of each session will go towards funding either the free therapy fund, an emergency fund for one-off sessions, or towards the running of the Community Hub.
May 2026 - one fortnightly space and one weekly space available
Low cost - £40
Who it's for: people who can afford to meet their basic needs but have less disposable income, or for whom counselling is a necessity such as counselling students.
What it costs: £40 per session.
Information: these sessions can be time-limited or open-ended. Fortnightly/other arrangements available to help manage cost (if current schedule allows).
No spaces currently available and waiting list closed until next round of funding is announced
Pay it forward - £65+
Who it's for: standard fee plus the option to pay something additional to fund more free/low cost sessions for others.
What it costs: £65 per session plus a regular or occasional additional fee, amount/frequency decided by you. The additional money will go towards the free therapy fund, an emergency fund for one-off sessions, or towards the running of the Community Hub.
May 2026 - one fortnightly space and one weekly space available
When are appointments available?
I usually see clients on Monday mornings, Monday evenings, Tuesday mornings, Tuesday evenings, alternative Thursday mornings and Friday mornings. Availability changes regularly so please contact me or check my Instagram pinned post for the most up to date picture. I do not work in the afternoons.
Can you accommodate my access needs?
The room I currently rent meets a lot of requirements but not all, so I provide a flexible arrangement to meet needs as clients contact me. The room is unfortunately not wheelchair accessible due to the building being situated on a narrow pavement. There are two steps into the building which are often manageable by clients using other mobility aids like crutches or walking frames - I can send photos and further information. I am committed to using a suitable alternative space for clients who cannot access my usual room but still wish to work with me in-person. There are a couple of alternative options available, but each also have their drawbacks in terms of location/other types of accessibility. I can work with you to create an arrangement once I understand your specific requirements. Other access needs are accommodated on a case-by-case basis. As far as possible, I try to build other kinds of access needs into the fabric of sessions. I find it's easier to have a conversation about your individual needs so I can explain how they'll be met. I am also always on the lookout for a more suitable space. Please reach out to discuss and I can send further details about options, tailored to you. In depth information about the room, location and sensory environment can be discussed in our introductory call.
Do you see people who..?
Anyone is welcome here, however in some circumstances I might not be the right counsellor for you. I don't currently work with couples, families or those under 18. There may also be other reasons I can't work with you that I can't go into detail about (for example if someone you know is an existing client). I am based in the UK and for insurance purposes, I am only able to work with UK based clients. My hope is that we can co-create a space where you can bring your entire self and whatever is troubling you. I have experience with with a variety of clients and situations but I will always be honest if I feel I'm not the right person to help you, and can assist you in finding alternative support. If you're unsure, you can book a free brief chat to see if we're suited to working together.
I've heard that counsellors should be registered with the BACP - are you?
There are a few different counsellor membership bodies of which the BACP (British Association of Counsellors and Psychotherapists) is one, and perhaps the most well known. My qualification course was a BACP approved course. This means the course met the standards set by the BACP. Until December 2024, I was a member of the BACP but I have now changed membership bodies from BACP t0 NCPS (National Counselling & Psychotherapy Society). Both organisations are established membership bodies that ensure counsellors meet certain standards in terms of their qualifications, ongoing training and ethical practice. Both are registered with the Professional Standards Authority. You can read more about the NCPS Accredited Register here and view my registration here. Please note that a BACP registered/accredited counsellor may be required if you are a student counsellor on a BACP approved course looking for personal therapy - please consult your tutors if you're unsure.
What should I expect next?
If you're someone who needs more details, click the button below for a more in depth description of what to expect if you decide to start counselling.