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Private and

Low Cost Counselling

You may choose to pay for counselling as it can give you a bit more freedom. At Mid and North East Essex, you can self refer to our private one-to-one counselling sessions if this is what feels right for you.

We have now introduced our low cost counselling service for those who qualify for means-tested benefits.

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About our private and low cost counselling service

We work hard to match you with a counsellor who best meets your needs.
 
All our counsellors are either accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) or are actively working toward their accreditation, ensuring they meet BACP’s high standards. Mid and North Essex Mind is proud to be a BACP-accredited counselling service.
 
Our team includes counsellors with training in a range of therapeutic approaches, giving us the flexibility to support you in a way that works best for you.
 
We also partner with the University of Essex, Suffolk University, and other local institutions to provide training opportunities for student counsellors in their final year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Our private counselling fee is £50 per session and is open ended.

Fees will need to be paid a week in advance. A session lasts for 50 minutes.

Our low cost counselling fee is £25 per session and is for those who qualify for means-tested benefits.

As many as you find helps you, normally we would suggest 6 sessions for the start with the option to continue.

Daytime and evening appointments are available depending on availability and we can offer virtual, phone and face-to face. Our counselling room for face-to-face is in Colchester.

Our private and low-cost counselling service is available to adults aged 18 and over.

How to access our counseling services 

To access our Private and Low-cost Counseling services please complete the self referral form below. 

Our dedicated admin team will contact you with a suitable appointment for you.