Counselling fees in Barnsley
No surprises. You can start with a free 10-minute call, so you can see if it feels right before booking anything.
Fees, no surprises
Start with a free 10-minute call, or book a session directly.
Registered to accept referrals from Bupa and Aviva. Please check any policy excess with your provider before booking.
Health insurance
I'm registered to accept referrals from Bupa and Aviva. If your policy includes counselling, contact your insurer before your first session to check your cover and get authorisation. An excess may apply. Read how to use your health insurance.
If private fees are a barrier, NHS Talking Therapies offers free counselling and CBT, and you can usually refer yourself without going through your GP first if you're registered with a GP and aged 18 or over (16 in some areas). Barnsley Talking Therapies takes self-referrals on 01226 644900.
Cancellation
If you let me know at least 48 hours beforehand, there is no charge. Sessions cancelled with less notice than that, or not attended, are charged at the full session fee, unless there are exceptional circumstances and we agree otherwise.
Payment
Payment is by Stripe or bank transfer before each session.
Common questions
What happens in the free 10-minute call?
It's a relaxed, no-pressure chat by phone. You can say as much or as little as you like. It's simply a chance to see whether you feel comfortable working with me before you commit to anything.
How many sessions will I need?
There's no fixed answer. It depends on you and what you'd like to work on. Some people come for a handful of sessions, others for longer. We'll review how things are going together as we go.
Do you offer sessions in person, online and by phone?
Yes. I see people in person in Barnsley, and by video or telephone across South Yorkshire and the wider UK, whichever suits you best.
Can I use my health insurance?
Yes, for individual counselling. I'm registered to accept referrals from Bupa and Aviva and bill them directly. Get authorisation from your insurer before your first session, and check whether an excess applies. No GP referral is needed.
Where are you based?
I'm based in private counselling rooms within the South Yorkshire Physiotherapy Centre on Day Street in Barnsley town centre (S70 1NW), easy to reach from Penistone, Darfield, Royston and the surrounding areas.
Is what I share in sessions confidential?
Yes. Everything discussed is confidential within the limits set out in your counselling agreement. I follow BACP's ethical framework, and will explain any exceptions before we begin.
Do you offer reduced fees?
No. My fees are £70 for individual sessions and £90 for couples. If cost is a barrier, NHS Talking Therapies offer free counselling and CBT, and you can usually refer yourself without seeing your GP first.
Taking the first step is the hardest part
Book a free 10-minute call, or book a session directly. Either way, you decide what feels right.