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, please contact your insurer first to check your cover and request authorisation. An excess may apply.
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 and online?
Yes. I see people in person in Barnsley and online by video across South Yorkshire and the wider UK, whichever suits you best.
Can I use my health insurance?
I'm registered to accept referrals from Bupa and Aviva. Please check with your provider first for any authorisation needed and whether an excess applies.
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?
My standard fees are £70 (individual) and £90 (couples). If cost is a genuine barrier, please mention it when we speak. I have occasional concession spaces.
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.