Making space for healing that doesn’t depend on income

Therapy can be life-changing. It can offer a space to be seen, heard, and understood in ways that may have felt out of reach for years. But for many people, therapy is also expensive — and that cost can be a real barrier.

That’s one of the reasons I’ve made a commitment to offering low-cost therapy while I work towards full qualification as a person-centred psychotherapist. I believe therapy shouldn’t only be accessible to those who can afford to pay £60, £70, or £80 a session. Everyone deserves a chance to grow, heal, and feel supported — whatever their financial circumstances.

The current system leaves many people out

In the UK, NHS therapy services are overstretched and underfunded. Waiting lists can be long, and even when support is offered, it’s often limited to short-term interventions, such as six to twelve sessions of CBT. This kind of time-limited model can be helpful for some people, but it doesn’t suit everyone — especially if you’re wanting to explore longstanding experiences, complex trauma, or to simply take your time to grow at your own pace.

Meanwhile, private therapy often provides more choice and flexibility, but it’s not something everyone can afford. That means people with financial security get access to longer-term, more personalised support, while others are left with limited options. I think that’s deeply unfair.

Person-centred therapy, at your own pace

One of the things I love about the person-centred approach is that it offers space to unfold gently, without rushing toward solutions. We don’t follow a strict agenda or a set number of sessions. Instead, the focus is on building a real relationship, one where you can come as you are and grow in your own time.

This kind of therapy works best when there’s the freedom to explore — not just what you want to change, but who you are, how you feel, and what you need. That can’t always happen in six sessions. It might take time to feel safe, to open up, or to trust. And that’s completely okay. I want to make that time possible, even for those who can’t afford to pay typical therapy fees.

My commitment to accessible therapy

As a trainee therapist, I’m currently offering low-cost sessions with a standard rate of £30 per session, and further discounted rates for those who cannot afford to pay this rate. I’m in ongoing clinical supervision and follow a robust ethical code, and I’m passionate about the work I do.

But this isn’t just a short-term offer while I’m still training — I see it as part of a longer-term commitment to improving access to therapy. I want to be part of a movement of therapists who are challenging the idea that emotional support should be a luxury. I believe that everyone has the right to be heard, to feel understood, and to access care that isn’t dependent on their income or background.

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If you’re interested in working with me, or just want to find out more about what therapy might be like, you’re warmly welcome to get in touch. You don’t need to have it all figured out — we can explore it together, at your pace.