Session Fees, FAQS & Booking Information

No obligation Phone Consultation - For In Person or Online Counselling

Phone or WhatsApp Susi Harris - 07496 864 388

Email - lifetherapycentre@gmail.com

STEP 1 Your Counselling Enquiry

Please do text, email, or phone Susi, the Manager of Life Therapy Centre on 07496 864388 to ask about our therapy services.  We can help you find a suitable therapist and then arrange a Phone Consultation to find out how how counselling can help you as an adult or young person.

STEP 2 - Free Confidential Consultation is arranged for Questions

An Initial Consultation is a useful time for you to find out about all the information you need concerning your Therapist, Sessions and Fees. This is a good time for you and your Therapist to both see if you are happy to work together, to ensure a successful counselling experience and outcome for you. 

STEP 3 -Book Your Session Arrangements

You may then make Session arrangements without delay, if you are happy to do so.

FAQs about In-Person Counselling Sessions or Counselling Online

A Guide to Counselling Session Fees

• In Person/Online Session - £35.00-£55.00

• Counselling Students - £35.00-£45.00

• Swansea Uni Students - £35.00-£45.00 

• Couple Session - £60.00-£70.00

Fees vary depending on individual Services and the fee structure of the individual Therapist for their specific services.
(Certain concessions are available for reduced fees, so please ask me)

Sessions are usually 50 minutes, or extended by arrangement.
You may be able to get your counselling sessions paid if you have Healthcare Insurance depending on your policy conditions - please check with your insurer first for guidance.

Does Life Therapy Centre provide Disabled Accessibility?

Wheelchair access, due to the age of the building our doorways and access is rather narrow, so please check access arrangements you may need so I may help you.

How does counselling work and how can a course of therapy sessions help me?

Talking and receiving therapeutic support can help you in many aspects of your life – to relieve stress, anxiety and worry.  To explore options and bring clarity to problems, build skills, to rebuild your relationships, pursue hopes, and to provide emotional support at a difficult time.  Therapist can help you to get back on your feet and find your way with renewed confidence. You may always return to sessions at any time in the future, should you feel the need to pick up again with your therapist.

What Therapy Issues Can You Help With?

Counsellors can help you with many matters, this list is not exhaustive.  If you have a specialist issue that requires particular expertise and experience, we will do our best to find you a suitably matched therapist.to consider.

• • Abuse past and present

  • Anger and Stress difficulties

  • Anxiety, Social or 

  • Generalised Anxiety Disorder

  • Phobias, Obsessions, Fears

  • Attachment and Separation

  • Bereavement, Grief

  • Betrayal

  • Bipolar Disorder

  • Body Perspectives, Dysmorphia

  • Bullying or Harassment

  • Communication/styles of relating

  • Confidence and self-esteem

  • Chronic illness or disability

  • Depression or low mood

  • Postnatal depression

  • Divorce, Separation

  • Family issues

  • Female issues

  • Grief and Loss

  • Guilt or Shame

  • Health Anxiety

  • Loneliness

  • Loss, or difficult changes

  • Low self-confidence/self-esteem

  • Marriage

  • Male health/depression

  • Motivation, personal development

  • Obsessions, OCD

  • Overthinking

  • Panic Disorder

  • Perfectionism

  • Personality Disorders, difficulties

  • Phobias

  • Postnatal Depression

  • Partner issues

  • Romantic Relationships

  • Relationships with family

  • Sadness, Low Mood

  • Seasonal Affective Disorder

  • SAD

  • Self harm, self-neglect

  • Separation

  • Sensitivity

  • Sleep difficulties

  • Self Image or BDD

  • Work stress

Grief, Loss and Bereavement Counselling therapy can help make sense of what has happened and the changes it has brought, together with the many complex emotions and experiences attached to it, which can continue for any amount of time. Sensitive expert support and guidance alongside allowing yourself to address your feelings, can help avoid distressing isolation, possible complications in grief, as well as help with the worry of practical matters and your daily life functioning. There is no typical grieving experience, it is experienced in a unique way by all of us as an individual. Your experience may not be linear in the stages of grief, but therapy support can provide you with  a light of hope for your future vision ahead.

How Long is a Counselling Session?

A counselling session is typically 50-60 minutes. An extended 90 minutes can be beneficial for a first sessions when there is much to bring to this initial meeting and provides a good basis to start from, or on occasions, it can be good time spent for a one-off session. Your individual preferences can be discussed in your Initial Consultation to make your counselling sessions tailor made for your needs.

How many Counselling Sessions will I need?

Everyone has different issues, needs, and goals, so as a unique individual the number of sessions you will benefit from will vary. For example, 4-6 sessions are usual to work with mild to moderate issues, however, every client situation requires an individual therapeutic approach and timescale, which benefits from ongoing review during therapy.

Frequency of Counselling Sessions?

Having sessions regularly on a weekly basis is often suggested to gain maximum benefit, depending on your personal circumstances, preferencs and affordability. Follow-up sessions are helpful at longer intervals as you require for continued support, review of progress, or personal development work.

Privacy of Counselling Therapy Rooms

Our Life Therapy Centre Swansea Premises are (Maps) chosen for their suitability to provide clients privacy and comfort within professional surroundings.

Can I book an Online Counselling Session?

Your therapist can help you to quickly set up your preferred video-calling platform such as WhatsApp or Zoom ready to use for your sessions which you can use privately, wherever is most convenient for you - wherever preferred. All scenarios can be explored to make sure you get the best out of sessions, whatever your circumstances and schedule.

How do I Book a Counselling Therapy Session?

You may phone or message Susi at Life Therapy Centre on 07496 864388 with your enquiry about our services.  Susi can help you with all your questions before organising contact with your suitable chosen Therapist.

How Do I book an Initial Phone Consultation about Counselling Therapy?

After a brief phone or messaging conversation about your requirements, you may book a confidential free initial phone consultation at a suitable time for you. A session can then be booked as quickly as you require within a day or two, subject to availability.

What if I need to cancel a Counselling Therapy Session or Change My Booking?

Of course, this happens, and sessions can be rearranged with no charge with a notice period of 48hrs, otherwise, the full session fee is usually chargeable.

How do I Pay for my Counselling Therapy Sessions?

Fees may be paid in Cash at your session, Card Payment or Bank Transfer - please check with your personal Therapist for their own arrangements, terms and conditions. 

Healthcare Providers & Employee Assistance Programmes - You may be able to get your counselling sessions paid if you have Healthcare Insurance depending on your policy conditions - please check with your insurer first for guidance.

When does Counselling Therapy End?

You are under no obligation to continue sessions at any stage, however, it is recommended to discuss and prepare towards an ending session to maximise the benefits of therapy and ensure ethical and safe practice in the work you and your therapist have explored together.

What about Confidentiality and Privacy?

All messages and contact with us is managed confidentially.  For full information please see our Privacy Policy 

Your Therapist will be able to discuss matters surrounding counselling sessions and your privacy and confidentiality of discussions.  This will be supported by a Counselling Contract providing all information, terms and conditions.

What Does our Counselling Service Offer? 

Our Counselling Services provide private counselling sessions which are privately paid by you, or your Healthcare Provider.  Sessions are by appointment only, arranged subject to suitability of the therapists available, subject to suitability for you, screened by their expertise, training and experience.  Your Initial Consultation is for you to find out more, discuss your needs and suitability.

We do not provide crisis intervention or emergency services.

If you are in crisis and need urgent support or are experiencing suicidal thoughts please contact your GP (day or out of hours line) who is there to support you and who will be able to provide suitable help, as will your Hospital emergency department. MIND - Mental Health Helpline charity has a 24-hour helpline: 0300 123 3393 or talk to The Samaritans with urgent or non-urgent support at any time FREE on @92 - See our Helplines information for Supporting Services to make contact with below.

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