Therapy Fees
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Our therapists’ fees are priced individually, they are based on two factors, years in practice and level of qualifications.
All fees are listed on our therapists’ profiles here, fees range from £45 – £70 for each weekly 50-minute session. Our therapists are fully qualified and accredited.
To make a referral complete our short referral form, we will then learn more about your needs and match you to the most suitable therapist on the team. If you require to be matched to a therapist based on cost please mention it on your referral form, otherwise we will match you on suitability only.
There is a list of frequently asked questions below that may help. If you are looking for Counselling Services in NI then please reach out and contact us.
Some FAQs related to Therapy & Fees
What happens at the Assessment appointment?
Your first appointment will be an assessment appointment with your therapist. The assessment session will cover:
- Completing and signing of a ‘counselling contract’.
- Your reasons for attending therapy
- Your hopes and aims for therapy
- Confidentiality
- Fees and methods of payment
- Boundaries/cancellations
- Any questions you may have about therapy
This assessment/first appointment is about making sure we both have all the information we need to work together safely and ethically. Therapy will continue in the weeks ahead, until no longer needed.
Is the first session free?
The first appointment is not free. This is a 50 minute assessment session to get to know new clients and to begin to assess goals and needs.
Is the counselling confidential?
Yes it is. What is discussed within the counselling sessions stays in the counselling sessions. The only circumstance where confidentiality might be broken is if the client poses a serious risk either to him/herself or someone known to the client. I would always try to discuss the need for a break in confidentiality with the client first and the reasons for this.
How much does a therapy session cost?
Do you take insurance?
How do I pay?
We request you pay for your first assessment session by bank transfer (alternative options can be given upon request). For follow-on sessions, your therapist will let you know their preferred payment method at assessment session.
Is the Therapist with the higher fee better?
This is not an indicator of one therapist being better than the other. It is true that less experienced therapists may charge less, but some therapists choose to keep their fees lower to make therapy more accessible.
Why do Therapists have different fees?
Therapist fees are based on level of qualifications, years in practice and specialist fields. All our therapist are fully qualified practitioners and are accredited with a professional body within their field of work.
Can I pick which Therapist I want?
Yes of course, let us know on your referral form and we will check their availability.
How can therapy help me?
Do I really need therapy? I can usually handle my problems.
What is therapy like?
If I start therapy can I just quit any time I want to?
What if I need to cancel my initial assessment session, after I have made payment?
Cancellations – more than 24 hours notice: If you have confirmed your assessment session by payment and then need to cancel, giving more than 24 hours’ notice (Monday-Friday); we can refund your full fee or reschedule your appointment to best suit. If an assessment fee is carried over this can only be facilitated once.
Cancellations – Less than 24 hours: If you have confirmed your assessment session by payment, and then need to cancel giving us less than 24 hours notice (Monday-Friday); no refund will be issued. You are welcome to reschedule with your therapist for another suitable time. This will require a further assessment fee to be paid directly to your therapist.
To read our full policy on “Assessment First Session Policy” please click here.
What if I need to cancel a therapy session?
Appointments are at the same day and time each week (unless otherwise arranged). If you need to cancel an appointment this is no problem at all, please give us as much notice as possible so we can best manage our time.
If you can give 48+ hours’ notice no fee will be applied.
If you give 24 – 48 hours’ notice, a 50% fee will apply.
If the cancellation falls with a 24-hour period, the full fee will be applied.
NI Counselling offers therapeutic support for adults with a vast range of emotional and behavioural issues and concerns.
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Belfast, Bangor, Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus, Antrim, Magherafelt, & Coleraine
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Each of our therapist are accredited and have different specialist fields and backgrounds, we can help you find the right fit for you!
We have appointments available online and by telephone, we also have face-to-face appointments available at our various office locations across Northern Ireland.
NI Counselling & Associates Ltd is a registered company – Limited Company Registration NI694550
