Finding a Therapist in Loughborough: Cost, Checking Registration and Your First Session

Private counselling in Loughborough typically costs around £50–£60 a session, and sessions usually last about 50 minutes. I offer a free initial assessment, so you can meet me before you commit to anything. If cost is a barrier, NHS Talking Therapies is free, though you may have to wait. This page covers what counselling costs, how to check a therapist is properly qualified, and what happens in your first session.

How much does counselling cost in Loughborough?

Local private counsellors mostly list fees of about £50 to £60 per session. Some low-cost and community services offer reduced or means-tested rates.

My first assessment is free. For my current session fees, or to book that first conversation, get in touch.

Private counselling or NHS Talking Therapies?

If you’re 16 or over and registered with a GP in Leicester, Leicestershire or Rutland, you can refer yourself to the free NHS Talking Therapies service without seeing your GP first. Waiting times vary.

Private counselling costs money, but you choose your therapist, and you can keep seeing the same person for as long as it helps.

How to check a therapist is qualified

Anyone in the UK can call themselves a counsellor, so it’s worth checking. Look for membership of a professional body with a public register, such as the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy), UKCP or NCPS. Members work to an ethical framework, have regular supervision and keep up ongoing training. You can search the BACP register by name.

I completed a Masters in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy on a BACP-accredited course, and I’m a registered member of the BACP (MBACP).

What happens in your first session

You don’t need to prepare anything, and it’s completely normal not to know where to start. A first session usually covers:

• what has brought you to counselling and what you’d like to be different;
• confidentiality and its limits, so you know exactly what stays private;
• practical arrangements, such as session times, cancellations and how progress will be reviewed;
• whether you feel it’s a good fit. You’re under no obligation to continue.

Where sessions take place

• The Arena, 4 Belton Road West Extension, Loughborough LE11 5XH
• The Counselling Room, The Salvation Army Building, Burleigh Road, Loughborough LE11 3BA
• Online and by telephone, from anywhere

Choosing someone who suits you

There are plenty of qualified therapists in Loughborough. Directories such as the BACP register and Counselling Directory list many of them. Qualifications matter, but so does how you feel with the person, so meet them before you commit. Take your time and choose someone you feel comfortable talking to.

You can read more about me and the kinds of counselling I offer in Loughborough, including CBT. When you’re ready, get in touch.

Frequently asked questions

How much is counselling in Loughborough?

Most private counsellors in Loughborough charge around £50–£60 for a session of about 50 minutes. NHS Talking Therapies is free for anyone aged 16 or over who is registered with a local GP, though there may be a wait.

Is the first session free?

With me, yes. I offer a free initial assessment so you can meet me before committing to counselling. Many other counsellors offer a free or reduced-rate first session too.

Can I have counselling online or by phone?

Yes. As well as seeing clients in person in Loughborough, I work online and by telephone.

How do I know my counsellor is BACP registered?

Search the BACP’s public register by their name. Registered members are listed with their membership level.

Related: read more about counselling in Loughborough.