How Affordable Counselling Works
Every therapist working through Armchair Therapies is an independent practitioner and sets their own fees.
Some therapists choose to reserve a limited number of affordable appointments or offer reduced-fee counselling for particular circumstances, such as students or people on lower incomes. Others may offer a sliding scale.
These lower-cost appointments are offered entirely at the discretion of the individual therapist, so we recommend getting in touch.
THERAPISTS OFFERING REDUCED-FEE APPOINTMENTS
The therapists below currently offer reduced-fee appointments. Fees and concession arrangements vary between therapists. Please view their profiles for more details.
Finding the Right Therapist
Cost is only one part of choosing a therapist. Experience, training, therapeutic approach and personal fit are all important considerations. We encourage you to take a little time to read each therapist's profile before making contact.
Frequent Questions
Do reduced-fee appointments affect the quality of therapy?
No. Reduced-fee appointments are offered by the same qualified independent therapists. The fee reflects the therapist's individual pricing policy rather than the quality of support provided.
How do I arrange a reduced-fee appointment?
If you're interested in a therapist's reduced-fee appointments, simply contact them directly using the details on their profile. They'll be happy to explain their current availability and concession arrangements.
Who can access reduced-fee appointments?
Each therapist decides how they offer reduced-fee appointments. Some may offer concessions for students, trainee counsellors or people on lower incomes, while others simply reserve a small number of lower-cost appointments.
LOOKING FOR FREE COUNSELLING?
If private therapy isn't the right option for you at the moment, there are a number of charities and community organisations in Edinburgh that provide free or donation-based counselling and emotional support.
You may find the following organisations helpful:
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