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Self-Funded Option

If you are seeking talking therapy for yourself, a child or young person, we offer gentle, tailored support designed to meet each individual exactly where they are.

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Our service provides a safe, inclusive, and understanding space for children, young people, and adults to explore their feelings, build confidence, and work through personal challenges at a pace that feels right for them.

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We offer affordable counselling from age 10+, both in person and online (16+ online). Our online counselling service is available nationwide for people aged 16+, depending on the individual’s needs and the level of support required. Our low-cost, not-for-profit service is designed to make emotional and mental health support accessible to those who may not meet referral criteria elsewhere or who prefer to seek help independently.

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Our self-funded option is tailored to individual needs, with no maximum number of sessions, and can usually be accessed within 1–2 weeks.

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Sessions are delivered by experienced, qualified counsellors or carefully supervised trainee therapists, ensuring safe, ethical, and evidence-based support.

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Before offering a place, we complete an initial assessment to ensure this level of support is suitable. We recommend a minimum of 4 sessions once you have been allocated a counsellor.

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Payment for sessions will need to be made in advance.

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If you would like to proceed with the self-funded option, please follow the link below or visit our Projects and Referrals page.

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Once your referral has been accepted, we will be in touch to talk about your availability and arrange an assessment. Assessments are charged at £20, payable before the assessment.

Options

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Child Counselling

Criteria

  • 10 - 12 Yrs Old

  • Central Bedfordshire

  • Face to Face Counselling

  • Qualified Counsellor

Children between 10-12 Yrs living in Central Bedfordshire will require face to face counselling with a qualified counsellor at £40 per session.

£40/Session

2

Young People Counselling

Criteria

  • 13 - 15 Yrs Old

  • Central Bedfordshire

  • Face to Face Counselling

  • Qualified/Trainee Counsellor

Young People between 13 -15 Yrs living in Central Bedfordshire will require face to face counselling with a qualified or trainee counsellor dependent on level of need at £40or£30 per session.

£40-30/Session

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Adult Counselling

Criteria

  • 16+ Yrs Old

  • Central Bedfordshire

  • Face to Face/Online Counselling

  • Qualified/Trainee Counsellor

Adults from 16+ Yrs living in Central Bedfordshire can access face to face or online counselling with a qualified or trainee counsellor dependent on level of need at £40or£30 per session

£40-30/Session or
£20/Session

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Online Counselling

Criteria

  • 16+ Yrs Old

  • Nationwide

  • Online Counselling

  • Trainee Only

Online Counselling is for 16+ Yrs, nationwide (outside of Central Bedfordshire) online counselling only with a trainee counsellor at £20 per session.

£20/Session

Our work would not be possible without the support of the following funders, organisations, and businesses. Their grant funding, awards, and donations help us make a lasting difference in our community.

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Charity No. 1141928
Registered with Companies House as a Private Ltd Company No 07437471
Sorted is a registered, member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP). Organisational Membership No: 00176857

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