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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.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

Payment for sessions will need to be made in advance.

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

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

1

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

3

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

4

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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