There’s a wide variety in the fees that counsellors and therapists charge their clients.
Inexperienced counsellors and those who have just completed their first training, or who are looking to make up their working hours as part of their exam process will often charge smaller fees reflecting that they have less experience
Because these counsellors are still gaining experience they are usually not as effective as a counsellor who has studied in greater depth and has many more years of experience working with a wide variety of problems.
Working with an experienced counsellor usually brings the outcome you want faster, and results in you paying less overall.
If you had a physical complaint, I’m sure that you would rather trust complicated surgery to a highly qualified doctor with years of experience rather than to someone fresh out of medical school. Surely your mental health is equally as important!
As a highly qualified, experienced psychotherapist and counsellor, I charge a fee which is average for counsellors in this area.
It’s important to prioritise your own needs when considering counselling. You don’t have to “manage by yourself”. You can have, and deserve a happy life, with love and a deep sense of well-being and safety.
You’re worth spending some time and money on ... are you not?