Page 2 | To think £100 per hour for online counseling is steep?

picturethispatsy · 2023-07-17T22:50:22+00:00

Just that really. I was shocked when she told me the cost as in the recent past I’ve paid £50 for talking therapy and £65 for EMDR. It’s just talking therapy. AIBU? Im in the NE if that’s relevant.

Joelypoley · 18/07/2023 00:43

Counselling Psychologist is a protected term as well as Clinical Psychologist. They must have done a counselling psychology doctorate to have this and be HPCP registered. However a counsellor psychologist isn’t the same so seems a bit odd…

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picturethispatsy · 18/07/2023 07:57

ThinWomansBrain · 18/07/2023 00:28

How did you come across her, personal recommendation or an ad/online listing?

I've recommended my chiropractor to many people over the years, he charges more than market rate, but is seriously brilliant. I first saw him about 30 years ago, go back every three to five years, & I think he's resolved every issue in a single visit.
By contrast, I saw someone else in lockdown, 3 visits, not much improvement, & they were suggesting a discount on a course of ten visits.

I know it's a different discipline, but if the person came with a strong personal recommendation, I'd consider paying more.

I see what you’re saying.
No it wasn’t a recommendation, I was just researching online for local therapists.

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picturethispatsy · 18/07/2023 08:03

Joelypoley · 18/07/2023 00:43

Counselling Psychologist is a protected term as well as Clinical Psychologist. They must have done a counselling psychology doctorate to have this and be HPCP registered. However a counsellor psychologist isn’t the same so seems a bit odd…

It’s a bit confusing yes!
I’ve just looked online at the difference between the two titles and I understand that a ‘counseling psychologist’ works with general less serious issues and a clinical psychologist works with patients with more serious mental health issues such as psychosis. Would you agree with this?

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Joelypoley · 19/07/2023 08:29

picturethispatsy · 18/07/2023 08:03

It’s a bit confusing yes!
I’ve just looked online at the difference between the two titles and I understand that a ‘counseling psychologist’ works with general less serious issues and a clinical psychologist works with patients with more serious mental health issues such as psychosis. Would you agree with this?

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Yes I think that’s true! I wouldn’t say there’s much difference between the way they practice other than that.

gogomoto · 19/07/2023 09:40

Check the actual qualifications eg phd, masters, higher diploma or 6 week online level one course! I have levels one and 2 and I'm registered! (I actually do something very specific with I'm very experienced in, I took the course to be able to access insurance rather than because it taught me anything!)

loganfuckingroy · 19/07/2023 09:52

I work in this profession and did my training at an online therapy platform called Headstrong. It's all highly qualified trainees (not just anyone can work there, you have to be doing a diploma/degree or equivalent and there's a rigorous selection process. My point is, their ethos is affordable and accessible therapy, you pay what you can afford, as low as £10-15 per session. Might be worth a try and then you're not losing out too much if you feel you want more expertise. Just an idea. Good luck finding the right therapist for you, it's not as straightforward as it seems.

loganfuckingroy · 19/07/2023 09:52

Did some of my training, that should say