Questions about relate.

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How much does relate actually cost?
Also how did you approach the subject of going to counselling with OH?

Can' t help but marking my place,exactly what I was going to ask.

The first session we had was about £30, but after that it was going to be £60 per session.

However they do reduce the costs if you can't afford the full amount - they offered us sessions at a different centre cheaper, but the costs of getting there were going to outweigh the discount - well, nearly. We got a lot out of that first session, however

Costs may vary by area/town, 'though.

You could look at BACP to find other relationship counselling - they can be cheaper.

For us, it was either go or we're breaking up ultimatum time.

A lot of professions have links to relate. my ex &I got our sessions free through his OH dept some times you can get a reduction .

Haven't heard of BACP, will have a look thanks.

About £40 a session. Although once XP and I split up I was able to go to a couple of my own for 'just' £15 a session.

How many sessions does it usually take? Or is that a daft question because all relationships are different?

Well, we just did the one and it was really useful as a starting point, opening up communication. I'd have liked to do more, but our finances wouldn't stretch.

I think it would depend on what the issues are and how much effort you're both willing to put in.

Well issues started with him cheating. I decided to move on and try again, but I think I still hold resentment and have put up barriers, i feel that I can be very snappy and sometimes downright rude to him and our sex life is virtually non existent and I don't have any desire to resuscitate it. I would like to work things out but whenever we try talking, he just gets defensive or upset.