Almost Therapy
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Space to
be heard.

One-to-one talking therapy with a qualified, anonymous therapist. A calm, private place to say what you have been carrying.

30-minute first call£20, or £12 for students

Therapy that starts with listening.

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Meet your therapist

Your therapist brings real clinical grounding to a gentle, unhurried way of working. Their therapy work began in a hospital setting, where they learned to sit with people through difficult times and to see the person, never just the problem.

Expect to be listened to properly, and helped to make sense of what you are carrying, at a pace that feels right for you.

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Why this practice is anonymous.

Therapy works best when the attention is entirely on you. We keep the therapist's name and personal details out of the spotlight, by choice.

In their words.

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Questions, answered.

Is this an emergency service?

No. If you or someone else is in immediate danger, call 999.

For urgent mental health support in the UK, call NHS 111 and choose the mental health option, call Samaritans free on 116 123 at any time, or text SHOUT to 85258.

What happens in the first call?

A relaxed 30-minute conversation about what has brought you here and what you would like from therapy. It is also your chance to see whether your therapist feels like the right person to talk to.

How much does it cost?

The 30-minute first call is £20, or £12 for students. Ongoing therapy ranges from £20 to £80 depending on your situation and the type of therapy. Your therapist builds a plan around you and talks you through it, and the cost, first.

Is there a student discount?

Yes. Students get 40% off the first call, so it is £12. Valid student ID is required, and it will be checked when you book.

How do I book?

Email almost.theraputic@gmail.com, or use the form below, which opens an email already written for you.

Are sessions online?

Yes. For now, all sessions are held online, so you can talk from wherever feels comfortable and private. Details are shared when you book.

Is what I say private?

Therapy is a confidential space. At the start, Your therapist will explain how confidentiality works, including its limits.

Do I need to know what is wrong?

No. Many people begin with “I am not sure.” You can work it out as you talk.

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Three small steps.

Write

Send a short email. A few words about why you are getting in touch is enough.

Talk

A 30-minute first call for £20 (£12 for students). Say what has brought you here, and see how it feels.

Decide

If it feels right, you decide together how to carry on. If it does not, that is fine too.

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Things people bring.

  • Anxiety and worry

    When your mind will not slow down, or stays braced for the worst.

  • Low mood

    Feeling flat, heavy or far away from the things you used to enjoy.

  • Stress and burnout

    Running on empty, and not sure how to stop without things falling apart.

  • Relationships

    Patterns with partners, family or friends that keep repeating.

  • Grief and loss

    Space to talk about someone, or something, you miss.

  • Life changes

    Moving, starting over, leaving, arriving. Big shifts take some processing.

  • Self-esteem

    Being unkind to yourself in ways you would never be to someone else.

  • Feeling stuck

    Knowing something needs to change without knowing what, or how.

  • Not sure yet

    That is a perfectly good place to begin.

Your first talk is £20.

A 30-minute first call with your therapist: a chance to say what is on your mind, ask your own questions, and see whether it feels right.

Book a £20 first call
Ongoing therapy and fees

Prices range from£20 to £80

The price depends on your situation and the type of therapy. Your therapist builds a therapy plan around you, and will talk you through it and the cost before you commit to anything.

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Get in touch.

A few words is enough. Nothing here is stored: the form simply opens an email in your own mail app.