You don’t have to have everything worked out before you get in touch.
We’ll talk things through with you and help you take the next step forward.
No pressure to commit, just a clearer sense of what might help.
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Join a therapy centre where you’re not working in isolation.
No pressure to commit, just a chance to see if it feels right.
Many people put off counselling because of the cost. You might feel that your difficulties aren’t “serious enough”, that others need support more, or that now simply isn’t the right time financially, even though things feel hard.
Often, people arrive feeling torn: knowing they need support, but feeling anxious about affordability, about being judged, or about whether low-cost counselling will really help. You don’t need to have everything worked out before you get in touch. Many people come to us unsure what kind of support they need, and part of our role is to help you make sense of your options and guide you through the process.
If you’re also finding yourself waiting for support elsewhere, you can read more about your options if you’re waiting for NHS counselling.
At Cherry Tree Therapy Centre, our low-cost counselling service exists to reduce these barriers, offering steady, ethical support without pressure or compromise on care. Our Henley service forms part of Cherry Tree’s wider low-cost counselling provision, which has been carefully developed and overseen from our Buckhurst Hill centre.
Low-cost counselling sessions are also available online, depending on suitability and availability. This can be a helpful option if you’re not local to Henley or would prefer to access counselling from home.
Currently, there is no waiting list for individual counselling sessions. We aim to respond within 24 hours (Monday to Friday) and, where possible, match you with a counsellor within 7 days.
Low-cost counselling at Cherry Tree Therapy Centre is provided by trainee counsellors who are in the final stages of their professional training. They are carefully selected, fully insured, and supported through regular clinical supervision. The work is thoughtful, contained, and paced with care. We also take care to match you thoughtfully, so you’re not simply placed with the next available counsellor.
Sessions offer a confidential space to talk openly about what’s going on for you, whether that’s anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, loss, or simply feeling stuck. You don’t need a diagnosis or a clear agenda. We focus on helping you feel heard and supported, one step at a time.
We offer:
Low-cost counselling is for people who would find standard therapy fees difficult to manage. This might include those on a low income, in education, unemployed, or experiencing financial pressure.
Yes. Trainee counsellors are in the advanced stages of training and work under close supervision. They follow professional ethical frameworks and are fully insured.
People attend for many reasons, including anxiety, depression, stress, panic attacks, relationship difficulties, bereavement, identity concerns, low self-esteem, and feeling lost or overwhelmed.
Sessions are available at our centres in Buckhurst Hill and Henley-on-Thames, and we also support clients from Marlow, Reading, Twyford, Sonning, Wargrave, Oxford, and Nettlebed. Online sessions are also available.
Availability can change, but we will always let you know honestly where things stand and what options are available.
Individual sessions are £30. Relationship sessions are £40.
If cost has been putting you off getting support, it’s okay to start here. You can still access affordable support while waiting for NHS counselling.
Take the Next Step
If you’d like to find out more or explore whether low-cost counselling is right for you, you can get in touch using the form below or book a call, and we’ll be in touch to discuss your options.
If and when you are ready, you can also take the first step by completing our low-cost counselling enquiry form using the button below.