LOW-COST THERAPY SCHEME

Low-Cost Therapy

The Gestalt Centre has provided low-cost therapy services since 1990. Our service offers affordable counselling and psychotherapy for people who may not otherwise be able to access private therapy. Our service is supported by senior trainees on our counselling and psychotherapy programmes, working under supervision.

Whether you struggle with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, or need a safe space to process your thoughts and feelings we can support you. 

Affordable weekly therapy, in person or online, from £25–£50 per session.

We are based in Camden North London- close to King’s Cross or Mornington Crescent.

Please note: this service is not able to provide crisis intervention or psychiatric support.

How to apply

To make a self-referral, please complete our low-cost therapy contact form or email therapy.scheme@gestaltcentre.org.uk.

The Gestalt Centre is open Monday to Friday. Sessions are weekly, last 50 minutes, and are usually arranged on the hour between 9am and 8pm. Online sessions are also available.

Once we receive your completed questionnaire, we will acknowledge receipt of your form and if any further information is needed, we will contact you as soon as possible.

We do our best to accommodate individual needs and offer therapy at times that are convenient.

What happens next 

When a place becomes available, you will be offered an initial session with one of our senior trainee therapists.

The trainee therapist will contact you by phone, text or email to confirm the date and time of an initial appointment. This gives you an opportunity to explore your needs, expectations, and readiness for therapy.

At your first session, you and your therapist will discuss the frequency of sessions and other arrangements such as payments, cancellation policy and confidentiality.

Please contact the trainee therapist directly to confirm or rearrange your appointment if needed.

Commitment

Our low-cost therapy service requires a weekly commitment. We don’t offer fortnightly or occasional bookings within our low-cost therapy service.  

Your weekly time slot- daytime appointments tend to be more available than evening appointments. Weekend appointments are available for online sessions.

We ask that you keep us informed of any changes in your circumstances or if you no longer require our service.

Session fees

Low-cost therapy sessions are offered at a reduced fee of £25–£50 per session.

Session fees are paid by bank transfer or Stripe online payments.

Number of sessions offered

The number of sessions available will depend on your individual needs and presenting issues. Our aim is to provide a safe, compassionate space where you can receive meaningful support tailored to your circumstances.

Changes and Cancellations

If you need to cancel or change an appointment, please give your therapist as much notice as possible but at least 48 hours before your booked appointment. Any cancelled, missed or changed appointments with less than 48-hour notice may be charged the usual session fee or room hire cost.    

Confidentiality

Any personal information you provide will be kept confidential and stored securely. It will only be used to support service provision, in accordance with GDPR legislation and the professional standards of UKCP and BACP. Please let us know if, at any point, you would like your details removed or wish to be forgotten.

You can read our Privacy Notice in full on our website: https://gestaltcentre.org.uk/privacy-notice/

Contact us

If you have any questions or would like to request a referral form, please contact the Gestalt Centre on 020 7383 5610 or email therapy.scheme@gestaltcentre.org.uk. or use our low-cost therapy contact form.