FAQs

I recognise choosing a counsellor is a big decision. Like buying a pair of new shoes, it is prudent to try on a few different pairs. Hence, I offer a free initial 20 minutes telephone consultation. It’s an opportunity for you to find out a bit more about me and to ask any questions you may have, and equally for me to find out about you, and what you want to get out of therapy.

In all this, it is important to make a choice that is right for you, and I will support you whatever it is. Thereafter, if you are interested in my approach, I suggest we meet for a first session of 50 minutes for which I charge my usual fee.

At the first session, we will discuss the terms and conditions of the contract. Contracting is important because you have the right to know what to expect from counselling. We can discuss mutual expectations and agree how we want to work together.  This will ensure your preferences and needs are met.

I will take direct you through an assessment. Given such, I am more likely to need to ask more questions and be more directive.

Counselling sessions (50 minutes) cost £70 and payments are made in advance of each session or paid in advance for a set number of sessions. Payment is made by bank transfer.  I will issue you with an invoice for planned sessions in advance.  I will provide you with a receipt for all payments made as well.

I offer both short-term work and open-ended work. The number of sessions will vary and can be agreed upon. If all goes well at the initial assessment session, I ask that you commit to at least three more sessions before reviewing the process. After this, the contract can be renewed or not.

Counselling requires consistency and commitment. Most people come to counselling on a weekly basis. Having said that I appreciate counselling can be a costly endeavour. Once the therapeutic relationship is established and the focus of the work agreed, attending less frequently is something we can discuss. We will undertake regular reviews and talk about the best way to proceed.

I am a registered practitioner with the following private healthcare groups: Aviva, AXA, Bupa, Vitality and WPA.

Find my BUPA Finder profile here: https://finder.bupa.co.uk/go/mr_ben_cooper

Online appointments are delivered via Zoom. Online counselling can make therapy more accessible and fit around your life.

I see people in the following location(s):

In Archway, London: At Archway Studios, Bickerton House, Bickerton Road, London N19 5JT on Wednesdays pm