What do you think is a fair price for a therapy session?

Jane wrote
"I don’t think a therapist is making money out of other people’s pain any more than a doctor who treats a physical illness is."
That's the point where I don't agree with you.
Going off now until Sunday am. Shabbat Shalom.

Fennel
By your own admission and try to drag myself up to date
How many people did you treat with PTSD? Not many ( if any) I would suppose because it wasn't recognised.
Things have moved on a great deal since your time. Therapists have to earn a living just like anyone else with skills.

Therapists have to earn a living just like anyone else with skills

Quite, Meryl. Or as they say in Hongkong, you have to keep your rice bowl full.

I was just going to write - ok I concede, but then thought of another point.
Given that you usually have to pay for psychotherapy, does that mean that those who can't afford it have to suffer in silence? Even people with PTSD.
Some might be able to have treatment under the NHS or some insurance scheme connected with being in the armed forces or police etc.

ps BTW I'm not saying I'm right and you're wrong, just putting my own point of view.

Fennel The NHS does provide some mental health services, but as with other specialties there are long waits for appointments, and limits on how many sessions can be provided.
There are also limits on how many therapists NHS trusts can afford to employ.
So there will always be therapists and counsellors who work outside the NHS.

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It depends so much on the kind of therapist. And if you go for psychiatry, expect to pay specialist fees. Don't forget that therapists have to pay room hire, insurance, professional fees, costs of professional development and for their own supervision. They may also provide materials for any creative aspects of therapy like art.

Sometimes trainee therapists (make sure they are under supervision) will provide low cost therapy as it helps them with their training as well. There are also government funded services but sometimes that can mean a longer wait or not being able to select your own therapist.

Does anyone know what hypnotists charge? Have any of you had hypnotism which was successful ? Just curious.

My friend is a therapist. As others have said it depends on the therapy.

She charges a minimum £100.

For equine therapy price it's approx £150

I go to acupuncture which I adore and its only 40

Good luck

I have had hypnotherapy henetha, for anxiety and lack of confidence. Each session was £80, about an hour, initial consultation free. I found it easy to go into trance, which is what she calls it, and came out of each session feeling very relaxed. It does seem to have helped, as I find it easier to be rational and think about why I am stressed, then use calming techniques or listen to her downloaded relaxation session. Would recommend it.

Thank you maryrose54. Similar problems to mine by the sound of it. I hope to try it in the new year. Good luck, and a happy Christmas.

Around £40 to £50 per hour is the average price for a psychotherapist here. Don't know about other forms of therapy. I had three sessions with a lovely lady, but felt as though I didn't really get much out of it.

All these answers and no one has a clue what mary is asking for a back rub or physio or counselling or psychotherapy or ....
£35– 40 seems average around my area
There are also many free or low cost charity counselling services if it’s for a specific thing ie rape, abuse, bereavement etc etc

Bluebell. That is very true. We have assumed. My assumption is based on the price she is giving as a standard price. But maybe she is talking about something else?

Applegran recommended expressive writing as therapy. Here is link to the book the author has written:

www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1462524923?psc=1&pf_rd_p=df147e23-068e-40b4-966d-104e3f707c8c&pf_rd_r=YFBMFBK8F6N459E4WBDV&pd_rd_wg=BuhIE&pd_rd_i=1462524923&ref_=pd_luc_rh_crh_rh_bxgy_01_01_t_img_lh&pd_rd_w=0dl6d&tag=gransnetforum-21&pd_rd_r=2cda2469-20b5-48a1-b0dd-94899d1b6a35

There are 2nd hand copies for about £10 from dealers via Amazon uk.
I am going to go to Amazon uk and buy his other book. Thanks for the recommendation Applegran.

I had therapy on the NHS

Henetha, I went to get hypnotised to give me dutch courage for one particular event. It was a complete waste of money. I decided not to do this thing, and that was wise decision.

Why would anyone want to hand over their will power to somebody else?

Alexa, I had clinical hypnotherapy and it really wasn't about "giving my mind over to someone else". There was an introduction into how the brain works, what happens to it when we are stressed and what happens to it when you go into "trance". I never felt out of control and was totally aware of my surroundings at all times. Came out of each session feeling really calm. I'm sorry that you had a negative experience.

Sorry to hear that Alexa. But some do seem to have a positive experience with it, like maryrose. It's possibly worth a try, I feel.

Maryrose, I expect hypnotists are listed on some professional register. I did not bother to find out whether the man I saw was , or not. I'd not call it a negative experience, rather a +ive experience because:

In the event I am glad I did not become so uninhibited that I did what I wanted the hypnotist to accomplish for me.

Really depends on what the therapy is, what sort of training the therapist has had and what qualifications they have. How much they pay for insurance and their premises!! It's a mine field.
I used to do complementary therapies, my charges depending on how long the therapy took. I wanted to be affordable. I eventually moved from specialist premises to home - quite a few people booked a session then failed to turn up but i still had to pay for my room.
I have been retired for about 8 years.

Don't know if that helps

I don't know if this counts as advertising, and therefore not allowed, but my clinical hypnotherapist belongs to a group called Inspired to Change, who have members across the country.