Counselling at Unmasked
Please Note: Support for Adults Only At this time
Low-Cost Counselling
Our low-cost counselling is accessible and affordable, available to anyone — whether you're neurodivergent or not.
Sessions are delivered by counsellors in their final 2 years of training and are offered on a sliding scale from £20–£35 to keep support within reach.
There’s no long waiting list, so you can get the help you need without unnecessary delays.
In every session, you can expect a neuro-affirming and inclusive environment, where your experiences are understood. Our team works with a person-centred, trauma-informed approach, and we offer in-person or remote options depending on availability.
To make sure you get the most from the process, we ask that all clients commit to weekly sessions, at least for the first 12 weeks. This helps build a strong therapeutic relationship and supports meaningful, consistent progress.
Qualified Counsellor Support
If you’re looking for more experienced support, we also offer sessions with fully qualified counsellors.
This option is ideal if you have more complex or long-standing mental health needs, prefer a more in-depth therapeutic approach, or would rather work with someone who’s been practising longer.
Fees are set at £40 per session. These contributions help keep our services sustainable while ensuring support remains accessible to our community.
Just like with our low-cost counselling, we ask that clients working with a qualified counsellor commit to weekly sessions, especially during the first 12 weeks, to allow for continuity and deeper therapeutic work.
Low-Cost Counselling
Qualified Counselling Sessions
Qualified Counselling Sessions
Sessions from £20 – £35 | Available Now
Our low-cost counselling service is provided by volunteer student counsellors in the final stages of their training. These individuals are carefully selected by our counselling team for their professionalism, empathy, and understanding of neurodivergence.
This service is designed to be affordable, ethical, and sustainable — offering meaningful support to the community while helping future counsellors gain valuable experience.
About our counsellors:
- Final-year student counsellors working towards their professional qualification
- All are members of the BACP and follow the BACP Ethical Framework
- Work under regular clinical supervision
- Chosen by our qualified Unmasked counselling team
- Have experience or understanding of working with neurodivergent clients
Qualified Counselling Sessions
Qualified Counselling Sessions
Qualified Counselling Sessions
Fees from £40 | Available Now
Our qualified counselling service is delivered by fully qualified, registered, and accredited members of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy).
This service is ideal for individuals who would prefer to work with an experienced counsellor while continuing to support our not-for-profit work.
About Our Qualified Counsellors:
- All are fully qualified and have completed extensive clinical training
- Registered and accredited with the BACP
- Experienced in working with neurodivergent clients, with additional training or lived experience
- Paid fairly for their time
Can you afford private sessions?
Can You Afford to Pay Privately?
Our low-cost counselling service is here for those who need support but are facing financial difficulty.
However, if you’re in a position to pay privately, we kindly ask you to consider that option. This helps us keep our lower-cost spaces available for those who truly need them.
If you’d like to explore private counselling, you can connect directly with some of our experienced therapists:
Sarah McKimm
Sarah offers compassionate, non-judgemental counselling to help you feel heard and understood. She works with a range of issues including grief, trauma/PTSD, and self-esteem.
Toni Denton
Toni is a qualified integrative counsellor who works with adults facing anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions. Her warm, grounded approach helps clients make real progress in their own time and space.
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