About us
Community Counselling in Beckenham – Free Assessment & £25 Sessions
We currently offer availability with our carefully selected trainee counsellors, providing supportive, professional counselling at £25 per session.
Our trainee counsellors are in the advanced stages of professional training and work within a safe, ethical framework with regular clinical supervision from experienced qualified counsellors in the practice.
Many clients value working with trainee counsellors because they bring dedication, attentiveness and a strong commitment to helping people feel heard and supported.
Start with a free assessment
Everyone begins with a free assessment session with a qualified counsellor. This gives you space to talk about what’s bringing you to counselling, ask questions, and decide what feels right for you. We’ll then match you with the most suitable counsellor for your needs.
A supported and professional service
Our trainee counsellors:
- Are completing recognised professional counselling training
- Work to ethical and professional standards
- Receive ongoing supervision
- Are supported by experienced qualified counsellors within the practice
This creates a safe and structured environment for counselling to take place.
Access to qualified counsellors
Our practice also includes experienced qualified counsellors offering sessions at their standard fees. Availability with qualified therapists may be limited, but this can be discussed during your assessment if needed.
Who we support
People come to counselling for many different reasons, including:
- Anxiety and overwhelm
- Stress and burnout
- Low mood or depression
- Relationship difficulties
- Loss and grief
- Life transitions
- Self-esteem and identity
- Feeling stuck or needing space to think
You don’t need to be in crisis to seek counselling. Many people come simply because they want support, clarity or a place to talk openly.
Taking the first step
Reaching out can feel daunting. We aim to make the process calm, respectful and pressure-free.
If you’re considering counselling, the free assessment is a gentle first step to explore what support might be right for you.
Training, qualifications & experience
Our counselling team includes both experienced qualified counsellors and carefully selected trainee counsellors in advanced professional training.
Our qualified counsellors are registered members of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and bring a depth of clinical experience across a wide range of emotional and psychological difficulties.
Our trainee counsellors are completing counselling training and are in the final stages of qualification. They work within recognised ethical and professional frameworks, receive regular clinical supervision, and are supported by experienced practitioners within the practice.
As a team, we are committed to providing a safe, respectful and confidential space where clients feel heard, supported and understood.
Member organisations *
school Registered / Accredited
Being registered/accredited with a professional body means an individual must have achieved a substantial level of training and experience approved by their member organisation.
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Areas of counselling we deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£25.00 - £75.00
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Community Counselling – £25 per session
We currently offer availability within our community counselling service, providing one-to-one sessions with carefully selected trainee counsellors at £25 per 50-minute session.
All trainee counsellors are in the final stages of professional training, are members of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), and work within a safe, ethical framework with regular supervision from qualified counsellors in the practice.
This service is designed to make counselling more accessible while maintaining a professional and supportive environment.
Free initial consultation
All clients are offered a free initial consultation with a qualified counsellor. This is a gentle first step where we:
- explore what has brought you to counselling
- answer any questions you may have
- complete a short assessment
- match you with the most suitable counsellor
There is no obligation to continue after this session.
Sessions with qualified counsellors
Our practice also includes experienced qualified counsellors offering one-to-one sessions at their standard fees. Availability may be limited, but this can be discussed during your initial consultation.
- Standard fee ranges from £65 to £75 per 50-minute session
Concession rates
We offer concession sessions with qualified counsellors for students, unemployed and retired clients:
- £40 per 50-minute session after the free initial consultation
Concession spaces are limited and are allocated on a 'first come first served basis'. If you are interested in beginning counselling and qualify for the concession rate please let us know in your initial enquiry.
All sessions are individual (one-to-one) and confidential.
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Further information
Cherry Orchard Therapy is dedicated to providing a safe environment for all clients. When creating Cherry Orchard Therapy one aim was to provide a service with an overt focus on supporting the LGBTQ+ community.
