A charity has launched paid-for therapy sessions to enable it to widen its reach of free interventions for those who need it.
The Brain Charity has devised a ‘pay it forward’ initiative in its specialist neuro psychotherapy service, which involves the delivery of paid-for sessions for the first time to individuals across the UK.
Through the introduction of a charge for those who want to access therapy without having to wait, it is supporting other people who would not be able to afford to pay for specialist counselling to access the service for free.
The Brain Charity has a team of licensed therapists who are specialists in neurological conditions and the mental health challenges that are often associated with them.
Sessions are available in-person at its base in Liverpool, or via video or telephone call to anywhere in the country.
The Brain Charity said it decided to launch a paid-for therapy service in response to increasing numbers of clients nationally who were accessing the free service asked if they could make a contribution for their sessions to support the charity’s work.
Sharon Berry, counselling coordinator at The Brain Charity, said: “When you purchase specialist neuro psychotherapy through The Brain Charity, you are not only accessing high quality professional therapy – you are also funding one of our clients to receive this for free.”
The Brain Charity’s therapists offer a range of psychotherapy types, including CBT, person-centred and integrated.
Its interventions can support many of the mental health concerns associated with brain injury or neurological conditions, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, bereavement and grief, anger management, relationship problems and communication barriers.
Prices for a single therapy session start at £65 per hour, with block bookings available for individuals, or for businesses wanting to find new ways to support their workforce.
