- 1-2-1
- Online
- Weekly
- 50 mins
About Us
Welcome to the Affordable Counselling Network
We’re a social enterprise on a mission to provide high quality, accessible and low-cost online counselling and psychotherapy, especially to those who struggle to access private therapy.
As a non-profit Community Interest Company (CIC for short), we also reinvest in mental health and wellbeing projects within local communities and like-minded charities across the UK.
Our counsellors work with a wide range of experiences, including anxiety, depression, bereavement, relationships, trauma, relationship difficulties, identity questions, stress, and life changes.
We offer unlimited (open-ended) sessions. Unlike some online services, we don’t charge a subscription. Our commitment to our clients is to keep our fees low and our waiting list as short as possible.
Whether you decide to book an assessment now, later, or not at all, we hope you get a better sense of whether counselling feels right for you.
We Support Neurodiversity ❤
You might also be looking for counselling that feels culturally sensitive, inclusive, and affirming — whether that’s in relation to neurodivergence, sexuality, identity, or lived experience.
We are proud to be a neurodivergent-affirming and LGBTQIA+ inclusive counselling service. Many of our team members identify as neurodiverse and we welcome clients and counsellors of all genders, sexualities, identities, backgrounds, and neurotypes.
Our counsellors aim to offer therapy that is respectful, thoughtful, and responsive to each person’s lived experience. You don’t need to identify in any particular way, have a diagnosis, or fit a specific label to access counselling through ACN.
Is counselling with us right for you?
Counselling with ACN may be a good fit if you’re looking for affordable, low-cost counselling in the UK and would like regular, weekly support through one-to-one online therapy.
It’s okay if you don’t have a clear goal yet, or if you’re unsure where to start. Ongoing support can be a place to talk things through at your own pace.
All sessions take place online, which can make counselling easier to fit around work, caring responsibilities, health needs, or location.
ACN may be a good fit if some of the following sound familiar
- You’re looking for affordable counselling and want costs to be clear
- You’d like weekly, one-to-one online therapy
- You value working with the same counsellor over time
- You want support that feels culturally sensitive and inclusive
- You’re neurodivergent and would like supportive, affirming therapy
- You don’t have a clear goal yet, but feel that talking might help
If you’re ready to begin your online therapy journey with us, please visit our booking page to arrange your initial assessment with a qualified counsellor from our Assessment team.
What if I'm not sure yet?
You don’t need to be certain, have everything worked out, or know the “right” words. It’s okay to take your time, read things more than once, ask questions, or decide later. Counselling should feel accessible, not pressured.
Counselling Services
Online therapy (1-2-1)
Affordable weekly counselling
£30 per session
Concessions Available
Counselling sessions are held online with your dedicated counsellor at the same time and day each week.
For more information, please visit our other pages to learn more about the Therapy Services we offer and our Initial Assessments.
You’re welcome to get in touch with our team for any queries:
We don’t currently offer the following options for counselling:
- In-person (face-to-face)
- Monthly
- Fortnightly
- Couples
- Groups
- Emergency (Extra) Sessions
- Crisis Support
To access the service, you will need to be:
- 18+ years
- Living in the UK (full time)
- Able to attend weekly online sessions
- Able to make payment by debit or credit card (or have support from someone who can on your behalf)
This service is unable to accept clients with:
- Actively (or recently) suicidal
- Experiencing psychosis
- Severe eating disorders
- Diagnosed personality disorders
- Extreme trauma or abuse
- Psychotropic substance addictions (including alcohol)
Allocation Service Update
February 2026: 1-2 weeks
This is the approximate waiting time for counsellor allocation after we receive your approved digital Counselling Agreement, depending on your specific counselling needs and availability given during your assessment.