A safe space to talk things through
You do not need a label, diagnosis, or perfectly formed reason to start counselling. Many people come because something feels stuck, heavy, overwhelming, or difficult to carry alone.
St Martin’s is a registered charity providing professional counselling online across the UK and face to face in Birmingham.
Why people choose St Martin’s Counselling
Professional counselling - Fairer fees - Easy access
As an independent charity, we exist to make professional counselling more accessible. Our counsellors receive regular supervision and work within clear professional standards, with organisational support and oversight.
90% of clients start within 10 days*
*Based on clients starting counselling during the previous four months. Individual appointment availability may vary.
Clear fees from the start
Professionally governed counselling
No GP referral needed
Two simple ways to start
We offer two straightforward ways to begin. You can ask us to match you with a suitable counsellor or browse our qualified counsellors and choose for yourself.
Whichever option you choose, your counselling will operate within the same ethical, safeguarding and clinical governance framework.
DIRECT ACCESS COUNSELLING
Match me with a counsellor
£35 standard fee per session
£25 supported fee per session
We match you with a suitable counsellor based on your needs and availability. Both fees provide the same counselling service and the same professional, ethical and safeguarding standards.
You can choose our supported fee of £25 if paying £35 would make counselling difficult to afford.
CHOOSE YOUR COUNSELLOR
I want to choose my counsellor
£60 per session
Choose who you would like to work with from our associate counsellors based on their experience, approach, specialisms and availability
The £25 and £35 fees provide access to the same matched counselling service and the same professional, ethical and safeguarding standards. The supported fee is available where financial circumstances would otherwise make counselling difficult to access.
Counselling tailored to your needs
Everyone’s story is different. You may be looking for support with anxiety, stress, trauma, grief, relationship or family difficulties, low mood, workplace pressure, neurodivergence, identity, self-esteem, or simply feeling stuck.
You do not need to know exactly what is wrong before you begin. We can help you find the right counsellor and approach.
Safe, Confidential, and Ethically Grounded
Counselling depends on trust. Our counsellors work within clear ethical standards, regular supervision, and organisational oversight. Your information is handled securely. Confidentiality is only limited where there is a serious risk of harm or a legal or safeguarding duty.
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