How much will it cost and how much therapy will I need?

The prices of interventions are outlined on the wellbeing and anxiety pages. It is always hard to give a definite amount of sessions required at a first enquiry as no two cases are the same and the amount of sessions needed will be suited to the individual.

In all cases, the first initial contact is free, so it will enable Emotional-Ed - to give more of an indication as to what intervention would be more suitable and the cost would be outlined then.

I am not sure what type of help I need? Do I need to decide?

Not at all. After explaining what the situation is, Emotional-Ed will be able to determine what will be the most suitable course of action is for you. In some cases if Emotional-Ed is not be suitable other more suitable agencies will be suggested.

When and how does Emotional-Ed see people?

Emotional-Ed works outside of school hours, Therefore appointments are normally in the evenings or at weekends. Currently all treatments and interventions are delivered online.

Will you tell my school/college if I have therapy?

If you are seeing Emotional-Ed for reasons related to your school/college, we would always encourage you to be honest with your place of education so that they can support you more effectively.

I am already seeing a therapist can I still have help from Emotional-Ed?

If you are already engaged in therapy then Emotional-Ed would not offer you CBT or hypnotherapy. Normally, there is no need for more than one therapist to be involved as it can confuse the others’ therapeutic process.

I need a diagnosis, will Emotional-Ed give me a diagnosis?

No. Diagnoses are carried out by different services and usually these will be explored through your GP. Emotional-Ed will use a range of assessment tools to help inform you of what support is needed.

I am in crisis, can Emotional-Ed help?

No. Emotional-Ed is about ongoing mild to moderate emotional issues within academia. If you are in crisis you should always contact appropriate services. Samaritans can be reached 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. on 116 123. You can search for your local NHS Haven through the directory in the link. For immediate emergency care and attention call 999 for emergency services.