Stress and anxiety, overwhelm. There are certainly enough challenges in our daily lives to leave us feeling off balance and reaching out for help. But formal therapy, especially in a cost-of-living crisis, is a financial stretch for many of us right now.
‘Life is about change and facing challenges that we didn't expect. Sometimes we can do it by ourselves and sometimes we need help,’ says Dr Linda Blair, a chartered psychologist with the British Psychological Society (BPS). ‘Therapists usually charge £60 to £120