A counsellor is a trained professional who provides emotional support, guidance, and expertise to people facing personal challenges, mental health issues, or difficult life circumstances. They offer a safe and confidential space for you to express your thoughts and feelings, often using active listening, empathy, and non-judgmental communication. Counsellors use various therapeutic techniques to help you to gain insight, cope with stress, improve relationships, and develop effective coping strategies. Whether in individual, group, or family settings, counsellors aim to facilitate personal growth, enhance mental well-being, and empower you to overcome obstacles to lead a happier life.

Consider your potential counsellor’s particular qualifications, expertise, and approach to communication to ensure they are well-suited to address your specific needs. All the counsellors on Augmentive’s curated platform are vetted professionals, but you might want someone with experience in dealing with your particular concerns, or prefer certain treatment methods. See if they offer taster or “chemistry” sessions to see if you have the right rapport, too, as you need to find a counsellor with whom you feel comfortable, respected, and genuinely understood, in order to form a trusting and effective therapeutic relationship.

At Augmentive, we understand the importance of flexibility in accessing mental health support. That's why our curated network of professionals offers a wide range of options and price points depending on your budget and needs. Counselling sessions can be either online or in-person, depending on the counsellor’s practice and your preference. Some counsellors may offer a free initial call to judge chemistry and fit - after that rates vary hugely and may be hourly, session based, or dependent on regular, drop-in or deep dive sessions. If a counsellor on our platform doesn’t have their rates listed yet, just ask!