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Frequently asked questions
What types of sessions or programs do you offer, and how do your prices vary for each?
At CALMSS, we are committed to offering high-quality therapeutic support that is both personalised and affordable. Our pricing reflects the value of our work, while remaining accessible to the families and communities we serve. Sessions are available in schools, community settings, and at our dedicated office space, which has been thoughtfully designed to offer a warm, calming, and safe environment for children.
Therapeutic Services:
Therapeutic Play Sessions (Ages 2–11)
Creative, child-led sessions using play, art, drama, and movement to explore feelings and develop emotional regulation. Available in schools or in our CALMSS office safe space. Price: £45.00 per session
Emotional Wellbeing Support (Ages 16–21)
One-to-one relational sessions focused on building emotional resilience, identity, and self-understanding. Price: £60.00 per session
One-to-One Counselling
Personalised sessions offering emotional support and therapeutic exploration. Price: £55.00 per session
Group Therapy Sessions (Parent and Child)
Structured group sessions designed to support shared emotional learning between children and their parent or carer. Price: £10.00 per person per session
Additional Services:
School-Based Outreach Sessions
Tailored emotional support, group work, and in-class wellbeing interventions. Price: Available upon request
Consultancy Services
Professional guidance, safeguarding consultancy, reflective supervision, and trauma-informed strategic support. Price: Available upon request
Training and Workshops
Bespoke training for schools, early years teams, and community organisations on topics including mental health, emotional literacy, and trauma-informed care. Price: Available upon request
Do you offer any packages, discounts, or payment plans to make your services more accessible?
At CALMSS, we are committed to making therapeutic support as accessible as possible for families, schools, and organisations. We understand that financial circumstances vary, and we aim to ensure that cost is never a barrier to receiving the right emotional support.
We currently offer the following payment options:
Pay-as-you-go per session
Three-part payment plans, allowing you to spread the cost over time with no added interest
School and service packages, with bespoke pricing available upon consultation
There is no interest charged on any payment plans, and we are happy to discuss personalised arrangements to meet your circumstances. If you would like to explore flexible options or request a quote, please contact us in confidence.
Your child’s emotional wellbeing matters. We are here to help you access the support you need, in a way that works for you.
Can you briefly explain what clients get for the price they pay? What's included in a typical session or program?
At CALMSS, every session is designed to offer far more than time in a room—it is a meaningful investment in emotional wellbeing, safety, and long-term resilience. The price of each session reflects not only the time spent with a qualified practitioner, but the quality, depth, and individual care each child, young person, or family receives.
What’s included in a typical session or programme:
A fully qualified therapist or practitioner, with specialist training in trauma-informed care, play therapy, and youth mental health
A personalised therapeutic plan, tailored to the child or young person's emotional and developmental needs
Access to a safe, welcoming space, either in our CALMSS office or in a school/community setting, designed to promote comfort and trust
Use of creative resources, including art materials, sensory tools, movement-based activities, and therapeutic play equipment
Ongoing preparation and reflective planning by your therapist before and after each session
Optional liaison with parents, schools, or other professionals to ensure joined-up care, with your consent
Emotional tools and strategies children can use beyond the session to build long-term confidence and regulation
A flexible, relational approach that honours the pace, personality, and lived experience of the young person
Each CALMSS session is led with warmth, consistency, and professional integrity, offering children and families a space where they are truly seen, supported, and guided with care.
How does your pricing compare to other psychologists or services in the Lancashire area? What makes your services a worthwhile investment?
Compared to many private psychology and counselling services in the Ilkeston area, CALMSS offers highly competitive rates while maintaining exceptional standards of care, training, and emotional safety. Where typical therapy sessions can range from £65 to £120 per hour, CALMSS provides specialist support at a significantly more accessible price, with sessions starting at just £10 for group work and £45 for one-to-one therapeutic play.
Our prices reflect not only professional qualifications, but also the depth of our emotional commitment, the breadth of our training, and the uniquely relational approach we take with every child and young person.
What makes CALMSS a truly worthwhile investment?
You are working with a qualified psychologist and Level 7 Advanced Diploma Play Therapist, actively engaged in PhD research in mental health.
Sessions are child-centred, creative, and trauma-informed, rather than purely clinical or transactional.
Families receive support from someone who offers not only professional expertise, but lived understanding, empathy, and ongoing care.
We offer a safe, nurturing space, thoughtfully designed to welcome children, teens, and families with warmth and dignity.
Flexible, interest-free payment plans are available, ensuring that cost does not become a barrier to care.
While others may offer appointments, CALMSS offers consistency, connection, and a genuine commitment to helping young people grow emotionally, socially, and mentally—on their own terms and at their own pace.
Investing in your child's wellbeing
Ready to invest in your child's emotional wellbeing? Contact us today to learn more about our therapeutic sessions and accessible payment options. We're here to support your family's journey towards lasting emotional health.