Services & fees
What it costs.
No surprises.
Four ways to work with Mettle — from one-to-one counselling to embedded support for your workforce. Plain fees, no tie-ins, and the first conversation is always free.
1:1 Counselling
Tailored, male-focused integrative counselling to navigate what’s in front of you and build something steadier.
- ✓Same therapist throughout
- ✓Southport in person, or online UK-wide
- ✓Block of 5: £225 (£45/session), priority scheduling
- ✓PAYG: £30 shorter (25 min) · £50 standard · £65 evenings & weekends
- ✓Email support available (weekdays, max 1,000 words, £50)
Free Clinic
Mental health support shouldn't depend on your bank balance. A free counselling clinic for the local community.
- ✓The Salvation Army, Southport
- ✓Every Monday (excl. bank holidays)
- ✓Strictly by appointment
- ✓Same standard of care as private work
Safeguarding
Suicide-safeguarding lead services for local businesses, delivered by an ASIST-trained helper.
- ✓Equip your leadership team
- ✓Mitigate crisis risk
- ✓Build a compliant safety net
- ✓One-off or ongoing
Workplace EAP
A named NCPS Accredited counsellor embedded in your workplace benefits. Limited retainer capacity — I don't accept all applications.
- ✓Reduce burnout & absenteeism
- ✓Responsive crisis intervention
- ✓Foster a high-performance culture
- ✓Strictly limited bandwidth
Not sure which fits?
Book a free 15-minute call and we’ll point you to the right kind of support – no obligation, no pressure to continue.
Compare what’s included
Each service is a different kind of relationship. Here’s who each one is for and how it runs.
| Private practice1:1 Counselling | CommunityFree Clinic | ConsultancySafeguarding | RetainedWorkplace EAP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Who it’s for | Individual men | Local community | Businesses & teams | Select organisations |
| Format | 50-min 1:1 sessions | 1:1 sessions | Training & consultancy | Embedded counsellor |
| Where | Southport & online UK | Salvation Army, Southport | In person or remote | On-site or remote |
| Availability | Wed–Fri & Sun | Mondays | By arrangement | Retained, ongoing |
| Free intro call | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | — |
| ASIST safeguarding | — | — | ✓ Lead | ✓ Priority |
| Typical cost | from £50/session, £225 block of 5 | Free | Scoped (POA) | Annual retainer |
| How to start | Book a free call | Request appointment | Enquire | Find out more |
What you’re actually thinking
Still unsure? The free call is the easiest way to get a real answer. Email info@mettletherapy.co.uk any time.
Is what I say confidential?+
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Do you only work with men?+
Can we meet online?+
How do I qualify for the free clinic?+
Is there a contract or minimum?+
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More questions about sessions, confidentiality, and how therapy works?
Read all FAQs →Free support in Southport
Everything on this page is private practice — paid counselling for people who can afford it. But there’s another way to access support.
Project Sandgrounderis a separate, grassroots community initiative offering free by-appointment counselling every Monday at The Salvation Army in Southport. It isn’t a cheaper version of this. It’s a community initiative with its own front door.
No cost, no referral needed, no waiting list. For anyone in Southport who might not otherwise access support.
Learn about Project Sandgrounder →Every Monday
10:00 – 14:00
Location
The Salvation Army
Southport