Christopher Stafford

**Updated 23/10/2024**

If you would like to get started on your therapeutic journey with me: 

Step one: An Initial Exploration Consultation Session

50 minutes in person or video call appointment

Fee: £50.00

This appointment is not a therapy session as such, but rather a chance for us to deeply delve into the reasons you're seeking therapy, to understand your experiences more and for us to structure what you would like to focus on in our therapeutic relationship and the outcomes you would like to achieve.

During this appointment, I will outline how I can support you in your therapeutic journey based on the issues you present. After our discussion, you may choose to schedule therapy sessions with me, or take time to consider your options. There is no obligation to commence therapy following this.

Step 2: Face-to-face therapy is offered at my private practice where you will be warmly welcomed in the centre of Liverpool on Castle Street or we can work online or via telephone.

Psychotherapy Sessional Fees:

Individual Counselling/Psychotherapy:

£60.00 to £70.00 per 60-minute session (Mon to Thurs)

Couples Counselling/Psychotherapy:

£85.00  per 60-minute session (Mon to Thurs)

Family Therapy

£150.00 per 90 minute session

Weekend sessions are available on request only at:

£75.00 Individual 60 minute session

£95.00 Couples' 60 minute session

Family Therapy 

£200.00 per 90 minute session

I currently have a limited number of concessional rates for trainee counsellors / psychotherapists - please contact me directly to enquire about these.

I currently have two other concessional slots available and these are always assessed individually when feasible.

For enquiries regarding any of the above, please reach out and I will be happy to answer any questions that you may have in advance of consultation or therapy sessions with me.

Welcome to Chris Stafford Counselling and Psychotherapy

(MBACP) BSc (First Class Hons) PG DIP 

Individual Adult, Young Person and Couples Therapist

Feeling overwhelmed by a life that doesn't seem to be genuinely yours can lead to emotional turmoil, manifesting as anxiety and depression. This often creates a relentless cycle of harmful thoughts, leaving you feeling empty, adrift, isolated, and yearning for a different state of being. Being in such a distressing situation can be bewildering and conflicting, making us feel as though we are merely existing rather than living.

Reflecting on our true feelings and thoughts about our experiences can offer profound insights into our character, behaviour, and reactions to life's unpredictability and our relationships with ourselves, others, and the world around us.

As an integrative counsellor, I offer a secure therapeutic environment that is led by the client, working at your pace to assist you in exploring your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a manner that feels right for you. My therapeutic services are delivered with empathy, respect, and an accepting attitude towards you.

My goal is to immerse myself in my client's world to truly understand and empathise with their experiences, thereby finding a path forward that aligns with their chosen direction.

Valuing you is central to my counselling approach, allowing me to genuinely listen and be present with you, honouring the unique experiences you share. I am committed to accompanying you on a deeply personal and sometimes challenging journey, equipped with the knowledge, skills, and professionalism required to maintain a safe therapeutic environment where you can explore without fear of judgment or rejection.

No matter what is causing you distress, holding you back, or diminishing the joy in your daily life, I am prepared to listen and understand the sources of your sadness or emptiness, helping you move towards a more serene existence.

The human experience can sometimes be painful and lead to a loss of hope. I firmly believe that a space dedicated entirely to you can help you gain a clearer understanding of your feelings and thoughts concerning your life, relationships, emotional challenges, or addictions. This clarity can aid in fully grasping our personal experiences.

Regardless of the platform we use for our counselling sessions, my promise to you is to provide an environment that revolves around your needs. Your time with me is an opportunity to delve into what matters to you, the issues you're facing, and to articulate your personal experiences. I am prepared to listen to the genuine emotions, thoughts, and experiences you bring to our sessions, helping you find a path to the life you desire and the feelings you aspire to have regarding your life and relationships.

I recognise that contemplating counselling can be intimidating, which is why I offer a complimentary introductory phone call to address any queries and help you determine if I am the therapist to support you.

Above all, I am an open, accepting, and amiable person. I am deeply committed to my work and clients.

In my practice, I am an inclusive therapist who actively supports equality, inclusion, and respect for everyone.

It's also significant to note that all my credentials are in Counselling/Psychotherapy.

As a therapist, I am fully insured and registered with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) to ensure compliance with data storage within my practice. I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and have elevated my core counselling training to a BSc (Hons) level, enabling me to provide a range of therapeutic interventions for an optimal therapy experience.

**Getting started with me as your Counsellor**

To begin, please call or email me to set up an initial explorative consultation session where we can discuss your therapy needs in greater detail.

50 minutes in person or video call appointment

Fee: £50.00

This appointment is not a therapy session as such, but rather a chance for us to deeply delve into the reasons you're seeking therapy, to understand your experiences more and for us to structure what you would like to focus on in our therapeutic relationship and the outcomes you would like to achieve.

During this appointment, I will outline how I can support you in your therapeutic journey based on the issues you present. After our discussion, you may choose to schedule therapy sessions with me, or take time to consider your options. There is no obligation to commence therapy following this.

Should you choose to proceed with me, we'll schedule our first counselling session at a time and place that suits us both.

Following this, I'll email you a confirmation of your first appointment, including all necessary details such as location, parking, public transport options, and arrival instructions.

Included in this email will be our counselling contract, which provides detailed information about the counselling process with me. It covers confidentiality, data storage, fees, payment methods, and my cancellation policy. Please read the contract, fill in all the client sections, sign it electronically, and return it to me before our first session. If this isn't feasible, and you opt for face-to-face counselling, we can complete a paper copy together during our first meeting. Should you have any questions about any of these points, feel free to discuss them with me.

Your counselling is tailored to you, and we'll regularly review our sessions. You have the autonomy to conclude your counselling whenever you deem appropriate.

Take care of yourself,

Chris

**Updated 23/10/2024**

If you would like to getting started with me on your therapeutic journey:

Step One: An Initial Explorative Consultation

50 minute video Call Consultation appointment. 

Fee: £50.00

This appointment is not a therapy session as such, but rather a chance for us to delve into the reasons you're seeking therapy, to address any questions you may have, and for me to learn more about you and the outcomes you hope to achieve by engaging in therapy with me.

During this appointment, I will outline how I can support you in your therapeutic journey based on the issues you present. After our discussion, you may choose to schedule therapy sessions with me (Step two) or take time to consider your options. There is no obligation to commence therapy following this consultation appointment.

Sessional Fees 

(Online only appointments for Manchester based clients at present)

Online Individual Counselling/Psychotherapy:

£60.00 per Online 60-minute session

Online Couples Counselling/Psychotherapy:

£75.00 per 60-minute Online session 

Weekend sessions are available on request with fees:

£85.00 Individual Online 60 minute session

£95.00 Couples' Online 60 minute session

Family Therapy - not available online

I currently have limited concessionary rates for trainee Counsellor/Psychotherapists.

I also have 2 other concessional rates for potential new clients that are always assessed individually.

I provide one pro bono session at a time and maintain a waitlist for these sessions.

For enquiries regarding any of the above, please reach out to me directly.

Chris Stafford Counselling and Psychotherapy

(MBACP) BSc (First Class Hons) PG DIP

Individual Adult, Young Person and Couples Therapist

Feeling overwhelmed by a life that doesn't seem to be genuinely yours can lead to emotional turmoil, manifesting as anxiety and depression. This often creates a relentless cycle of harmful thoughts, leaving you feeling empty, adrift, isolated, and yearning for a different state of being. Being in such a distressing situation can be bewildering and conflicting, making us feel as though we are merely existing rather than living.

Reflecting on our true feelings and thoughts about our experiences can offer profound insights into our character, behaviour, and reactions to life's unpredictability and our relationships with ourselves, others, and the world around us.

As an integrative counsellor, I offer a secure therapeutic environment that is led by the client, working at your pace to assist you in exploring your thoughts, feelings, and experiences in a manner that feels right for you. My therapeutic services are delivered with empathy, respect, and an accepting attitude towards you.

My goal is to immerse myself in my client's world to truly understand and empathise with their experiences, thereby finding a path forward that aligns with their chosen direction.

Valuing you is central to my counselling approach, allowing me to genuinely listen and be present with you, honouring the unique experiences you share. I am committed to accompanying you on a deeply personal and sometimes challenging journey, equipped with the knowledge, skills, and professionalism required to maintain a safe therapeutic environment where you can explore without fear of judgment or rejection.

No matter what is causing you distress, holding you back, or diminishing the joy in your daily life, I am prepared to listen and understand the sources of your sadness or emptiness, helping you move towards a more serene existence.

Sessions are consistently tailored and personalised.

The human experience can sometimes be painful and lead to a loss of hope. I firmly believe that a space dedicated entirely to you can help you gain a clearer understanding of your feelings and thoughts concerning your life, relationships, emotional challenges, or addictions. This clarity can aid in fully grasping our personal experiences.

Regardless of the platform we use for our counselling sessions, my promise to you is to provide an environment that revolves around your needs. Your time with me is an opportunity to delve into what matters to you, the issues you're facing, and to articulate your personal experiences. I am prepared to listen to the genuine emotions, thoughts, and experiences you bring to our sessions, helping you find a path to the life you desire and the feelings you aspire to have regarding your life and relationships.

I recognise that contemplating counselling can be intimidating, which is why I offer a complimentary introductory phone call to address any queries and help you determine if I am the therapist to support you.

Above all, I am an open, accepting, and amiable person. I am deeply committed to my work and clients.

In my practice, I am an inclusive therapist who actively supports equality, inclusion, and respect for everyone.

It's also significant to note that all my credentials are in Counselling/Psychotherapy.

As a therapist, I am fully insured and registered with the Information Commissioners Office (ICO) to ensure compliance with data storage within my practice. I am a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP) and have elevated my core counselling training to a BSc (Hons) level, enabling me to provide a range of therapeutic interventions for an optimal therapy experience.

**Getting started with me as your Counsellor**

To begin, please call or email me to set up an initial explorative consultation where we can discuss your therapy needs in greater detail.

50 minutes video call appointment

Fee: £50.00

This appointment is not a therapy session as such, but rather a chance for us to deeply delve into the reasons you're seeking therapy, to understand your experiences more and for us to structure what you would like to focus on in our therapeutic relationship and the outcomes you would like to achieve.

During this appointment, I will outline how I can support you in your therapeutic journey based on the issues you present. After our discussion, you may choose to schedule therapy sessions with me, or take time to consider your options. There is no obligation to commence therapy following this.

Should you choose to proceed with me, we'll schedule our first counselling session at time that suits us both.

Following this, I'll email you a confirmation of your first appointment, including all necessary details including how to prepare for our online session with some useful considerations.

Included in this email will be our counselling contract, which provides detailed information about the counselling process with me. It covers confidentiality, data storage, fees, payment methods, and my cancellation policy. Please read the contract, fill in all the client sections, sign it electronically, and return it to me before our first session. Should you have any questions about any of these points, feel free to discuss them with me.

Your counselling is tailored to you, and we'll regularly review our sessions. You have the autonomy to conclude your counselling whenever you deem appropriate.

I eagerly await your response.

Until then, take care of yourself.

Welcome to Chris Stafford Emotional Wellbeing Training Services.

As an experienced and fully qualified psychotherapist I have combined my clinical practice and academic experience to develop specialised workshops and training sessions to trainee and qualified therapists. 

Attendance at all events will be certificated and therefore will count toward Continued Professional Development hours.

These workshops, training sessions and events are also available to employees within the public, commercial and educational sectors. These workshops can be tailored to employee training, leadership upskilling, emotional health and mental health awareness.

Fees

Training sessions are charged by the hourly, half or full day rates and are up to 35 delegates.

Hourly rates

£345.00 per hour (10 -15 delegates)

£450.00 per hour (16 -25 delegates)

£600.00 per hour (26 - 35 delegates)

Half day rates

£900.00   per  3.5 hours training (10 -15 delegates)

£1200.00 per 3.5 hours training (16-25 delegates)

£1500.00 per 3.5 hours training (26-35 delegates) 

Full day rates 

£1350.00 per 7 hours training (10-15 delegates) 

£1600.00 per 7 hours training (16-25 delegates) 

£2000.00 per 7 hours training (26-35 delegates)

Included will be all associated materials and additional facilitators for larger delegate groups.

For larger group presentations, motivational speaking and awareness talks I do have experience of presentation to audiences of up to 400 delegates. My fees are charged per presentation - please contact me directly for more information regarding my experience and costs.

All events are designed to be collaborative, informative and encouraging towards healthy professional discussion. 

As an advocate for equality and inclusion I strive to create a respectful and trusting training environment for everyone to learn, grow and develop together.

My style of training delivery is very much interactive as I feel this allows for deeper exploration of the chosen topic in safe and respectful manner.

If you have any additional questions or to book, please contact me directly on 07714 075 324

Alternatively, you can email your query to me via email at chrisstafford.counselling@gmail.com

Specialist training areas include:

Intrusive Thoughts

Suicidal Ideation and working with suicide risk

Understanding Depression

Self Harm

Addiction

Health Anxiety

Grief and Loss

Self Identity

Childhood Trauma

Trauma, PTSD and CPTSD

The experiencing of Shame

Emotional Experiencing

Compassion Focused Interactions

Unhealthy Attachments

Emotional Tolerance

Therapist support for Private Practice

All delegates will receive a full schedule for all training events one week before the training date.

Availability is next available from October 2024