How do I start therapy?

Choose your therapy type – Individual, Couples, CBT or EMDR. Browse our therapists – read profiles to get a sense of their approach. Book a session – pick a time that works through our online tool. Please note: Therapy is provided by independent, qualified practitioners. The School of Life connects you to them, but your therapist is responsible for your care.

I’m not sure if therapy is right for me — what should I do?

Begin with a single session. It’s the best way to explore your needs and see how it feels. Still uncertain? Email us at customerservice@theschooloflife.com — we’ll guide you.

What qualifications do your therapists have?

All therapists are fully qualified and registered with professional bodies such as: UKCP BACP BPC BPS HCPC They also meet our high standards for ethical practice and take part in regular supervision led by our Clinical Lead.

Can I check a therapist’s availability before booking?

Yes. Our booking tool shows real-time availability, including weekdays and weekends.

What happens after I book?

You’ll receive a confirmation email right away. Your therapist will then contact you with a session link and next steps.

What’s a first therapy session like?

It’s a gentle introduction. You’ll talk about what’s on your mind, ask questions, and get a sense of how therapy might help.

How often should I have therapy?

Most people start with weekly sessions, but you and your therapist will decide what works best for your needs and goals.

Do you offer therapy for children?

No. Our services are for adults 18+. For child or teen support, we recommend speaking to your GP.

Where do sessions take place?

All sessions are online, via secure video call. We’ll send a secure video link before each session.

How soon can I see a therapist?

Often within a few days. Use our booking tool to find the next available slot.

How much does therapy cost?

Individual / CBT: £115 (50 mins) EMDR: £115 (50 mins) Couples: £145 (50 mins) Coaching: £295 (60 mins) Career counselling: £350 (120 mins) We’re not currently able to offer discounts.

Do you support all relationship types?

Yes. We welcome individuals and couples of all identities and orientations, including LGBTQIA+, non-monogamous and polyamorous relationships.

Can I use health insurance to pay?

Not at this time. Sessions must be paid for directly.

I need urgent support — can you help?

If you’re in crisis, please contact emergency services: UK: Call 999 US: Call 911 Find a helpline – www.findahelpline.com (global directory by country) Our therapy service isn’t designed for emergencies.

How do I contact you?

Email us at customerservice@theschooloflife.com. We aim to reply within 48 hours (Mon–Fri). Therapy is an invitation to know yourself more fully - and we’re here to help you begin that conversation.

What is Your Cancellation Policy?

Y ou have 14 days from the date you book (or from your confirmation email, whichever is later) to cancel and receive a refund — unless your cancellation is made 4 working days or less before your first session. In that case, no refund will be given, as the therapist cannot easily fill the slot. To cancel, please email customerservice@theschooloflife.com If the therapist needs to reschedule your first session and you can’t make the new time, you’ll receive a full refund. For ongoing sessions, cancellation terms are agreed directly between you and your therapist.

Online Career Counselling

Few questions are lonelier – or more defining – than What should I do with my working life? Career counselling at The School of Life offers a calm, reflective space to explore what kind of work truly fits who you are, helping you reconnect with purpose, confidence and direction.

Start Your Journey

Online career counselling at The School of Life supports clients worldwide to reflect on values, motivation and meaning in their working lives, guiding you toward work that feels authentic and fulfilling.

Understand What Drives You

Reflect on your values, strengths and patterns and how they shape satisfaction, purpose and direction at work.

Insightful, Practical Guidance

Our counsellors blend psychotherapy and philosophy to help you think clearly about decisions, transitions and next steps.

See Work in a Wider Context

Explore how your career fits into the larger story of your life, aligning what you do with who you are.

Career Counselling Can Support You With

When Feelings Become Hard to Manage

Burnout or exhaustion | Stress and pressure at work | Loss of motivation | Confidence and self-doubt | Dissatisfaction with your career path

Questions of Identity and Direction

Considering a career change | Clarifying values and purpose | Identifying strengths and talents | Making job or study decisions | Planning for the future

WE BRING HARMONY AND ENERGY TO THE WORKFORCE

Difficulties in Love, Work and Family

Navigating workplace dynamics | Transitioning after graduation or study | Finding balance between work and life | Uncertainty about long-term direction

Start Your Journey

Meet Our Career Counsellor

Our career counsellor combines professional insight with warmth and sensitivity, drawing on years of experience with clients worldwide. Sessions are reflective and practical, helping you understand your strengths, values and ambitions with greater clarity.

Gwendolyn

Gwendolyn is a career counsellor who helps people build working lives that feel authentic, sustainable and aligned with

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Gwendolyn

Career Counsellor | The School of Life

Gwendolyn is a career counsellor who helps people build working lives that feel authentic, sustainable and aligned with

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Career Counselling Testimonials

Every working life is different, yet those who’ve taken part in career counselling often describe a renewed sense of clarity and purpose, as though they’ve begun to see where their work and identity truly meet.

University Professor

"I really feel like I am finally in the right place. The industry, role, people and potential for purposeful impact could not be better."

Junior Doctor

"I finally feel as though I have my hands on the levers of change. Your process is very effective in defining what works and what does not."

Marketing Executive

"Our conversations helped enormously and the move to my new firm feels like a career step taken for the right reasons (not because I am following someone else or am in a blind panic). "

University Graduate

"I left the session with the feeling that I’d taken the first steps on a journey to finding a career that will excite and fulfil me and I can’t thank you enough."

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