The counselling service specialising in depth & understanding
Trusted online counselling
for £30 per session
The counselling service specialising in depth & understanding
Welcome to Hammock; an online counselling service for emotional and mental wellbeing.
Whether you’re experiencing relationship and family issues, grief and loss, work stress, anxiety and depression, frustration at repeated patterns of thought or behaviour, confusion surrounding your sense of self, or a lurking sense of ‘something isn’t quite right but I just can’t put my finger on it…’, together with your Hammock counsellor, we’ll help you get there with affordable counselling.
Ed & Tom (co-founders)
Our team
Support you can trust
Short waiting time
95% of our clients were offered counselling within 10 days of their initial assessment; we deliver on wait times.
Top quality, profressional therapists
100% of our counsellors are BACP registered;
a benchmark for trust in the profession.
Supportive, compassionate relationships
100% of our counsellors have completed more personal therapy than required elsewhere; they’ve walked the walk.
Top quality, professional therapists
100% of our supervisors are qualified with at least 3 years’ clinical experience
Affordable, low cost therapy
Save £120+ per month compared to the average cost of counselling & psychotherapy in the UK; great value for money!
Top quality, profressional therapists
100+ years of combined experience amongst our clinical team; experienced professionals you can trust.
Connecting with Hammock is about giving time and space to find yourself, and where your commitment to self-discovery is recognised and respected. Here, you’ll find the empathy, support and space you need to untangle the thoughts and feelings that hold you back.
At Hammock, you’ll be supported in your exploration of the “why” behind your feelings and experiences. Together with your therapist, you’ll piece together a path that leads to a more fulfilling, peaceful life; one where you feel understood, held, and ready to embrace the next chapter.
Being with a quality therapist is an opportunity for the transformation you want. Let’s begin the journey, where your investment in yourself today will help create a better now and tomorrow.
What makes Hammock different?
We’re passionate about what makes Hammock different:
Getting started with Hammock online therapy
1.
Choose a convenient time for your initial assessment through our secure booking system.
You’ve taken the first step; well done!
2.
Create your account and fill in our quick, online self referral form.
3.
Read through and, if you agree to proceed, sign our terms and conditions.
4.
Meet with one of our friendly and qualified assessors who will get to know a bit more about you.
Learn more about the kinds of questions we will cover.
5.
We will carefully match you with your supportive trainee counsellor, who will contact you to introduce themselves and to arrange your first weekly counselling session.
If you are in crisis and need immediate help please see our urgent help page for support.
The first step
The initial assessment is your first step to accessing affordable therapy with Hammock.
Meet with one of our licensed therapists or clinical supervisors in a confidential, flexible session. Our experienced assessors will understand your needs. Whether you’re facing stress, anxiety, depression, relationships challenges, or life transitions, and fast match you with the right counsellor.
This is also your chance to ask questions about our accessible online therapy service.
The initial assessment lasts around 45-60 minutes and costs £30.
It will take place either online or via telephone.
Click here for a step-by-step guide to getting started.
Your initial assessment
The initial assessment is a gentle first conversation. It gives us an opportunity to learn a little about you and what has brought you to counselling, and it helps us consider whether Hammock feels like the right place to support you.
During this conversation, your assessor may invite you to talk about your current situation, what has been difficult recently, and what you might be hoping for from counselling. They may also ask questions such as:
- what has led you to seek counselling at this time
- how you have been feeling emotionally
- how things have been for you in day to day life
- whether you have had counselling or therapy before, and what that experience was like
- what you might hope counselling could offer you
- whether you have any preferences about the counsellor you work with
- when you are usually available for sessions
Your assessor may also gently check in about a few areas connected to your wellbeing and safety. For example, they may ask about:
- any recent thoughts about harming yourself
- whether you have experienced suicidal thoughts or self harm in the past
- any experiences of staying in a psychiatric hospital
- whether alcohol, drugs, or other addictive behaviours have been a difficulty for you
- whether you currently take any medication
- whether there are circumstances that might affect your wellbeing or safety
- whether you spent time in care during childhood
Sharing at your own pace
Some of these questions can feel personal, and it is completely understandable if certain topics feel difficult to talk about. You are always free to share only what feels comfortable. The pace of the conversation is guided by you.
You are also very welcome to ask questions or raise any concerns at any point during the assessment.
Making sure the support is right
Sometimes, during the assessment, it may become clear that another service would be better placed to support you. If that happens, your assessor will do their best to guide you towards a more suitable counsellor or organisation.
