The Check In
What is The Check In?
The Check In is a 25 minute focused support session, held by phone or video call, for adults, young people and parents who want professional psychological and emotional support without committing to a full 50 minute weekly therapy session. It can also serve as a step before therapy, helping you work out whether ongoing support is right for you and what kind would help most. The Check Ins are not therapy, but they can be a useful starting point.
Sometimes the most useful first step is simply to check in.
Additional services are available for those who want regular support. The Check In Monthly offers two 25 minute sessions each month, and The Check In Plus offers four 25 minute sessions each month for more consistent support. Family and corporate packages are available on request.
Do I need to be in crisis to use it?
No. The Check In is for the moment something is on your mind, you feel stuck, you’re facing a difficult situation, or you simply want an experienced professional’s perspective, not for when things become overwhelming.
Who is The Check In for?
Adults with something on their mind: a tricky conversation they keep putting off, a decision at work, friction at home, a relationship that’s not quite right, or a sense that things could be going better than they are.
Young people working through the ups and downs of everyday life: falling out with friends, pressure at school, getting on with family, finding motivation, or adjusting when things change at home, without starting a full counselling programme.
Parents who want a confidential space to talk through what’s happening at home: a child who won’t open up, battles over screens or bedtime, a worry about school, or how to handle a situation without making it worse.
What can The Check In help with?
Together, a session can explore what is happening, how it's affecting you, what you're thinking and feeling, patterns that may be influencing the situation, what you might need, what options are available, and what your next step could be. The aim isn't to be told what to do. It's to leave with clarity, perspective, and insight so you can make the decision that's right for you.
How is this different from therapy?
Traditional therapy is built for exploring longstanding difficulties and working towards sustained psychological change over time. The Check In serves a different purpose: it's brief, focused, and flexible. You might book one because something happened this week, use a monthly subscription because you value a regular space to reflect, or discover you'd benefit from ongoing therapy. There's no pressure to decide any of that in advance.
What approach does The Check In use?
The work draws on therapy, psychology, family systems, emotional wellbeing, safeguarding, education, sport, and mental health, including systemic therapy, Jungian psychology, and Internal Family Systems, adapted to the person and situation rather than applying one model to everyone. You don't need the right words or a clear diagnosis to start. You can begin with "this is what's happening" and build from there.
Availability
Sessions are available to clients across the UK and internationally, with appointment times arranged to suit different time zones.
Choose your level of support
The Check In, £55. A single 25 minute session. Ideal for a specific issue, exploration or to try the service before committing to a subscription.
The Check In Monthly, £99 per month. Two 25 minute sessions each month. A flexible way to maintain regular access to professional support without weekly therapy.
The Check In Plus, £189 per month. Four 25 minute sessions each month. For people who want consistent, regular professional support.
Subscriptions
Subscription sessions are booked in advance, subject to availability, and don't roll over into the following month.
Family and corporate packages are available upon request.
FAQ - The Check In
Is The Check In therapy? It's a brief professional support service with a therapeutic and psychological foundation, different from ongoing 50 minute therapy and designed for focused conversations around a specific issue or period of difficulty.
Do I need a mental health problem to use it? No. It works for a specific challenge, relationship difficulty, life transition, or simply wanting professional perspective.
Can I book just one session? Yes, with no requirement to sign up for ongoing therapy or a subscription.
How long The Check In? 25 minutes. The shorter format is intentional, giving enough time to focus on what matters without the commitment of a full appointment.
Can I use it every month? Yes. The monthly subscriptions provide regular access without requiring weekly therapy.
Can parents book The Check In about their child? Yes, to think through concerns about a child's behaviour, emotional wellbeing, relationships, education, or family circumstances.
Is it suitable for young people? Yes, depending on age, circumstances, and needs, with appropriate parental consent and safeguarding arrangements where required.
Is it confidential? Confidential within professional, ethical, and safeguarding boundaries, explained before the work begins.
Is it a crisis service? No. The Check In is not an emergency or crisis service. If you or someone else is at immediate risk, contact the appropriate emergency or crisis service.
Availability
Online across the UK, subject to suitability, with in person sessions available in selected London locations.
Start with a Check In
You don't have to commit to months of therapy, wait until things get worse, or know exactly what you need before you start. Sometimes the most useful first step is simply to check in.
Book a single Check In, 25 minutes, £55.Or join a monthly subscription for regular, ongoing access