Professional Therapy, thoughtfully priced

Reduced Rate Therapy

We believe mental health support should be accessible to everyone. Reduced Rate Therapy sessions are in-person sessions with newly qualified therapists who know their craft — and care deeply about getting it right.

Join 15,000+ people opening up with Self Space

Sometimes getting help feels harder than it should

Reduced Rate Therapy keeps things simple — in-person sessions with therapists who know what they’re doing and care about getting it right. Each newly qualified practitioner has over three years’ hands-on experience, plus the support of our senior clinical team to help keep things on course.

No clinical corridors. No long waits. Just steady, thoughtful, human support — at a rate that makes sense.

Because getting started shouldn’t be the hardest part.

Eligibility

Join the waitlist by applying via the button below or email clinical@theselfspace.com.

£35 | 50 minutes

In person, in London

A minimum commitment of 6 sessions

18+ | Registered with a UK GP

Not currently in therapy or under mental-health care

Supervised by senior clinicians

Meet our trainee therapists

Sophia Madriaga

Trainee Integrative Counsellor

Hello, I’m Sophia, a trainee counsellor working integratively to support you in exploring whatever’s on your mind. I draw from a range of counselling approaches to adapt to your unique needs, believing that therapy should fit you, not the other way around.

I offer a warm, reflective space where you can be yourself, speak freely, and feel genuinely heard. Whether you’re facing a specific challenge or simply want to understand yourself more deeply, I’ll meet you with empathy, curiosity, and care. Therapy is a collaborative process, and I’m here to walk alongside you as you make sense of things in your own time and your own way.

Jake Hoffman-Brooks

Trainee Integrative Counsellor

I’m currently pursuing a BSc Hons in Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy, and I’m passionate about helping people navigate their mental health journey. My approach is rooted in understanding you as a whole person—mind, body, and emotions—tailoring each session to your unique needs. I believe in creating a brave, supportive space where you can explore your true self and work through whatever challenges you’re facing.

Together, we’ll focus on practical skills that you can carry with you outside of therapy, like mindfulness techniques and breathwork, to build your resilience and mental fitness in everyday life. My goal is to help you experience lasting change, feeling more empowered and healthier as you move forward.

Caitlin Zulu

Trainee Counsellor

I believe in creating a safe, collaborative process where we can work together to explore and reflect on your experiences and work towards your goals.

My approach is integrative, adapted to your unique complexities in order to provide you with somewhere you can be your authentic self. You will be greeted with warmth, compassion and the chance to feel heard.

Jayde Gilkes

Newly Qualified Integrative Counsellor, MBACP

Hi, I’m Jayde, an integrative therapist with a deep reverence for holistic healing.

Before becoming a therapist, I spent over five years supporting people on their healing journeys through holistic practices, which taught me the power of presence, connection, and truly being seen. I now bring this into therapy, meeting each person as a whole being—mind, body, and spirit. I believe therapy is a space for radical honesty, self-discovery, and moving from surviving to thriving by living more authentically.

My style is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth. I offer a safe space where you feel supported yet gently challenged. Drawing from person-centred, psychodynamic, existential, and CBT approaches, I help you explore patterns, connect with your values, and make grounded, practical shifts. I also hold awareness of how identity, culture, and history shape our lives and healing.

Whether you’re navigating identity, belonging, or personal growth, this is a space where your whole self is safe, respected, and affirmed. I work from a strengths-based perspective, walking alongside you as you connect with your own wisdom and move toward meaningful change.

Lola Rimmer

Trainee Counsellor

Hello! I’m Lola, a student counsellor working towards a BSc in Counselling. I take a collaborative approach to therapy, building a safe, trusting space where clients feel respected and listened to.

I’m passionate about supporting people through their mental health journey and adapting my approach to fit individual needs. I am an integrative counsellor, drawing on person-centred, cognitive behavioural, and psychodynamic theories. My role is to create an environment where people can be themselves and experience self-reflection, self-awareness, and growth.

Emma Hendricks

Trainee Integrative Counsellor

Hey, I’m Emma, a trainee therapist currently working towards my MSc in Integrative Counselling and Coaching. I believe therapy is a space where real change happens—not through force, but through curiosity, self-awareness, and the safety to explore what truly matters to you.

My approach is integrative, meaning I tailor our work to your unique needs, drawing largely from Person-Centered Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Internal Family Systems, and more. I see therapy as a collaborative process—one that supports you in meeting yourself with honesty and compassion. Change happens when we feel safe enough to explore our experiences with curiosity, rather than pressure.

Together, we’ll create space for all parts of you—your thoughts, emotions, and patterns—in a way that feels meaningful and true to you. We’ll start exactly where you are, whether you’re here to untangle past experiences, navigate uncertainty, or reconnect with yourself in a deeper way.

Ellen Tansey

Trainee Psychotherapist

I am currently studying for a Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy at the University of East London, which focuses on Integrative Therapeutic modalities. I am a BACP Student Member. I have worked in the charity sector for 10 years, developing specialisms in providing support to people impacted by domestic abuse, homelessness, prison admission and immigration barriers. I work with a therapeutic approach that in mindful of the world and context in which we live, that acknowledges peoples’ encounters with marginalisation and adversity, and how this can impact our feelings, our experiences, and our sense of self.

I am interested in the relationship between how we feel and our material circumstances, and the role that therapy can play in helping us to navigate them. I offer a warm, welcoming and non-judgemental space to explore emotions and experiences, that fosters genuine human connection, safety and hope, to support clients on their journey to achieve their therapeutic goals.

Lee Mendeloff

Trainee Integrative Therapist

I’m Lee, a dedicated trainee counsellor passionate about supporting individuals on their journeys of self-discovery. With over a decade of experience in mental health spanning three continents, I bring a global perspective to my practice. My personal experience with burnout has given me an intimate understanding of life’s challenges, forming the foundation for my compassionate and flexible approach.

I offer a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences without judgement. My approach is collaborative and adaptable, encouraging creative exploration and experimentation. Employing an integrative approach, I blend Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Gestalt, and person-centered philosophies to tailor therapy to your unique needs. I work holistically, drawing on mindful dialogue, imagination work, breathwork, and somatic trauma-informed practices to support nervous system regulation and deepen body awareness.

This embodied approach nurtures healing by aligning mind, body, and emotional experience—supporting your overall well-being while honouring your individual pace and needs. I am particularly skilled in supporting individuals navigating life transitions, relationship challenges, burnout, anxiety and stress management.

Leila Katalnykova

Trainee Integrative Counsellor

Hi! I am Leila Katalnykova, an integrative counsellor helping individuals alleviate suffering and live more authentic and fulfilled lives. My approach is rooted in Psychodynamic Therapy with an emphasis on how early attachments influence our experience of self, the world, and others.

I also integrate techniques and insights from Schema Therapy, depth psychology, and trauma research to understand and address the underlying causes of emotional and relational difficulties. I pay particular attention to the body and imagery, integrating mind-body practices and explorations into my work. I specialise in developmental trauma, anxiety, and relationship issues. I offer a non-judgemental, empathetic, and attuned presence, and believe in helping my clients uncover their unique psychological patterns and callings, rather than putting a label from a book on them. My job is to walk alongside you as you navigate life’s challenges, explore your inner landscape, and journey to greater wholeness.

Sarah Chan

Trainee Integrative Therapist

Hi, I’m Sarah (she/her). I offer a warm, supportive space where you can pause, reflect, and explore what really matters to you. I believe therapy is most powerful when you feel safe, understood, and free to approach your thoughts and feelings with curiosity rather than judgment. That’s why my focus is on building an authentic, trusting relationship where you feel genuinely heard. My approach is Integrative, which means I draw on a range of therapeutic models and adapt them to suit your needs and preferences. I aim to work collaboratively with you to navigate challenges and create meaningful change. I’m currently completing a BACP-accredited postgraduate diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy.

Are You a Trainee Therapist Looking for a Placement?

At Self Space, we’re passionate about supporting the growth of trainee therapists and are excited to welcome applications from those on BACP, UKCP or HCPC accredited training courses.

To ensure an enriching and supportive placement experience, we ask that applicants:

– Have completed at least one prior placement seeing clients
– Be in their second year of training or have relevant experience in health and social wellbeing settings.

As part of our commitment to nurturing future therapists, we offer interviews for fully qualified therapists who wish to continue their journey with Self Space as freelance practitioners.

Read our therapist manifesto.

– Closed to Recruitment –
Sorry, we are currently not taking on any new trainees. Please check back with us in June 2025.

Being a training therapist at Selfspace was a truly special experience. Their unique, modern approach to therapy makes it so accessible, which is exactly what the low-cost service embodies. The support network was incredible - as one of their first trainees, I loved how they took an open approach, really listening to what we needed and trusting us as experts of our trainee experience. I was fortunate to train alongside wonderful colleagues who shared this journey with me, which led to an amazing opportunity to join the team. Now working here as a therapist straight out of uni is just the most incredible experience you could imagine. What makes Selfspace unique is how they encourage therapists to practice authentically and organically. You're supported to be unapologetically yourself - exactly the model I want to show my clients. It's beautiful, brilliant, and such a nurturing place to both train and work.

Starting a placement and working with clients for the first time can feel daunting. I remember thinking, 'okay I've practiced in the flight simulator for months, now it's time to fly!" At Self Space, with the support from the clinical team, guidance from the front of house, and encouragement from the other therapists, I felt I was in the right environment to grow and develop.

I feel very fortunate to have completed my placement at Self Space. Finding a clinical placement as a trainee counsellor and having your first proper clients can be an extremely anxiety-inducing process, so having a placement where you feel supported and held is of vital importance. From the outset, Self Space helped me feel welcome and encouraged. We had wonderful, frequent check-ins and supervision groups with the placement lead, which allowed us trainees to support each other as well as seek clinical guidance. I got to work in a multi-disciplinary team of staff members and therapists from various modalities, so I learned so much just from chatting to them between sessions. The online system was quick and simple to learn, and I felt I could reach out whenever I needed advice. I worked with a wide range of clients, some of whom I am still working with today as a qualified therapist! Best of all, doing my placement at Self Space helped me realise how important working in a team is for me, and I had the chance to apply for a position once I qualified. If you're a trainee therapist looking for a flexible, friendly, and beautiful place to take those first, scary steps, I could not recommend Self Space highly enough.

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