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Sameside vs couples counselling
A good counsellor is the real thing, and Sameside refers people to them. This page is for couples deciding between the two, or wanting both.
| couples counselling | Sameside | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | £60–£100 a session; around £3,900 a year weekly | £15.98 a month for both, or £69 once for eight weeks; free to start |
| Access | Waiting lists; both must attend; scheduling | Tonight, on your own phone, twenty minutes each |
| Structure | Assessment, formulation, sessions, homework | Assessment, formulation, weekly sessions, practices, worksheets — the same shape |
| Measurement | Some practitioners use the CSI; many do not | CSI-4 at the start, weekly, and at a checkup |
| A human in the room | Yes | No — and the coach says so when you need one |
| Safety | A trained professional | A private wellbeing check, signposting, and a coach that refuses joint work when it isn’t safe |
The honest verdict
If there is fear, coercion, an ongoing betrayal, or severe distress, see a counsellor — Sameside will tell you the same. For the large group of couples who cannot afford, schedule or agree to counselling, Sameside offers the structure and depth of the method, privately, and measures whether it is working.
Does Sameside replace couples counselling?
No. It is a coaching tool with the structure of counselling. It refers on for safety, ongoing betrayal, dependence, severe mental illness, or when there is no movement after genuine effort.
Can I use Sameside between counselling sessions?
Yes. Many counsellors set homework between sessions; Sameside’s practices, worksheets and check-ins are a good fit, and the progress report is something you can bring to a session.
Free to start. Private by design.
Start with twenty minutes, alone. Your personal plan is ready the moment you finish.