Stardew Valley
A peaceful escape into country life. Farm, fish, mine, and build relationships in a charming pixel world where every day is yours to shape at your own pace. It can help with relaxation, routine building, and reducing anxiety through slow, mindful gameplay.
Choose Your Game
We’re also happy to play almost any game, simply let our team know when completing your registration form or advising your therapist. We have a wide list of pre-approved games but feel free to request confirmation
Private or Group Game Therapy (Counselling)
Sessions are conducted either privately in a one-to-one setting or in one of 3 group environments, Duo (2), Trio (3), and Mega (4+). Through a relaxed and engaging space, participants are supported to develop social connection, confidence, and emotional regulation with the support of a therapist.
Gaming Therapy Benefits
- Relaxed discussions - A safe and familiar place to open dialogue
- Fun - The game provides a fun and interactive experience
- Problem-solving - Alternating roles, sharing and taking turns
- Staying engaged - Maintaining focus and concentration
- Communication - Verbal and non verbal communication
- Expressing creativity - Creative expression and freedom
- Social development - Assists in social skills and development
- Emotional regulation - learning to recognise and discuss emotions
- Effective Therapy - Greater effectiveness due to high-engagement
- Safe, Secure & Supervised
All sessions are provided via a private link in a secure platform on a private channel. Only the therapist and participants are invited to this private channel, often in Google Meet or Discord. If you have a preferred communication platform, let us know!
- A Therapist for All needs
Our team of therapists are widely experienced. We specialise in ADHD, ASD, AuDHD, PDA, Neurodivergence, Autism, Depression, Anxiety, Confidence Development, Mental Health Issues, Building Social Skills, Emotional Regulation and LGBTQIA+ issues.
- Hand-Picked Professional Therapists
Our carefully selected global team of therapists are avid gamers and spans early-career practitioners to veteran clinicians. Each therapist holds current credentials with a recognised professional body in their country and meets our rigorous vetting standards.
- Available in Many Countries
Available across the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Europe and selected regions across Asia and the Middle East. *We do not provide services in the USA, China or Canada.
- Requirements
Participant must already have a gaming device plus a stable internet connection and (if required) an online multiplayer subscription. You will also require a headset and a private space where therapy can be provided.
- Set-up, Technical Issues & Reporting
Online games require occasional setup. Internet dropouts or technical issues may also occur. Our Therapist takes notes during sessions, which is factored into the session duration. A small portion of each session will be spent on these necessary activities.
- No long term commitment
If you wish to cancel at any time, let us know 5 business days before the next scheduled session.
(*See policies)
- Private & Group Pricing
Private and Group therapy is paid in advance, one session at a time starting with an ‘Advanced Session Payment’ before your first session. You can pause or cancel at any time with 5 business days notice, and there’s no long-term contract and no commitment beyond your next session.
For institutions we offer post-pay and alternative payment arrangements on request. Prices listed in country-specific currency.
Private Therapy
*A small portion of each session will be spent on necessary note taking & technical setup.
Australia
Private Therapy- Credentialed Therapist
- Clinical prep & notes
- Ongoing admin support
United Kingdom
Private Therapy- Credentialed Therapist
- Clinical prep & notes
- Ongoing admin support
New Zealand
Private Therapy- Credentialed Therapist
- Clinical prep & notes
- Ongoing admin support
Europe
Private Therapy- Credentialed Therapist
- Clinical prep & notes
- Ongoing admin support
Group Therapy
*A small portion of each session will be spent on necessary note taking & technical setup.
Australia
Group Therapy- Duo (2) $60 per hour
- Trio (3) $50 per hour
- Mega (4+) $40 per hour
United Kingdom
Group Therapy- Duo (2) £30 per hour
- Trio (3) £25 per hour
- Mega (4+) £20 per hour
New Zealand
Group Therapy- Duo (2) $70 per hour
- Trio (3) $60 per hour
- Mega (4+) $50 per hour
Europe
Group Therapy- Duo (2) €35 per hour
- Trio (3) €30 per hour
- Mega (4+) €25 per hour
Participant Registration Form
Complete the form below and our friendly team will be in touch. For all general questions or issues with entering your details please email register@gamercounsel.com
All enquiries accept our terms, conditions and privacy policy.
GamerCounsel is not a crisis counselling service.
