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Metro
4 days ago
- Health
- Metro
What I Spent: The therapy you actually get for £100, £50 or free on the NHS
While there are options available through the NHS, many people in the UK will have to pay out of pocket for talking therapy. According to services marketplace Bark, this will set you back an average of £60 per session. But it all depends on the type of therapy you have, where you're based, and the provider you go for — and to make it extra ambiguous, many don't tell you their rates until you get in touch. Then there's weighing up the cost for each visit versus the long-term outlay. For example, while certain therapeutic methods may seem more expensive, you may only need a limited number of sessions, so it could work out cheaper overall compared to ongoing counselling. It's important to do your research beforehand, as clinical psychologist Marianne Trent explains: 'I'm aware of some people (even unqualified people) charging £300 plus per session and coaching sessions can be astronomical too!' The titles therapist, counsellor, psychologist and psychotherapist are not protected in the UK, meaning anyone can legally describe themselves as such without specific qualifications. However, organisations like the British Psychological Society do register certain professionals – like clinical psychologists and chartered psychologists – while the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the UKCP (United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy) provide voluntary regulation and ethical guidelines for therapists. When choosing a therapist, it can give you peace of mind to check if they're registered with one of these professional bodies – and always make sure to check their training, experience, and adherence to ethical frameworks. The fact is though, professional support can be invaluable, and only you can decide whether the results are worth the investment. So if you're considering it, these three Metro readers' experiences can give you a better idea of what you can expect to spend. Dina Grishin, 39, is a career coach and coaching psychologist based in London, spending £100 on each 50-minute session she has with an EMDR therapist trained in the Polyvagal approach. 'This is a combination I've been looking high and low for so I'm happy I found her, even though this is the most I've ever spent on a therapist,' Dina tells Metro. 'I've been seeing her nearly weekly for a few months now (we're on session 10) but it's not therapy that will last years so knowing there's an end date this year – perhaps within a couple of months – also helps justify the cost.' She also visits an EFT therapist once every three to eight weeks ('on a 'when needed' basis after working more intensely at the beginning') paying £90 for each 90-minute session. And prior to that, she paid £60 per session for CBT and £50 for talking therapy. EMDR Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing – is a psychological therapy that can help people who are affected by traumatic memories. According to the NHS, EMDR – which is recommended by NICE – for the treatment of PTSD – uses one of two ways to process the memory: tapping from side to side and moving your eyes from side to side. Polyvagal-informed EMDR would see these methods used alongside the outlook that our autonomic nervous system (ANS) can shape our responses to trauma. EFT 'Emotional Freedom Technique uses the art of tapping on acupuncture pressure points to release negative emotions,' explains the Greater Manchester Mental Health Foundation website. 'It has proved effective in reducing anxiety and improving overall wellbeing. EFT is often described as 'like acupuncture without the pins'.' CBT Cognitive behavioural therapy involves working with a therapist to help you change your thoughts and behaviour. Available through the NHS or privately, it's suitable for a range of different mental health conditions, and typically is offered in courses 5 to 15 sessions. Personal stylist Abbey Booth, 49, has been visiting a CPD certified hypnotherapy and anxiety coach, Jo – who charges £75 for 60 minutes – around once or twice a month for the last eight months. A spate of menopause-related anxiety and panic attacks led the Herts-based mum to seek out regular support, but she also books additional sessions when things are especially difficult, to help give her the tools to cope. In fact, she's so impressed with her 'brilliant' therapist, she paid for her son to see Jo when he was dealing with exam stress. Alongside working with Jo, Abbey recently began having ADHD coaching at a price of £150 for a block of three 45-minute sessions too. She tells Metro: 'During busy times I can get inertia/blocks or hyper focus, so It's really helped with coping strategies when the noise gets too much and I need time away to recalibrate and refocus. 'These sessions are run online and I've been having them for a few months. There's also contact in between via email and voice notes – brief check-ins which I find very useful.' Hypnotherapy This type of therapy uses hypnosis to try to treat conditions or change habits. It can help people work through a range of issues, but the NHS recommends avoiding it 'if you have psychosis or certain types of personality disorder, as it could make your condition worse.' Anxiety coaching 'An anxiety coach is someone who guides people out of anxiety using a structured, effective approach,' says the STILL Method website. It adds that while this coaching technique is 'not therapy', many find it to be 'therapeutic.' ADHD coaching Like anxiety coaching, this is more about helping people with ADHD to develop their own strategies and skills to manage their daily lives, work, and relationships. Coaches provide guidance in areas like executive functioning, organisation, and time management, either through set sessions or 'when needed' advice. Johnny Seifert, 32, from London, previously underwent seven sessions of private counselling at £50 per 55-minute appointment, but found he would often end up 'talking almost for the sake of talking, without being given any coping mechanisms to help actually make a difference.' After asking his GP for help with his anxiety, the host of mental health podcast Secure the Insecure was referred for an assessment with the NHS. Three months later, he had a phone consultation, and two weeks after this, was offered eight weekly group therapy sessions over Zoom. However, Johnny was unable to attend these lunchtime calls due to work commitments and was looking for something 'more one on one', so requested an alternative option. More Trending Around a month later, he was then offered a six-week programme of Self Guided Help. This involved Johnny working through a booklet and going through his behaviours with a Trainee Psychological Trainee Practitioner in 30-minute weekly phone sessions. 'Each week, 24 hours before the session, I am sent a questionnaire that has a risk assessment and assesses my anxiety levels,' he tells Metro. Towards the start, the course specifically focused on 'validating' what Johnny was feeling. Now on session four, he's progressed to learning tools 'such as Worrying Time Management to manage the time you actually worry' – which he says has been 'really useful'. View More » 'As it's on the NHS, I do sometimes feel that I am just a number,' says Johnny. 'It's very much about the present week rather than looking into past traumas and triggers of where the worrying (in my case) has come from, understanding those root causes so that the behaviours do not happen again in the future.' Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: Perrie Edwards: 'I took my therapist to work every day to help manage my panic attacks' MORE: I get why women say Jason Statham's hair is 'ideal' — I'm more attractive bald MORE: Free school meals to be extended to 500,000 chilldren across the country Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.
Yahoo
5 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Why Bark (BARK) Shares Are Falling Today
Shares of pet products provider Bark (NYSE:BARK) fell 26.2% in the afternoon session after the company reported weak first-quarter 2025 results: its revenue missed, and its revenue and EBITDA guidance for the next quarter fell short of Wall Street's estimates. Management attributed the weak sales to a reduction in marketing spend amid rising tariffs and macroeconomic uncertainty, and timing delays in retail shipments. On the other hand, Bark blew past analysts' EBITDA expectations this quarter. Overall, this was a softer quarter. The stock market overreacts to news, and big price drops can present good opportunities to buy high-quality stocks. Is now the time to buy Bark? Access our full analysis report here, it's free. Bark's shares are extremely volatile and have had 41 moves greater than 5% over the last year. But moves this big are rare even for Bark and indicate this news significantly impacted the market's perception of the business. The previous big move we wrote about was 9 days ago when the stock gained 7.4% on the news that the major indices rebounded (Nasdaq +2.0%, S&P 500 +1.5%) as President Trump postponed the planned 50% tariff on European Union imports, shifting the start date to July 9, 2025. Companies with substantial business ties to Europe likely had some relief as the delay reduced near-term cost pressures and preserved cross-border demand. Bark is down 48.1% since the beginning of the year, and at $0.98 per share, it is trading 59.2% below its 52-week high of $2.40 from December 2024. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of Bark's shares at the IPO in December 2020 would now be looking at an investment worth $79.03. Unless you've been living under a rock, it should be obvious by now that generative AI is going to have a huge impact on how large corporations do business. While Nvidia and AMD are trading close to all-time highs, we prefer a lesser-known (but still profitable) semiconductor stock benefiting from the rise of AI. Click here to access our free report on our favorite semiconductor growth story. Sign in to access your portfolio
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Bark (NYSE:BARK) Misses Q1 Sales Targets, Stock Drops
Pet products provider Bark (NYSE:BARK) missed Wall Street's revenue expectations in Q1 CY2025, with sales falling 5% year on year to $115.4 million. Next quarter's revenue guidance of $100 million underwhelmed, coming in 21.6% below analysts' estimates. Its non-GAAP profit of $0.01 per share was in line with analysts' consensus estimates. Is now the time to buy Bark? Find out in our full research report. Revenue: $115.4 million vs analyst estimates of $128.2 million (5% year-on-year decline, 9.9% miss) Adjusted EPS: $0.01 vs analyst estimates of $0 (in line) Adjusted EBITDA: $5.23 million vs analyst estimates of $3.08 million (4.5% margin, 69.5% beat) Revenue Guidance for Q2 CY2025 is $100 million at the midpoint, below analyst estimates of $127.5 million EBITDA guidance for Q2 CY2025 is $0 at the midpoint, below analyst estimates of $1.21 million Operating Margin: -5.7%, in line with the same quarter last year Free Cash Flow was -$11.99 million compared to -$3.17 million in the same quarter last year Market Capitalization: $229.1 million Making a name for itself with the BarkBox, Bark (NYSE:BARK) specializes in subscription-based, personalized pet products. A company's long-term performance is an indicator of its overall quality. Any business can put up a good quarter or two, but the best consistently grow over the long haul. Over the last five years, Bark grew its sales at a decent 16.6% compounded annual growth rate. Its growth was slightly above the average consumer discretionary company and shows its offerings resonate with customers. We at StockStory place the most emphasis on long-term growth, but within consumer discretionary, a stretched historical view may miss a company riding a successful new product or trend. Bark's recent performance marks a sharp pivot from its five-year trend as its revenue has shown annualized declines of 4.9% over the last two years. This quarter, Bark missed Wall Street's estimates and reported a rather uninspiring 5% year-on-year revenue decline, generating $115.4 million of revenue. Company management is currently guiding for a 14% year-on-year decline in sales next quarter. Looking further ahead, sell-side analysts expect revenue to grow 10.9% over the next 12 months. Although this projection indicates its newer products and services will fuel better top-line performance, it is still below average for the sector. Unless you've been living under a rock, it should be obvious by now that generative AI is going to have a huge impact on how large corporations do business. While Nvidia and AMD are trading close to all-time highs, we prefer a lesser-known (but still profitable) stock benefiting from the rise of AI. Click here to access our free report one of our favorites growth stories. Bark's operating margin has risen over the last 12 months, but it still averaged negative 8.3% over the last two years. This is due to its large expense base and inefficient cost structure. In Q1, Bark generated a negative 5.7% operating margin. The company's consistent lack of profits raise a flag. We track the change in earnings per share (EPS) for the same reason as long-term revenue growth. Compared to revenue, however, EPS highlights whether a company's growth is profitable. Although Bark's full-year earnings are still negative, it reduced its losses and improved its EPS by 100% annually over the last three years. The next few quarters will be critical for assessing its long-term profitability. In Q1, Bark reported EPS at $0.01, up from $0 in the same quarter last year. This print easily cleared analysts' estimates, and shareholders should be content with the results. Over the next 12 months, Wall Street is optimistic. Analysts forecast Bark's full-year EPS of negative $0.02 will reach break even. We were impressed by how significantly Bark blew past analysts' EBITDA expectations this quarter. On the other hand, its revenue missed, and its revenue and EBITDA guidance for next quarter fell short of Wall Street's estimates. Overall, this was a softer quarter. The stock traded down 12.9% to $1.18 immediately after reporting. The latest quarter from Bark's wasn't that good. One earnings report doesn't define a company's quality, though, so let's explore whether the stock is a buy at the current price. When making that decision, it's important to consider its valuation, business qualities, as well as what has happened in the latest quarter. We cover that in our actionable full research report which you can read here, it's free.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bark, Matthews, Terex, Alta, and Montrose Stocks Trade Up, What You Need To Know
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the major indices rebounded (Nasdaq +2.0%, S&P 500 +1.5%) as President Trump postponed the planned 50% tariff on European Union imports, shifting the start date to July 9, 2025. Companies with substantial business ties to Europe likely had some relief as the delay reduced near-term cost pressures and preserved cross-border demand. The stock market overreacts to news, and big price drops can present good opportunities to buy high-quality stocks. Among others, the following stocks were impacted: Toys and Electronics company Bark (NYSE:BARK) jumped 7.4%. Is now the time to buy Bark? Access our full analysis report here, it's free. Specialized Consumer Services company Matthews (NASDAQ:MATW) jumped 5.7%. Is now the time to buy Matthews? Access our full analysis report here, it's free. Construction Machinery company Terex (NYSE:TEX) jumped 5.6%. Is now the time to buy Terex? Access our full analysis report here, it's free. Specialty Equipment Distributors company Alta (NYSE:ALTG) jumped 6.6%. Is now the time to buy Alta? Access our full analysis report here, it's free. Waste Management company Montrose (NYSE:MEG) jumped 5.5%. Is now the time to buy Montrose? Access our full analysis report here, it's free. Bark's shares are extremely volatile and have had 43 moves greater than 5% over the last year. In that context, today's move indicates the market considers this news meaningful but not something that would fundamentally change its perception of the business. The biggest move we wrote about over the last year was 12 months ago when the stock dropped 20.4% on the news that the company reported weak first-quarter 2024 results and provided weak guidance. Specifically, revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance for the upcoming quarter and the full year came in below expectations. Revenue was also underwhelming during the quarter, down 3.6% year on year. The weakness was attributed to "fewer total orders in the most recent period, largely related to the Company carrying fewer BarkBox and Super Chewer subscriptions into the quarter." The weakness mostly affected the Direct to Consumer (DTC) segment. On the other hand, Commerce revenue rose 20.9% year-over-year. Overall, this was a weaker quarter for BARK. Bark is down 31.2% since the beginning of the year, and at $1.30 per share, it is trading 45.8% below its 52-week high of $2.40 from December 2024. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of Bark's shares at the IPO in December 2020 would now be looking at an investment worth $104.84. Here at StockStory, we certainly understand the potential of thematic investing. Diverse winners from Microsoft (MSFT) to Alphabet (GOOG), Coca-Cola (KO) to Monster Beverage (MNST) could all have been identified as promising growth stories with a megatrend driving the growth. So, in that spirit, we've identified a relatively under-the-radar profitable growth stock benefiting from the rise of AI, available to you FREE via this link.
Yahoo
27-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Bark, Matthews, Terex, Alta, and Montrose Stocks Trade Up, What You Need To Know
A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after the major indices rebounded (Nasdaq +2.0%, S&P 500 +1.5%) as President Trump postponed the planned 50% tariff on European Union imports, shifting the start date to July 9, 2025. Companies with substantial business ties to Europe likely had some relief as the delay reduced near-term cost pressures and preserved cross-border demand. The stock market overreacts to news, and big price drops can present good opportunities to buy high-quality stocks. Among others, the following stocks were impacted: Toys and Electronics company Bark (NYSE:BARK) jumped 7.4%. Is now the time to buy Bark? Access our full analysis report here, it's free. Specialized Consumer Services company Matthews (NASDAQ:MATW) jumped 5.7%. Is now the time to buy Matthews? Access our full analysis report here, it's free. Construction Machinery company Terex (NYSE:TEX) jumped 5.6%. Is now the time to buy Terex? Access our full analysis report here, it's free. Specialty Equipment Distributors company Alta (NYSE:ALTG) jumped 6.6%. Is now the time to buy Alta? Access our full analysis report here, it's free. Waste Management company Montrose (NYSE:MEG) jumped 5.5%. Is now the time to buy Montrose? Access our full analysis report here, it's free. Bark's shares are extremely volatile and have had 43 moves greater than 5% over the last year. In that context, today's move indicates the market considers this news meaningful but not something that would fundamentally change its perception of the business. The biggest move we wrote about over the last year was 12 months ago when the stock dropped 20.4% on the news that the company reported weak first-quarter 2024 results and provided weak guidance. Specifically, revenue and adjusted EBITDA guidance for the upcoming quarter and the full year came in below expectations. Revenue was also underwhelming during the quarter, down 3.6% year on year. The weakness was attributed to "fewer total orders in the most recent period, largely related to the Company carrying fewer BarkBox and Super Chewer subscriptions into the quarter." The weakness mostly affected the Direct to Consumer (DTC) segment. On the other hand, Commerce revenue rose 20.9% year-over-year. Overall, this was a weaker quarter for BARK. Bark is down 31.2% since the beginning of the year, and at $1.30 per share, it is trading 45.8% below its 52-week high of $2.40 from December 2024. Investors who bought $1,000 worth of Bark's shares at the IPO in December 2020 would now be looking at an investment worth $104.84. Here at StockStory, we certainly understand the potential of thematic investing. Diverse winners from Microsoft (MSFT) to Alphabet (GOOG), Coca-Cola (KO) to Monster Beverage (MNST) could all have been identified as promising growth stories with a megatrend driving the growth. So, in that spirit, we've identified a relatively under-the-radar profitable growth stock benefiting from the rise of AI, available to you FREE via this link. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
