The Lyceum

The Train With the Complimentary Ticket

Specialist CBT therapy for anxiety, OCD, depression and more in West London

Private medical insurance is often filed away in the part of the mind reserved for a physical event. When the difficulty is low mood, dread, intrusive thoughts or the sense that life has narrowed, it can be harder to recognise that a benefit may be relevant. Asking a provider how a policy works does not commit anyone to treatment. A provider's answer about cover does not choose a clinician or a treatment plan. A thoughtful clinical assessment can help to make sense of what is happening and whether a service is appropriate. The relevance, pace and next steps for any approach should be decided with a clinician, not inferred from a policy limit or online checklist.

Frequently asked questions

Can private medical insurance contribute to therapy?

Some policies may include a relevant benefit, but cover and process are policy specific. Confirm eligibility, required steps, clinician criteria and payment route directly with your provider.

Should I use my insurance before speaking to a therapist?

You can ask the provider about its process at any time. A provider's answer about cover does not replace an individual clinical assessment.

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  • The three stages of healing
  • The tired that sleep doesn't fix
  • The trauma that does not look like trauma
  • The trust that trauma took

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Written by Sanah Younis, BABCP accredited CBT Therapist at The Lyceum Clinic.

Last clinically reviewed: 14 August 2026

Clinical information on this page is general and does not replace personalised assessment. If you are in immediate danger, call 999 or attend A&E.

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