CBT Therapist in Kensington

What practical questions can someone in Kensington discuss before deciding whether online CBT or a current West London face-to-face arrangement may be suitable?

If you live in Kensington and are considering CBT, this page explains the practical questions you can bring to an individual assessment. The Lyceum Clinic is a private CBT practice led by Sanah Younis, a BABCP-accredited therapist. A webpage cannot determine the cause of someone’s difficulties, make a diagnosis or establish whether CBT, or any particular way of working, is appropriate for an individual. An assessment can explore what is happening now, relevant health information, current safety, personal history, work or caring pressures, relationships and the priorities that matter to you. People contact the clinic with many different concerns, including anxiety, low mood, panic, intrusive thoughts, self-criticism, burnout, changes in life circumstances or a sense of being stuck. These are reasons to have a conversation, not labels or treatment promises. The purpose of assessment is to develop a shared understanding rather than to apply a standard programme. It may explore patterns in thoughts, emotions, behaviour, routines and physical sensations, alongside the practical context of daily life. If CBT-informed ideas are relevant, the focus, pace and any between-session reflection are agreed collaboratively and can be reviewed as more becomes clear. The Lyceum does not have a published Kensington treatment room. Secure online CBT and current face-to-face arrangements in Chiswick, Ealing and Richmond can be discussed for people living in Kensington. Travel, accessibility, practical availability and suitability should be checked directly before making plans. Neither online nor face-to-face work is automatically right for every person. Published fees are £110 for an online CBT session and £140 for a face-to-face CBT session. These figures describe the current published session fees, not an insurer decision, a fixed treatment plan or a promise of availability. If you are using private cover or a health cash plan, confirm your individual terms, authorisation requirements and reimbursement process with the relevant provider before booking. Sanah’s BABCP accreditation reflects professional CBT training and ongoing standards. It does not guarantee a particular approach, session number or outcome. Research and clinical guidance can inform an assessment, but findings from groups of people cannot identify the best treatment route or likely result for one individual. The person seeking support remains the expert on their own experience, needs and circumstances. You may want to ask about confidentiality, appointment format, fees, location arrangements, current availability and whether a fuller assessment may be useful. An initial conversation can be used to discuss these practical matters. It does not commit you to treatment, a fixed duration or a particular outcome. It can be useful to arrive with only the questions you have now. You may be comparing online and face-to-face arrangements, wondering how therapy might fit around work or caring responsibilities, or unsure whether your experiences are something to bring to a therapist. An assessment can make room for these uncertainties. You do not need to have a diagnosis, a complete history or a decision about treatment before making an enquiry. If another service, medical professional or source of support is already involved, that context can be discussed where relevant. The aim is to understand what support is in place and what practical boundaries need consideration, not to make assumptions about care arrangements. Any next step should be agreed in light of the individual’s circumstances and current needs. If you are in immediate danger or need urgent support, use an appropriate emergency or urgent service rather than relying on a location page. This information is intended to support a considered enquiry from Kensington. It is not a diagnosis, a personal treatment recommendation or a substitute for individual assessment.