CBT Therapist in Richmond

What practical questions can someone in Richmond discuss before deciding whether face-to-face or online CBT may be suitable?

If you live in Richmond 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 diagnose a condition, identify the cause of a person’s difficulties or decide whether CBT, or a particular way of working, is appropriate for an individual. An assessment can explore what is happening now, relevant health information, current safety, previous support, work or caring pressures, relationships and the priorities that matter to you. People seek support for many reasons, including worry, low mood, panic, intrusive thoughts, self-criticism, burnout, bereavement, life changes or a sense of being stuck. These examples are reasons to have a conversation, not labels or predictions about what support will be right. The purpose is to develop a shared understanding rather than to apply a standard programme. A discussion may consider 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 reviewed as more becomes clear. The Richmond venue is at 36 Paradise Road, Richmond TW9 1SE. People living in Richmond can discuss virtual appointments and current face-to-face arrangements in Richmond, Chiswick and Ealing. Travel, accessibility, practical availability and suitability should be checked directly before making plans. Neither format is automatically right for everyone, and no location page can confirm an appointment. Published fees are £110 for an online CBT session and £140 for a face-to-face CBT session. These are current published session fees, not an insurer decision, a commitment to treatment or a promise of availability. If you are using private cover or a health cash plan, confirm your own terms, authorisation requirements, payment process and reimbursement arrangements with the relevant provider before booking. Sanah’s BABCP accreditation reflects professional CBT training and ongoing standards. It does not guarantee a particular treatment format, number of sessions or outcome. Research and clinical guidance can inform a conversation, but findings from groups of people cannot determine the best approach or likely result for one individual. The person seeking support remains the expert on their experience, circumstances and priorities. It can be helpful to bring only the questions you have now. You might be comparing online and face-to-face arrangements, wondering how support could fit around work or caring responsibilities, or unsure whether your experience is something to bring to a therapist. An assessment can make space for those uncertainties. You do not need a diagnosis, a complete history or a treatment decision before making an enquiry. If another 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 existing care. Any next step should be agreed in light of the individual’s circumstances and current needs. An initial conversation can be used to ask about confidentiality, appointment format, fees, current availability and whether a fuller assessment may be useful. It does not commit you to a particular approach, duration or outcome. 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 Richmond. It is not a diagnosis, a personal treatment recommendation or a substitute for individual assessment.