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Common questions about CBT therapy at The Lyceum

CBT Therapy FAQs: clear answers about costs, referrals and how therapy works at The Lyceum Clinic in West London. We aim to answer common practical questions about booking, fees, session length, confidentiality and whether Cognitive Behavioural Therapy is right for you. The Lyceum Clinic is led by Sanah Younis, a BABCP-accredited CBT practitioner, and we offer services across Chiswick, Hammersmith and Ealing as well as online. Costs and referrals are a frequent concern. We accept private self-referrals and professional referrals; you do not need a GP referral to start. Fees vary by clinician and session format, and we are transparent about costs at the point of enquiry. Sessions are typically 50 to 60 minutes and are available face-to-face in West London or remotely by secure video. If you want more detail on how CBT works and what to expect from your first appointment, see our therapy overview at /therapy/. For a deeper, clinical-academic perspective on evidence and research, consult /guides/, and for first-person reflections from our lead, read Sanah’s posts on /blog/. Suitability and outcomes: CBT is evidence-based and effective for anxiety, depression, phobias, OCD, trauma-related problems and more. Sanah Younis applies structured, time-limited CBT tailored to individual needs, drawing on her BABCP accreditation to adhere to best practice. For a plain explanation of the techniques we use and how we structure sessions, visit /approach/. If you want a therapist local to your neighbourhood, our area-specific pages under /cbt-therapist-* explain options in Chiswick, Hammersmith, Ealing and nearby towns. Confidentiality and cancellations: All sessions are confidential within professional and legal limits, and we provide clear information on cancellation policies at booking. Waiting times vary; urgent needs are prioritised where possible. We explain expected timeframes and goal-setting during initial assessment so you know how long a course of CBT may take. If you have a question not covered here, or you’d like to discuss suitability, availability or pricing with Sanah or a member of our team, please contact The Lyceum Clinic to arrange a brief telephone consultation or book your first appointment.