CBT therapy fees in London
How much does CBT therapy cost?
CBT at The Lyceum is £110 for a 50-minute online session and £140 for a 50-minute face-to-face session. The initial 15-minute consultation is free. Some private medical insurance or workplace cash-plan policies may contribute, subject to the terms of your individual policy. If you are paying privately, appointments are arranged session by session, with no block-booking commitment. Face-to-face arrangements can be discussed in Chiswick, Ealing and Richmond; virtual appointments can be discussed where appropriate. A fuller assessment is where focus, pace and review points can be considered individually. If you plan to use insurance or a workplace cash plan, check with your provider before booking. Confirm CBT eligibility, benefit limits, excesses, referral or authorisation requirements, the payment route and receipt requirements. The provider, not the clinic, decides whether an individual policy applies and how a claim is handled. Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva, Vitality, WPA and Cigna are recognised insurance routes to check. Simplyhealth, Westfield Health, Health Shield and BHSF are workplace cash-plan routes to check. These names are not confirmation of cover. The Lyceum can provide accurate appointment and receipt information after payment, but cannot confirm cover or guarantee a claim decision. The clinic asks for at least 24 hours' notice for a cancellation or rescheduling request. If you do not cancel at least 24 hours before the session, you will be charged the full session rate. The free consultation is the place to ask practical questions before deciding whether a fuller assessment may be useful.
Frequently asked questions
How much does private CBT cost at The Lyceum?
Virtual one-to-one CBT is £110 per 50-minute session. Face-to-face one-to-one CBT is £140 per 50-minute session. The initial 15-minute consultation is free, subject to current availability. The consultation is a practical conversation before deciding whether a fuller assessment may be a suitable next step.
What is included in a CBT session fee?
The published fee relates to one 50-minute CBT appointment in the agreed format. The focus, pace and any review points are considered individually in assessment and therapy. The fee does not represent a promise of a fixed number of sessions, a clinical outcome or a particular treatment plan.
Where are face-to-face CBT sessions available?
Current face-to-face arrangements can be discussed in Chiswick, Ealing and Richmond. Virtual appointments are also available where appropriate. Availability, access arrangements and the most practical format should be confirmed directly before travelling or booking, because these depend on the current appointment arrangements.
Can private medical insurance or a health cash plan contribute?
Some private medical insurance and workplace cash-plan policies may contribute to CBT costs. Eligibility, authorisation requirements, limits, payment routes and reimbursement are set by the individual provider and policy. Check these directly with the provider before booking; The Lyceum cannot confirm cover or guarantee a claim decision.
Do I have to book a block of CBT sessions?
No. Self-funded appointments are arranged session by session, without a block-booking commitment. A fuller assessment is where the difficulty, current circumstances, safety and possible next steps can be discussed. The website does not prescribe a fixed duration or promise an outcome for an individual.
What happens in the free consultation?
The free 15-minute consultation is a brief opportunity to describe what you are looking for, ask practical questions and understand the available arrangements. It is not a diagnosis, a treatment session or a commitment to therapy. If a fuller assessment seems relevant, the next step can be discussed openly.
Are evening or weekend appointments sometimes available?
Evening and weekend times may be available, but they are limited and can change with demand. Ask about current options before booking; a time is only confirmed once the appointment arrangements have been agreed.
What is the cancellation policy?
The clinic asks for at least 24 hours' notice for a cancellation or rescheduling request. If you do not cancel at least 24 hours before the session, you will be charged the full session rate. You can use the consultation to ask about the practical arrangements that apply to your appointment before deciding whether to proceed.