How to Choose a Cognitive Behavioural Therapy Therapist

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

Choosing a cognitive behavioural therapy therapist can feel difficult when several profiles appear to offer the same thing. A useful starting point is to check training, professional accreditation and the therapist's experience with the difficulty you are bringing. Cognitive behavioural therapy is a structured and collaborative form of psychological therapy. It looks at the links between thoughts, feelings, bodily sensations and behaviour, then develops practical ways to change patterns that are maintaining distress. A CBT therapist should be able to explain this process in clear language and show how their proposed approach relates to your goals. BABCP accreditation is one recognised credential for CBT therapists in the UK, and the CBT Register provides a public way to check accredited practitioners. Accreditation does not guarantee that every therapist will be the right fit for every person, but it gives you an independently verifiable professional standard. A first consultation can help you ask about relevant experience, session structure, online or face-to-face options, and what would make CBT appropriate for your circumstances. At The Lyceum Clinic, Sanah Younis provides BABCP-accredited private CBT in Chiswick, Hammersmith and Ealing, as well as online. The clinic supports adults with anxiety, OCD, low mood, panic, health anxiety, burnout, self-esteem and trauma-related difficulties. Online sessions cost £110 and face-to-face sessions cost £140. You do not need a GP referral to arrange a free 15-minute consultation and decide whether the work is a suitable next step.