Private CBT cost in the UK: £110 online, £140 face-to-face

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

Private CBT fees vary by therapist, location, experience, appointment format and the service offered. Published fees at The Lyceum are £110 for online sessions and £140 for face-to-face sessions. Fees and arrangements can change, so check the current information when making an enquiry. Cost is only one part of deciding whether private therapy is a suitable option. It can be useful to ask how assessment works, whether the format is accessible, what privacy arrangements apply, whether a particular clinical concern is within scope and what alternatives may be more relevant. A therapist cannot guarantee that therapy will be suitable, recommend a fixed number of sessions before assessment or predict a particular outcome. Insurance and cash-plan arrangements depend on the individual policy, provider rules, authorisation requirements, excess, reimbursement limits and payment timing. The clinic cannot determine what a policy will pay or promise reimbursement. Check the policy directly with the provider before booking and ask what documentation, authorisation or claim process may be needed. Comparing the advertised session price alone may not answer every practical question. Some people want to consider travel, online access, time away from work, potential insurer administration, the possibility of medical review or whether another service is a better fit. These are reasonable questions to bring to an enquiry. A clear answer about what the clinic can and cannot provide is more useful than an assurance that one route will suit everyone. If paying privately would create financial pressure, it may be worth considering what support is affordable and sustainable rather than making a decision in a moment of crisis. A therapist cannot offer financial advice, decide whether a policy is good value or tell someone which care route they should choose. The relevant next step depends on the individual’s needs, priorities and available options. An initial conversation can clarify current arrangements and whether CBT-based therapy may be suitable for your circumstances. It is not a treatment assessment, an insurance decision or a promise of availability. For related information, see <a href="/fees/">fees and practical information</a> and <a href="/guides/private-therapy-no-gp-referral/">private therapy and GP referral questions</a>.