Can You Access Private Therapy in the UK Without a GP Referral?

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

Yes. You can access private therapy in the UK without a referral from your GP. Private therapy operates entirely outside the NHS referral pathway. You self-refer directly to the therapist or clinic, book an initial assessment, and begin treatment without any GP involvement. Most private medical insurance policies allow direct access to psychological therapy without a GP referral. Sanah Younis is BABCP-accredited and registered with Bupa, AXA Health, Aviva, Cigna, and most health cash plans. The Lyceum Clinic, Chiswick, Hammersmith, and Ealing, West London.