Published UK therapy provider prices, October 2026.
NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression is free, and adults in England can refer themselves without seeing a GP. The service will tell you the likely wait.
What's usually included
Sessions usually last about 50 minutes. The first assessment can cost more than later sessions, and most people need a course of 6 to 12 sessions or more.
Example published prices
- Nuffield Health: from £59 a session, depending on the therapy, format and location (source)
- Clinical Partners: CBT £100 for 50 minutes; psychology assessment £185 to £225 (source)
- Priory: individual therapy from £124 (source)
- Harley Therapy (online platform): therapists from £35 a session (source)
- Harley Therapy (Harley Street and City clinics): individual sessions from £230 (50 minutes) (source)
Check your therapist is registered with a professional body such as the BACP, UKCP or BABCP, or with the HCPC if they're a psychologist.
Prices are published "from" or guide prices and can change. Your consultant, the hospital, London location and medical complexity can all raise the final cost — always ask for a written, all-inclusive quote.
Self-pay or health insurance?
Paying yourself makes sense if you need one known procedure now — health insurance won't cover a condition you already have. Insurance is designed for what might happen in future: it spreads the cost of unexpected diagnosis and treatment into a monthly premium. See our guide to self-pay vs health insurance, or estimate what cover would cost you.
Does health insurance cover mental health? →
Questions and answers
How much does private counselling or therapy cost in the UK?
A private therapy or CBT session usually costs £60 to £150. Online directories list therapists from about £35, while London clinics and clinical psychologists can charge £200 or more. The price depends on the therapist's qualifications, the type of therapy and whether it's online or in person. Prices vary by hospital, consultant and location, so always ask for a written, all-inclusive quote.
What's included in the price of private counselling or therapy?
Sessions usually last about 50 minutes. The first assessment can cost more than later sessions, and most people need a course of 6 to 12 sessions or more.
Will health insurance pay for therapy?
If you have private health insurance and the condition started after your policy began, your insurer will usually cover it, subject to your policy terms, limits and excess. Conditions you had before taking out cover are normally excluded, so insurance won't help with treatment you already need.
Can I get therapy on the NHS instead?
NHS Talking Therapies for anxiety and depression is free, and adults in England can refer themselves without seeing a GP. The service will tell you the likely wait. Ask your GP about your NHS options, including choosing where you're treated.
Can I spread the cost of private treatment?
Many private hospitals offer finance or payment plans for self-pay patients. Check the interest rate and terms carefully before agreeing.
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