PRICE GUIDE · HEALTH & WELLBEING · 2026–2027
CBT Therapist cost in the UK
£40–£150 per session. Typically £65.
A private CBT session costs £40 to £150, and about £65 is typical with an accredited therapist. Clinical psychologists, specialist anxiety or trauma work and London practices charge the most.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does a CBT therapist cost in the UK?
| Low end | £40 | a CBT therapist outside London |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £65 | what most people pay |
| High end | £150 | a clinical psychologist in London |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the physios, trainers, therapists and clinics near you.
What moves the price
- Practitioner — a clinical psychologist charges more than a CBT therapist
- Accreditation — BABCP-accredited CBT therapists usually charge more
- Specialism — OCD, PTSD and eating disorder CBT is often priced higher
- Location — London CBT therapists charge more than elsewhere
- Format — online CBT sessions can be a little cheaper
- Course length — some CBT therapists offer a lower fee for a block of sessions
WHAT YOU GET
What a CBT therapist visit includes
Takes: Usually 50 to 60 minutes, weekly, for six to twenty sessions. Not included: Written reports, missed sessions and formal diagnostic assessments are usually charged separately from the weekly CBT fee.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common CBT therapy needs
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How to pay less
- In England, refer yourself to NHS Talking Therapies for free CBT
- Ask about CBT courses or guided self-help, which cost less than one-to-one CBT
- Do the CBT homework between sessions so you need fewer appointments
Before you book
- Check whether the CBT therapist is accredited by BABCP or is an HCPC-registered psychologist
- Ask how many CBT sessions are usually needed for your problem
- Agree fees and cancellation terms before the first CBT session
- If you are in crisis, contact your GP, NHS 111 or emergency services rather than waiting for CBT to start
CBT Therapist cost: questions people ask
Usually £40 to £150, with about £65 typical. Clinical psychologists and London practices charge the most.
Many people need six to twenty weekly sessions of about an hour, depending on the problem.
Yes. In England, NHS Talking Therapies offers CBT and accepts self-referrals. In Scotland, Wales and NI, your GP can refer you to local psychological therapy services, and waiting times vary.
Yes. Many CBT therapists work by video, and some NHS services offer guided online CBT programmes. Online sessions follow the same structure as face-to-face ones, with homework set between appointments.
Reports, missed sessions and diagnostic assessments are usually extra. Ask for the therapist's terms.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK from national quote data and published UK psychology price guides. Each therapist sets their own fee.
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