PRICE GUIDE · HEALTH & WELLBEING · 2026–2027
Psychotherapist cost in the UK
£45–£120 per session. Typically £60.
A psychotherapy session costs £45 to £120, and about £60 is typical. The therapist's training and specialism matter most, followed by whether they are also a psychologist, a London practice and longer or couples sessions.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does a psychotherapist cost in the UK?
| Low end | £45 | a psychotherapist outside London or a training clinic |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £60 | what most people pay |
| High end | £120 | a psychologist or specialist 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
- Training — UKCP or BACP-accredited psychotherapists with long training charge more
- Psychologist status — a counselling or clinical psychologist usually charges more per session
- Specialism — trauma, eating disorders and couples psychotherapy are priced higher
- Location — London psychotherapists charge more than those elsewhere
- Frequency — some psychotherapy approaches need two or more sessions a week
- Format — online psychotherapy can be slightly cheaper than in person
WHAT YOU GET
What a psychotherapist visit includes
Takes: Usually 50 minutes, weekly, for months or longer. Not included: Reports, missed sessions and psychological assessments are usually charged separately.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common psychotherapy needs
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How to pay less
- Ask your GP about NHS psychological therapy services in your nation
- Ask psychotherapists whether they offer reduced fees for low incomes
- Look at psychotherapy training clinics, which often charge less
Before you book
- Check the psychotherapist is on an accredited register such as UKCP or BACP
- Ask what approach the psychotherapist uses and how long therapy usually lasts
- Agree the fee and cancellation policy before starting psychotherapy
- If you are in crisis, contact your GP, NHS 111 or emergency services straight away rather than waiting for psychotherapy
Psychotherapist cost: questions people ask
Usually £45 to £120, with about £60 typical. Psychologists and specialist therapists in London charge the most.
Sessions are usually 50 minutes, often weekly. Psychotherapy can be short-term or last a year or more.
Psychotherapy tends to be longer-term and explores deeper patterns, while counselling is often shorter and focused. Neither title is protected, so check an accredited register.
Most do not, as many are below the VAT threshold. Practitioner psychologists registered with the HCPC provide VAT-exempt healthcare.
Reports, missed sessions and formal assessments are usually charged separately. Ask for terms in writing.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK from national quote data and published UK therapy price guides. Your therapist's fee applies.
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