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Willyouwritetome · 2026-05-13T21:31:09+00:00

The Priory charge £160 per session which seems outrageous to me but wanted to ask what others pay for private therapy?

Superstar22 · 14/05/2026 07:46

I have a good knowledge of average national
rates

£45-70 for counsellor
£65-90 for CBT therapist/ therapist with qualifications in therapy
£90-130 for any sort of psychologist
£130-170 for very experienced or specialist or London based psychologists

OP you mention your therapist has no qualifications? I wouldn’t recommend anyone sees someone who doesn’t have formal training and who doesn’t use science to inform their behaviour change plans.

ChocolateAddictAlways · 14/05/2026 07:42

My friend told me her daughter's child psychiatrist (London) for an eating disorder charges £200 an hour.

But this person is not just specialised in their field, they are considered a leading expert and has been working for 4 decades.

Wordsmithery · 14/05/2026 07:39

The Priory and Harley Street can probably charge what they like. I imagine they have a revolving door of celebs to keep them going.
I'd expect to pay £50-£60 locally.
Ask for a taster session to see if you think you can work together. Trusting your therapist and feeling that they get you is immensely important and worth paying a bit more for.

Noideawhatthetimeis · 14/05/2026 07:19

£60. She’s a BACP registered psychotherapist and really good. I have had some crap, more expensive ones too, including one who just wanted to talk about herself 🤷‍♀️

Thechateau · 14/05/2026 07:11

I think that's a lot for a 'therapist', that could cover a whole range of trainings from counselling to psychotherapy.

PurpleCoo · 14/05/2026 07:05

It will be variable depending on the qualifications and specialism.

You can get a 'therapist' for less than £100, but they won't have the same level of qualifications as a Dr of Clinical Psychology. Clinical Psychologist will likely be the low-mid 100s, but then once you get to people who do work for the courts/legal situations/expert witness and/or have extra specialism/qualifications such as neuropsychology then it might be £180-220ph

Blossom81 · 14/05/2026 06:21

£140 for 50 minutes

applecharlotte · 14/05/2026 06:14

£80 for 50 mins with a psychodynamic BACP counsellor

pinkdelight · 14/05/2026 06:13

£70ph but I’d fully expect the Priory to be more. That fee will be nothing to most of its clients.

suburberphobe · 14/05/2026 00:58

I found them all rubbish.

Older than them, and they barely had the experience I had.

You tube is better, and free!

MajorLanceYouDontWantMeNoMoreNsoul · 14/05/2026 00:27

Reading these prices makes me grateful that I was able to access therapy through a local charity and qualified therapists give their time and knowledge on a voluntary basis.
22x1hr sessions free..and helped me get my life in perspective.

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Willyouwritetome · 14/05/2026 00:24

Papster · 14/05/2026 00:22

Did you miss the don’t ask bit?

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Its an anonymous forum so where’s the harm?

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Willyouwritetome · 14/05/2026 00:23

Toetouchingtitties · 14/05/2026 00:19

£135 / 50 min - Doctorate in clinical psychology and 20 years experience. Trauma specialist.

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That’s probably fair enough for that level of experience and still less than a therapist at The Priory

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Papster · 14/05/2026 00:22

Willyouwritetome · 14/05/2026 00:21

That’s interesting. Why did you need to demonstrate being on the edge of a breakdown and which symptoms did you fake? I’m surprised the staff couldn’t spot a fake a mile off.

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Willyouwritetome · 14/05/2026 00:21

Papster · 14/05/2026 00:02

£50
Private individual
Shes great
edit. Go with someone you like is my advice.
Went to Priory 30 years ago when I needed to demonstrate being on edge of breakdown -don’t ask. Faked symptoms and went along with suggested additional ones successfully.

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That’s interesting. Why did you need to demonstrate being on the edge of a breakdown and which symptoms did you fake? I’m surprised the staff couldn’t spot a fake a mile off.

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Toetouchingtitties · 14/05/2026 00:19

£135 / 50 min - Doctorate in clinical psychology and 20 years experience. Trauma specialist.

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Willyouwritetome · 14/05/2026 00:19

mjf981 · 13/05/2026 23:47

Just do what I do and have a few friends to whinge to every few weeks. I pay for their coffee. Bargain 😁

No friends and no family

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Willyouwritetome · 14/05/2026 00:18

VeterinaryCareAssistant · 13/05/2026 23:25

Fuck therapy, get out in nature. It's free.

I do that all day every day but that’s not going to fix an abusive childhood on it’s own

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ultraviolet4753 · 14/05/2026 00:15

£20 for 50 mins, for students gaining their qualifications, overseen by clinic heads.

ultraviolet4753 · 14/05/2026 00:15

£20 for 50 mins, from students gaining their qualifications, overseen by clinic heads.

Papster · 14/05/2026 00:02

£50
Private individual
Shes great
edit. Go with someone you like is my advice.
Went to Priory 30 years ago when I needed to demonstrate being on edge of breakdown -don’t ask. Faked symptoms and went along with suggested additional ones successfully.

Ladamesansmerci · 13/05/2026 23:56

£44 per hour for mine. She's an experienced Psychodynamic Therapist.

mjf981 · 13/05/2026 23:47

Just do what I do and have a few friends to whinge to every few weeks. I pay for their coffee. Bargain 😁

MustyDooDah · 13/05/2026 23:28

£70 which could be in person or online, but therapist (CBT) has better availability online. 45 minutes.

A couples therapist found through Relate was £60 I think. 55 minutes.

VeterinaryCareAssistant · 13/05/2026 23:25

Fuck therapy, get out in nature. It's free.