"The prices psychologists charge have risen by 34% since 2022 and 12 sessions now cost an average of 1,550, compared with 1,152 just three years ago, according to a survey by myTribe Insurance, which tracks the cost of private medical care. Almost three in 10 (29%) psychologists are already treating so many patients that they are not taking on new ones."
"What we've seen over the last three years is a market that has become significantly more expensive for patients. A 34% rise in consultation fees is not just a statistic. It shows how private talking therapies are moving further out of reach for many people who need them. While many people are seeking help from a psychologist in private practice, the survey of 345 practitioners found that doing so can involve high prices, long waits and online-only care."
"The findings include: The average cost of a consultation in the UK has risen from 96 in 2022 to 129.20 in 2025. Psychologists in England charge the most (131) per session and those in Scotland the least (124). Those in Scotland have the shortest waiting times (16.9 days), and people in Wales the longest (23.8 days). While London clinics charge the most for a consultation 160 on average fees at those in the north-east of England are much lower (107)."
Private psychologist fees in the UK rose 34% since 2022, with the average consultation increasing from £96 in 2022 to £129.20 in 2025 and 12 sessions now costing about £1,550. Nearly 29% of psychologists are not accepting new patients because of high caseloads. Months-long NHS waits and a record number of people seeking help for anxiety or depression contribute to access pressures. Regional differences persist: England averages £131 per session, Scotland £124, London £160 and the north-east £107. Waiting times vary from 16.9 days in Scotland to 23.8 days in Wales, with some care offered online only.
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