Psychotherapy at Private Psychiatry offers a confidential, supportive space to explore emotional difficulties, understand patterns of thinking and behaviour, and work towards meaningful psychological change.
Therapy is available for adults and can be offered as a short-term intervention, a time-limited course, or on an open-ended basis, depending on individual needs and goals.
We offer a free 15-minute consultation with one of our Counselling Psychologists to identify your main concerns and recommend the most appropriate therapeutic approach.
Please contact us via email or our contact form to arrange your free consultation.
Psychotherapy may be helpful if you are experiencing:
You do not need a formal diagnosis to access psychotherapy.
Psychotherapy at Private Psychiatry is delivered by experienced counselling psychologists working in both the NHS and private practice.
Our clinicians are trained in a range of evidence-based psychological therapies, including:
Our approach is integrative, meaning that therapists draw on different psychological models and techniques, using them in isolation or in combination, to best suit each individual. Therapy is always tailored rather than standardised.
Psychotherapy sessions are collaborative and adapted to your individual needs, difficulties, and pace. Therapy may involve:
A strong therapeutic relationship is central to effective psychotherapy. Our clinicians aim to provide a safe, compassionate, and non-judgemental environment, where clients feel able to speak openly and feel understood. This collaborative relationship is viewed as essential in facilitating psychological change.
If you are not already an established patient at Private Psychiatry, the first psychotherapy session will usually be an initial assessment.
This session is used to:
Based on this assessment, a personalised therapy plan is developed, tailored to your individual needs and agreed collaboratively with you.
Depending on individual needs, psychotherapy may draw on:
The therapeutic approach may evolve over time as therapy progresses.
The structure and length of therapy are agreed collaboratively and reviewed regularly
To book a psychotherapy appointment or to discuss whether this service is suitable for you, please contact our team or book directly online.
If you would like to arrange a free 15-minute consultation, please send your request via email or our contact form.
No. You do not need a formal mental health diagnosis to access psychotherapy. Therapy can be helpful for a wide range of emotional difficulties, life challenges, or ongoing distress, even if you are unsure how to label what you are experiencing.
The first session is usually an initial assessment. During this appointment, your therapist will take a detailed personal and psychological history, explore your current concerns, discuss your goals for therapy, and identify relevant past experiences. This helps create a personalised therapy plan tailored to your needs.
Our clinicians are trained in several evidence-based approaches, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Psychodynamic Psychotherapy, Person-Centred Therapy, and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT). Therapy is integrative, meaning approaches may be used individually or combined to best support you.
Psychotherapy can be short-term, time-limited, or open-ended, depending on your goals and needs. Sessions are typically held weekly and last 60 minutes. The frequency and duration of therapy are agreed collaboratively and reviewed regularly as therapy progresses.
Yes. Psychotherapy is provided in a confidential, safe, and non-judgemental environment. Confidentiality is respected in line with professional and ethical guidelines, with clear explanations provided about its limits where required for safety.
General Enquiries
Email: info@privatepsychiatry.co.uk
Telephone: 020 3930 1967
Administrative support is available by phone and email Monday to Friday
9:00 am – 5:00 pm
Monday – Friday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
Saturday – Sunday: 9:00 am – 8:00 pm
