FAQ’s

We are based online and at Wigmore Street.

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The main approaches that practitioners use are

Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

This approach focuses in the here and now. It provides practical strategies to try between sessions to break the cycle which maintains someones difficulties. Techniques to change thoughts, beliefs and behaviours are offered in order to see a change in emotions and physiology and achieve a specific goal.

Best for: anxiety disorders, depression, low-self esteem, problem solving, minor relationship difficulties.

Psychodynamic Therapy

This approach focuses more on the deeper routed nature of a persons difficulties and looks at how early life relationships influence us now in terms of our interpersonal relationships and how we deal with our emotions. This approach can offer practical tools to try also however it is usually less structured than CBT.

Best for: Recurrent depression or anxiety, interpersonal problems, relationship difficulties, increasing self awareness, childhood emotional neglect, attachment issues, low-self esteem, addictions.

Integrative Therapy

Integrates either the two main approaches above or other evidenced based approaches. Everyone is different and one approach does not always fit all people with the same difficulty. Therefore sometimes therapists will integrate two or more approaches into your treatment. If you like we can match you with a therapist who can do both of the main approaches above in addition to other techniques so that they can tailor the treatment around you and your needs as much as possible.

Best for: Individuals who do not meet specific diagnostic criteria and who do not have a specific preference regarding approaches.

Yes, we can offer you a free 10 minute telephone call to discuss booking an appointment. This can be done Monday to Friday from 9:00am to 9:00pm, and 9:00am to 6:00pm on Saturday and Sunday. You can book online here.

We have an affordable therapy team who can provide therapy at a lower cost. We never turn anyone away.

It depends on the individual, as some treatment only takes 6 weeks, while other people attend for a year and a half if their difficulty is more deeply routed. In some cases, for example, where it’s a minor phobia or minor panic attacks, people can be treated in only one session. Everyone is different, however, we find when someone is motivated and carries out the tasks requested of them between the sessions, they get the best results.

We do offer a medico legal report writing. For a quote, please send across all the details needed for the report? Mini report start at £240. Full length reports start at: £1000. We can provide an exact quote for this on a case by case basis.

We do offer this, however, but we would need to check with their availability.

Home visits are available and quoted upon request. Video call consultations are also an option if you are far away or unable to attend face to face.

Please let us know your queries you have and we can ask the therapist to answer these. However, most of our therapists will provide a free 15 minute call to discuss any initial concerns.

Yes, we try to be as flexible as possible to ensure you can engage with the right therapist. If you need to change your session to a telephone or video call at any point, this usually isn’t a problem. However, it’s best to check in advance to ensure that your therapist can ensure they have the appropriate device and internet connection.

Not at all. Research has shown that the outcomes of virtual therapy compared to in person therapy are almost identical. The Director of our clinic engages in her own personal therapy via telephone sessions and feels it is the perfect way for her to do therapy for many reasons. We find these days more and more people are opting to attend online instead of in person.

Yes we have an excellent Child Psychologist and Psychiatrist. Please contact us for available.

There is meteor parking on the street right outside our Harley St. premises and a car park at Cavendish square, two minutes away. For info regarding parking at our other premises please contact us or check the Parkopedia app.

Yes at our Harley St. and Canary Wharf office we can provide access for wheelchair users.

If you are having suicidal thoughts that you may act on, please call 999 or go to A&E. If it’s regarding an appointment and you need to contact us urgently, please contact 020 38872866 or info@privatetherapyclinic.com

In cases of emergency or high distress between sessions here is a list of helplines & support agencies that can help.

Yes, you can contract us 24/7 on 020 38872866.

You can email any queries to info@privatetherapyclinic.com or please get in touch with the Private Therapy Clinic on WhatsApp message at: +447511116565 email, chat bot or book online. Each practitioner works differently so it’s best to check if if they are okay to be contacted directly.

At our Harley st. office there is a waiting room available within office hours, at our other locations unfortunately there is not therefore it’s best to arrive at the time of your appointment when your therapist will be ready to see you.

Yes, please email info@privatetherapyclinic.com.

No, we can only offer appointments when the individual is happy to engage.

As a Specialist Psychological therapy and Psychiatry Clinic, Private Therapy Clinic only hires advanced practitioners (recruited from around the UK) according to their vast experience, qualifications, reputation, and specialist expertise. As a condition of employment with Private Therapy Clinic, each practitioner has completed a minimum of Postgraudate professional training/Masters and/or Doctorate (Ph.D.) in their profession. In addition to this all practitioners are trained in a minimum of two therapeutic approaches. Also many of the experts at private therapy clinic are published authors or have appeared in the media giving expert advise related to their specialist field. Our Clinic Director is a leading TV Psychologist who is regularly featured on UK TV.

An unmarked office of your choice in a central location. The office will look similar to an office you would visit for a business meeting with an accountant, solicitor, financial adviser or other type of business professional. Therefore the purpose of your visit will not be obvious to anyone who may see you enter the clinic.

At Private Therapy Clinic we offer the highest level of confidentiality to our clients. You can read more about the therapy contract here to find out about the terms and conditions of treatment including the full confidentiality policy.

Yes you can. We have therapists who are Christian, Sikh, Muslim, Greek orthodox, Buddhist and various others. You an also choose the gender of your Therapist and whether you would like a relatively young Therapist or someone who’s more mature we find that people often have preferences in terms of the type of Therapist they would prefer and we can certainly accommodate these preferences.

This is not necessarily important as all of our therapists can work with clients of all religions and will respect your religious beliefs. Our therapists have worked with clients of all different cultures and religious beliefs so it’s likely they will have a good understanding of your religion already, if there are parts of your religion they do not have knowledge of and if it’s relevant to your work together they will of course ask you questions to ensure to get a better understanding. Some clients may prefer that their therapist has the same religious beliefs as them and we can certainly match you to a therapist of your religion.

Please email info@privatetherapyclinic.com.