NHS Versus Private Therapy
As outlined in the linked NHS website, CBT is available on the NHS. I would always advise you to see your GP and discuss all treatment options before making a decision. Here are some issues to consider in relation to treatment options.
| NHS CBT service | Moya CBT |
| Accessed via GP referral, or in some services you can self refer | Self referral |
| Suitable for depression and anxiety disorders listed above | Suitable for depression and all anxiety disorders listed above. In addition to this, it is possible to treat more complex problems such as eating disorders, co-morbid presentations where more than one problem exists (e.g. depression and generalised anxiety) |
| Therapy can be delivered by telephone, guided self-help, group meetings or individual one-to-one sessions depending on the severity of your problems | One to one therapy sessions normally for 60 minutes. Can be face-to-face, video based (e.g. Skype) or telephone |
| Number of sessions offered is normally capped at 6-8, although you can sometimes be referred again for additional sessions | Number of sessions is flexible, based on the presenting problems, treatment protocol used, and therapy goals of the client |
| Therapy sessions are offered during working hours, normally 9-5 Monday to Friday (although some services offer a later clinic) | Moya CBT offers day time appointments on Wednesdays and an out of hours service on 3 weekday evenings |
| This service is free | Private CBT can cost between £50-£120 an hour depending on many factors (experience, location). |