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Transparent Eating Disorder Treatment Costs Tailored to Your Recovery


We understand that private treatment is a significant financial commitment. Our aim is to be as transparent as possible about fees, so that you can understand the likely costs involved and make an informed decision about the type and level of support that feels right for you.

Our outpatient therapy fees vary depending on clinician experience and appointment type, with some sessions starting from £100 (subject to availability).

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Understanding the Cost of Private Eating Disorder Treatment

Understanding the financial side of therapy can feel like an added pressure at an already difficult time. Whether you are looking into treatment for yourself or for someone you care about, it is reasonable to want clear answers about what private eating disorder treatment costs before committing to a course of care.

At The London Centre, we aim to be as transparent as possible about costs from the outset. Our team can talk through the different options available, including clinician experience levels and the types of support that may be most appropriate for your needs.
We offer a tiered fee structure, which means that fees vary depending on the clinician’s level of training, experience and specialism. This allows us to consider both clinical need and affordability when recommending the most appropriate clinician or treatment pathway.  This makes specialist, evidence-based support accessible across a range of financial circumstances, whether you attend sessions in person or via online therapy for eating disorders.

Comprehensive Outpatient Fee Structure

Qualified Therapist / Specialist

from

£170

Ongoing Session Fee

Assessment Fee From £225

Targeted outpatient protocols for body image difficulties, binge-purge patterns, moderate restriction and ARFID.

Senior Consultant Clinician

from

£200

Ongoing Session Fee

Assessment Fee From £250

Complex or long-standing presentations, co-occurring conditions, intensive formulation and cases requiring psychiatric liaison.

Supervised Trainee Psychologist*

Structured behavioural support, guided self-monitoring and step-down recovery maintenance. Supervised by a senior clinician.

*When we have a supervised trainee psychologist in post we offer a small number of reduced-fee places. We don’t have any available at the moment. If you’d be interested, please mention it when you get in touch.

All fees are per session. Session length is 60 minutes as standard. Fees vary by individual clinician within each tier. Please contact us for a specific quote based on your needs.

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Ongoing Session Fees: Support Designed Around You

The fee that matters most for long-term planning is the weekly session rate, because this is the recurring cost that supports consistent therapeutic progress over months.

Ongoing therapy sessions at The London Centre start from £170 per session. Qualified psychologists and specialist therapists are available at mid-range rates, while senior consultant clinicians with extensive experience in complex presentations are available at a higher tier. The table below sets out the full structure.

Regular, consistent sessions are what drive lasting change. Evidence-based approaches such as CBT-E sessions typically involve 20 to 40 appointments, guided by NICE recommendations and adapted to individual progress. Knowing your weekly session cost from the start allows you to plan realistically for that full course of treatment.

Understanding the Initial Assessment

Before ongoing therapy begins, we conduct a comprehensive eating disorder assessment. This is a one-off appointment, typically lasting 60 minutes (or 90 minutes where a more detailed evaluation is needed).

During this session, a specialist clinician explores your current difficulties, psychological history, medical background and goals for treatment. From this, they develop a personalised formulation and recommend the most appropriate therapeutic approach and clinician match for your needs.

Assessment fees are higher than ongoing session fees because of the clinical depth involved. This investment protects you from starting a treatment pathway that is not the right fit, which in the long run is both clinically and financially more costly than a thorough initial evaluation.

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The Value of a Multidisciplinary Approach

When comparing the average cost of eating disorder treatment across private providers, it is worth understanding what that cost includes. At The London Centre, your therapy sits within a specialist multidisciplinary team (MDT) of psychologists, psychiatrists, dietitians, occupational therapists and family therapists.

This means your treating clinician can draw on specialist dietetic support, psychiatric consultation and family work without you needing to source and coordinate separate practitioners independently. Fragmented care, where different professionals work in isolation, often leads to longer treatment, contradictory advice and ultimately higher overall cost. An integrated team reduces that risk.

IMPORTANT NOTICE

Health Insurance and Self-Pay Options

Many private health insurance policies provide cover for eating disorder treatment. We work with a number of major insurers, though policies vary significantly in what they cover and for how long. We recommend checking your eligibility with your insurer before booking.

There are some insurers whose fee structures we are unable to work with, as they do not cover specialist rates. In these cases, you may be able to self-fund and reclaim a portion directly from your insurer. Our administrative team can provide itemised invoices and clinical documentation to support reclaim submissions.

For more detail on navigating insurance, including which providers we work with directly, see our guide to health insurance coverage for eating disorders.

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If cost has been the thing holding you back from making contact, we hope this page has helped. Our team is available to talk through your specific situation, recommend an appropriate clinician tier and give you a clear picture of what a full course of treatment would involve financially.

You can reach us at 020 3137 9927, by email at info@thelondoncentre.co.uk, or you can book a Fast Track Assessment to get started without delay.

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FAQ’s

Frequently Asked Questions

Fees reflect the clinician’s level of experience, specialisation and seniority. Our tiered structure exists so that you can choose a level of expertise that meets your clinical needs while remaining within your budget. All clinicians, including supervised trainees, work within our evidence-based treatment protocols and receive oversight from senior members of the team.

Standard session documentation, routine clinical correspondence and care coordination within our team are included in your session fee. Separate charges apply only for extended formal letters and reports (for example, correspondence with external clinical professionals, legal reports, detailed school or employer letters, or multi-agency psychiatric reports). These are always discussed and agreed with you in advance.

Yes. If your circumstances change during treatment, our care team will work with you to facilitate a transition to a different clinician tier in a way that protects the continuity and safety of your care. This might involve moving to a supervised trainee for ongoing sessions while maintaining periodic check-ins with your original clinician, or adjusting session frequency. The priority is always that financial pressure does not force an abrupt end to treatment.