Private clinical psychologists

Private clinical psychologists

If you’re looking for professional mental health support without the long wait, a private clinical psychologist can help. Whether you're struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or something you can’t quite name, working with a qualified psychologist gives you a structured and evidence-based path to recovery.

At PLE Health, our team of HCPC-registered clinical psychologists provides confidential, tailored support for individuals, couples, and families. We match you with a psychologist who suits your needs, goals, and preferences—so you get the right help, right away.

What does a clinical psychologist do?

Clinical psychologists are trained to assess, diagnose, and treat a wide range of mental health conditions. They use a variety of therapeutic approaches backed by scientific evidence and are experienced in helping people navigate complex emotional or psychological issues.

You might work with a clinical psychologist if you are experiencing:

  • Anxiety, panic, or excessive worry

  • Depression or persistent low mood

  • Trauma, PTSD, or difficult past experiences

  • OCD, phobias, or compulsive behaviours

  • Stress, burnout, or sleep problems

  • Identity, confidence, or self-esteem challenges

  • Relationship issues or family conflict

Your sessions may involve structured therapy like CBT, or take a more exploratory approach depending on what’s most helpful to you.

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Benefits of seeing a private clinical psychologist

Choosing private care gives you more choice, more flexibility, and faster access. You don’t need to go through the NHS or wait for months.

With PLE Health, you’ll benefit from:

  • Direct access – No GP referral required

  • Quick appointment times – No long waiting lists

  • Tailored care – Therapy matched to your goals

  • Ongoing support – We work with you for as long as needed

Our psychologists offer both short-term and longer-term therapy, depending on what’s right for you.

What to expect from your sessions

very person is different, so your first session will focus on understanding your situation, what’s bringing you to therapy, and what you hope to achieve.

Your psychologist will then recommend an approach that may include:

  • Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)

  • Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR)

  • Compassion-Focused Therapy

  • Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)

  • Schema Therapy

  • Behavioural strategies and psychoeducation

Sessions are usually available online or in person, and always confidential.

Why choose PLE Health?

Quick
access

No long NHS waiting lists

Qualified
professionals

All clinicians are HCPC or BABCP accredited

Tailored
support

Therapy built around your goals and preferences

Confidential
care

A safe, supportive environment

Private clinical psychologists

Frequently asked questions:

'The therapist has saved my life, I was in a very very bad place and only getting worse with each day. She has helped me find myself again and given my family their mom back, my husband his wife back and me myself back'. – Client‘They have helped me through this period and in achieving my initial objectives. I appreciated her focus and how, session by session, she assisted me in building my confidence and learning tools that allow me to better approach situations and challenges that I once would have found anxious or overwhelming’. – Client‘I've already told them this, but I am so grateful for the help she's given me over the last few months and I will miss chatting to her. She always made my feel at ease and I feel in a much better place than I was when I started my treatment.’  – Client‘I would like to express my gratitude to them. They are an excellent therapist, and I feel very lucky to have been his patient. I cannot recommend them highly enough.’  – Client‘They were great, felt really comfortable at our sessions, was able to give me tools to help me going forwards.’ – Client‘They were a fantastic therapist. I felt like our chats were really productive & have helped me to move past my trauma. I’m only sad that I can’t speak to them for longer because I genuinely looked forward to our conversations but for now I really appreciate all of the work that we have done. I don’t have the vocabulary to explain how effective & how brilliant she is but safe to say, I could not recommend or endorse them in any stronger terms. Thanks again.’ – Client‘If I need to see anyone in the future, I will be seeking to use PLE Health. She's has been great for me. I feel I have tools that I can use going forward, miss my sessions already.’  – Client‘I benefitted greatly from the sessions and now able to function.’  – Client‘They talked me through everything brilliantly to get my treatment started.’ – Client
'The therapist has saved my life, I was in a very very bad place and only getting worse with each day. She has helped me find myself again and given my family their mom back, my husband his wife back and me myself back'. – Client‘They have helped me through this period and in achieving my initial objectives. I appreciated her focus and how, session by session, she assisted me in building my confidence and learning tools that allow me to better approach situations and challenges that I once would have found anxious or overwhelming’. – Client‘I've already told them this, but I am so grateful for the help she's given me over the last few months and I will miss chatting to her. She always made my feel at ease and I feel in a much better place than I was when I started my treatment.’  – Client‘I would like to express my gratitude to them. They are an excellent therapist, and I feel very lucky to have been his patient. I cannot recommend them highly enough.’  – Client‘They were great, felt really comfortable at our sessions, was able to give me tools to help me going forwards.’ – Client‘They were a fantastic therapist. I felt like our chats were really productive & have helped me to move past my trauma. I’m only sad that I can’t speak to them for longer because I genuinely looked forward to our conversations but for now I really appreciate all of the work that we have done. I don’t have the vocabulary to explain how effective & how brilliant she is but safe to say, I could not recommend or endorse them in any stronger terms. Thanks again.’ – Client‘If I need to see anyone in the future, I will be seeking to use PLE Health. She's has been great for me. I feel I have tools that I can use going forward, miss my sessions already.’  – Client‘I benefitted greatly from the sessions and now able to function.’  – Client‘They talked me through everything brilliantly to get my treatment started.’ – Client