Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists Pay Data UK — 2024

Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists roles in the UK earn a median of £36,674 per year, equivalent to £23.67 per hour as of 2024. This represents a 4.9% increase in annual pay compared to the previous year. Pay varies across the UK, ranging from £19,534 to £58,687 per year.

How Pay Varies Across the UK

Each bar shows how many areas of the UK have a median annual pay in that range for Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists roles. The dashed line marks the national median.

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About Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists

Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists use a variety of therapies in one-on-one or group settings to help people with mental health issues, stress, emotional and relationship problems.

Typical Tasks and Duties

• assesses and provides treatment for people suffering with mental illness, stress, and emotional and relationship problems
• talks with patients about their emotions, relationships and personal history
• analyses events, behaviour, and habits to understand their mode of thinking and feelings
• helps people come up with new ways to cope with their problems and to change their ways of thinking

Entry Routes and Qualifications

Job holders in this unit group will usually possess a postgraduate qualification or equivalent accredited qualification. Training usually lasts 4 years. A DBS check may be required for work with vulnerable individuals or children.

Related Occupations

Salary data is sourced from official UK pay datasets and updated periodically.