Mental Health Treatment Prices
Compare what GPhC-registered UK online pharmacies and doctor services charge for private mental-health treatment services — consultation, prescribing where appropriate, medicine, and follow-up. The NHS remains the first route for most people; private online care is about access for mild to moderate symptoms, not crisis support.
At a glance
- Private SSRI services (e.g. sertraline): typically £20–£65/month including consultation and supply
- Propranolol for situational anxiety: often £12–£30 per supply after clinical review
- NHS talking therapies are free and can be self-referred in England
- Prescription antidepressants always need a clinician consultation — suitability is not guaranteed
- Online services are usually for mild to moderate symptoms, not crisis care
- If you are in crisis, call 111, your GP, Samaritans on 116 123, or text Shout on 85258
- Ask how the online service will share information with your GP
Related Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
How much do private mental health treatments cost in the UK?▼
Private mental-health treatment through a UK online pharmacy or online doctor typically costs about £15–£70 per month depending on the medicine and whether follow-up is bundled. Antidepressants such as sertraline are prescription-only and need a clinician review; some services also offer propranolol for situational anxiety after assessment. The NHS remains the first route for most people — including free talking therapies via self-referral — so private online supply is mainly about access speed and continuity, not replacing crisis care.
Do I need a consultation for mental health treatments online?▼
Most private treatments compared here are prescription-only, so a consultation reviewed by a UK prescriber is required and suitability is never guaranteed. Always use a GPhC-registered pharmacy and check the premises number on pharmacyregulation.org before ordering.
Start with NHS support where you can
Free NHS talking therapies and your GP remain the usual first steps. Private online services can help with access for mild to moderate symptoms after a proper clinical review — they are not for emergencies.