How Much Can Therapists Actually Earn? | Can You Make £100k as a Counsellor or Psychotherapist?

*Psychotherapist/Counsellor Salary: How Do Therapists/Counsellors Actually Make?*

I often get asked, “How much can you really make as a therapist in the UK?” So today, I’m giving you a real-world example by breaking down how a therapist could earn £100,000 a year. 💷 I’ll walk you through the maths, from the number of clients you need to see each week, to pricing strategies, work weeks, and of course, those yearly expenses that all therapists have to account for. It’s not just about income — it's about the bigger picture and knowing how to plan for a sustainable career.

If you’re curious about the financial side of being a therapist or you’re planning your own practice, this video will give you a clear idea of how to work towards your goals. Let me know your thoughts or if there’s something you’d like me to dive deeper into! 💬👇

*Note:* Since recording this video I’ve been reminded that in the UK, if your annual turnover goes above the current VAT threshold (£90,000), you’ll need to register for VAT and charge it on top of your fee. That’s definitely something to factor in when planning income at the higher end of private practice.

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Thinking about changing career to become a therapist? Already qualified and wanting to start up a private therapy practice? In private practice and looking to grow? Or maybe you're curious about sharing your voice on YouTube? I offer supportive, one-to-one mentoring on career change and becoming a therapist, starting and building a private practice, and creating meaningful content on YouTube. If you’d like to work together, you can find all the details on my website: (https://www.thistrustedplace.co.uk)

✅ If you're thinking about exploring therapy generally, I’d love to hear from you. Please do get in touch with me via my website (http://www.thistrustedplace.co.uk) to find out more or to arrange an initial conversation.

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*Timestamps as follows:*
0:00 – Intro
1:06 – Overview of Therapist Earnings (ex. £100,000 income)
3:02 – Breaking down 25 clients per week
5:27 – Therapist pricing, comparisons
7:12 – Number of work weeks per year
8:04 – Yearly expenses as a therapist (a breakdown)
11:28 – Concluding thoughts

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