WPA Private Health Insurance for Mental Health Treatment

WPA Health Insurance provides coverage for a wide range of therapy and counselling. Call us to discuss your case.

Can I use my WPA Health Insurance Private Health Insurance to see a therapist?

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Yes, WPA Health Insurance provides cover for therapy and counselling and most mental health treatments, and we are registered with them.

How do I get started?

There are two initial steps.

1. Call us first to discuss your needs so we can identify the right specialist for you.

2. Once you’re happy with the therapist, call WPA Health Insurance with their name. WPA Health Insurance will validate and approve your treatment and issue you an authorisation code.

 

A Recent Testimonial

“The British CBT & Counselling Service were not the first people I went to for counselling. In fact I went to two other counsellors in Clapham first. However CBT with these guys was the only type of counselling that worked for me.”
Rosie - Clapham

WPA Health Insurance have provided my authorisation code and validated my claim, what’s next?

Share your WPA Health Insurance membership number and authorisation code with us and your treatment can start.

WPA Health Insurance Frequently Asked Questions

I’ve started therapy but am not sure how many appointments WPA Health Insurance have approved for me?
A quick call to WPA Health Insurance will confirm the number approved. Typically, WPA Health Insurance approve an initial amount, for example, 12 sessions, and then ask for a report update from your therapist once these have been held.

I’ve used my approved WPA Health Insurance appointments but want to continue meeting my therapist, what should I do?
Call us to discuss this. We can prepare an interim report for WPA Health Insurance which explains why we feel more appointments are appropriate for you and submit it to them on your behalf.

Do I have to pay for this interim report?
No, you are not liable for the costs of an update report.

My WPA Health Insurance is an employee benefit – Should I tell them if I use the cover?
No, the entire process is 100% confidential and no details will be shared with anyone.

Won’t my policy renewal costs increase if I use it and my employers will find out that way?
No, the details and usage of your policy are confidential, and your employers do not receive any information relating to how it was used or by whom.

I understand the process now but still have some questions.

Will WPA Health Insurance cover the full cost of my treatment?
Yes, is the usual answer, however, it’s always best to double check as each policy is different. Please call or email us to check.

Is there an excess on my account with WPA Health Insurance?
Policies can have a small excess of £50 to £100. You can check this on your policy documents or by calling WPA Health Insurance.

I’ve started seeing a therapist not in your team, can I change my cover from them to see one of your specialists?
Yes. You have full control over your policy and whom you see. As per the instructions about seeing a new therapist above, a quick call to WPA Health Insurance with the new therapist’s details is all that’s needed to change.

I’ve had some sessions with one of your therapists but it doesn’t feel like the right match, can I change?
Yes, we will do everything possible to ensure we understand the issues with the current therapist and make sure this does not happen again.

I’ve used all of my WPA Health Insurance cover but will still like to continue with sessions, is this possible?
Yes, you can continue seeing the same therapist in the same way but as a self-funded patient instead. Please see our Fees Page for details of the costs or call us to discuss.

My marriage is in trouble, will WPA Health Insurance cover this?
Yes, we specialise in relationship counselling and your WPA Health Insurance policy will cover these sessions.

I want therapy for alcohol abuse, will WPA Health Insurance cover this?
Yes, alcohol and substance abuse are very common, and we provide an entirely confidential treatment plan to overcome these issues.

I want to get help for my child, can I use my WPA Health Insurance policy to see someone?
Yes, a large part of the work we do is with children and families. WPA Health Insurance provides high-quality cover for Child, Adolescent, and family therapy.

My child has ADHD, can I use my WPA insurance for this?
Yes, we can help you and your child deal with this and put a plan in place to help them and you for the future.

I have a WPA Health Insurance policy from my work, do I have to inform my employer if I use it for mental health treatment?
No. Our services are completely confidential and neither WPA Health Insurance nor our service will share any details of your treatment.

Will my GP know if I use my WPA Health Insurance private health cover with you?
No. Private therapy and counselling sits outside of your medical records and no information is shared with your GP.

Do I need to see a Psychiatrist to have my treatment approved?
No. You self-refer, and no Psychiatrist intervention is required.

I’m changing jobs, what will happen to my WPA Health Insurance coverage?
Your current employer may extend you a grace period whilst you transfer from your existing job into your new one. If your new employer provides health insurance you should be able to simply transfer over to them and continue as before. Call us to discuss and we will investigate the specifics of your situations for you.