Grant Roberts offering compassionate therapy in Liphook, Haslemere, Farnham, Godalming, Petersfield

Private Medical Insurance & Professional Recognition

Accessing psychotherapy through your private health insurance

I am a recognised psychotherapist with four leading UK private medical insurance providers: Allianz, Vitality, AXA Health and Aviva.

This means that if you have private medical insurance with one of these providers, you may be able to access psychotherapy sessions with me as part of your policy's mental health cover.

Private medical insurance can provide an alternative way to access psychological support, allowing you to receive professional, confidential and ongoing therapeutic support while making use of the cover available through your policy.

How does it work?

If you are considering using your private medical insurance to fund your sessions, the process is generally straightforward:

Check your policy: Contact your insurer to establish whether your policy includes outpatient mental health or psychotherapy cover, and whether you are eligible for treatment.
Obtain authorisation: Your insurer may require an initial assessment, referral from your GP or another healthcare professional, or prior approval before treatment can begin. They will also explain any session limits, excess payments or other conditions.
Confirm your therapist: Let your insurer know that you would like to work with me. They can confirm my recognition status, your eligibility and the arrangements for funding sessions.
Arrange an initial conversation: Once funding has been confirmed, we can arrange a brief introductory phone or video call to discuss what brings you to therapy, what you are looking for and whether working together feels like the right fit.

Which insurers do I work with?

I am recognised by:

Each insurer has its own criteria, authorisation process and level of cover. Recognition does not necessarily mean that every policy includes psychotherapy or that all sessions will be covered.

I would always recommend checking your individual policy and obtaining authorisation before commencing treatment.

Professional accreditation and insurance

Alongside my recognition by these insurance providers, I am an MBACP Accredited psychotherapist and counsellor, accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).

I hold a BA (Hons) in Humanistic Counselling and a BSc in Exercise and Health, alongside professional indemnity and public liability insurance.

My practice is guided by the BACP Ethical Framework, with an emphasis on providing a safe, confidential and respectful therapeutic relationship.

Taking the next step

If you have private medical insurance with one of the providers listed above and are considering therapy, you are welcome to get in touch.

I'm happy to answer any initial questions and help you understand the practicalities of accessing therapy through your insurance.

I also offer a free introductory phone or video call, giving us an opportunity to meet, discuss what you are looking for and decide whether working together feels right.

You don't need to have everything figured out before getting in touch.