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New Therapists Are Struggling to Find Therapy Rooms in London

Newly qualified therapists enter practice with passion, debt, and modest earnings. Yet the first question many face is not “How do I find clients?” but “Where on earth can I see them?”

Rising Costs, Therapist Shortages....

London therapy rooms often start at £55 per hour in prime areas like Harley Street. Even outer-zone spaces marketed as “budget-friendly” can run £15-£20 an hour. Full-day options hit £150+... Now add supervision, insurance and CPD on top... many graduates quickly hit a financial wall.

The result?

  • High drop-out: early-career counsellors take other jobs or leave London.
  • Compromises on quality: choosing rooms without reception staff, poor soundproofing, or no waiting area.
  • Restricted access for clients: fewer affordable slots and longer waiting lists.
“The financial landscape for therapists is shocking.”Counsellors Together UK (Counsellors Together UK quoted in The Guardian 2022)

In short, the capital’s rental market squeezes the very people tasked with improving its mental health.

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CuraRoom's Linden Room, in Angel.

Affordable Therapy Spaces in London...

CuraRooms offers three (soon to be 4!) central London locations priced from £14 to £50 per hour — rates designed with new practitioners in mind.

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All bookings include:

  • Welcoming reception with front-of-house staff
  • Calming décor: natural light, comfortable seating, plants
  • Complimentary teas & drinks for clients and you
  • Community extras: free marketing advice, social-media consultations, monthly networking events and educational sessions

Because the rooms are pay-as-you-go, therapists avoid long leases and only pay for the hours they need. That frees up cash for supervision, CPD, or simply covering London rent.

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CuraRoom's Hawthorn Room, in Angel.

Why It Matters larger corporations too...

Heads of HR, corporate wellbeing leads, Clinic managers and EAP providers all need reliable spaces for referral networks. CuraRooms offers corporate packages so organisations can bulk-book hours and ensure their employees access high-quality, face-to-face support.

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CuraRoom's Oak Room, in Marylnbone.

The search is over...

Finding a professional, affordable therapy room in London should not feel like hunting for a unicorn. CuraRooms removes the biggest cost barrier for early-career therapists, letting them focus on what they trained to do: help people feel better.

Ready to see the difference? Book a tour or drop us a message on LinkedIn.

References:

Harley Street Premier Consulting Rooms (2024). Therapy Rooms to Rent in London. Tagvenue (2024). Therapy Rooms for Hire in London. Relational Spaces (2024). Room Pricing. Light Centre (2024). Therapy Room Hire. Counsellors Together UK, quoted in The Guardian (2022). “Rising Costs, Therapist Shortages.”