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Resilience training - built from evidence, not slogans.

Structured coaching and CBT-informed programmes delivered by chartered psychologists and BABCP therapists - for individuals recovering from burnout and for teams under sustained pressure. Outcome measures at 3 and 6 months, not vibes.

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Indicative pricing

What private resilience training costs in the UK.

Indicative ranges across our clinical and coaching network. Individual and employer-commissioned programmes both available.

In short

A 6-session CBT-informed resilience course: £900–£1,600, over 6–8 weeks.

Procedure Indicative range
One-to-one session (chartered psychologist) £160–£280
CBT-informed resilience course (6 sessions) £900–£1,600
Extended programme (12 sessions) £1,700–£3,200
Executive coaching (ICF PCC/MCC) £280–£550
Group programme (per participant, 6–8 sessions) £420–£850
Half-day workshop (up to 20 people) £1,800–£3,500
Full-day team programme (up to 20 people) £3,000–£6,000

Prices vary by clinician seniority (specialty registrar, consultant psychologist, coach credential), by format (individual vs group) and by whether it is commissioned by an employer.

The problem

Grit slogans do not build resilience. Skills, sleep and support do.

Resilience is where wellbeing budgets quietly under-deliver - one-off talks, wellness apps and generic mindfulness with no measurement and no follow-up.

  • A programme, not a talk

    Real change takes 6–12 weeks of skills practice with a trained clinician - not a lunchtime seminar with a free notebook.

  • Measure at baseline and 6 months

    PSS-10, WHO-5 and MBI at start, 3 and 6 months. If the numbers don’t move, the programme is changed - not the reporting.

  • Escalate when burnout is present

    Established burnout with depressive symptoms needs a clinical pathway - psychiatry, sick leave, medication - not a coaching call.

When it helps

When structured resilience training earns its place.

The situations we see most, plus the red flag that means acute mental-health care rather than a training programme.

  • Sustained high-demand role

    Doctors, lawyers, founders, first responders - where high stakes are chronic, not episodic.

  • Recovery from burnout

    Exhaustion, cynicism and reduced efficacy - with a return-to-work plan that includes graded exposure and pacing.

  • Anticipated stress

    Major surgery, IVF cycle, bereavement, divorce, immigration - proactive skills before the event.

  • Athletes and performers

    Pre-performance arousal control, injury recovery and identity work post-career.

  • Recurrent low mood or anxiety

    Alongside - never instead of - psychiatric care, resilience skills reduce relapse risk.

  • Life transitions

    Parenthood, new leadership role, retirement, geographic move - deliberate support during identity change.

  • Team and organisational programmes

    Cohorts of 6–20 with anonymised aggregate reporting for HR and occupational health.

  • Red flag: active suicidal thoughts

    Any thoughts of suicide or self-harm are urgent - 999, A&E, NHS 111 or Samaritans on 116 123, not a coaching booking.

Procedure options

The format depends on the goal and the pressure.

What each option involves - evidence base, session length, and where it fits alongside psychiatric care if needed.

  • CBT-informed one-to-one

    Weekly 60-minute sessions with a BABCP-accredited therapist. Cognitive flexibility, behavioural activation, exposure to avoided situations, relapse prevention.

  • ACT-based coaching

    Acceptance and Commitment Therapy - values clarification, defusion from unhelpful thoughts, committed action. Useful when the goal is meaning as much as symptom relief.

  • Mindfulness-based cognitive therapy (MBCT)

    An 8-week protocol adapted for stress and recurrent low mood. Formal meditation practice, decentering and early-warning-sign work.

  • Stress inoculation training

    Structured graded exposure to stressors with coping-skill practice - the evidence base behind military and emergency-services programmes.

  • Executive resilience coaching

    ICF PCC or MCC coach, monthly or fortnightly, focused on role demands, decision fatigue and recovery routines. Not psychotherapy.

  • Group programmes

    Cohorts of 6–12 running for 6–8 weeks. Shared skills practice with peer accountability; cheaper per head than one-to-one.

  • Half- and full-day workshops

    Team introductions to resilience skills, useful as an entry point before individual work - never a substitute for it.

  • Blended and digital-plus-human

    App-based between-session practice paired with clinician review. Higher engagement than either alone.

Safety and recovery

What to expect from a programme - honestly.

Resilience training is a well-established discipline. The things worth planning are the format, the clinician, and the escalation route if clinical issues emerge.

  • Not a substitute for psychiatric care

    Resilience training complements - never replaces - treatment for depression, anxiety disorder, PTSD or bipolar disorder. We screen and refer as needed.

  • Confidentiality has limits

    Standard clinical confidentiality applies, with the usual duty-to-warn exceptions (risk to self or others, safeguarding). Explained in writing before your first session.

  • Employer-funded work stays private

    When an employer commissions coaching, only aggregate anonymised data is shared. Session content stays between you and your clinician.

  • Emotional discomfort is normal early on

    Talking about pressure can feel worse before it feels better. This usually settles by session 3–4; if not, we review the formulation.

  • Boundary between coaching and therapy

    Coaching is future-focused and non-clinical. If clinical issues emerge, we hand over to a psychologist - a routine transition, not a failure.

  • Digital tools are aids, not substitutes

    Meditation apps and mood trackers can reinforce skills between sessions but do not replace a clinician when you are struggling.

  • Occupational health links

    Where a phased return-to-work is needed we liaise with occupational health and GPs, with your written consent.

  • Cost of doing nothing

    Untreated burnout progresses. Early intervention (weeks) is cheaper and more effective than crisis intervention (months) - this is the honest number.

  • Red flags between sessions

    New suicidal thoughts, self-harm urges, or an inability to function need same-day GP, A&E or NHS 111 - not the next scheduled session.

Reading your programme summary

Your programme summary in four parts. Read the last one first.

Whichever format you chose - one-to-one, group, coaching - your summary keeps to the same shape.

A UK clinical psychologist reviewing a patient’s resilience programme outcomes

A quiet reminder

Clinical language is precise and can read coldly - we translate it for you.

If you would like us to talk you through the notes and any results before your review, just ask.

  1. 01 Baseline

    Scores at the start

    PSS-10, WHO-5 and, where relevant, Maslach Burnout Inventory subscale scores. Read as a snapshot, not a diagnosis.

  2. 02 Formulation

    What is driving the pressure

    A shared written formulation - the maintaining cycles, the strengths, and the targets for the programme.

  3. 03 Progress

    Between-session practice

    Log of skills used and outcomes - not a compliance measure, a learning tool.

  4. 04 Impression

    Next step and discharge plan

    Read this first: what changed, what remains, and a relapse-prevention plan with booster review dates.

Recognised by major UK insurers

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One-to-one psychological work by a chartered psychologist or BABCP therapist is usually covered when there is a mental-health diagnosis. Coaching and workshops are typically self-pay or employer-funded.

Frequently asked

Everything we get asked about resilience training.

Quick answers on coaching vs therapy, evidence base, timelines and cost.

  • What actually is resilience training?

    A structured programme - usually 6–12 sessions - that teaches evidence-based skills for handling stress, recovering from setbacks and sustaining performance. Approaches include CBT, ACT, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and stress inoculation. It is not a motivational talk or a wellness retreat.

  • Do I need therapy or is coaching enough?

    If you have a diagnosed mental-health condition (depression, anxiety disorder, PTSD), psychological therapy with a clinical psychologist or BABCP therapist is the right route. If you are functioning but under sustained pressure and want to perform sustainably, executive coaching may be enough. Our matching process covers both.

  • How long until I feel a difference?

    Most people notice a shift in how they respond to stress by session 3–4. Meaningful, durable change usually takes 8–12 weeks of consistent practice. We measure with validated tools at baseline, 3 and 6 months so the shift is more than a feeling.

  • Is it evidence-based?

    The techniques used - CBT, ACT, mindfulness-based cognitive therapy and stress inoculation training - have strong randomised-controlled-trial evidence for stress, burnout and mood. NICE endorses CBT and MBCT for related conditions. Generic "resilience workshops" without a structured programme have weaker evidence.

  • How much does private resilience training cost in the UK?

    Roughly £160–£280 per one-to-one session, £900–£1,600 for a 6-session course, £280–£550 for executive coaching, and £1,800–£6,000 for team workshops. Employer-commissioned cohorts reduce the per-head cost.

  • Can my employer commission this without seeing my sessions?

    Yes. Employer-funded programmes deliver only aggregate anonymised outcome data to HR - never individual session content. This boundary is set out in the contract with your employer before the programme starts.

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