Paying for your care
Three routes to accessing blip.
Self-pay, private health insurance or commissioned care. All three routes use the same clinical pathway.
Self-pay
Families and young people who fund their own care directly. No insurer pre-authorisation, no waiting for approval.
- Enquire directly via blip.org.uk. No referral letter required.
- A clinician responds within one working day of your enquiry.
- Assessment and care plan agreed before any sessions begin.
- Flexible scheduling including evenings and Saturday mornings.
For information about fees, please contact us directly. We do not publish pricing on public pages.
Begin an enquiryPrivate health insurance
If you hold a private health insurance policy, your plan may cover child or young adult mental health treatment with a registered provider.
- Check your policy documents or call your insurer's member helpline to confirm mental health cover.
- Ask whether the insurer requires a GP referral letter for pre-authorisation.
- Contact blip once you have pre-authorisation. We will liaise with your insurer directly on fees.
- We are completing provider network registration with the major UK insurers. See our insurance page for the current position.
Commissioner-funded
ICBs, Local Authorities, Multi Academy Trusts and schools can commission blip under a block contract, episode-of-care or school retainer model.
- Blip holds a commissioner-grade Service Specification and an outcomes framework for ICB and Local Authority contracting.
- School retainer packages include named clinician on-site time during term, plus digital triage and intervention.
- Commissioned patients access the same clinical pathway and MDT as self-pay patients.
- Pilot and spot purchase arrangements are available for commissioners exploring the service before a block contract.
No GP letter
required for self-referral
1 working day
response to every enquiry
7 to 25
age range, same pathway throughout
Common questions about cost and access
Do you publish your fees?
We do not publish session fees on public pages. Contact us directly and a care navigator will explain the cost structure relevant to your situation.
Can I use my HSA, FSA or employer health benefit?
Many employer health schemes cover private mental health care for dependants. Check your policy or contact your HR team with a description of the service. We can provide a clinical summary and receipt for reimbursement purposes.
Is a GP referral required?
Not for self-referral. GPs, schools and other professionals can also refer on behalf of a young person using our referral form. All routes follow the same triage pathway.