Average Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists Salary in Bristol, City of UA
ONS ASHE 2025 · South West region · Updated October 2025
How Bristol, City of UA compares
According to ONS figures for 2025, the median psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists salary in the South West reached £31,316, sitting 18.1% below the national median of £38,230. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average, so a salary of £31,316 has an effective purchasing power closer to £32,587. The all-jobs average in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. By comparison, psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapistss earn 14.6% less than the typical worker locally.
Cost of Living Adjustment
After adjusting for the regional cost of living (South West index: 96.1, UK=100), a salary of £31,316 has an effective purchasing power of approximately £32,587 — equivalent to earning that amount in an area with average UK costs. The cost of living in the South West is 3.9% below the UK average.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the average psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists salary in Bristol, City of UA?
The median psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists salary in the South West (which includes Bristol, City of UA) is £31,316 per year, based on ONS ASHE 2025 data. The mean salary is typically higher due to top earners pulling the average up.
How does psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists pay in Bristol, City of UA compare to the UK average?
Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists in the South West earn 18.1% below the national median of £38,230. Other regions such as London and the South East typically offer higher salaries for this role.
Is psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists a well-paid job in Bristol, City of UA compared to other roles?
The average salary across all jobs in Bristol, City of UA is £36,652. Psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapists in the South West earn £31,316, which is 14.6% below the local average across all occupations.
About this data
Salary figures for psychotherapists and cognitive behaviour therapistss cover the South West region. The all-jobs average is specific to Bristol, City of UA. Source: ONS ASHE 2025. Methodology.