How much does a private GP appointment cost at The Online GP?

A private GP consultation at The Online GP costs £150 for a comprehensive 30-minute video consultation, or £59 for a 15-minute telephone consultation. This includes full examination, diagnosis, treatment plan, prescriptions, and any necessary medical certificates. Executive health screenings start from £450. We accept all major cards and international payments.

Can I get a same-day GP appointment at The Online GP?

Yes, The Online GP specializes in same-day appointments 7 days a week, including weekends and bank holidays. Simply WhatsApp us at +44 7961 280835 or call +44 20 3951 3429 to book your appointment immediately. Most patients are seen within 2-3 hours of booking.

Where is The Online GP located in London?

The Online GP is conveniently located at 10 Portman Square, London W1H 6AZ. We're just 3 minutes walk from Marble Arch Station (Central line), 7 minutes from Bond Street Station, and easily accessible from all Central London areas.

What conditions can The Online GP treat?

The Online GP provides comprehensive primary care for all conditions including: infections (UTI, chest, skin), chronic diseases (diabetes, hypertension, asthma), mental health (anxiety, depression), women's health (contraception, menopause), men's health, skin conditions, digestive issues, and provides health screenings, all vaccinations, medical certificates, specialist referrals, and second opinions. Our UK-registered GPs handle everything an NHS GP would, with 30-minute appointments for thorough care.

Do you accept international patients at The Online GP?

Yes, The Online GP welcomes international patients from UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Bahrain, USA, China and worldwide. We provide UK medical certificates, comprehensive health reports for insurance, coordinate with home country doctors, and offer translation services. Weekend appointments are available specifically for international visitors. We accept international insurance and payments in multiple currencies.

What's the difference between The Online GP and NHS GP?

The Online GP offers same-day appointments (vs 2-3 week NHS wait), 30-minute consultations (vs 10 minutes NHS), weekend availability (NHS weekdays only), consistent doctor continuity, no registration required, and serves international patients. While NHS is free for UK residents, our £150 consultation fee ensures immediate, comprehensive care when you need it most.

Can The Online GP prescribe medication?

Yes, our UK-registered GPs can prescribe all medications available in the UK, including antibiotics, pain relief, mental health medications, and chronic disease treatments. Prescriptions can be sent electronically to any UK pharmacy or collected from nearby pharmacies. We also provide private prescriptions for international patients.

Do you offer health screening at The Online GP?

Yes, we offer comprehensive health screenings from £450 including full blood tests (cholesterol, diabetes, liver, kidney, thyroid), ECG heart checks, blood pressure monitoring, BMI assessment, and detailed health reports. Same-day appointments available for executive health checks.

Can I book an online GP consultation anywhere in the UK?

Yes. The Online GP provides private GP consultations by secure video to patients anywhere in the UK, usually the same day. Consultations are from £59 with no waiting list, and prescriptions, fit notes and referrals can be issued during the appointment.

Is there a waiting list to see an online doctor?

No. The Online GP has no waiting list. Same-day appointments are available 7 days a week, including weekends, and booking takes a few minutes on WhatsApp.

How do I choose the best online GP in the UK?

Look for a service where every consultation is with a GMC-registered doctor, fees are published, and there is a physical clinic behind the video screen. The Online GP is doctor-led, publishes its fees from £59, and runs a clinic in Marylebone, London, for anything that needs examining in person.

How quickly can I see a private GP in London?

The Online GP offers same-day private GP appointments in London, typically within 2-3 hours. We're located 3 minutes from Marble Arch station at 10 Portman Square, W1H 6AZ. Book via WhatsApp +44 7961 280835 or call 020 3951 3429. In-person consultations from £220, online consultations from £150, telephone advice from £59.

Is The Online GP open on weekends?

Yes, The Online GP is open Saturdays and Sundays 7am-9pm for private GP consultations. We offer both in-person appointments at our Marylebone clinic near Baker Street and online video consultations. No NHS registration required. Same-day booking available via WhatsApp +44 7961 280835.

How much does a private GP appointment cost in London?

The Online GP offers private GP appointments from £59 for same-day telephone advice, £150 for online video consultations, and £220 for urgent in-person consultations at our Marylebone clinic. Medical reports are £250. All prices include consultation with GMC-registered doctors. Book at 10 Portman Square, London W1H 6AZ.

Do you have Arabic speaking doctors in London?

Yes, The Online GP has multilingual GMC-registered doctors speaking Arabic, Spanish, French, Dutch, and English. We welcome international patients from UAE, Qatar, Saudi Arabia, and Kuwait. Located in Marylebone near Baker Street, 3 minutes from the Underground. Book same-day private GP appointment via WhatsApp +44 7961 280835.

Where is The Online GP clinic located in London?

The Online GP private doctor clinic is at 10 Portman Square, London W1H 6AZ, just 3 minutes walk from Marble Arch Underground Station. We serve Marylebone, Mayfair, Westminster, and all of Central London. Open 7 days a week including weekends. Same-day GP appointments available. Call 020 3951 3429 or WhatsApp +44 7961 280835.

Can I get a prescription from The Online GP?

Yes, our GMC-registered private GPs can issue prescriptions during online or in-person consultations. Prescriptions can be sent electronically to your pharmacy of choice or to Boots, Superdrug, or any UK pharmacy. Available for both UK residents and international patients visiting London. Book consultation from £59 via WhatsApp +44 7961 280835.

Do I need to be registered with NHS to see a private GP?

No, you do not need NHS registration to see a private GP at The Online GP. We welcome UK residents, international patients, expats, and visitors to London. No referral needed. Book same-day private GP appointments online, by phone, or via WhatsApp. Located at 10 Portman Square, London W1H 6AZ, near Baker Street.

Burnout in 2026. How to Tell It Apart From Depression and Physical Illness, and How Recovery Works

Oct 1

Written By Sama Samy

Burnout is the exhaustion that follows long-term work stress that has not been managed, and the World Health Organization recognises it in ICD-11 as an occupational phenomenon with 3 features. Persistent exhaustion or depleted energy, a growing mental distance from your job or a sense of cynicism about it, and a falling sense of effectiveness at work. It is common and costly. The Health and Safety Executive estimates that 964,000 workers in Great Britain had work-related stress, depression or anxiety in 2024/25, with 22.1 million working days lost and an average of almost 23 days off for each case. In a 2025 national survey, 91% of adults reported high or extreme pressure at some point in the past year and 1 in 5 had needed time off because of it. The most important medical point is that burnout is a diagnosis made only after other causes are considered. Depression, anxiety, an underactive thyroid, iron deficiency, low B12, diabetes, sleep apnoea, perimenopause and low testosterone can all feel exactly like burnout, and each has its own treatment. At The Wellness a doctor takes the time to separate them, with a 45-minute consultation, validated mood and anxiety measures, the right blood tests, a fit note where you need one and a clear recovery plan, in complete confidence. Fees appear further down this page.

Reviewed by the medical team at The Wellness. Last updated 1 October 2026.

Book a confidential burnout consultation on WhatsApp or email team@thewellnesslondon.com or call 020 3951 3429.

What is burnout

The World Health Organization describes burnout as a syndrome caused by chronic workplace stress that has not been successfully managed. It applies to work specifically, and it has 3 parts.

Exhaustion. Tiredness that sleep and weekends no longer fix, often with poor concentration and a short fuse.

Distance from work. Feeling detached, negative or cynical about a job that once mattered to you.

Reduced effectiveness. Taking longer to do less, and losing confidence in your own judgement.

Burnout is listed as an occupational phenomenon rather than a medical condition in its own right. That distinction matters, because the label should come only after a doctor has looked for the conditions that look the same.

Is it burnout, depression or something physical

These overlap more than most people realise, and getting the answer right decides the treatment.

Depression affects life beyond work. Low mood most days, loss of interest in things you normally enjoy, changes in sleep and appetite, and feelings of guilt or worthlessness that persist on holiday. Depression responds to specific treatments, which is why it needs to be recognised.

Anxiety often drives burnout. Constant worry, difficulty switching off, a racing heart and broken sleep.

Physical causes produce the same exhaustion. An underactive thyroid affects around 15 in every 1,000 women in the UK and develops so gradually that it is often missed for years. Iron deficiency causes fatigue long before it causes anaemia. Low vitamin B12 and folate, vitamin D deficiency, diabetes and coeliac disease all present as tiredness. Obstructive sleep apnoea, common in men who snore, leaves people exhausted however long they sleep. Perimenopause and low testosterone can do the same.

A careful history, an examination and targeted blood tests separate these in most people at the first appointment.

Ask which tests you need on WhatsApp or email team@thewellnesslondon.com.

When do you need help urgently

If you are having thoughts of ending your life or harming yourself, call 999 or go to A&E. You can also call NHS 111 and select the mental health option, or call Samaritans free on 116 123 at any time.

Seek a same-day appointment if you cannot function at work or at home, are not sleeping at all, are drinking more to cope, or feel your thinking has become unusually fast, slow or confused.

What happens at a burnout consultation

Time first. An extended consultation of 45 minutes allows a full account of what has happened, how long it has been going on, how you are sleeping, eating, drinking and exercising, and what is happening at home as well as at work.

Validated measures. Questionnaires such as the PHQ-9 for depression and GAD-7 for anxiety give a score that can be tracked over time.

Examination and blood tests. Blood pressure, pulse and weight, then a blood panel covering full blood count, ferritin, thyroid function, B12, folate, vitamin D, HbA1c, kidney and liver function, with hormones where the history points to them. A sleep apnoea screening questionnaire where snoring or daytime sleepiness suggest it.

A clear plan, explained before you leave. What the likely cause is, what treatment involves, whether time off would help, and when you will be reviewed.

How does recovery from burnout work

Recovery has 2 sides, and both matter. Individual approaches such as cognitive behavioural therapy and structured stress management reduce symptoms, and the effect is greater when changes are made at work as well.

Exercise helps more than most people expect. A 2024 network meta-analysis in the BMJ found walking or jogging, yoga and strength training all produced meaningful improvements in depression symptoms, with larger effects at higher intensity.

Sleep comes first in the plan. A regular wake time, protected wind-down time and limits on alcohol and late screens improve sleep quality without medication. We do not prescribe sleeping tablets or other controlled medicines for burnout.

Where depression or anxiety is diagnosed, NICE guideline NG222 sets out the options, including talking therapies and, where appropriate, medication, discussed with you so that the decision is yours. Psychiatric assessment is available where specialist input is needed.

Should you take time off work

Sometimes, and for a defined period with a plan for coming back. A fit note can be issued in the consultation, stating whether you are not fit for work or may be fit with adjustments, such as reduced hours, a phased return or changed duties.

The Health and Safety Executive's Management Standards set out the 6 areas employers should assess for work-related stress, namely demands, control, support, relationships, role and change. A well-written note that points to the right adjustments makes a return to work more likely to last.

Nothing from your consultation is shared with your employer without your written consent, and a private consultation creates no NHS record.

What does burnout care cost in London

Membership practices in central London charge annual retainers running into thousands and then £400 to £600 or more per visit, Harley Street GP consultations sit at £250 to £350, and consultant first appointments at £250 to £500.

At The Wellness each appointment is a single fee, with fit notes, prescriptions and referral letters included. All figures are from prices.

Executive Health Programme, the most comprehensive single assessment, from £11,995.
Individual Membership with unlimited same-day GP consultations, from £4,995 a year.
Psychiatrist consultation for mental health assessment, from £950.
Comprehensive Blood Panel with consultation and interpretation, from £495.
Extended 45-minute consultation, from £395.
In-person consultation, 30 minutes with examination, from £220. Same-day video consultation, from £150.

Same-day appointments 7 days a week at our London clinics, including Marylebone and Belgravia, by video, or at your home or office.

Why patients choose The Wellness for burnout

Because the physical causes are looked for first. Thyroid, iron, B12, diabetes, sleep apnoea and hormones are checked before any label is applied.

Because there is time. A 45-minute consultation allows the full picture to come out, which is how the right diagnosis is made.

Because the plan covers the whole problem. Medical treatment, therapy, exercise, sleep and a return to work are planned together.

Because it stays private. Nothing is shared with an employer or insurer without your written consent.

And because follow-up is easy. Reviews by video fit around a working week, and the same doctor can see you each time.

Frequently asked questions

What are the signs of burnout

The 3 core signs are persistent exhaustion that rest does not fix, feeling detached or cynical about work, and a falling sense of effectiveness. Poor concentration, irritability, broken sleep and getting ill more often are common alongside them.

Is burnout a medical diagnosis

The World Health Organization lists burnout in ICD-11 as an occupational phenomenon rather than a medical condition. A doctor should consider depression, anxiety and physical causes such as thyroid disease, iron deficiency and sleep apnoea before concluding that symptoms are due to burnout.

What blood tests should I have for burnout

A full blood count, ferritin, thyroid function, vitamin B12, folate, vitamin D, HbA1c, and kidney and liver function, with hormone tests where the history suggests perimenopause or low testosterone.

Can I get a fit note for burnout

Yes. A fit note can be issued in the consultation, stating whether you are not fit for work or may be fit with adjustments such as reduced hours or a phased return.

Will my employer find out

Not from us. Nothing from your consultation is shared with your employer or insurer without your written consent, and a private consultation creates no NHS record.

How long does it take to recover from burnout

It varies with severity and with how much changes at work. Many people improve over weeks to a few months with treatment of any underlying cause, therapy, exercise, better sleep and adjustments at work.

The Wellness is a doctor-led private healthcare group providing medical care from our London clinics, including Marylebone and Belgravia. All doctors are GMC-registered. Prescriptions are issued only following a consultation and clinical assessment, and controlled medicines are not issued at a first consultation. Blood analysis is performed by accredited laboratories. In an emergency call 999. This article is general information and not a substitute for medical advice about your own health.

Enquire now on WhatsApp or email team@thewellnesslondon.com or call 020 3951 3429.

References. World Health Organization, burn-out an occupational phenomenon, International Classification of Diseases, ICD-11 QD85. Health and Safety Executive, work-related stress, depression or anxiety statistics in Great Britain, 2025. Mental Health UK, The Burnout Report 2025. Health and Safety Executive, Management Standards for work-related stress. NICE guideline NG222, depression in adults, treatment and management. NICE guideline NG212, mental wellbeing at work. Noetel M et al, Effect of exercise for depression, systematic review and network meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials, BMJ, 2024. Department for Work and Pensions, guidance on the fit note.
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