Counselling in Horfield, Bristol

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Clare Allen
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Horfield, Bristol BS7
Waitlist for new clients
I offer a safe & confidential place for you to come and talk about anything in your life that may be causing you distress or confusion. I believe that counselling can benefit anyone; it can really help to talk to someone who is objective & professional. Often people come to counselling with no clear idea of what they want or how they feel. There is no expectation from me with regards to the issues you bring; counselling is your space & it is common for people to feel confused or unsure. My aim is to support you through the process & help you to better understand yourself & your struggles, so that you can move forward with your life.
I offer a safe & confidential place for you to come and talk about anything in your life that may be causing you distress or confusion. I believe that counselling can benefit anyone; it can really help to talk to someone who is objective & professional. Often people come to counselling with no clear idea of what they want or how they feel. There is no expectation from me with regards to the issues you bring; counselling is your space & it is common for people to feel confused or unsure. My aim is to support you through the process & help you to better understand yourself & your struggles, so that you can move forward with your life.
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Deborah Barkham
Psychotherapist, MA, BPC
Verified Verified
Horfield, Bristol BS7
We all want our children to be happy and to thrive and it can be painful for us if they are experiencing any form of difficulty: withdrawal, anxiety, anger or emotional outbursts. It can be confusing for a child to understand their feelings and to communicate effectively. Children and adolescents may struggle with low mood or anxiety for many reasons, including low self-esteem, insecure attachments, trauma, special educational needs, parental separation or bereavement. This can sometimes have a profound impact on family life, school life, friendships and relationships.
We all want our children to be happy and to thrive and it can be painful for us if they are experiencing any form of difficulty: withdrawal, anxiety, anger or emotional outbursts. It can be confusing for a child to understand their feelings and to communicate effectively. Children and adolescents may struggle with low mood or anxiety for many reasons, including low self-esteem, insecure attachments, trauma, special educational needs, parental separation or bereavement. This can sometimes have a profound impact on family life, school life, friendships and relationships.
0117 463 3634 View 0117 463 3634
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Ian John Hughes
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Horfield, Bristol BS9
A warm welcome to you; thanks for taking the time to look at my profile. I’m a qualified therapist involving Humanistic and integrative counselling. I have professional and personal experience working in and through Anxiety, Stress, Low Self-Esteem, Depression, intimacy, various addictions, and issues around bullying. I am ENM and Kink friendly, having experience working with those in non-traditional relationships and various alternative Subcultures or communities. I also offer concessionary rates ranging from £40-£60.
A warm welcome to you; thanks for taking the time to look at my profile. I’m a qualified therapist involving Humanistic and integrative counselling. I have professional and personal experience working in and through Anxiety, Stress, Low Self-Esteem, Depression, intimacy, various addictions, and issues around bullying. I am ENM and Kink friendly, having experience working with those in non-traditional relationships and various alternative Subcultures or communities. I also offer concessionary rates ranging from £40-£60.
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Francesca Price
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
Horfield, Bristol BS7
I am a UKCP registered senior trainee in Core Process Psychotherapy, which combines Western psychotherapy with practices like meditation or mindfulness which help to bring us into the present moment. I try to offer a warm and compassionate space where you can explore the thoughts, feelings and habits that might be shaping your relationships and day-to-day experience. Whether you're coming to therapy to discuss past events or present difficulties, we will work together to create a safe and trusting environment for you to explore and remember the inherent health and wellbeing that is your birthright.
I am a UKCP registered senior trainee in Core Process Psychotherapy, which combines Western psychotherapy with practices like meditation or mindfulness which help to bring us into the present moment. I try to offer a warm and compassionate space where you can explore the thoughts, feelings and habits that might be shaping your relationships and day-to-day experience. Whether you're coming to therapy to discuss past events or present difficulties, we will work together to create a safe and trusting environment for you to explore and remember the inherent health and wellbeing that is your birthright.
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Samantha Coleman
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Horfield, Bristol BS9
If you're neurodivergent, facing enduring mental health or relationship challenges, and feel overlooked by conventional approaches, I'm here to take a different path with you. I want to hear about the world from your perspective—your challenges, your aspirations, your day-to-day. This isn't about fitting you into a box or fixing what's 'wrong'. I'm keen to hear your story – the real you, with all the quirks and colours that make you, well, you. If you're ready for a fresh ear and a new chapter, I'm here to flip the script with you.
If you're neurodivergent, facing enduring mental health or relationship challenges, and feel overlooked by conventional approaches, I'm here to take a different path with you. I want to hear about the world from your perspective—your challenges, your aspirations, your day-to-day. This isn't about fitting you into a box or fixing what's 'wrong'. I'm keen to hear your story – the real you, with all the quirks and colours that make you, well, you. If you're ready for a fresh ear and a new chapter, I'm here to flip the script with you.
0117 463 5786 View 0117 463 5786
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Kerstin Pullin
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Horfield, Bristol BS7
Warm welcome. I'm a EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner, BACP Accred. Counsellor and Supervisor. Choosing a therapist with whom to connect and build a trusting therapeutic relationship can feel daunting, even risky, yet also empowering and hopeful. What does it feel like to take off masks, shedding protective layers that keep the authentic, vulnerable self safe while navigating through challenging or traumatic times? Together we can explore what you feel ready and safe to share - whether these are current, buried or almost forgotten experiences.
Warm welcome. I'm a EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner, BACP Accred. Counsellor and Supervisor. Choosing a therapist with whom to connect and build a trusting therapeutic relationship can feel daunting, even risky, yet also empowering and hopeful. What does it feel like to take off masks, shedding protective layers that keep the authentic, vulnerable self safe while navigating through challenging or traumatic times? Together we can explore what you feel ready and safe to share - whether these are current, buried or almost forgotten experiences.
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Emily Walmsley
Psychotherapist, PhD, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
Horfield, Bristol BS7
I welcome clients facing a wide range of difficulties in their lives and offer a safe, non-judgemental space to listen and help you find ways to move on. You can bring all your feelings - whether anger, loneliness, anxiety, fear, shame, simply being stuck - and together we can make sense of where these feelings come from. In doing so, we can reduce their hold on you.
I welcome clients facing a wide range of difficulties in their lives and offer a safe, non-judgemental space to listen and help you find ways to move on. You can bring all your feelings - whether anger, loneliness, anxiety, fear, shame, simply being stuck - and together we can make sense of where these feelings come from. In doing so, we can reduce their hold on you.
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Joe Pawson
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Online Only
People come to psychotherapy for all kinds of different reasons. Perhaps a particular issue is making life very difficult, or maybe you have more general feelings of discontentment, unease or unhappiness that you want to address. One-to-one psychotherapy can help by providing a safe, therapeutic space in which you feel able to explore and express difficult thoughts, feelings and memories. This process of deep exploration helps you to grow and develop in areas that have previously felt stuck, painful or have been blocked out.
People come to psychotherapy for all kinds of different reasons. Perhaps a particular issue is making life very difficult, or maybe you have more general feelings of discontentment, unease or unhappiness that you want to address. One-to-one psychotherapy can help by providing a safe, therapeutic space in which you feel able to explore and express difficult thoughts, feelings and memories. This process of deep exploration helps you to grow and develop in areas that have previously felt stuck, painful or have been blocked out.
0117 463 3300 View 0117 463 3300
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Dayana Eastwood
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Horfield, Bristol BS7
If there's something you want to understand better or change, I can help you move from feeling confused, stuck or overwhelmed to a place where things make sense, there’s a way forward, and you feel in charge of your life. Feeling stressed, burnt out, anxious or depressed are some of the most common reasons people seek therapy, but there may be many reasons; some challenges feel hard to pin down or are a quiet, niggling sense that builds up over time. Or perhaps you have experienced a major life change or event and feel you need some support as you find a new way through.
If there's something you want to understand better or change, I can help you move from feeling confused, stuck or overwhelmed to a place where things make sense, there’s a way forward, and you feel in charge of your life. Feeling stressed, burnt out, anxious or depressed are some of the most common reasons people seek therapy, but there may be many reasons; some challenges feel hard to pin down or are a quiet, niggling sense that builds up over time. Or perhaps you have experienced a major life change or event and feel you need some support as you find a new way through.
0117 463 8388 View 0117 463 8388
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Reframe Talking Therapies
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Online Only
We are a progressive, forward thinking Counselling and Psychotherapy practice, actively engaging with difference. We provide therapeutic support, education and advocacy for individuals 18+ who experience the world through an alternative lens. Our work centres around supporting individuals who experience feelings of ‘difference’ and ‘otherness’ when relating socially with others.
We are a progressive, forward thinking Counselling and Psychotherapy practice, actively engaging with difference. We provide therapeutic support, education and advocacy for individuals 18+ who experience the world through an alternative lens. Our work centres around supporting individuals who experience feelings of ‘difference’ and ‘otherness’ when relating socially with others.
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The Bristol Counsellor
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Horfield, Bristol BS7
I'm a qualified integrative counsellor and Level 2 Internal Family Systems therapist. I've had 7 years of experience in working with adults facing a range of issues including anxiety, grief, OCD and depression. Counselling can support you through difficult periods in your life and help in gaining a deeper understanding of yourself. Do you feel stuck? Are there experiences from your past that you want to process in a different way? Together, we can work towards your goals.
I'm a qualified integrative counsellor and Level 2 Internal Family Systems therapist. I've had 7 years of experience in working with adults facing a range of issues including anxiety, grief, OCD and depression. Counselling can support you through difficult periods in your life and help in gaining a deeper understanding of yourself. Do you feel stuck? Are there experiences from your past that you want to process in a different way? Together, we can work towards your goals.
0117 463 6958 View 0117 463 6958
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Carly Read
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Horfield, Bristol BS6
Waitlist for new clients
Hi I’m Carly. I’m an integrative therapist which means I don’t believe there’s a one size fits all approach to therapy so I will work to tailor therapy to you. I specialise though in working with children & young people, survivors of trauma and the LGBTQIA+ community. I have years of experience working for charities such as Women's Aid, The NSPCC and Off The Record, Bristol. I’m also an artist, and a believer in the healing power of creativity. I am happy to work with you in this way if you want to, though equally there’s no pressure to.
Hi I’m Carly. I’m an integrative therapist which means I don’t believe there’s a one size fits all approach to therapy so I will work to tailor therapy to you. I specialise though in working with children & young people, survivors of trauma and the LGBTQIA+ community. I have years of experience working for charities such as Women's Aid, The NSPCC and Off The Record, Bristol. I’m also an artist, and a believer in the healing power of creativity. I am happy to work with you in this way if you want to, though equally there’s no pressure to.
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Marie-Claire Fitzpatrick
Psychologist, DCounsPsych
Verified Verified
Horfield, Bristol BS7
Coming to therapy can feel like a big decision and finding the right therapist for you can sometimes feel like a daunting task. I believe that the therapy relationship is key to personal growth, feeling understood, supported and helped through challenging and distressing life experiences. I offer a safe and confidential space for people who are seeking support with the experiences of emotional distress and challenges that most of us face at various junctures in life. I am a compassionate, warm and approachable therapist and we will work together in a collaborative way to find what works best for you
Coming to therapy can feel like a big decision and finding the right therapist for you can sometimes feel like a daunting task. I believe that the therapy relationship is key to personal growth, feeling understood, supported and helped through challenging and distressing life experiences. I offer a safe and confidential space for people who are seeking support with the experiences of emotional distress and challenges that most of us face at various junctures in life. I am a compassionate, warm and approachable therapist and we will work together in a collaborative way to find what works best for you
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Gabi Williams
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Horfield, Bristol BS7
I am an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapists based in Bristol and online. I work relationally which means creating a warm, honest relationship where you feel comfortable to be yourself and explore what is really going on for you. We can often carry around grief, shame, or self-doubt that has been built up over a time… this often doesn’t belong to us… instead it has been given by family, relationships, society, culture etc… and can result in unhealthy behaviours/relationships. Through therapy we can untangle what is ours from what belongs to others and give a voice to the authentic self hidden within!
I am an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapists based in Bristol and online. I work relationally which means creating a warm, honest relationship where you feel comfortable to be yourself and explore what is really going on for you. We can often carry around grief, shame, or self-doubt that has been built up over a time… this often doesn’t belong to us… instead it has been given by family, relationships, society, culture etc… and can result in unhealthy behaviours/relationships. Through therapy we can untangle what is ours from what belongs to others and give a voice to the authentic self hidden within!
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Dr Laura Wade: Attention To Health
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Horfield, Bristol BS9
I am a specialise in working with adults and young people with a neurodevelopmental disorder and/or identify as neurodiverse. My area of expertise in ADHD and I offer diagnostic assessment, psychosocial treatment and work closely with two excellent clinical partners who can offer medical treatments. I am have training in CBT and compassion focused interventions and worked greatly with adults who have experienced trauma. Check out our partnership website Attention to Health for more information or to book an expert consultation.
I am a specialise in working with adults and young people with a neurodevelopmental disorder and/or identify as neurodiverse. My area of expertise in ADHD and I offer diagnostic assessment, psychosocial treatment and work closely with two excellent clinical partners who can offer medical treatments. I am have training in CBT and compassion focused interventions and worked greatly with adults who have experienced trauma. Check out our partnership website Attention to Health for more information or to book an expert consultation.
0117 463 3295 View 0117 463 3295
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Mei Choate
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Horfield, Bristol BS7
I am a caring, patient, and warm person and offer a safe, non-judgmental, accepting environment, where you can feel at ease and discuss what brings you to counselling. . Whether it is for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, OCD, low self-esteem, bereavement, relationships or cross-cultural issues. Having lived in the Far East and EU, I bring a lived understanding of the challenges some clients face negotiating different cultures, values and beliefs. I am an experienced BACP-accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist using an integrative approach, drawing on various models to best serve the unique person you are.
I am a caring, patient, and warm person and offer a safe, non-judgmental, accepting environment, where you can feel at ease and discuss what brings you to counselling. . Whether it is for anxiety, depression, panic attacks, OCD, low self-esteem, bereavement, relationships or cross-cultural issues. Having lived in the Far East and EU, I bring a lived understanding of the challenges some clients face negotiating different cultures, values and beliefs. I am an experienced BACP-accredited Counsellor/Psychotherapist using an integrative approach, drawing on various models to best serve the unique person you are.
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Dr Lucy Coonan
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
Horfield, Bristol BS7
As an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist, I specialise in supporting people who maybe be struggling with worry, burnout, low mood and self-doubt. Maybe you're stuck in a cycle of anxiety or perhaps self-criticism, fear of failure and perfectionism hold you back from engaging in life fully and doing what matters to you. If you've noticed that these feelings impact on your relationships and work and you would like to explore these difficulties, and learn tools and techniques to support you moving forwards please contact me. I look forward to hearing from you.
As an HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist, I specialise in supporting people who maybe be struggling with worry, burnout, low mood and self-doubt. Maybe you're stuck in a cycle of anxiety or perhaps self-criticism, fear of failure and perfectionism hold you back from engaging in life fully and doing what matters to you. If you've noticed that these feelings impact on your relationships and work and you would like to explore these difficulties, and learn tools and techniques to support you moving forwards please contact me. I look forward to hearing from you.
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Horus Wellbeing Contemporary Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Horfield, Bristol BS5
Feeling safety in a complex world is no mean feet. Childhood, historic, or current experiences, interacting/reacting with the complexities brought about by the pandemic, can exhaust any capacity for resilience. maybe you're a parent/carer of children transitioning from the intensity of lockdown to the uncertainty of the easing of restrictions? Is this further complicated by returning to education settings for children with Autism, ADHD, FASD, SPD, trauma and attachment? Maybe you are a foster care or adoptive parent wondering how to rebalance the attachment bond after the intensity of lockdown, recalibrating interfamilial dynamics?
Feeling safety in a complex world is no mean feet. Childhood, historic, or current experiences, interacting/reacting with the complexities brought about by the pandemic, can exhaust any capacity for resilience. maybe you're a parent/carer of children transitioning from the intensity of lockdown to the uncertainty of the easing of restrictions? Is this further complicated by returning to education settings for children with Autism, ADHD, FASD, SPD, trauma and attachment? Maybe you are a foster care or adoptive parent wondering how to rebalance the attachment bond after the intensity of lockdown, recalibrating interfamilial dynamics?
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Karin Hogan
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Horfield, Bristol BS7
Hello - I am here to help. I offer empathetic, friendly and professional support for problems such as anxiety, depression and overwhelm. Working together I can help you to better manage emotional and life issues and to build the life you want to lead.  This can be a difficult time of year but also a time to make changes and take a fresh approach with effective support. 
Hello - I am here to help. I offer empathetic, friendly and professional support for problems such as anxiety, depression and overwhelm. Working together I can help you to better manage emotional and life issues and to build the life you want to lead.  This can be a difficult time of year but also a time to make changes and take a fresh approach with effective support. 
0117 463 4176 View 0117 463 4176
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Dr Janne M Rodsten
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Where are you headed? Do you need to make some changes in your life? Within yourself? What do you want out of life? I offer confidential online talking therapy to people with a wide range of psychological issues and 'living' problems. People come to therapy to get help with many different issues. These may include different forms of anxiety and/or depression, bereavement, low self-esteem, relationship issues, abuse, anger, panic, guilt and shame, trauma, phobias, post-traumatic stress, OCD, impact of illness, mental health issues and more... - or they come for much-needed personal exploration and understanding.
Where are you headed? Do you need to make some changes in your life? Within yourself? What do you want out of life? I offer confidential online talking therapy to people with a wide range of psychological issues and 'living' problems. People come to therapy to get help with many different issues. These may include different forms of anxiety and/or depression, bereavement, low self-esteem, relationship issues, abuse, anger, panic, guilt and shame, trauma, phobias, post-traumatic stress, OCD, impact of illness, mental health issues and more... - or they come for much-needed personal exploration and understanding.
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Number of Counsellors in Horfield, Bristol

80+

Average cost per session

£60

Counsellors in Horfield, Bristol who prioritize treating:

90% Anxiety
87% Self Esteem
84% Depression
80% Stress
77% Relationship Issues
66% Trauma and PTSD
65% Bereavement

Average years in practice

10 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

71% Bupa
57% Aviva
43% AXA PPP

How Counsellors in Horfield, Bristol see their clients

85% In Person and Online
15% Online Only

Gender breakdown

72% Female
27% Male
1% Non-Binary
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling

How can I find a therapist in Horfield, Bristol?

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Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?

Counsellors and Psychotherapists listed in the directory are members of the main professional associations, mainly the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP). Most Psychologists in the directory are accredited members of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and/or are registered in the Health and Care Professions Council (HPCP).

Providers whose professional membership or primary credential has been verified by Psychology Today are signified by a “Verified” symbol. Given that professional memberships are not a statutory requirement for psychotherapists and counsellors in the UK, certain qualified professionals or organisations may choose not to maintain such memberships despite possessing the necessary qualifications. They may be selectively included without the “Verified” seal.

What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?

Counsellors, psychotherapists and psychologists can all provide counselling or talking therapy and have credentials and experience that enable them to do so in the UK. Psychologists have earned a degree in psychology and many are members of the British Psychological Society (BPS) and have completed a postgraduate qualification in a specialism. Counsellors and Psychotherapists are not required to have a psychology degree, but to belong to a professional organisation such as the BACP or UKCP, they are required to have completed a training course as well as clinical and supervision hours.

What type of therapy is right for me?

The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.

How much does therapy cost?

The cost of therapy depends on a number of variables, including location and the therapist’s experience and training. On average, a therapy session in the UK could be between £30 - £60 when seeing a counsellor and £60 - £150 and up when seeing a clinical psychologist. If you have private insurance, your plan may cover some if not all of your sessions. You should contact your insurance provider to determine if they provide coverage for therapy sessions and to determine what, if any, requirements they might have in order for your sessions to be covered, such as a referral from your GP or medical specialist.

What are more affordable or low cost therapy solutions?

Many therapists offer sliding scale payments, usually on a limited number of slots, which consists in an agreement between the therapist and a client to pay a reduced rate. Therapists who provide such arrangements often consider the client's income or ability to pay, but the extent of the discount is ultimately at the therapist's discretion. Furthermore, while group therapy may have different goals and benefits compared to individual therapy, it can be a more affordable solution to address certain types of issues.

If you are struggling to access therapy due to budget constraints, you could also consider public funded mental health services. The NHS Talking therapies programme offers free of charge counselling for common mental health problems like anxiety and depression. The service is available to anyone registered with a GP, though you do not necessarily need to be referred by your GP and can refer yourself directly to a Talking therapies service. The service will provide different solutions, including group and individual therapy, for a limited number of sessions which are generally up to six.

Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?

Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.

Is online therapy a good option?

Therapy conducted online can be just as effective as in-person therapy, as long as there is a strong alliance between the client and the therapist. To find a therapist who provides telehealth services to clients in your area, click “Online Therapy” on the directory homepage and search by your city or town or your postcode.

Are therapy sessions confidential?

Therapists who are part of a professional organisation such as the BACP, the UKCP, or BPS are bound by an ethical framework that requires them to uphold a confidentiality agreement. Confidentiality is a crucial part of the therapeutic relationship and only under specific circumstances, such as when there has been participation in a criminal act or act of terror, or if there is potential or known harm to the client or others, will a therapist be obligated to break the agreement. These exceptions to the confidentiality agreement are usually discussed during the initial consultation.