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Debra Gilbert
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Hove BN3
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re navigating challenges like trauma, relationship difficulties, or major life transitions. You may feel stuck, disconnected, or burdened by patterns and emotions that seem impossible to shift. I understand how daunting it can be to take the first step towards change, but you don’t have to face it alone. My role is to provide a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your experiences, process your emotions, and begin to heal.
Life can feel overwhelming when you’re navigating challenges like trauma, relationship difficulties, or major life transitions. You may feel stuck, disconnected, or burdened by patterns and emotions that seem impossible to shift. I understand how daunting it can be to take the first step towards change, but you don’t have to face it alone. My role is to provide a safe, compassionate space where you can explore your experiences, process your emotions, and begin to heal.
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Gosia Vitale
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hove BN3
Not accepting new clients
At different stages in our lives, we encounter difficulties that prevent us from fully enjoying life. It can be anything from anxiety and depression, to the loss of a person (through death or relationship breakdown), to deeply rooted emotional issues (such as low self-esteem or inability to form relationships). Other times, we are unable to fully explain what is troubling us - we just know that something is. Asking for help can be difficult - finding the right kind of help and support can be more challenging. With each person and difficulty being unique, I tailor my approach to suit each client's needs and communication style.
At different stages in our lives, we encounter difficulties that prevent us from fully enjoying life. It can be anything from anxiety and depression, to the loss of a person (through death or relationship breakdown), to deeply rooted emotional issues (such as low self-esteem or inability to form relationships). Other times, we are unable to fully explain what is troubling us - we just know that something is. Asking for help can be difficult - finding the right kind of help and support can be more challenging. With each person and difficulty being unique, I tailor my approach to suit each client's needs and communication style.
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Frankie Roake
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hove BN3
I am a psychodynamic therapist who incorporates CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy). This means that together we explore your life, your mind and your past with an aim to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, and different perspective. With this understanding, we will start to notice patterns in your life and beliefs that you hold about yourself, that inform your behaviours. These present opportunities where you are able to experiment or make change, if that is what you want. I have experience, knowledge and training - but you are the expert on yourself, and your own life. We will work collaboratively, and at a pace appropriate
I am a psychodynamic therapist who incorporates CBT (cognitive behavioural therapy). This means that together we explore your life, your mind and your past with an aim to gain a deeper understanding of yourself, and different perspective. With this understanding, we will start to notice patterns in your life and beliefs that you hold about yourself, that inform your behaviours. These present opportunities where you are able to experiment or make change, if that is what you want. I have experience, knowledge and training - but you are the expert on yourself, and your own life. We will work collaboratively, and at a pace appropriate
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Andrea Mills
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Hove BN3
I work with adults presenting with all sorts of issues like anxiety and depression, feelings of being stuck, or alone, or simply a sense of not really knowing quite who you are. The main task of psychotherapy, in my view, is for us to work together to understand why you operate the way you do, what that means for you, and how it impacts your life. This will enable you to come to a more peaceful place of acceptance about who you are, and your history. Paradoxically, it is in accepting ourselves as who we really are that liberates our capacity for change.
I work with adults presenting with all sorts of issues like anxiety and depression, feelings of being stuck, or alone, or simply a sense of not really knowing quite who you are. The main task of psychotherapy, in my view, is for us to work together to understand why you operate the way you do, what that means for you, and how it impacts your life. This will enable you to come to a more peaceful place of acceptance about who you are, and your history. Paradoxically, it is in accepting ourselves as who we really are that liberates our capacity for change.
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Starling Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Hove BN3
Thanks for stopping at my profile. I'm a qualified Psychotherapist & member of the BACP, UKCP & EMDR Association UK, based in Hove, Worthing & Haywards Heath (and online). I offer a compassionate, non-judgemental & empathic stance, and challenge where appropriate. My role is to help you understand the issues you bring to therapy, including your past experiences, determining patterns that haven't served you well & the reasons behind your distress. I assist you in altering unhelpful patterns to alleviate your emotional pain & work towards making the life changes that you want, while gaining more positive experiences of the world.
Thanks for stopping at my profile. I'm a qualified Psychotherapist & member of the BACP, UKCP & EMDR Association UK, based in Hove, Worthing & Haywards Heath (and online). I offer a compassionate, non-judgemental & empathic stance, and challenge where appropriate. My role is to help you understand the issues you bring to therapy, including your past experiences, determining patterns that haven't served you well & the reasons behind your distress. I assist you in altering unhelpful patterns to alleviate your emotional pain & work towards making the life changes that you want, while gaining more positive experiences of the world.
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Alison Newton
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Hove BN3
Are you feeling 'out of place', anxious or going through a transition in life? Perhaps you feel that you are misunderstood or that there is no one who will truly listen to you? I can provide a space where you can be heard and with my support, explore what no longer works for you in your life. Therapy can be challenging and hard work, but healing and rewarding too and in time, allowing you to move forward in life; increasing your self awareness, giving you a greater sense of self and helping you find more positive ways of thinking, feeling and behaving.
Are you feeling 'out of place', anxious or going through a transition in life? Perhaps you feel that you are misunderstood or that there is no one who will truly listen to you? I can provide a space where you can be heard and with my support, explore what no longer works for you in your life. Therapy can be challenging and hard work, but healing and rewarding too and in time, allowing you to move forward in life; increasing your self awareness, giving you a greater sense of self and helping you find more positive ways of thinking, feeling and behaving.
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Claire Barnes
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Hove BN3
I am a psychotherapist and group analyst and have been a therapist for nearly 30 years in many different settings. In my approach, I am interested in making connections between experiences and difficulties in the present, with events and relationships from the past. In my experience, difficulties people experience as adults can often be part of a repeated pattern. I will be curious about relationships in your life but also the way you relate to yourself and to others. This will include how it is in the therapy relationship - whether individually or group.
I am a psychotherapist and group analyst and have been a therapist for nearly 30 years in many different settings. In my approach, I am interested in making connections between experiences and difficulties in the present, with events and relationships from the past. In my experience, difficulties people experience as adults can often be part of a repeated pattern. I will be curious about relationships in your life but also the way you relate to yourself and to others. This will include how it is in the therapy relationship - whether individually or group.
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Seeking Resolution
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
Verified Verified
Hove BN3
Trauma seems to be the buzz word of the moment but, most adults have experienced a trauma of some kind during their life, which has had a major impact on how they feel or behave. I have worked with many people who appear to be experiencing existential crises (“Who am I?” “I don’t even know who I am!”) and for whom the mask has dropped after many years of appearing to function well in their lives. This applies to many ex boarders who, having learned to suppress their emotions at boarding school to ensure their survival, find it difficult to be at ease with intimacy and their authentic feelings ( I am an ex-boarder myself).
Trauma seems to be the buzz word of the moment but, most adults have experienced a trauma of some kind during their life, which has had a major impact on how they feel or behave. I have worked with many people who appear to be experiencing existential crises (“Who am I?” “I don’t even know who I am!”) and for whom the mask has dropped after many years of appearing to function well in their lives. This applies to many ex boarders who, having learned to suppress their emotions at boarding school to ensure their survival, find it difficult to be at ease with intimacy and their authentic feelings ( I am an ex-boarder myself).
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Suzie Edgeley
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Hove BN3
I believe we have within ourselves all the necessary resources and knowledge to live a full and meaningful life. Counselling can provide the necessary conditions to re-establish that potential. My work is firmly grounded in the Humanistic tradition of believing that you are the expert of your own lived experience. My role is to enquire, respectfully challenge and understand that perspective, which in turn can help to empower you in your everyday life.
I believe we have within ourselves all the necessary resources and knowledge to live a full and meaningful life. Counselling can provide the necessary conditions to re-establish that potential. My work is firmly grounded in the Humanistic tradition of believing that you are the expert of your own lived experience. My role is to enquire, respectfully challenge and understand that perspective, which in turn can help to empower you in your everyday life.
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Anita Toze Psychotherapist
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
Hove BN3
No matter what brings you to therapy, it’s important. You might find distressing thoughts or feelings getting in the way, or perhaps you’re dealing with unpleasant physical symptoms. Emotional responses are normal, but they can feel overwhelming, leaving you unsure of what to do. Sometimes we all need support and guidance; we don’t have to face everything alone, especially when it feels tough. I offer evidence-based therapies within a kind and supportive therapeutic relationship. I currently work with mental health organizations and in private practice.
No matter what brings you to therapy, it’s important. You might find distressing thoughts or feelings getting in the way, or perhaps you’re dealing with unpleasant physical symptoms. Emotional responses are normal, but they can feel overwhelming, leaving you unsure of what to do. Sometimes we all need support and guidance; we don’t have to face everything alone, especially when it feels tough. I offer evidence-based therapies within a kind and supportive therapeutic relationship. I currently work with mental health organizations and in private practice.
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Theo Scheiner
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Hove BN3
Hello! I'm an integrative relational psychotherapist working in Central Hove. Years of working in the third sector and the NHS mean I have a wide range of experience supporting people with a variety of common mental health issues. In particular, I'm interested in the unconscious forces that create self-defeating patterns for each of us in our relationships with ourselves and others. I hold a warm and supportive space for you to explore your difficulties, helping you to create more awareness and acceptance around these, so that you can move forward with your life in a direction that feels positive and meaningful.
Hello! I'm an integrative relational psychotherapist working in Central Hove. Years of working in the third sector and the NHS mean I have a wide range of experience supporting people with a variety of common mental health issues. In particular, I'm interested in the unconscious forces that create self-defeating patterns for each of us in our relationships with ourselves and others. I hold a warm and supportive space for you to explore your difficulties, helping you to create more awareness and acceptance around these, so that you can move forward with your life in a direction that feels positive and meaningful.
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Louise Herbert
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Hove BN3
Do you lie awake at night worrying or wake up feeling sick with stress? I have a special interest in working with people who are stressed (including work or parental stress), traumatic stress, and anxiety (including health and death anxiety). I am particularly interested in working with people who, no matter how much they achieve in work or life, often experience frequent self-doubt that they are 'good enough'. My professional background as a psychotherapist includes working in the NHS, various mental health settings, including Anxiety UK, and private practice.
Do you lie awake at night worrying or wake up feeling sick with stress? I have a special interest in working with people who are stressed (including work or parental stress), traumatic stress, and anxiety (including health and death anxiety). I am particularly interested in working with people who, no matter how much they achieve in work or life, often experience frequent self-doubt that they are 'good enough'. My professional background as a psychotherapist includes working in the NHS, various mental health settings, including Anxiety UK, and private practice.
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Hi, I’m Daniela, a therapist with 7 years of experience helping individuals and couples build more fulfilling and joyful lives together. Having grown up in a high-conflict environment, I understand firsthand the desire for better communication and connection without constant arguments. My journey led me to train at Tavistock as a systemic practitioner, where I learned that true change happens when we look at relationships holistically—acknowledging the patterns that keep us stuck and the dynamics that shape our lives. Let’s work together to strengthen your relationship, improve communication, and create lasting, positive change.
Hi, I’m Daniela, a therapist with 7 years of experience helping individuals and couples build more fulfilling and joyful lives together. Having grown up in a high-conflict environment, I understand firsthand the desire for better communication and connection without constant arguments. My journey led me to train at Tavistock as a systemic practitioner, where I learned that true change happens when we look at relationships holistically—acknowledging the patterns that keep us stuck and the dynamics that shape our lives. Let’s work together to strengthen your relationship, improve communication, and create lasting, positive change.
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Photo of Alexandra Payne, Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Alexandra Payne
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Hove BN3
Sometimes it’s difficult to know where you can turn to talk through family issues and get some help. Often those closest to you are very involved themselves. Or you don’t want to worry them. It may be that you don’t know where to turn. I am a highly experienced Child Psychotherapist. I offer therapy and mental health support for children and young people and consultation to the people who care for them. Therapy provides a safe space to explore issues that might be troubling someone, be it anxiety, stress and unhappiness; separation and loss; worries about school; gender and sexuality; low self esteem or any number of other things.
Sometimes it’s difficult to know where you can turn to talk through family issues and get some help. Often those closest to you are very involved themselves. Or you don’t want to worry them. It may be that you don’t know where to turn. I am a highly experienced Child Psychotherapist. I offer therapy and mental health support for children and young people and consultation to the people who care for them. Therapy provides a safe space to explore issues that might be troubling someone, be it anxiety, stress and unhappiness; separation and loss; worries about school; gender and sexuality; low self esteem or any number of other things.
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Daisy Duval
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Hove BN3
Deciding to seek therapy can seem like a daunting process. Not only are you bravely taking steps to face the challenges in your life, you are choosing to share your unique story, perhaps for the first time, with a complete stranger. You may be experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, life transitions, or another form of distress in the complex spectrum of human suffering, or maybe you want to discover more of who you are. Whilst not aiming to solve your problems, I hope to help you develop greater self-awareness, understanding and acceptance, developing resilience, uncovering new meaning and potential for change.
Deciding to seek therapy can seem like a daunting process. Not only are you bravely taking steps to face the challenges in your life, you are choosing to share your unique story, perhaps for the first time, with a complete stranger. You may be experiencing depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, life transitions, or another form of distress in the complex spectrum of human suffering, or maybe you want to discover more of who you are. Whilst not aiming to solve your problems, I hope to help you develop greater self-awareness, understanding and acceptance, developing resilience, uncovering new meaning and potential for change.
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Mark Lewenstein
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Hove BN3
You may want to talk about anxiety, addiction or depression; you may be looking to cope with some life event such as a bereavement, divorce, redundancy or a relationship problem; or you might be feeling stuck in a rut and that you want more out of life. You will be able to explore what might lie behind the feelings you're experiencing, or what might lie behind certain thoughts or behaviours that you're not finding helpful. All these things can be helped and supported by talking confidentially.
You may want to talk about anxiety, addiction or depression; you may be looking to cope with some life event such as a bereavement, divorce, redundancy or a relationship problem; or you might be feeling stuck in a rut and that you want more out of life. You will be able to explore what might lie behind the feelings you're experiencing, or what might lie behind certain thoughts or behaviours that you're not finding helpful. All these things can be helped and supported by talking confidentially.
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Iain McNulty-Ringshaw
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
Hove BN3
Hello! My name is Iain and I work as a counsellor on line and in person across Sussex in multiple locations. I have experience of working with all age groups including teens, young adults and mature clients. I am an integrative humanistic counsellor, with the ability (and experience) to pull on other modalities to support the journey of my clients whom I work with in a relaxed, non-judgemental and confidential environment. It is very much us the working together as a team. I have a strong belief in the long-term benefits of counselling and therapy and having experienced my own positive, personal journey.
Hello! My name is Iain and I work as a counsellor on line and in person across Sussex in multiple locations. I have experience of working with all age groups including teens, young adults and mature clients. I am an integrative humanistic counsellor, with the ability (and experience) to pull on other modalities to support the journey of my clients whom I work with in a relaxed, non-judgemental and confidential environment. It is very much us the working together as a team. I have a strong belief in the long-term benefits of counselling and therapy and having experienced my own positive, personal journey.
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Magdalena Whitehouse Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Hove BN3
I work with Couples & Individuals. You’re probably here because you need support around a problem and are looking to find a qualified professional you can trust with your story. I work relationally, which means that I place the quality and the value of our therapeutic relationship as paramount in our work. Balanced, mental health is vital for us to live satisfying and fulfilled lives. I hold deeply the value of truly being present with you and the work we are doing together. A healthy counselling relationship builds a safe and secure foundation for the work whilst also presenting challenge and opportunity for insight.
I work with Couples & Individuals. You’re probably here because you need support around a problem and are looking to find a qualified professional you can trust with your story. I work relationally, which means that I place the quality and the value of our therapeutic relationship as paramount in our work. Balanced, mental health is vital for us to live satisfying and fulfilled lives. I hold deeply the value of truly being present with you and the work we are doing together. A healthy counselling relationship builds a safe and secure foundation for the work whilst also presenting challenge and opportunity for insight.
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Laura Griffiths
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Hove BN3
I am captivated by the vastness and diversity of human experience and am grateful to have worked with people of varying ages and different walks of life. I have experience working with neurodiversity, including those who feel curious about their experiences, and those who identify as neurodivergent (for example ADHD or Autism). Those who are neurodivergent, or are questioning whether they are, may hold feelings of being different, feel misunderstood by others, or struggle to keep up with daily demands of life. Such experiences can in turn lead to feelings of stress, anxiety, depression, or burnout.
I am captivated by the vastness and diversity of human experience and am grateful to have worked with people of varying ages and different walks of life. I have experience working with neurodiversity, including those who feel curious about their experiences, and those who identify as neurodivergent (for example ADHD or Autism). Those who are neurodivergent, or are questioning whether they are, may hold feelings of being different, feel misunderstood by others, or struggle to keep up with daily demands of life. Such experiences can in turn lead to feelings of stress, anxiety, depression, or burnout.
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Lisa Haygarth
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Hove BN3
Do you feel anxious or stuck? Life can feel incredibly difficult at times, with past experiences of trauma, feelings of anxiety or low self-esteem keeping us stuck and uncertain of who we are or how to move forward. As a trauma-informed Humanistic therapist, I offer a safe, supportive space where we can help you explore and make sense of your past experiences in the present, without fear of judgment. Together, we can identify unhelpful beliefs and release patterns that no longer serve you, to create a greater awareness of your potential for growth, healing and self-acceptance.
Do you feel anxious or stuck? Life can feel incredibly difficult at times, with past experiences of trauma, feelings of anxiety or low self-esteem keeping us stuck and uncertain of who we are or how to move forward. As a trauma-informed Humanistic therapist, I offer a safe, supportive space where we can help you explore and make sense of your past experiences in the present, without fear of judgment. Together, we can identify unhelpful beliefs and release patterns that no longer serve you, to create a greater awareness of your potential for growth, healing and self-acceptance.
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How does your Counsellor compare?

Number of Counsellors in Hove

200+

Average cost per session

£60

Counsellors in Hove who prioritize treating:

93% Anxiety
89% Depression
87% Self Esteem
85% Relationship Issues
77% Stress
68% Bereavement
67% Trauma and PTSD

Average years in practice

10 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

67% Aviva
60% AXA PPP
55% Bupa

How Counsellors in Hove see their clients

92% In Person and Online
8% Online Only

Gender breakdown

73% Female
26% Male
1% Non-Binary
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling

How can I find a therapist in Hove?

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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.