Counselling in London

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Bettina Salzmann CBT Therapist
Psychotherapist, MBACP
London SW14
I am an experienced CBT therapist and integrative counsellor/psychotherapist working in private practice for Anxiety, Trauma, Personality Disorder using DBT, Depression. I use mindfulness with my clients to help them to become more aware of the present moment and in acknowledging feelings and thoughts as they come and go.It’s been accepted as a useful therapy for anxiety and depression for years, and research suggests it's effective when practising reflection on yourself, switching off your auto pilot in order to discover your real feelings, and this can have an positive influence on our well being.
I am an experienced CBT therapist and integrative counsellor/psychotherapist working in private practice for Anxiety, Trauma, Personality Disorder using DBT, Depression. I use mindfulness with my clients to help them to become more aware of the present moment and in acknowledging feelings and thoughts as they come and go.It’s been accepted as a useful therapy for anxiety and depression for years, and research suggests it's effective when practising reflection on yourself, switching off your auto pilot in order to discover your real feelings, and this can have an positive influence on our well being.
01748 900742 View 01748 900742
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Beni Manglano
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
London SE5
Welcome to my profile. My name is Beni and I am a BACP registered counsellor working in English, Spanish and French, both with adults and children. I enjoy working with a client base who are diverse both in terms of their difficulties and their cultures. I am flexible and adaptable and thrive in diversity. I have worked with clients dealing with issues of belonging and identity. I have worked with childhood emotional neglect, fear of abandonment, poor self-esteem, lack of self-belief, family dynamics, new mums’ emotional difficulties, parenting, narcissism, LGBTQ, bereavement and survivors of sex abuse.
Welcome to my profile. My name is Beni and I am a BACP registered counsellor working in English, Spanish and French, both with adults and children. I enjoy working with a client base who are diverse both in terms of their difficulties and their cultures. I am flexible and adaptable and thrive in diversity. I have worked with clients dealing with issues of belonging and identity. I have worked with childhood emotional neglect, fear of abandonment, poor self-esteem, lack of self-belief, family dynamics, new mums’ emotional difficulties, parenting, narcissism, LGBTQ, bereavement and survivors of sex abuse.
020 4538 3979 View 020 4538 3979
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Dr Catherine Keenan
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
London W1F
Welcome. My name is Catherine and I am a BPS-chartered counselling psychologist with full divisional membership and a HCPC-registered practitioner psychologist. I draw from a range of modalities to work with you on the life problems you might be experiencing. I aim to offer a space of empathy, warmth, authenticity and confidentiality within which you are able to heal and grow. I work with people facing various life challenges including anxiety, loss, low self-esteem, depression, relationship problems, trauma and identity. I am also have specialist NHS-compliant training in ADHD assessment in adults.
Welcome. My name is Catherine and I am a BPS-chartered counselling psychologist with full divisional membership and a HCPC-registered practitioner psychologist. I draw from a range of modalities to work with you on the life problems you might be experiencing. I aim to offer a space of empathy, warmth, authenticity and confidentiality within which you are able to heal and grow. I work with people facing various life challenges including anxiety, loss, low self-esteem, depression, relationship problems, trauma and identity. I am also have specialist NHS-compliant training in ADHD assessment in adults.
020 3816 3583 View 020 3816 3583
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Madeleine Morrissey
Psychotherapist, BPC
London W4
I am a very experienced and highly qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, having worked for over 20 years in both private practice and the NHS. My private practice counselling and psychotherapy sessions are based in Chiswick, West London. I also worked as a Principal Adult Psychotherapist in the NHS.
I am a very experienced and highly qualified counsellor and psychotherapist, having worked for over 20 years in both private practice and the NHS. My private practice counselling and psychotherapy sessions are based in Chiswick, West London. I also worked as a Principal Adult Psychotherapist in the NHS.
020 3697 0439 View 020 3697 0439
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Lee Jones
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
London SE1
Not accepting new clients
Difficulties around sex can be an isolating experience affecting many areas of your life - especially relationships and self-esteem. Sex is complex! Problems may occur with desire, arousal, pleasure and orgasm. You may struggle with managing your sexual health or sexual behaviours. Difficulties can be present alone or whilst in a relationship.
Difficulties around sex can be an isolating experience affecting many areas of your life - especially relationships and self-esteem. Sex is complex! Problems may occur with desire, arousal, pleasure and orgasm. You may struggle with managing your sexual health or sexual behaviours. Difficulties can be present alone or whilst in a relationship.
020 3929 3714 View 020 3929 3714
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Miranda Jackson
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
London W1K
The ideal client is of course anyone ready to make real change in their lives, but I work with many seeking to reach that point. Clients see me asking “Why do I feel like this?” Once we have worked through why you do, the next goal is to see how you can change your mindset, rewrite the script so that your attitude to certain situations no longer causes you distress.
The ideal client is of course anyone ready to make real change in their lives, but I work with many seeking to reach that point. Clients see me asking “Why do I feel like this?” Once we have worked through why you do, the next goal is to see how you can change your mindset, rewrite the script so that your attitude to certain situations no longer causes you distress.
020 3962 1735 View 020 3962 1735
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Jeremy Carne
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Online Only
It's not an easy world. We can feel alone, anxious, tense, stuck, detached, despairing. Perhaps there's been a change or a loss, or our old ways of managing aren't working so well anymore. We can think together about what's troubling you, work on understanding your patterns, improving relationships, resilience, and finding ways forward. A good fit for you might not be the therapist who seems most similar to you. At its heart, choosing a therapist is about finding someone you feel able to trust and who is well-trained.
It's not an easy world. We can feel alone, anxious, tense, stuck, detached, despairing. Perhaps there's been a change or a loss, or our old ways of managing aren't working so well anymore. We can think together about what's troubling you, work on understanding your patterns, improving relationships, resilience, and finding ways forward. A good fit for you might not be the therapist who seems most similar to you. At its heart, choosing a therapist is about finding someone you feel able to trust and who is well-trained.
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Anne Binsfeld
Counsellor, MA, UKCP Trainee
London SE1
Are you asking big questions of life, feeling lost, hopeless or stuck? Maybe you are facing unwanted changes or undergoing a big transition in your life. Perhaps you are having difficulties in relationships or struggling to connect to purpose. Or maybe, you are experiencing chronic physical symptoms, such as fatigue, and you are curious how your emotions and past might impact those symptoms. It takes courage to seek out therapy. I hope you can honour that impulse in yourself and find the right person to work with. You have innate strength, goodness and resourcefulness; counselling is a way to undercover your unique wholeness.
Are you asking big questions of life, feeling lost, hopeless or stuck? Maybe you are facing unwanted changes or undergoing a big transition in your life. Perhaps you are having difficulties in relationships or struggling to connect to purpose. Or maybe, you are experiencing chronic physical symptoms, such as fatigue, and you are curious how your emotions and past might impact those symptoms. It takes courage to seek out therapy. I hope you can honour that impulse in yourself and find the right person to work with. You have innate strength, goodness and resourcefulness; counselling is a way to undercover your unique wholeness.
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Sue Hessel
Counsellor, MBACP
London N8
I have counselled individuals and couples for over forty years, offering a wealth of experience - I specialise in relationship issues, as well as anxiety, depression, low self esteem, loss and bereavement, and other emotional difficulties. I qualified in 1980 and worked with individuals and families initially as a social worker, and from 1990 as a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, working with people individually and with couples. I also have extensive experience and expertise with carers and disability, and have run a weekly carers group since 2012, at a local church.
I have counselled individuals and couples for over forty years, offering a wealth of experience - I specialise in relationship issues, as well as anxiety, depression, low self esteem, loss and bereavement, and other emotional difficulties. I qualified in 1980 and worked with individuals and families initially as a social worker, and from 1990 as a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor, working with people individually and with couples. I also have extensive experience and expertise with carers and disability, and have run a weekly carers group since 2012, at a local church.
020 3909 9649 View 020 3909 9649
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Michael Atar
Psychotherapist, PhD, MUKCP
London NW4
I am Professor Michael Atar, a psychoanalytic parent-infant psychotherapist. I work with families, parents, carers, and their children, drawing on my expertise from various life experiences such as my medical background, working as a paediatric dentist for over 25 years, and being a father of a large family with children of various ages. Whilst I do adopt a psychoanalytic observational stance, I don’t approach therapy from the position of “expert”. My belief in therapy focuses on awareness, understanding, and gentle support. As the word therapy suggests facilitating and serving, my work emphasises a collaborative experience.
I am Professor Michael Atar, a psychoanalytic parent-infant psychotherapist. I work with families, parents, carers, and their children, drawing on my expertise from various life experiences such as my medical background, working as a paediatric dentist for over 25 years, and being a father of a large family with children of various ages. Whilst I do adopt a psychoanalytic observational stance, I don’t approach therapy from the position of “expert”. My belief in therapy focuses on awareness, understanding, and gentle support. As the word therapy suggests facilitating and serving, my work emphasises a collaborative experience.
020 3816 3545 View 020 3816 3545
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Dr Christopher McCormack
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a Clinical Psychologist who offers psychological assessment and treatment for a wide range of difficulties. In my NHS post, I work in an HIV & Sexual Health service and a specialist mental health team that provides input to inpatients and outpatients struggling with physical health problems. I am particularly experienced at seeing people and couples presenting with sexual difficulties, such as painful sex or unreliable erections. I also have a specialist interest in anxiety disorders and the application of cognitive behavioural therapy in its treatment.
I am a Clinical Psychologist who offers psychological assessment and treatment for a wide range of difficulties. In my NHS post, I work in an HIV & Sexual Health service and a specialist mental health team that provides input to inpatients and outpatients struggling with physical health problems. I am particularly experienced at seeing people and couples presenting with sexual difficulties, such as painful sex or unreliable erections. I also have a specialist interest in anxiety disorders and the application of cognitive behavioural therapy in its treatment.
01689 668406 View 01689 668406
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Luke Gosset
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Online Only
I aim to help you get the results you want from therapy. As a CBT/EMDR practitioner for a top NHS Mental Health Trust, I provide a friendly, solution-focussed, person-centred, compassionate approach, adapting psychological interventions to meet your needs – it is about you as an individual. I can assist whether the problem is depression, low self-esteem, anxiety (health, panic, agoraphobia, social, OCD) trauma, anger, chronic pain or mood complications due to a difficult relationship with the body/illness/injury. Together we aim to find the particular tools you need in your life to self manage and become your own therapist.
I aim to help you get the results you want from therapy. As a CBT/EMDR practitioner for a top NHS Mental Health Trust, I provide a friendly, solution-focussed, person-centred, compassionate approach, adapting psychological interventions to meet your needs – it is about you as an individual. I can assist whether the problem is depression, low self-esteem, anxiety (health, panic, agoraphobia, social, OCD) trauma, anger, chronic pain or mood complications due to a difficult relationship with the body/illness/injury. Together we aim to find the particular tools you need in your life to self manage and become your own therapist.
020 8176 6769 View 020 8176 6769
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Piotr Karpiński - Psychoterapia dla Mężczyzn
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
I am a psychotherapist working with men. I support men in discovering their inner strength, managing emotions, and building authentic lives. I offer online sessions, tailoring my approach to individual needs to help overcome challenges and strengthen a sense of agency. I am currently working only with Polish-speaking clients.
I am a psychotherapist working with men. I support men in discovering their inner strength, managing emotions, and building authentic lives. I offer online sessions, tailoring my approach to individual needs to help overcome challenges and strengthen a sense of agency. I am currently working only with Polish-speaking clients.
020 4572 0892 View 020 4572 0892
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Alex Vendittelli
Counsellor
2 Endorsed
London SE10
Saturday morning in-person sessions available I offer individual, couples and relationship therapy and work with a wide range of issues including feelings of anxiety, depression, stress, anger management and relationship conflict. Much of my experience has been working with the LGBTQ+ community.
Saturday morning in-person sessions available I offer individual, couples and relationship therapy and work with a wide range of issues including feelings of anxiety, depression, stress, anger management and relationship conflict. Much of my experience has been working with the LGBTQ+ community.
020 3824 1925 View 020 3824 1925
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Harriet Elsom
Counsellor, MBACP
London W6
I work in practice with clients in Hammersmith W6, Chiswick W4 and online - offering a sensitive, reflective space and working with a broad range of issues and concerns. These may be anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, or more general feelings of longing, loneliness, disquiet or stuckness. It isn't necessary to know what is wrong, it is enough to know that you wish for something to be different.
I work in practice with clients in Hammersmith W6, Chiswick W4 and online - offering a sensitive, reflective space and working with a broad range of issues and concerns. These may be anxiety, depression, grief and loss, relationship issues, or more general feelings of longing, loneliness, disquiet or stuckness. It isn't necessary to know what is wrong, it is enough to know that you wish for something to be different.
020 7046 0186 View 020 7046 0186
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Dr Basma Abdalla
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
London W4
A very warm welcome to my profile. My name is Basma, I’m a Counselling Psychologist with 6+ years experience in working with adults in a number of settings including third sector and the NHS. I have a special interest in working with individuals who have experienced relational and childhood trauma. I'm also experienced in working with a variety of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, low self-esteem, as well as difficulties surrounding one's identity. I'm an integrative practitioner which means that I use a number of evidence-based therapeutic models to tailor therapy in a way that is suited to your needs.
A very warm welcome to my profile. My name is Basma, I’m a Counselling Psychologist with 6+ years experience in working with adults in a number of settings including third sector and the NHS. I have a special interest in working with individuals who have experienced relational and childhood trauma. I'm also experienced in working with a variety of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, PTSD, low self-esteem, as well as difficulties surrounding one's identity. I'm an integrative practitioner which means that I use a number of evidence-based therapeutic models to tailor therapy in a way that is suited to your needs.
020 4572 3892 View 020 4572 3892
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Anthony Caldwell
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
London SE1
Through our lives, we may have experiences and feelings that are difficult to make sense of and which would benefit from talking about with someone outside of our day-to-day life. Talking to a counsellor can feel like a daunting prospect, but in taking that next step you can give yourself the time, support and guidance you need to explore and understand the roots of these feelings and enable yourself to find new ways of relating that are fulfilling and enriching.
Through our lives, we may have experiences and feelings that are difficult to make sense of and which would benefit from talking about with someone outside of our day-to-day life. Talking to a counsellor can feel like a daunting prospect, but in taking that next step you can give yourself the time, support and guidance you need to explore and understand the roots of these feelings and enable yourself to find new ways of relating that are fulfilling and enriching.
020 3835 4762 View 020 3835 4762
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Nhung Dang
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I can help you to access your creative potential by overcoming psychological challenges. Often our ability to live a fuller life is blocked by issues, such as physical and emotional difficulties, anxieties, phobias and relationship issues. Working together in therapy I will guide you to explore the source of your issue and help you to find solutions to your problems. Everyone arrives to the therapy process at different stages. I am committed to meeting you where you are at as an individual, and can provide a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space, providing empathy and respect for you, your values and belief systems.
I can help you to access your creative potential by overcoming psychological challenges. Often our ability to live a fuller life is blocked by issues, such as physical and emotional difficulties, anxieties, phobias and relationship issues. Working together in therapy I will guide you to explore the source of your issue and help you to find solutions to your problems. Everyone arrives to the therapy process at different stages. I am committed to meeting you where you are at as an individual, and can provide a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space, providing empathy and respect for you, your values and belief systems.
020 3962 1463 View 020 3962 1463
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Eda Meteer
Counsellor, BACP
London N21
Psikolojik Danışman olarak 13 senedir alanında uzman olarak hizmet vermektedir. Londra’da kurucularından olduğu Uyanış AKADEMİ'de online ve yüzyüze çocuk, ergen ve yetişkinlerle süreçlerini yönetmektedir. Aynı zamanda Deneyimsel Oyun Terapisi Kurucusu olan Dr.Byron Norton’dan Uluslararası onaylı 2. Düzey Deneyimsel Oyun Terapistliği ünvanını almış, ve bu alanını süpervizyonlar ile desteklemeye devam etmektedir. 2012 senesinde almış olduğu Uluslararası Onaylı Profesyonel Yaşam Koç’u eğitimi ile beraber aynı zamanda hem öğrenciler ile uzun süre çalışmıştır.
Psikolojik Danışman olarak 13 senedir alanında uzman olarak hizmet vermektedir. Londra’da kurucularından olduğu Uyanış AKADEMİ'de online ve yüzyüze çocuk, ergen ve yetişkinlerle süreçlerini yönetmektedir. Aynı zamanda Deneyimsel Oyun Terapisi Kurucusu olan Dr.Byron Norton’dan Uluslararası onaylı 2. Düzey Deneyimsel Oyun Terapistliği ünvanını almış, ve bu alanını süpervizyonlar ile desteklemeye devam etmektedir. 2012 senesinde almış olduğu Uluslararası Onaylı Profesyonel Yaşam Koç’u eğitimi ile beraber aynı zamanda hem öğrenciler ile uzun süre çalışmıştır.
07435 511419 View 07435 511419
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Dr Daniel O'Toole - Citadel Psychology
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
My name is Dr Daniel O’Toole (Danny) and I am the Principal Clinical Psychologist at Citadel Psychology. I have over 15 years experience working in the NHS and have also worked in the private and voluntary sectors. ​ As a clinical psychologist, I have worked with patients experiencing a wide variety of emotional and psychological difficulties. I take a compassionate and person-centred approach to my therapeutic work and draw on a range of evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
My name is Dr Daniel O’Toole (Danny) and I am the Principal Clinical Psychologist at Citadel Psychology. I have over 15 years experience working in the NHS and have also worked in the private and voluntary sectors. ​ As a clinical psychologist, I have worked with patients experiencing a wide variety of emotional and psychological difficulties. I take a compassionate and person-centred approach to my therapeutic work and draw on a range of evidence-based approaches such as Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Cognitive Analytic Therapy (CAT), Mindfulness, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and psychodynamic psychotherapy.
020 3856 8683 View 020 3856 8683

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How does your Counsellor compare?

Number of Counsellors in London

3,000+

Average cost per session

£75

Counsellors in London who prioritize treating:

91% Anxiety
85% Depression
83% Self Esteem
80% Relationship Issues
78% Stress
67% Trauma and PTSD
61% Bereavement

Average years in practice

10 Years

Top 3 insurances accepted

69% Aviva
63% AXA PPP
56% Vitality

How Counsellors in London see their clients

74% In Person and Online
26% Online Only

Gender breakdown

75% Female
24% Male
1% Non-Binary
FAQs - About Therapy and Counselling

How can I find a therapist in London?

Search for nearby therapists or counsellors by inputting your city, postcode, or a provider’s name into the search bar. From there, you can filter providers by the issues they treat, cost, insurance, gender, and other factors to find providers who are well-suited to your needs. To navigate between locations within the same country, enter a new city or postcode into the search bar.

Learn more about how to find a therapist

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.