UK Counselling Directory · BACP-aligned counsellors
Find the right counsellor for you, today.
Search 1,200+ qualified UK counsellors and therapists. Filter by what’s on your mind — anxiety, depression, relationships, trauma — your city, and your schedule. Online or in-person counselling. Free to use, no signup, no middleman.
Verified credentials BACP-aligned Free for clients
01 / Why GoToTherapy
The UK counselling directory that puts people before placement fees.
Since 2023 we’ve connected over 47,000 people across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland with qualified private counsellors. Every therapist on the directory is BACP, UKCP or BABCP-aligned, writes their own profile, and you contact them directly — no booking middleman, no commission, no algorithm deciding who you see.
02 / What brings you here
Find help with what's actually on your mind
Pick whichever feels closest — you can refine later. Each opens a list of UK counsellors who work specifically with that concern, online or near you.
Anxiety counselling
From generalised worry to panic attacks — 380+ UK counsellors specialise in anxiety therapy.
Depression
Talk to a counsellor who understands low mood, motivation loss and depression recovery.
Relationship therapy
Couples counselling and individual relationship support for every configuration.
Trauma & PTSD
EMDR and trauma-informed therapists for processing difficult experiences safely.
Grief & loss
Bereavement counselling for loss of any kind — recent or long ago.
OCD
Specialist CBT and ERP therapists for obsessive-compulsive patterns.
Identity & LGBTQ+
Affirming counsellors for gender, sexuality and identity exploration.
Neurodivergence
ADHD and autism-informed therapy from counsellors who get it.
Burnout & work stress
Support for workplace stress, burnout recovery and career pressure.
03 / How it works
Three steps, no fluff
From searching to your first message takes about ten minutes. Most people start a conversation with a counsellor within the hour.
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Search by what matters
Type your postcode or town, pick what you’d like help with. Filter by online or in-person sessions, language, gender, and fees — anything that matters for finding the right therapist near you.
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Read profiles, in their words
Every counsellor writes their own profile. See how they think, their qualifications, fees per session, and availability this week. Real profiles written by real practitioners — no AI-generated bios.
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Message directly
Send an enquiry straight to the counsellor’s inbox. No platform fees, no commission. Most UK counsellors offer a free 15-minute introductory call before you book a first session.
04 / Where you’ll meet
Private counsellors in every UK city
Most counsellors also offer online therapy sessions across the UK if no one nearby quite fits.
05 / Meet a few
Real people, ready to listen
A small sample of the directory. Every credential is verified before a counsellor is listed.
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Aisha Rahman
Therapy across cultures — your whole self, welcome here.
Specialising in identity, belonging, and the experience of being between cultures. Faith-sensitive practice.
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Daniel Park
Therapy for teenagers and young adults.
Specialist in adolescent mental health. Working with 14-25 year olds and their families.
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David Williams
Recovery-focused therapy for addiction and dependency.
Over 18 years supporting people in recovery from alcohol, substance and behavioural addictions.
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Dr. Sarah Mitchell
Compassionate support for anxiety and life transitions.
Integrative therapist with 15 years experience helping clients navigate anxiety, burnout and major life changes.
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Emily Chen
Specialist support for eating difficulties and body image.
Compassionate, evidence-based therapy for eating disorders, disordered eating and body image concerns.
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Hannah Foster
Gentle, grounded support through grief and loss.
Specialist bereavement counsellor. Helping you find your way through loss at your own pace.
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James Okonkwo
Trauma-informed therapy in a safe, non-judgmental space.
Specialist in trauma, PTSD and complex life experiences. EMDR-trained practitioner with 12 years experience.
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Marcus Thompson
Therapy for men who don't usually do therapy.
Direct, practical counselling for men dealing with stress, anger, relationship issues, and what it means to be a man today.
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Mohammed Hassan
Counselling that honours your faith and your story.
Islamic counselling integrated with evidence-based psychotherapy. Open to clients of all faiths and none.
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Oliver Bennett
Affirmative therapy for LGBTQ+ clients.
Queer-affirmative therapy for individuals and couples. Specialist in coming out, gender identity, and relationship structures.
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Priya Patel
Couples and family therapy with cultural sensitivity.
Helping couples and families build stronger relationships. Specialist in cross-cultural dynamics and South Asian family structures.
06 / For counsellors
Grow your private practice with 1,200+ UK colleagues
Free to list for 30 days. No setup fees, no commission on sessions. Enquiries land in your inbox — we’re never in the middle of it.