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01 / Why us

We've connected 47,000+ people across the UK with the right counsellor since 2023.

Not because we're a slick app. Because every counsellor on this directory is BACP-aligned, writes their own profile, and you reach them directly — no booking middleman, no algorithm deciding for you.

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47k+
helped since 2023
02 / What's bringing you here

Find help with what's actually on your mind

Pick whichever feels closest — you can refine later. Each card opens a list of counsellors who work specifically with that.

03 / How it works

Three steps, no fluff

From searching to your first message takes about ten minutes. Most people start a conversation within an hour.

01

Search by what matters

Type your postcode, pick what you'd like help with. Filter by online or in-person, by language, by gender, by anything that matters to you.

02

Read profiles, in their words

Every counsellor writes their own profile. You see how they think, how they work, what their fees are, when they're available. No marketing fluff, no auto-generated bios.

03

Message directly

Send an enquiry through their profile — it lands in their inbox, not ours. No platform booking fees, no commission. You deal directly with the counsellor.

05 / Meet a few

Real people, ready to listen

A small sample. Each has their own training, their own approach. Every credential is verified before they're listed.

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  • AR

    Aisha Rahman

    Therapy across cultures — your whole self, welcome here.

    Glasgow Online 9+ years

    Specialising in identity, belonging, and the experience of being between cultures. Faith-sensitive practice.

  • Christian Saguirre

    Christian Saguirre

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    Online

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  • DP

    Daniel Park

    Therapy for teenagers and young adults.

    Newcastle In person 7+ years

    Specialist in adolescent mental health. Working with 14-25 year olds and their families.

  • DW

    David Williams

    Recovery-focused therapy for addiction and dependency.

    Edinburgh Online 18+ years

    Over 18 years supporting people in recovery from alcohol, substance and behavioural addictions.

  • SM

    Dr. Sarah Mitchell

    Compassionate support for anxiety and life transitions.

    Central London Hybrid 15+ years

    Integrative therapist with 15 years experience helping clients navigate anxiety, burnout and major life changes.

  • EC

    Emily Chen

    Specialist support for eating difficulties and body image.

    Bristol Online 8+ years

    Compassionate, evidence-based therapy for eating disorders, disordered eating and body image concerns.

  • HF

    Hannah Foster

    Gentle, grounded support through grief and loss.

    Liverpool In person 14+ years

    Specialist bereavement counsellor. Helping you find your way through loss at your own pace.

  • JO

    James Okonkwo

    Trauma-informed therapy in a safe, non-judgmental space.

    Manchester In person 12+ years

    Specialist in trauma, PTSD and complex life experiences. EMDR-trained practitioner with 12 years experience.

  • MT

    Marcus Thompson

    Therapy for men who don't usually do therapy.

    Leeds Hybrid 7+ years

    Direct, practical counselling for men dealing with stress, anger, relationship issues, and what it means to be a man today.

  • MH

    Mohammed Hassan

    Counselling that honours your faith and your story.

    Sheffield Hybrid 8+ years

    Islamic counselling integrated with evidence-based psychotherapy. Open to clients of all faiths and none.

  • OB

    Oliver Bennett

    Affirmative therapy for LGBTQ+ clients.

    Brighton Hybrid 11+ years

    Queer-affirmative therapy for individuals and couples. Specialist in coming out, gender identity, and relationship structures.

  • PP

    Priya Patel

    Couples and family therapy with cultural sensitivity.

    Birmingham Hybrid 10+ years

    Helping couples and families build stronger relationships. Specialist in cross-cultural dynamics and South Asian family structures.

I tried three different counsellors before I found someone I genuinely clicked with. GoToTherapy made that part of the process so much easier than anything else I tried.
Maya R.London · found her counsellor in 2024
06 / The promise

Built differently.

Most directories make money by ranking counsellors who pay more. We make money from membership fees. The result is different.

01

Free for clients, always

Will never charge you to search, contact, or browse. Not now, not later, no premium tier.

02

No paid rankings

Search results are by relevance to your search — never by who paid more. Featured tier exists for visibility, not ranking.

03

Profiles in their own voice

Counsellors write their own profiles. We don't AI-generate, sanitise, or 'optimise' them.

04

Credentials, actually checked

Every BACP/UKCP/BABCP membership verified before listing. Re-checked annually.

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07 / For counsellors

Join 1,200+ qualified UK counsellors growing their practice with us.

Free to list for your first 30 days. No setup fees, no commission on bookings. Your enquiries land in your inbox — we're not in the middle of it.

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