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.
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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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RG
Rebecca Goldberg
Online therapy, wherever you are in the UK.
Fully online practice. Flexible scheduling for busy professionals and parents.
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SL
Sophie Laurent
For perfectionists, high-achievers, and the burnt-out.
Specialist in perfectionism, imposter syndrome, and the cost of always achieving.
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TS
Tom Sullivan
CBT and ACT for anxiety, worry and overthinking.
Brief, focused therapy using CBT and ACT for anxiety, panic, and chronic worry.
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YT
Yuki Tanaka
Cross-cultural therapy for international students and expats.
Therapy in English and Japanese for people living between cultures, languages and homes.
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.