Thoughts and feelings
You can talk about worry, sadness, frustration or feelings that are difficult to name. A practitioner can help you explore them and discuss an appropriate way of working.
Online counselling & psychotherapy
Sometimes it helps to have time with someone who listens carefully and helps you explore what is happening for you.
You may want support with a particular difficulty or simply know that something feels hard to manage. Explore the practitioners below, compare their approaches and ask questions before deciding on your next step.
Online support across the UK · from £24 · Confirm suitability and availability before booking.
What would you like space for?
Experiences and relationships
Sessions may give you time to consider how experiences and relationships affect your life now. You can discuss recurring patterns, communication or changes you hope to make.
Understanding and choice
You may want to make sense of a situation or consider your options. Counselling offers space to reflect, with the decisions about your life remaining yours.
Different ways of working
Counselling and psychotherapy are talking approaches that explore thoughts, feelings and experiences. Practitioners vary in their training, focus and way of structuring sessions.
Some offer person-centred or integrative work; others use more structured approaches. Read each profile and ask how the practitioner works with your particular concern. Availability of a specific treatment depends on relevant training and suitability.
What a first session can involve
An initial session is a chance to discuss what brings you to therapy, what you hope for and whether you feel able to work together. Your practitioner should explain their service, fees, confidentiality and the practical arrangements.
You can ask questions and discuss what you feel ready to share. If your needs would be better met by a specialist service or other healthcare support, the practitioner can discuss that with you.
Find a counsellor or psychotherapist
Explore the team’s approaches, experience and fees. Check qualifications, professional registration, the ages they work with and whether their support fits your needs before booking.
7 therapists listed. Confirm suitability, session length and availability with your chosen provider.
Andrew Gonsalves
Person-Centred Counsellor
Explore difficult feelings and everyday pressures at a pace that suits you.
From £40
individual session
John Davis
Counsellor
Counselling for anxiety, low mood and challenges affecting daily life.
From £24
30-minute session (£40 for one hour)
Jess Goodman
Counsellor
A supportive space for worry, low mood, stress and emotional overwhelm.
From £24
30-minute session (£40 for one hour)
Hannah French
Psychotherapist & Hypnotherapist
An individual approach to exploring anxiety, low mood and emotional wellbeing.
From £48
individual session
Karmel Cafolla
CBT & Relationship Therapist
Support with anxiety, low mood and patterns that can feel hard to shift.
From £40
individual session
Eleanor Knowles-Wade
Counsellor & Psychotherapist
Person-centred support for anxiety, depression, confidence and life changes.
From £40
individual session
Ravinder Bahra
Person-Centred Counsellor
Support with anxiety, low mood and difficult life changes.
From £40
individual session
A simple way to get started
- Explore a profile. Read about the practitioner’s approach, experience, fees and session options.
- Ask questions. Contact us if you would like help choosing. A free consultation is with an advisor who can discuss suitable therapists; it does not commit you to paid sessions.
- Agree your next step. Confirm suitability, session arrangements and applicable terms with your chosen provider before booking.
Questions about counselling and psychotherapy
What is the difference between counselling and psychotherapy?
The terms overlap, and practitioners have different training and approaches. Ask what the service involves, which concerns they work with and how sessions would be tailored to your needs.
Do I need a diagnosis or referral?
You do not need a diagnosis or GP referral to make an enquiry with us. If you need medical assessment or specialist mental health treatment, your GP can help you consider appropriate services.
How do I choose an approach?
Read the profile and ask about the practitioner’s training, experience and how they work. You can say whether you prefer space to reflect, practical exercises or a combination, then discuss what might suit your needs.
Will sessions be confidential?
Ask your practitioner to explain confidentiality, its limits, record keeping and how information is handled before starting. Read the applicable privacy notice and therapy agreement, and discuss any questions you have.
How much do sessions cost?
Currently listed individual fees are £24–£48. Session lengths, services and fees vary. Confirm the details before booking; making an enquiry is free.
How many sessions will I need?
This depends on your needs and the work you agree. You can discuss an initial plan, review how sessions are going and decide together whether you would like to continue.
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Further information
Read the NHS information about counselling and talking therapies.
In England, eligible people can also self-refer to NHS Talking Therapies.
This enquiry form is not an urgent support service. If you need urgent mental health help, please use the NHS guidance on getting urgent help.
Would it feel easier to start with a message?
Tell us how you would like to be contacted. We can start by text or WhatsApp, or talk by phone about counselling, psychotherapy and finding suitable support.
You don’t need to explain everything here, or have a diagnosis. The short questions help us respond in a way that suits you.
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Therapists’ services and qualifications vary. Check the individual profile before booking. This directory does not provide emergency support.