Therapists in United Kingdom

Phil Shaw
Phil Shaw
I believe therapy can be truly transformative, offering a space to explore past experiences and how they shape our present. This belief comes from my work as both a therapist and a client. I work collaboratively with my clients to create a safe, empowering environment where they can make more productive meaning about their world and relationships.
My approach is grounded in empathy, curiosity, and acceptance, but when appropriate I also offer constructive challenge. I meet each person where they are, encouraging deeper reflection and new perspectives.
Much of my experience involves supporting individuals with anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, family dynamics, autism, trauma, and issues related to sex, gender, and sexuality.

Tristan Warr
Tristan Warr
Hello! I’m Tristan Warr, a qualified male counsellor with a passion for walking beside others through life’s challenges and helping them discover new perspectives along the way.
I work in an integrative way, which means I use different types of therapy depending on what feels right for you. Kind of like picking the right tool for the job. I believe there’s no one-size-fits-all in counselling.
I offer in-person sessions, in my counselling room in Yeovil, or outdoor walking, and online therapy for individual adults. I offer a free online consultation, so you can get a feel for how this might work for you.

Robynne Wood
Robynne Wood
I work using the Person-Centred (or Humanistic) approach, which is often referred to as the “how does that make you feel?” style of therapy. However, a more accurate description would be I focus on building a supportive relationship where we can view the world from your perspective, and we work together to make changes that you want. I believe that you are the expert in your own life and have the ability to solve your own problems but recognise that sometimes an “outsiders” support and perspective can be helpful. I aim to create a non-judgmental safe space to explore your world using empathy, honesty and unconditional positive regard helping us to work through the thoughts, feelings and issues that are impacting you.

Dr. Robert O’Flaherty
Dr. Robert O’Flaherty
I can help with anxiety, depression, adjusting to a physical health condition, sexual problems, relationship issues, stress, sexuality, men’s issues and more. I am a Clinical Psychologist, registered with the Health & Care Professions Council (HCPC, Reg: PYL35174), who is Chartered by the British Psychological Society (Reg: 181156). I have worked in the NHS for over 13 years and currently I work at a leading NHS hospital in London part time, and work part time in private practice. I use an integrative approach, drawing from a number of different theories, including Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Mindfulness, psychodynamic and psychosexual therapy. All sessions are online.

Ms Isabel Davies
Ms Isabel Davies
I am an accredited Gestalt Psychotherapist registered with the UKCP and currently see both individuals and couples online. Individual therapy is for anyone who is experiencing a stressful time in their lives, or feels depressed or anxious or both. Perhaps you’re not feeling happy with your life in general and unsure of the reason and this may be affecting your relationships with family, friends or partner. During these times it can be supportive to speak to someone like a therapist who can provide a non judgemental confidential safe space for you to explore how you are feeling.

Dr. Nicholas Sarantakis
Dr. Nicholas Sarantakis
I am a Counselling Psychologist and author based in the UK (accredited by HCPC & BPS) with 15 years of therapeutic experience working with individuals, couples and families. My practice is based on an individually-tailored, integrative, relational approach with a broad variety of presentations, such as anxiety, depression, OCD, relational & identity difficulties and trauma.
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I have been a Senior Lecturer & Lecturer at 5 different UK Universities & I had a 5-year long professional training in psychodynamic group, family and couple’s therapy. I am the co-author of the book ‘Relational Ethics in Psychotherapy & Counselling Private Practice’ and I have published extensively in peer-reviewed academic journals in psychology & psychotherapy.

Tracy Dixon
Tracy Dixon
I am a BACP Accredited Psychotherapist working both online and face to face in Plymouth, UK. I work with a range of issues but commonly trauma, anxiety, shame, stress, relationship issues and bereavement. I offer a free 20 minute telephone consultation in order for you to ask me any questions and to ensure that I will be a good fit for you. My core training is Person Centred and I draw on a number of counselling theories to work with each client according to their individual needs.

Mrs. Lis Starkey-Smets
Mrs. Lis Starkey-Smets
Hello, I’m an integrative psychotherapist and counsellor, working with individuals in Stratford upon Avon, Warwickshire, and online.
I have experience supporting people experiencing a wide range of emotional difficulties and adapt my approach to suit each individual and their circumstances/needs. I have a particular interest in working with parents, both during the postnatal period and beyond. Please do take a look at my website to learn a bit more about what it might be like to work with me, and feel free to get in touch via email or telephone if you have any questions.

Jake Halls
Jake Halls
I am a BACP accredited counsellor & have worked in mental health for over 15 years and for the last 10 years I have worked as a counsellor in the NHS. I offer both short term and long-term therapy online or via telephone. I have helped clients work through many different issues over the years and can help with issues such as: anxiety, depression, bereavement, relationship problems, anger, sexual abuse, work stress, career problems, domestic abuse, long-term health issues, sexual problems & family issues. There aren’t many things I’ve not come across over the years so get in touch and I can see if I can help.
I work with adults over the age of 18 and specialize in men’s mental health

Chris Madden
Chris Madden
‘Something incredible happens when you open up to another human who you click with and who is trained to listen and support.’
The way I work is flexible. I meet you as an individual and will accept you exactly as you are, and try to see the world through your eyes. I will listen to you, really hear you and will be as genuine as I can, offering you time and space to find the answers you are looking for. I will not judge or critique you, tell you what to do, think or say, or who you should be. I will always meet you with unconditional positive regard, helping you to explore and navigate towards new insights and perspectives which can bring about a better way of relating to yourself, others or situations which you may find challenging.

Sophia England
Sophia England
While it can be valuable to talk about your problems with close friends and family members, sometimes the people around you aren’t able to provide the help you need. I’ll listen to you and help you to understand yourself better, so you can make positive changes in your life. I’m happy to consider working with almost any issue and have experience of working with a wide range of men and presenting issues. I’ve a speciality in working with people who are affected by trauma, I’ve completed Trauma Enhanced Practice Levels 2 and 3. I holds awareness that an event, a series of events or a set of circumstances that is experienced by an individual as physically or emotionally hurtful or life threatening can be termed as trauma.

Mr Andrew Cranham
Mr Andrew Cranham
I offer remote or face-to-face counselling and am located in the Sherwood area of Nottingham. I have immediate availability during the daytime so you can see me quickly. I offer a completely confidential, non-judgemental, dignified service. I am highly qualified, experienced and accredited with UKCP. Having worked in a variety of places with a wide range of people, I use a relational approach to get to know you and understand how we can work best together. I offer a free telephone conversation to discuss what you are looking for. I would invite you to check me out! Check whether I might be someone you would want to talk to and to trust your instincts about me. I look forward to hearing from you.

Ms. Alison Elliot
Ms. Alison Elliot
I’m a person centred counsellor with a specific focus on emotion focussed therapy. I’m trained in EMDR and have experience of working with men exploring their sexuality, transgender, fertility and working through complex trauma. I aim to provide a safe welcoming environment to explore the challenges you face.

Jeff Dawson
Jeff Dawson
Are you feeling overwhelmed, isolated, or like you’re just going through the motions? Battling depression, anxiety, or the weight of past trauma? Many men struggle in silence, but you don’t have to. Reaching out takes real courage – and you’ve already shown that by being here.
I’m Jeff, a psychotherapeutic counsellor and coach who specialises in men’s mental health. As a male counsellor, I get it – I understand the pressure to “man up,” the difficulty of opening up, and how hard it can be to ask for support. I work with men of all ages: young adults navigating life transitions, dads struggling to connect with their teenagers, and men processing relationship challenges, work stress, or past trauma.
My trauma-informed approach combines emotional healing with practical strategies. We’ll explore what’s keeping you stuck while building real tools for managing emotions, improving communication, and showing up as the man you want to be. You deserve genuine understanding and lasting change.

Mr. Neil Jordan
Mr. Neil Jordan
I’m a Registered psychotherapist with the UKCP and have run my private practice full time for over 20 years. I am a Relational Psychotherapist so I work alongside my clients to explore issues that affect how they feel in their current lives and relationships as well as exploring the origins of these issues which sometimes stem from traumatic events in our developmental years. My goal is to help clients clarify what they want from life, explore what is holding them back and move through to deep and lasting change. I work with a wide range of presenting issues. Over the last 10 years I have worked with professional sportsmen and women and supported them through a range of issues which they encounter in their high profile, pressurised, daily lives.
As a man I appreciate how difficult it can be to speak about how we feel and I also know the benefits of taking this risk having had my own counselling and psychotherapy for many years.
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