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Therapists in United Kingdom

Dr. Laura Sanger

Newcastle upon Tyne, England

Dr. Laura Sanger

DClinPsych, University of Newcastle
Years in practice: 23
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Whatever your hopes of therapy and life, I will work alongside you to get things moving in the direction you prefer. I adapt my approach, drawing on multiple models, ideas and research findings, to try to create a good fit for you and use your ongoing feedback to help me to do this. I consider relationships to be an important part of how we interact with life, whether that be current relationships with others, key relationships in the past or our relationship with ourselves or problems which come along.

Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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Dr. Norman Claringbull

New Forest and Southampton, Hampshire

Dr. Norman Claringbull

PhD, Middlesex University and MSc, University of Bristol
Years in practice: 25+
Offers:  Remote Therapy

PSYCHOTHERAPIST; COUNSELLOR, PSYCHOLOGIST

A friendly and informal service.

25 years experience in Private Practice, NHS, Academia, Research, and Consultancy.

Former Head of the BSc and MSc Programs at the University of Southampton

New Forest and Southampton, Hampshire
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Miss Hope Peckover

Birmingham, West Midlands

Miss Hope Peckover

MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy, Newman University
Years in practice: 6
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Coming to therapy can be a really tricky first step; perhaps you’ve now realised you are struggling, or you know you are capable of more and want to make the most out of life. There can be loads of reasons for coming to therapy. My aim in my therapy room is to help and guide you in the direction you want to go.

Birmingham, West Midlands
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Rachel Hewitt-Hall

Northampton, England

Rachel Hewitt-Hall

Degree in Person-centred Counselling & Psychotherapy, University of Warwick, UK
Years in practice: 10
Offers:  Remote Therapy
I’m passionate about supporting men with their mental health. There still seems to be a stigma attached to men asking for help. It takes courage to seek support. I’ve run a global business so I can relate to work pressures and juggling the work-life balance. I give you confidential space to explore what’s going on for you. I offer a range of interventions in my work… like having a toolbox; depending on the issue, I use different tools to address the problem. I offer both counselling and coaching. I’m not a ‘fluffy’ counsellor; you won’t need to ‘sensor’ anything you say!”
Northampton, England
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Dr. Matthew Ireland

London, Greater London

Dr. Matthew Ireland

PhD, University of Nottingham & MSc Existential Psychotherapy, Middlesex University
Years in practice: 2
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Do you feel like you’re performing your life instead of living it? Maybe everything looks fine on the outside, but inside you feel anxious or uncertain – without knowing exactly what you want to change, or why. You’re not alone in feeling this way.

I help men explore the deeper questions behind their identity, relationships or life struggles – not just what’s happening, but what it means to them – so they can reconnect with themselves, make clearer choices and move from acting in life to authoring their future. My approach is warm and respectful, so you can be honest without fear of judgment. You’re welcome to book a free intro call – no pressure, just a chat.

London, Greater London
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Dr Liam Reilly

Ireland, Antrim

Dr Liam Reilly

Doctorate in Clinical Psychology, Queens University, Belfast
Years in practice: 11
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Dr Reilly offers person-centred, bespoke, and collaborative therapy sessions, aimed at fostering self-expression and personal development. He employs a range of psychotherapy techniques, providing effective strategies to help you navigate life’s challenges. Central to his therapeutic approach is a commitment to non-judgemental acceptance, understanding, and support, addressing all experiences and difficulties with care.

Dr Reilly provides psychological support for children, adolescents, and adults, helping with a variety of issues such as anxiety, depression, anger, and trauma. His primary therapeutic approaches include cognitive-behavioural, systemic, integrative, behavioural interventions, and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing.

Ireland, Antrim
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Mr. James Hawes

Nottingham, England

Mr. James Hawes

PGDip in Pyschotherapy and Counselling, Nottingham Trent University
Years in practice: 22
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I specialise in working with boys and men helping them develop emotional fitness. I work with a variety of issues including anger, low mood, communication issues, relationship difficulties, shame, anxiety and increasing the ability to express a full range of emotions.

I have recently authored a new book called, ‘The Secret Lives of Men – Ten keys to unlock the mystery. See more here https://www.amazon.co.uk/Secret-Lives-Men-unlock-mystery/dp/1916279007

Nottingham, England
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Mrs. Lis Starkey-Smets

Coventry, West Midlands

Mrs. Lis Starkey-Smets

MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy, Birmingham City University
Years in practice: 13
Offers:  Remote Therapy

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.

Coventry, West Midlands
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Dr. Nicholas Sarantakis

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire

Dr. Nicholas Sarantakis

DPsych in Counselling Psychology, Glasgow Caledonian University
Years in practice: 15
Offers:  Remote Therapy

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.

Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
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Mark Allerton

Merseyside, England

Mark Allerton

PgDip in Person-Centred Counselling and Psychotherapy, Liverpool John Moores University
Years in practice: 7
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Men sometimes carry their problems around, being strong on the outside, like a suit of armour. They leave the talking to others, often women. Your friends might be doing the same, but if you’re the one to admit it, you fear losing your credibility as a real man. There may also be an inner voice telling you to man up and not show vulnerability, but this can be part of the problem.

I think counselling can help men become better friends, partners, fathers and lovers. Learning to talk about yourself without fear of judgement can help your state of mind and relationships. When I work with men, they often find it’s a relief to finally let it all out. They feel lighter and open up to change, rather than closing down or “manning up” just to fit in.

I offer both remote and in-person appointments and have experience working with English-speaking clients who live outside the UK in all parts of the world.

Merseyside, England
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Dr. Stephen Adams-Langley

London, England

Dr. Stephen Adams-Langley

MA in Psychotherapy & Counselling, Regents University, London, DPsych University of Middlesex, London
Years in practice: 25+
Offers:  Remote Therapy

I provide short-term solution-focused therapy and long-term psychotherapy. I have been working with a wide range of issues including panic attacks and anxiety, bereavement, stress, addictions, relationship difficulties, sexuality, depression and loss of meaning, for over 25 years. Drawing from cognitive behavioural therapy, humanistic/person centred, psychodynamic, brief solution-focused therapy and existential approaches, I adapt the theory to each individual client.  My aim is to clarify those aspects of your life that cause distress, confusion or anger and lead to feeling stuck, blocked, unfulfilled and desperate. Through exploration and clarification we can explore options and choices and come to terms with our issues.

London, England
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Space To Be You

London, Greater London

Space To Be You

Number of Therapists: 50+
Offers:  Remote Therapy, Individual Therapy

We are a full-service psychotherapy, counselling, complementary therapy and bodywork therapy centre based in Hackney, London.

We provide a comfortable, peaceful and confidential space tailored to individual needs: a Space To Be You.

Most of our therapists work with men who are in need of support, counselling and psychotherapy, and we have helped dozens of men through difficult periods in their life.

London, Greater London
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Jeff Dawson

Plymouth, Devon

Jeff Dawson

Diploma in Counselling Teenagers, Institute for the Arts in Therapy and Education
Years in practice: 5
Offers:  Remote Therapy

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.

Plymouth, Devon
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Benedicta Sanio

Edinburgh, Scotland

Benedicta Sanio

PgDip in Psychotherapy and Counselling, University of Edinburgh
Years in practice: 25+
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Although I trained in the dialogue between psychodynamic and person-centered approaches, I work creatively and intuitively, depending on the client’s needs. Essentially, my belief in the existence of an inner world through which we perceive an outer reality where the past is alive in the present is premised on my personal life experience. However, my primary objective is to build a therapeutic relationship with you grounded in honesty and openness, which may lead to trust and mutual understanding. What is most important to me is the relational aspect of our work together, which is deemed the prime factor in the therapeutic process according to research.

Edinburgh, Scotland
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Dr. Heather Sequeira

London, England

Dr. Heather Sequeira

PhD in Psychology, University of London
Years in practice: 25+
Offers:  Remote Therapy

Consultant Psychologist | Specialist in Trauma, OCD & Affective Intelligence

Dr Heather Sequeira is a Chartered Consultant Psychologist with a distinctive focus on trauma, OCD, and the affective intelligence that often lies beneath psychological distress. With over two decades of clinical and academic experience, she integrates lived insight with evidence-based practice to challenge narrow diagnostic thinking and expand how we support complex mental health. She has a special interest in helping men.

Heather is the founder of PTSDTraumaWorkshops, a BPS-approved training platform for psychologists and CBT therapists, and an Honorary Research Fellow at the University of Birmingham. She also works clinically within the NHS and contributes widely to national media, including BBC Radio 4, The GuardianSky News, and the World Service.

A former Senior Research Fellow at the University of London, Heather’s work bridges neurobiological, relational, and experiential understandings of trauma and OCD. She advocates for treatment models that not only reduce symptoms but attend to the meaning, sensitivity, and deep emotional processing many individuals bring to therapy.

London, England
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