Therapists in United Kingdom

Mr. Richard Whitenstall
Mr. Richard Whitenstall
I am a Gestalt Counsellor (regsitered with BACP) and started seeing clients in 2013. This was through placements at Hampshire charities No Limits (young people) and Cruse (bereavement). From 2017 to 2019 I set up and ran a counselling service with London charity Positive21 (HIV). I am co-author of “Strength to Talk” which is dedicated to men’s mental health with all proceeds going to the charity Mind.
Anyone interested in counselling can have a free consultation session (30mins) to ask any questions and check that we could make progress.
After that I work online via “Psychology Today Sessions” (encrypted video service) each session lasts 50 minutes.
The model I use is Gestalt/Humanistic theory.

Mrs Cheryl Backham
Mrs Cheryl Backham
Hi I’m Cheryl, and a BACP registered counsellor based in Smallthorne. I have 6 years’ experience working with people who have experienced trauma. I charge £30 per hour, with special rates for some groups. My hours are flexible including evenings.

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.

Mark Sunderland
Mark Sunderland
As your counsellor, I can help you by listening to whatever is troubling you the aim being to help you explore and understand the events or situation that have prompted you to seek help. I can help you explore any kind of problem, whether it is trying to make sense of a past life experience that is causing you some emotional pain, or a current problem that you are finding hard to cope with on your own, or perhaps a fear of something in the future which is holding you back. I strongly believe that having a safe space to talk, without judgment, can help you get clarity and empower you to move forward and make clear decisions about what you can do to improve your life.

Dr Kevin Scott
Dr Kevin Scott
As a chartered psychologist with extensive psychotherapy training, I know the right questions to ask, to listen to what makes you who you are, to appropriately challenge you and then to develop a way of working that will help you to achieve your therapy goals. I will use techniques adapted to you, to help you to better understand what is happening for you. We can then explore what has been blocking you from leading the life you want to lead, and aid you in developing the insight / coping skills to let you lead that life. Coming to this website you have made the first step. Make the second by booking a free initial consultation through my website.

Andrew Greenway
Andrew Greenway
I have an integrative, person-centred approach that uses varied models of humanistic therapy letting you lead the process. I provide a place for the exploration of difficult emotions and will support you in understanding that you have the tools that will ultimately help you continue on your journey.

Charlie Cornelius
Charlie Cornelius
An increasing number of people come to a place in life when they want to talk to someone about their challenges. I am practised at providing a space in which clients feel able to start to share. This sharing can be a relief for clients and the start of a rewarding yet challenging journey.
I am trained in both the person-centred and psychodynamic approaches. The person-centred approach can help with getting in touch with the hidden parts of ourselves to have a positive influence on our life. The psychodynamic part can provide insights.
As well as studying counselling and psychotherapy at the University of Edinburgh, I have studied organisational development and nonviolent communication (NVC).

Ms. Vauna Beauvais
Ms. Vauna Beauvais
Hi, I’m Vauna. You can see me for online sessions on Zoom, from 10 am to 10 pm (UK time) on weekdays. I specialise in psychotherapy for neurodivergent adults (autism, Aspergers, dyslexia, dyspraxia, dyscalculia, alexithymia, PDA). I also help people experiencing anxiety, low self-esteem, lack of motivation/performance, difficulties in relationships, workplace issues, and lack of direction. I can also provide coaching for executive functioning improvements (organisation, planning, achievements). You do not need to have a diagnosis of anything. If you feel that you’re different, that’s all that’s needed to know that you are in the right place, with a professional who can understand and work with you to get your life the way that you want it.

Rachel Olney
Rachel Olney
Person-Centred Therapy places particular emphasis on the quality of the relationship between therapist and client. When we work together you will find a warm, accepting, consistent and careful listening ear, free from judgement. This is a very respectful relationship where the focus is on you and your concerns. I aim to offer you a relationship that you can trust and where you will feel safe enough to talk freely about anything you wish.

Lyn O’Callaghan
Lyn O’Callaghan
As an Integrative Counsellor, I tailor therapy to each client, as well as talking therapy, I draw from a diverse toolbox of techniques, such as CBT, EMDR and hypnosis. Having completed training specific to trauma and trauma-informed approaches, I am confident in my skills to scaffold clients while they learn ways to overcome obstacles, develop coping skills, and enhance their overall well-being. Through collaboration with my clients, they can explore concerns, build resilience and cultivate positive lasting change.

John Ridley
John Ridley
Counselling, psychotherapy and coaching in Soho, London and online.
Therapy for stress, anxiety, depression, relationship and sexuality issues, substance use, health conditions and HIV.
Many of us experience low mood, stress or anxiety in our lives and the talking therapy that I offer provides a safe space to really help. Sometimes clients just can’t put a finger on what is troubling them or causing them to feel blocked – early stages of our work together would sensitively explore this and help to establish goals so that you can, over time, appreciate your progress.
I have specific Cognitive Behavioural Therapy training to help you if you are experiencing sleep problems, panic, phobias, and some forms of trauma and OCD.

Mr. Shane Sneyd
Mr. Shane Sneyd
I offer counselling and psychotherapy to individuals (young people/adults) who may have identified specific personal difficulties and/or want to understand more about themselves in order to allow choice, change, and movement in life.
I work with a number of issues, ranging from anxiety, depression, OCD, relationship problems, and personality disorders. My aim is to work with the person rather than the diagnosis.

Mr. James Hawes
Mr. James Hawes
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

Miranda Lo
Miranda Lo
Hello! My name is Miranda – a counsellor and life coach. I work with an Integrative Therapeutic Approach to draw benefits from various modalities to suit You. I have worked with adults with various concerns, including social anxiety, performance anxiety, self-esteem issues, finding self-identity & meaning in life, career & vocational transformation, depression, bereavement, panic attack, anxiety, fixed core belief, nightmares, communication issues within relationships, self-harming, binge eating, long-term therapy support, dual diagnosis, alcohol and substance abuse, anger management and BPD issues. I participate in continual professional training regularly to keep my practice up-to-date in serving the various concerns of my clients.

Michael Hastings
Michael Hastings
It has always been my belief that no matter what the situation a person finds themselves in or what stage of life they are at there is always the possibility of change driven by hope. Hope is however the essential prerequisite: without hope change is often chaotic, frightening, and unmanageable. Even a little hope is sufficient … it can be cultivated … it can be nurtured … from there possibilities emerge which draw us into our sense of agency, our sense of what could be … if we choose it… I am a humanistic and integrative therapist who is client-centred. I use whatever therapeutic tool I have available to bring the client to a space of growth and self-knowledge.
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