Therapists in England
- Bedfordshire
- Bristol
- Buckinghamshire
- Cheshire
- Cornwall
- Devon
- Durham
- East Sussex
- Essex
- Greater London
- Hampshire
- Hertfordshire
- Kent
- Lancashire
- Leicestershire
- Lincolnshire
- Manchester
- Merseyside
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- Norfolk
- North Yorkshire
- Northampton
- Northamptonshire
- Nottingham
- Somerset
- South Yorkshire
- Staffordshire
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Surrey
- Warwick
- West Midlands
- West Yorkshire

Dr. John Hilsdon
Dr. John Hilsdon
Would you like someone to really listen to you – who will give you time and space to express how you are, or to explore what might be wrong, without making judgements about you? I’ve been working in this field for over twenty years and can offer a range of approaches for tackling issues such as depression, anxiety, addictions and relationship problems. You are welcome to text, email or call me for a free initial chat. See my website for more details about me, how I work and how to make contact.

Andy Wilson
Andy Wilson
I have been working as an integrative therapist for over 10 years and tailor my way of working to meet your needs. I offer both face-to-face and online therapy.
Are you struggling with life and having difficulty finding hope for your future? Do you feel down or angry, struggling to find joy and fulfilment in life? In therapy we work together to identify the causes and find solutions. Are you tired of repeating self-destructive behaviours? Do you feel stuck and unable to move on? Unhealthy habits can develop that lead to us feeling trapped. I create a safe, non-judgmental space in which you are able to identify your problems and find ways to change.
My website has more information where I also offer a free 20 minute introductory call.

Tom Buckland
Tom Buckland

Mark Allerton
Mark Allerton
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.

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.

Lauren Erdwin
Lauren Erdwin
I offer a safe, non-judgemental space for you to share. We will work to explore situations at your pace to see how your emotions may be affecting you in the present day. This can be through set short-term or long-term work, my clients lead the sessions.

Iulian Chear
Iulian Chear
My work delves into issues such as shame, pressure to conform and the inability to connect with yourself, your body, and your emotions. I usually work with men at the intersection between race, neurodiversity, social class and faith who may feel that they are different, unable to be themselves, or are dissatisfied with themselves or with their lives.
I am quite open and easy to talk to, and I think I do well with men who are nervous about coming to therapy, who find it hard to open up or who have unusual issues that cause them shame.
I am a UKCP-accredited psychotherapist with a first degree in psychology and a doctorate in existential psychotherapy.

Miss Hope Peckover
Miss Hope Peckover
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.

Unlock Psychology Ltd
Unlock Psychology Ltd
Unlock Psychology Ltd is a private clinical psychology service, serving Warwickshire and online. We are specialists in men’s mental health, with our founder Dr Alastair Pipkin having support hundreds of men with psychological therapy and conducted and published research on adapting therapy for men. We are HCPC-registered clinical psychologists who provide cognitive behavioural therapy, compassion-focused therapy and emotion-focused therapy for men with a range of needs, including low mood, stress, burnout, all types of anxiety, managing emotions and substance misuse. We offer a free 20-minute consultation via Zoom or phone to see whether we might be a good fit for you, so do get in touch via email and we will be happy to discuss.

Ms Elizabeth Flynn
Ms Elizabeth Flynn
I am a registered counsellor and psychotherapist. I specialise in integrative therapy; Person-Centred Therapy, Attachment Therapy and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy. I can tailor-make my speciality to suit you as the client. My other areas of expertise are working with mental health patients for six-plus years, in private organisations and NHS Mental Health acute, CAMHs and forensic wards. I have helped clients break through obstacles that seemed to hold them back in life. As Life is a gift, I am here to help clients achieve a more positive outlook on life, and provide the client with all the tools necessary to get there. Let me help you learn and develop a better way to handle the difficulties that are standing in the way of your goals.

Dr. Omar Kowlessar
Dr. Omar Kowlessar
Dr. Omar A. Kowlessar leads OAK Psychological Services. He is a HCPC registered Chartered Consultant Clinical Psychologist with over 18 years experience specialising in adult mental health (ages 16+).
Dr. Kowlessar offers diagnostic assessments and a range of evidence-based psychological therapies to members of the public as well as clinical supervision and mentoring to psychologist and non-psychologist health professionals. He is qualified in multiple psychological therapies, CBT; ACT and EMDR.
Dr. Kowlessar is an expert in treating a wide spectrum of mental health conditions, from anxiety and depression to personality disorder and psychosis; he is BABCP accredited and a Chartered member of the British Psychological Society.

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.

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.

Úna McNulty
Úna McNulty
I am an experienced Integrative Psychotherapist, specializing in Psychodynamic Therapy, working with young people, adults and couples.
My relational approach forges a unique reciprocity in engaging with clients more acutely, enabling a better understanding of client needs.
My therapy is grounded in key findings from research and neuroscience to effect change.

Mr. Daniel Harris
Mr. Daniel Harris
Hello, my name is Daniel, I specialise in helping clients to navigate their way through life’s difficult moments. It is my role to create a healing, trusting and non-judgemental therapeutic relationship to facilitate your growth. As a member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) I work to a high professional standard which alongside my life experiences ensures that I bring a level of openness and understanding to each client. I am trained in the Person Centred and the Solution Focused approach and have also completed many hours of additional training. I offer sessions to individuals and couples.
Contact
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