About british association for counselling and psychotherapy (bacp)
The British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) registers practitioners who meet national professional standards for education, ethics and practice. Browse the verified BACP therapists listed below to review their approaches, experience and languages.
What to compare in entries
| Credentials | A US state licence, or membership of a professional body such as BACP or NCPS. They are different kinds of thing; each profile shows what was supplied. |
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| Focus | Whether british association for counselling and psychotherapy (bacp) is listed as a main focus or among the wider list of areas. Entries show both. |
| Way of working | The approaches named on the entry. Two people working with the same concern can describe very different sessions. |
| Time in practice | Years in practice, as supplied. A fact to weigh, not a ranking. |
| Language | The languages sessions can be held in, where that matters to you. |
Common questions
How were these entries chosen?
Everyone listed on this page shows British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) among their credentials, as supplied through the platform. Membership is shown as given and is not verified by this directory. They are not ranked, rated or endorsed by this directory, and the order is not a recommendation.
Do I need a referral to start?
No. You can contact a therapist through their entry directly. A GP referral is not required for independent online therapy.
What if the first therapist is not right?
Changing therapist is normal and expected, and can be done at any point. One session is a small sample of how someone works.
Entries for british association for counselling and psychotherapy (bacp)
Angela Neary, BACP
Ref 109659
Experienced person-centred counsellor with practical support
Works with: Addictions, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingCleo Irish Zorrilla, BACP
Ref 258501
Compassionate, practical counselling for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingAmanda Parry, BACP
Ref 142169
Therapist using integrative, exploratory approaches
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingMark Dexter, BACP
Ref 188313
Practical therapy for mood and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingAnastasia Seale, BACP
Ref 173105
Compassionate integrative counsellor for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English, Russian
View listingRebecca Gilmour, BACP
Ref 279125
Flexible pluralistic counsellor for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingWilliam Signey, BACP
Ref 113870
Practical, person-focused counselling for life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingSimran Nandhra, BACP
Ref 160587
Compassionate, person-focused counselling
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingJonathan Wilkes, BACP
Ref 123145
Calm listening with practical skills
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Grief Languages: English
View listingNatalie Benjamin, BACP
Ref 254598
Warm, practical counselling for stress and mood
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJulia Allen, BACP
Ref 193195
Practical support for stress and low mood
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingRoselyn Robertson, BACP
Ref 202372
Sensitive, practical counselling for life’s difficult moments
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingWendy Mayfield, BACP
Ref 100144
Practical, steady support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingChris Sergeant, BACP
Ref 104855
Practical support for stress and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingBianca Righetti, BACP
Ref 220095
Practical support for stress, anxiety and life change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingBetty Adhokorie, BACP
Ref 118948
Practical support for stress, trauma and life change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingJessica Sullivan, BACP
Ref 94142
Compassionate counsellor focused on practical change
Works with: Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingJennifer Blaney-Sutton, BACP
Ref 225637
Collaborative psychotherapist for adult challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression Languages: English
View listingClaire Lewis, BACP
Ref 287880
Supportive person-centred counselling
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingLisa McCormack, BACP
Ref 256148
Practical, compassionate therapy for anxiety and life change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingAnna Gilmore, BACP
Ref 109642
Compassionate counsellor for complex life challenges
Works with: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Eating Languages: English
View listingNicholas Taylor, BACP
Ref 242465
Practical person-centred counselling for everyday challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression Languages: English
View listingJill Malcolm, BACP
Ref 231136
Gentle practical support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingJennifer Mcpherson (Norman), BACP
Ref 161239
Experienced relationship and trauma counsellor
Works with: Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingAngela Winter, BACP
Ref 175271
Counselling focused on rebuilding confidence
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingMark McConnell, BACP
Ref 208651
Practical support for stress and change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingStelina Doko, BACP
Ref 225674
Compassionate practical therapy for life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English, Albanian, Italian
View listingLucy Warner, BACP
Ref 200588
Support for grief and long-term illness
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Anger Languages: English
View listingSuzanne Gregory, BACP
Ref 161266
Experienced UK counsellor focused on practical support
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingTitus Ajayi, BACP, NCPS
Ref 123864
Practical support for stress and mood
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Sleeping, Anger Languages: English
View listingIjeoma Nweze, BACP, NCPS
Ref 203170
Compassionate counsellor for everyday challenges
Works with: Relationship, Family, Parenting Languages: English, Igbo
View listingHarjit Kundi, BACP
Ref 183353
Practical, compassionate support for complex issues
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT Languages: English, Punjabi
View listingKerrie McCabe, BACP
Ref 128546
Compassionate counsellor blending listening with practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDaniel Bevan, BACP, NCPS
Ref 206896
Practical, values-focused counselling for everyday challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English, French
View listingPamela Greenwood, BACP
Ref 217660
Practical support for stress and focus issues
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression Languages: English
View listingStella Sacarello, BACP
Ref 261216
Person-centred counsellor for life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Grief Languages: English
View listingEmma-Louise Simpson, BACP
Ref 262671
Calm, person-centred counselling for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship Languages: English
View listingTracie McFerran, BACP
Ref 203104
Practical support for common life stresses
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingSidonia Stiles, BACP
Ref 101572
Experienced counsellor for relationships and grief
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief Languages: English, Portuguese
View listingLouise Wood, BACP
Ref 128568
Support to manage stress, trauma and change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJulie Golding, BACP
Ref 269912
Calm, practical support for stress and life change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingDr. Tyler Clarke, HCPC, BACP
Ref 235544
Help for anxiety, trauma and life change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, LGBT Languages: English
View listingTamanna Tanzin, BACP
Ref 252636
Calm, practical support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief Languages: English, Bengali
View listingDorcas Upshall, BACP
Ref 236086
Supportive counsellor for stress and relationship concerns
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship Languages: English
View listingKalpna Kerai, BACP
Ref 165701
Calm, practical counselling for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingMarguerite Monney, BACP, NCPS
Ref 248446
Compassionate, practical counselling for everyday challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English, French
View listingImade Ikponmwonsa, BACP
Ref 159015
Practical support for stress and grief
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingSusan Spooner, BACP
Ref 226876
Compassionate support for stress and life change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingMore about british association for counselling and psychotherapy (bacp)
What BACP registration means and typical education pathways
When a practitioner is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy you are seeing a professional who has committed to an established ethical framework and to continuing professional development. BACP registration is a marker that the therapist has completed formal study in counselling or psychotherapy and has gained supervised clinical experience. Many registered practitioners hold recognised qualifications such as diplomas, professional certificates or university degrees in counselling and psychotherapy, and they will have undertaken placements or supervised practice as part of their training. Beyond initial training, BACP members are expected to engage in ongoing learning and reflection, including regular supervision with an experienced practitioner, which helps maintain professional standards over time.
Registration with BACP does not guarantee a specific therapeutic outcome, but it does indicate the practitioner has met criteria set by a national professional body. There are different membership levels within the BACP - for example registered members and those who are accredited - each with its own set of expectations about experience, supervision and continuing development. Understanding these distinctions can help you interpret what the registration information on a listing actually signifies about a therapist's professional commitments.
What a BACP-registered therapist can offer compared with other registration types
Choosing a BACP-registered practitioner means you are engaging with someone who has agreed to work within the BACP Ethical Framework and to follow professional standards concerning practice, boundaries and professional behaviour. This is distinct from other registration types in the UK, such as those linked to other professional bodies, which may have different emphases in training, governance and complaint procedures. A BACP-registered therapist is qualified to offer counselling and psychotherapy within the scope of their training and experience, to work with a range of emotional and relational issues, and to provide assessment and therapeutic support tailored to individual circumstances.
Because registration rules and titles vary between organisations, you will sometimes see differences in how practitioners describe their qualifications. Some registration routes focus more on clinical psychology or psychiatry, while BACP focuses specifically on counselling and psychotherapy practice. When you compare different registration types, think about the kind of support you want - whether you prefer a counselling approach, a psychotherapeutic model or a multidisciplinary clinical setting - and look at how the practitioner presents their experience and approaches rather than relying only on a registration label.
Common specialities and treatment areas among BACP therapists
Many BACP-registered therapists work across a broad range of presenting concerns, which often include anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief, stress, life transitions and issues related to identity. Within those broad areas, practitioners frequently develop particular interests or specialisms. You will encounter therapists who focus on couples work, those who support people through bereavement, practitioners who specialise in working with young adults, and therapists who have experience with workplace-related stress and burnout. Others may list specific approaches they draw on in practice, such as psychodynamic, person-centred, integrative or cognitive-influenced methods. It is important to remember that a listing that mentions a particular approach indicates the therapist includes that approach among their ways of working; it does not on its own prove a formal certification in that method.
Some practitioners also note the populations they commonly support, such as parents, students, people from minority communities, or those managing long-term health conditions. Languages spoken, cultural experience and the contexts in which therapists usually work - for example in-clinic, community settings or via online sessions - are all useful details when assessing whether a therapist might be a good fit for your circumstances. Consider how a therapist describes their focus and experience in relation to the issues you want to address.
How to verify a BACP registration and what to check on a listing
Verifying a BACP registration is a practical step you can take before making contact. The BACP maintains an online register that allows you to search for a practitioner by name or membership number to confirm their registration status and membership level. Many therapist listings will include the BACP registration number; if it is present you can use that as part of your check. Beyond registration status, you can look for information about the therapist's professional insurance, their supervisory arrangements and their commitment to continuing professional development. These items indicate that the practitioner adheres to the governance structures associated with professional practice.
On a therapist profile, pay attention to clear descriptions of how they work, what kinds of issues they commonly support and practical details such as session format, languages spoken and location. If something important is missing from a profile, a straightforward enquiry can clarify the detail you need. When you check registration, also look at whether the practitioner is a registered member or accredited, as the latter usually reflects a longer period of practice and additional criteria for assessment by peers within the profession.
Benefits of choosing a BACP therapist and tips for finding the right fit
Selecting a BACP-registered therapist offers you several practical benefits. You can expect the practitioner to follow a recognised ethical framework that covers information-sharing boundaries, boundaries and professional conduct, as well as procedures for raising concerns if you need to make a complaint. Registered therapists are committed to regular supervision and continuing professional development, which helps ensure reflective practice and adherence to professional standards. For many people, these safeguards provide reassurance about the way therapy is delivered and how professional concerns are handled.
When you search for a therapist, start by identifying the qualities that matter most to you - the therapeutic approaches you prefer, the issues you want to work on, the languages you are most comfortable using and whether you want in-person or online sessions. Read practitioner profiles to understand their stated areas of focus and any populations they commonly support. Consider questions to ask at first contact, such as how they describe their way of working, what a typical early session looks like and how they approach goal-setting and review. A good match often depends on the relationship you feel with a practitioner, so trust your judgment about whether a profile and initial conversation feel appropriate for your needs.
Finally, practical considerations matter. Check whether fees, session length and cancellation policies are clear on a listing, and confirm any details about information-sharing boundaries practices and safeguarding during early contact. Taking time to compare several profiles, and to reflect on what matters most to you in a working relationship, can increase the likelihood that you find a BACP-registered therapist who is well suited to the support you are seeking.