Who online support tends to suit
- People whose week does not leave a fixed hour free for travel and a waiting room.
- Anyone in a rural area, or anywhere the nearest therapist is a long drive away.
- People who want a wider choice than their own town offers, including a specific language.
- Anyone who finds it easier to talk from their own home than in an unfamiliar room.
Formats you will come across
| Video sessions | The closest to sitting in a room together. Usually a weekly appointment at a set time, held by video call. |
|---|---|
| Telephone sessions | Often preferred by people who would rather not be on camera, or where the connection at home is unreliable. |
| Messaging | Some services add written messaging between sessions. Useful for keeping track of what you want to raise next. |
| Live chat | A typed conversation in real time, for people who think more clearly in writing than out loud. |
What to weigh up
Online work suits many people and not all of them. These are the practical things that tend to make the difference.
Somewhere to talk
The main practical problem is space. If there is nowhere in the house to talk freely, a parked car or a walk with headphones works for some people.
Who is in the session
Work with more than one person on a screen is harder than one-to-one. Ask how a therapist handles it before starting.
Where you live
Most UK therapists work with clients anywhere in the UK. Every entry in this directory offers sessions online.
Your own pace
Browsing needs no account and nothing here asks you to decide today. Read several entries before choosing.
Start with our partner service
You answer a short set of questions about what you are looking for and are matched with a therapist for sessions from home. You can change therapist at any point.
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Common questions
Is online counselling as useful as sitting in a room?
For most adults working one-to-one, research and practitioner experience suggest it works comparably well. What matters more is the fit between you and the therapist, and being able to attend consistently.
What if I have no space at home?
People manage this in different ways: a parked car, a walk with headphones, a session while others are out, or a booked room at a library or community centre. It is worth raising at the start rather than struggling through.
Do I need a referral?
No. A GP referral is not required for independent online therapy. You can contact a therapist through their entry, or start with the partner service below.
How does Snehi make money from this?
When you follow a link to our partner counselling service and sign up, we will earn a commission at no cost to you. It does not change what you pay, and it does not affect which entries are listed or where they appear.
Entries offering online sessions
Angela Neary, BACP
Ref 109659
Experienced person-centred counsellor with practical support
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Ref 54688
Compassionate, practical help for big life stressors
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Ref 219114
Therapist focused on practical emotional tools
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