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)
Sheira Byrne, BACP, NCPS
Ref 182668
Practical, compassionate support for overwhelming problems
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingJoanne Maddison, BACP
Ref 276861
Compassionate counsellor blending insight and practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Parenting Languages: English
View listingJames French, BACP
Ref 203032
Practical support for anxiety and life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingTomasz Konieczny, BACP, NCPS
Ref 199992
Practical, compassionate online counselling
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger Languages: English, Polish
View listingSimon Nelson, BACP
Ref 281876
Calm, straightforward support for everyday challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief Languages: English
View listingClement West, BACP
Ref 167549
Gentle, practical support for everyday challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingPamela Benoit, NCPS, BACP
Ref 180577
Compassionate practical psychotherapy
Works with: Relationship, Self esteem, Career Languages: English
View listingCaroline Woodford, BACP
Ref 203033
Person-centred counselling with practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Eating Languages: English
View listingVictoria Postles, BACP
Ref 164179
Practical, person-led counselling for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingWellington Cesar Assis Bueno, BACP
Ref 226813
Healing emotions, building clearer choices
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse Languages: English, Portuguese
View listingJanos Bene, BACP
Ref 277642
Calm, practical counselling for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingRebecca "Becca" Mather, BACP
Ref 236007
Compassionate, practical support for life’s pressures
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Parenting Languages: English
View listingSara Deal, BACP
Ref 175917
Person-centred counsellor for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingJudith Ramsay, BACP
Ref 135275
Counselling that focuses on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career Languages: English
View listingJade Round, BACP
Ref 180505
Practical, person-focused therapy for life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingAdrian Jackson, BACP
Ref 271038
Compassionate counsellor using practical, person-focused methods
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship Languages: English
View listingCecile Terrelonge, BACP
Ref 134582
Person-centred counsellor offering practical support
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Family Languages: English
View listingMegan Warner, BACP
Ref 241754
Short-term practical counselling and coaching
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career Languages: English
View listingAndrea Antrobus, BACP
Ref 121857
Warm counsellor blending practical therapy and listening
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJulie Fraser, BACP
Ref 160259
Practical support for stress and trauma
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting Languages: English
View listingColette Mattos, BACP
Ref 138095
Relationship and self-esteem focused counsellor
Works with: Relationship, Family, Parenting Languages: English
View listingJoanna Bienkowska, BACP
Ref 169468
Calm, practical support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief Languages: English, Polish
View listingDenise Clarkson-James, BACP
Ref 189969
Calm, practical support for life stresses
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingFaye Noyland, BACP
Ref 176481
Calm, practical counselling for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingGerry Byrne, BACP
Ref 224563
Practical, collaborative therapy for daily struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingTamanna Tanzin, BACP
Ref 252636
Calm, practical support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief Languages: English, Bengali
View listingDonna Watts, BACP
Ref 219020
Compassionate, practical support for real-life struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingVictoria Harper, BACP
Ref 257028
Gentle person-centred counselling for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingAija Lace, BACP
Ref 243283
Empathic counsellor for stress and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingRines Shanthakumar, BACP
Ref 251123
Practical, relational counselling for life’s challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English, Tamil
View listingKim Smith, BACP
Ref 203026
Warm integrative BACP counsellor
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Grief Languages: English
View listingSarah Mayberry, BACP
Ref 273843
Calm practical counselling for common life struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingRani Sagar, BACP
Ref 180509
Gentle humanistic counselling for life changes
Works with: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingDanielle Morgan, BACP
Ref 144635
Compassionate listener who helps people move forward
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingNina Pavitt , BACP
Ref 123931
Supportive person-centred counsellor
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingLaurel Deegan, BACP
Ref 231520
Compassionate, person-centred counselling for identity and stress
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship Languages: English
View listingKrystyna Dabrowa, BACP
Ref 263088
Client-centred support for anxiety and trauma
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English, Polish
View listingPeter Bramhill, BACP
Ref 236747
Practical, compassionate counselling for life’s challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingElaine Bell, BACP
Ref 183764
Calm, relational counselling for life changes
Works with: LGBT, Grief, Anger Languages: English
View listingRosalind Oliver, BACP
Ref 232595
Gentle practical therapy for stress and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse Languages: English, German
View listingJatindar Bhogal, BACP
Ref 116956
Calm, experienced support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English, Punjabi
View listingKirstie Beckman, BACP
Ref 241734
Compassionate counselling focused on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief Languages: English
View listingAine O'Donoghue, BACP
Ref 286068
Person-centred counsellor for adults
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Grief Languages: English
View listingFiona Scotland, BACP
Ref 147790
Calm practical counselling for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Career Languages: English
View listingSaira Asif, BACP
Ref 122356
Listening and practical support for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief Languages: English, Hindi, Punjabi
View listingVictoria Dann, BACP
Ref 269010
Gentle, practical support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Parenting 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.