About national counselling and psychotherapy society (ncps)
The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) is a UK professional register that indicates a practitioner meets defined standards for training, practice and professional conduct. Browse the verified NCPS-registered therapists below to view accredited counsellors and psychotherapists who list their approaches, languages and areas of focus.
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. |
|---|---|
| Focus | Whether national counselling and psychotherapy society (ncps) 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 National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS) 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 national counselling and psychotherapy society (ncps)
Savithri (Savi) Jayaweera, NCPS
Ref 151058
Compassionate counsellor for complex life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English, Hindi, Sinhala
View listingAngela Teasdale, NCPS
Ref 119622
Supportive counsellor focusing on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingEleanor Dillon, NCPS
Ref 236009
Compassionate counselling for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingSheira Byrne, BACP, NCPS
Ref 182668
Practical, compassionate support for overwhelming problems
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief 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 listingNicola Claydon, NCPS
Ref 183763
Calm, practical support for complex life issues
Works with: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues Languages: English
View listingPamela Benoit, NCPS, BACP
Ref 180577
Compassionate practical psychotherapy
Works with: Relationship, Self esteem, Career Languages: English
View listingRichard Gordon-Smith , NCPS
Ref 120083
Straightforward, experienced counsellor for complex issues
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Parenting Languages: English
View listingJemma Heath, NCPS
Ref 197911
Support for stress, relationships and confidence
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingJoanne Rothery, NCPS
Ref 179003
Compassionate counsellor for stress and trauma
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingSarah Anderson, NCPS
Ref 133882
Practical support for stress and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingChris Rottcher, NCPS
Ref 167547
Compassionate integrative counsellor for life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English, Afrikaans
View listingAyelet Wellard, NCPS
Ref 236001
Person-centred therapy with practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English, Hebrew
View listingPuja Attul, NCPS
Ref 173304
Compassionate therapist offering practical tools
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingVictoria Bowker, NCPS
Ref 293367
Calm, practical counselling for life’s hard moments
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingEmma Lewins, BACP, NCPS
Ref 125613
Empathic, person-centred psychotherapy with psychodynamic insight
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingNelly Kamwa, NCPS
Ref 155299
Practical support for stress and relationship strain
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Depression Languages: English
View listingSzilvia Hornsby, NCPS
Ref 137618
Person-focused counsellor helping with anxiety and life change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Intimacy-related issues Languages: English, Hungarian
View listingIan Saunders, NCPS
Ref 136318
Practical counselling for addiction and relationships
Works with: Addictions, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingCeri Fife, NCPS
Ref 190218
Compassionate, practical talking therapy
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
View listingGayle Wilde, NCPS
Ref 152351
Support for stress, grief and identity concerns
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression Languages: English
View listingRenata Karlinskaite, NCPS
Ref 193592
Practical support for stress, anxiety and life change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingMo Callaghan, NCPS
Ref 178514
Practical emotional support for difficult life moments
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingGifty Ogene, NCPS
Ref 111522
Calm, practical therapy for life’s hard moments
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingJoanna Gallacher, BACP, NCPS
Ref 177741
Gentle, practical therapy for life changes
Works with: Grief, Coping with life changes, Stress, Anxiety Languages: English
View listingLeela Kealani, NCPS
Ref 247629
Calm practical counselling for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingDaniel Scott, NCPS
Ref 180836
Compassionate counsellor for stress and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Intimacy-related issues, Parenting Languages: English
View listingNicki Janes, NCPS
Ref 148983
Compassionate person-centred counselling
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingHulda Lewis, NCPS
Ref 188047
Calm, practical support for stress and trauma
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Sleeping Languages: English
View listingElizabeth Harris, NCPS
Ref 236181
Therapist who centres your voice
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief Languages: English
View listingLouise Bridgwater, NCPS
Ref 145784
Calm, person-focused counselling
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Grief Languages: English
View listingAzora Guimarães, NCPS
Ref 217752
Trauma-aware counsellor focused on healing
Works with: Trauma and abuse, Grief, Eating Languages: English
View listingWojciech Sean Dobiech, NCPS
Ref 186418
Person-centred counsellor offering practical support
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Family Languages: English
View listingMatthew "Matt" Redfearn, NCPS
Ref 180948
Practical, strength-based support for life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingNatalie Samuel, NCPS
Ref 131824
Support for stress, relationships and change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingYasmin Bouvier, NCPS
Ref 152407
Calm support for stress and relationship strain
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Intimacy-related issues Languages: English
View listingBecky Caddell, BACP, NCPS
Ref 156325
Compassionate practical counselling for life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingJamie Bird, BACP, NCPS
Ref 233775
Helping people untangle patterns and move forward
Works with: Addictions, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingJack English, BACP, NCPS
Ref 206707
Down-to-earth counsellor for practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingMegan Newell, NCPS
Ref 240511
Calm, practical support for anxiety and stress
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingJennifer Tsang, NCPS
Ref 212086
Gentle, practical counselling for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingLaura Saggers, NCPS
Ref 290480
Gentle, practical counselling for life changes
Works with: Relationship, Family, Intimacy-related issues Languages: English
View listingLouise Bentley, NCPS
Ref 136233
Calm practical support for stressful times
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingLoretta Rowe, NCPS
Ref 246670
Practical support for stress, trauma and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingNeil Beveridge, BACP, NCPS
Ref 183606
Gentle client-centred counselling for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief Languages: English
View listingJustine Poyser, NCPS
Ref 176654
Compassionate counsellor for practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingMore about national counselling and psychotherapy society (ncps)
What NCPS registration means
Professional standards and expectations
Registration with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society signals that a practitioner has chosen to work within a recognised framework of professional standards. While the precise route to registration can vary, NCPS requires applicants to demonstrate appropriate education, clinical experience and adherence to a code of professional conduct. That typically means completion of an accredited counselling or psychotherapy programme at diploma or degree level and a period of supervised clinical practice. Registrants are expected to follow ethical guidelines and to engage in ongoing professional development to maintain their standing.
For you as someone seeking help, NCPS registration provides a clear marker that the therapist has submitted information about their qualifications and practice to a professional body. It does not guarantee a specific outcome or a particular therapeutic style, but it does indicate that the practitioner has committed to recognised standards of practice and accountability to a professional register.
What an NCPS-registered therapist can offer compared with other registration types
Scope of practice and professional accountability
NCPS-registered therapists work across a spectrum of talking therapies, offering support for emotional, psychological and relational concerns. Their scope of practice will depend on their training, experience and declared areas of focus. In the UK there are several professional registers and the criteria for membership differ from one body to another. Some registers prioritise particular training pathways, whereas others emphasise length of supervised practice or additional specialisms. NCPS registration places emphasis on ethical practice and on maintaining professional competence through continuing professional development.
When you are comparing practitioners, consider registration as one factor among many - it tells you about a baseline of professional expectation but not about the therapist's particular approach or experience with a specific issue. NCPS registration may be especially relevant if you want a practitioner who has chosen to be accountable to a recognised society and to follow the society's procedures for practice standards and complaints handling.
Common specialties and treatment areas among NCPS therapists
Areas people frequently seek help for
NCPS registrants commonly work with a broad range of concerns that people bring to counselling and psychotherapy. You will often find practitioners who focus on anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, grief and bereavement, work-related stress, identity and self-esteem matters, and the impact of trauma. Some therapists specialise in working with young people, parents, couples or specific populations affected by life transitions. The emphasis of therapy may be short-term, problem-focused support or longer-term work that explores patterns and early life influences.
In terms of therapeutic approaches, NCPS-registered therapists may describe a variety of orientations. You will encounter therapists who list cognitive and behavioural approaches among their methods, those who work from a psychodynamic or psychoanalytic perspective, and practitioners who favour humanistic and person-centred ways of working. You may also find therapists who list EMDR among their approaches or who describe integrative ways of combining models to fit a client's needs. Because the register records what therapists report about their practice rather than accrediting specific techniques, it is helpful to read profiles to see how a practitioner describes applying particular approaches to real concerns.
How to verify NCPS registration
Checking the register and what details to note
If you want to confirm that a practitioner is NCPS-registered, the most direct route is the NCPS public register on the society's website. The register usually allows searches by name, location or membership number. When you check a listing, look for the practitioner's registration status, membership date and any notes about professional conduct or sanctions if those are provided. Some registrants include their membership number on their own profile pages, and you can use that as a reference when checking with the society.
It is also useful to review the therapist's professional profile for statements about continuing professional development and indemnity arrangements. Many registrants will outline how they maintain competence and reflect on their practice. If information you need is not shown, you can ask the practitioner directly for their membership details and for clarification about their training and clinical experience. Verifying registration is a straightforward way to confirm that the practitioner participates in a recognised professional structure.
Benefits of choosing an NCPS-registered therapist
What registration can mean for your experience
Choosing a therapist who is NCPS-registered offers several practical advantages. Registration indicates that the therapist has met a set of professional criteria and has committed to an ethical code, which can provide reassurance about how they handle professional boundaries, record-keeping and conduct with clients. Registered practitioners are generally expected to undertake ongoing professional development, which helps ensure that they reflect on and update their practice over time.
Another advantage is transparency. NCPS registrants typically provide information about their qualifications, approaches and areas of focus on their profiles, so you can compare practitioners on factors that matter to you - such as the therapeutic orientation they describe, the populations they commonly work with, or the languages they list. For people who want clarity about professional accountability, registration gives a named organisation to which the practitioner belongs, and which has established procedures for complaints and practice standards.
Tips for finding the right NCPS therapist for your needs
Practical steps to narrow your search
Start by thinking about the issues you want support for and the kind of approach you prefer. Read NCPS registrants' profiles to find therapists who describe working with similar concerns. Pay attention to how a practitioner explains their approach in plain language - a description of how they work day to day can be more informative than a long list of clinical terms. If language matters to you, look for therapists who list the languages in which they offer sessions.
When you contact a therapist, prepare a few questions to help you understand their practice style and experience. You might ask how they typically structure sessions, what they consider when setting therapeutic goals, or how they measure progress. Ask about practicalities such as session length, fees and cancellation terms, and whether they offer in-person meetings in your area or work remotely. It is reasonable to enquire about the kinds of clients they commonly work with and how long they tend to work with people presenting similar issues to yours. Finally, trust your impression of how comfortable you feel communicating with the practitioner - the relationship you form is an important part of how therapy works.
Finding the right NCPS-registered therapist is a personal process. Use registration as one indicator of professional commitment, and combine it with careful reading of profiles and thoughtful questions so you can make an informed choice about the practitioner who best matches your needs.