About impulsivity
On this page you will find therapists who list impulsivity among their specialties, with profiles that highlight approaches, languages, and professional credentials. Browse the listings below to compare clinician descriptions and learn how different therapists approach impulsivity.
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 impulsivity 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 has impulsivity among the areas they told the platform they work with. 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 impulsivity
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 listingJoy Nussen, LMFT
Ref 13668
Practical, compassionate therapy for adults
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse 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 listingMargaret Johnston, LMHC
Ref 62092
Calm listening that helps you move forward
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, 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 listingDavid Potts, LCSW
Ref 23255
Practical, compassionate therapy for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English
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 listingIvy Medow, LPC
Ref 300506
Practical counseling for life transitions
Works with: Family, Self esteem, Career Languages: English
View listingAnnette OBryant, LPC
Ref 77726
Compassionate counselor focused on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting 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 listingDanielle Horn, LMSW
Ref 272733
Focused therapy that digs to the root
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, 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 listingKizzie Wells-Daniels, LPC
Ref 67515
Therapist for stress, parenting, and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Anger Languages: English
View listingAllysia Steward, LCSW
Ref 331970
Compassionate skills-based therapy for daily life
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem 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 listingJoanne Rothery, NCPS
Ref 179003
Compassionate counsellor for stress and trauma
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingJennifer Lee Sylvester, LCSW
Ref 116075
Experienced LCSW offering respectful, practical care
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingSara Lowe, LPC
Ref 104527
Practical, compassionate therapy for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Depression Languages: English
View listingJulie Peterson, LCSW
Ref 315653
Compassionate, practical support for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingMichael Pfisterer, LCSW
Ref 6636
Practical goal-focused therapy
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Parenting, Depression Languages: English
View listingFrank Centonze, LPC
Ref 297421
Direct, practical counseling for emotional recovery
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingCozy Gray, LPC
Ref 349996
Practical support for stress and life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Self esteem, Coping with life changes Languages: English
View listingFaryal Choudry, LCSW
Ref 266995
Compassionate guidance for stress and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship Languages: English
View listingSherry Ramsey Hansen, LPC
Ref 352558
Collaborative counselor focused on practical progress
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, 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 listingDestiny York, LPC
Ref 340789
Compassionate, practical counseling for life changes
Works with: Addictions, LGBT, Relationship Languages: English
View listingAnjanette Morton, LMHC
Ref 207471
Calm, practical support for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingMichael Witham, LPC
Ref 56161
Practical, person-focused counseling for daily struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Anger Languages: English
View listingLisa Peter, LCSW, LIMHP
Ref 288708
Practical skills for anxiety and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingCallie Roberts, LPC
Ref 261180
Calm practical support for everyday challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Anger Languages: English
View listingDianna Wheeler, LPC
Ref 354614
Practical support for healing and stronger coping skills
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingStacey Tenbrink, LMHC, LPC
Ref 326268
Compassionate, practical therapy for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingJohn Swearengin, LPC
Ref 93490
Practical support for stress, addiction, and mood
Works with: Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingD. Jesse Bruesch, LPC
Ref 339826
Trauma-informed counselor focused on real change
Works with: LGBT, Relationship, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingClaudia Santiago, LCSW
Ref 149793
Practical, collaborative therapy for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief Languages: English, Spanish
View listingDr. Yael Banai, LPC
Ref 120836
Experienced counselor with a calm style
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Career, Depression Languages: English
View listingRobert Skuy, LCSW
Ref 53066
Practical, compassionate therapy for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse Languages: English
View listingDr. Lisa Hammons, LPC
Ref 251179
Calm guidance for stress, relationships, and life change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem Languages: English
View listingMaria Wilson, LCSW
Ref 138055
Understanding, practical support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family Languages: English
View listingVivian Fleming, LPCC
Ref 88191
Practical support for trauma and mood challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem 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 listingCarson Gerber, LPC
Ref 27651
Compassionate practical therapy for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Parenting Languages: English
View listingMore about impulsivity
Understanding impulsivity and how it shows up
Impulsivity refers to actions taken with little forethought or planning, often driven by immediate emotions or urges. You may notice impulsivity as a tendency to act on a whim, speak before thinking, make hasty decisions about money or relationships, or engage in risky behaviors that you later regret. For some people impulsive moments are occasional and situational; for others they form a recurring pattern that affects work, relationships, finances, or emotional well-being. Impulsivity can be influenced by stress, sleep, alcohol or substance use, and underlying mood states, and it may present differently depending on age and life circumstances.
Because impulsivity touches many parts of daily life, it is often described in behavioral terms rather than as a single uniform condition. You might notice impulsive shopping, difficulty delaying gratification, impulsive eating, or challenges with anger expression. Understanding how impulsivity shows up for you is a helpful first step toward managing its effects. Therapy can help you explore triggers, patterns, and the practical consequences of impulsive actions, so you can build different ways of responding when urges arise.
Signs you might benefit from therapy for impulsivity
Considering therapy often starts with noticing the practical impact of impulsive actions. If impulsivity leads you to experience frequent regrets, strained relationships, job difficulties, or repeated financial strain, that pattern suggests targeted work could help. You might also seek support if impulsive behaviors feel out of character, have increased after a life change, or are connected to intense emotional reactions that you find hard to manage. People also turn to therapy when impulsivity interferes with long-term goals like education, career advancement, or parenting.
Beyond external consequences, emotional signs can indicate that impulsivity is a concern. Persistent shame, guilt, or anxiety after impulsive episodes, difficulty controlling anger, or the sense that you are on an emotional roller coaster are reasons to reach out. Therapy is a space to explore how underlying feelings - such as boredom, loneliness, or chronic stress - feed impulsive choices. If you are curious about changing habitual responses and learning sustainable strategies, a therapist focused on impulsivity can help you identify patterns and develop practical tools for daily life.
What to expect in therapy sessions focused on impulsivity
When you begin therapy for impulsivity, the initial sessions typically involve assessment and collaborative goal-setting. A therapist will ask about how impulsivity manifests for you, its impact on work and relationships, and any related concerns such as mood shifts, substance use, or attention challenges. You and the therapist will create goals that are concrete and meaningful - for example, reducing episodes of risky spending, improving pause-and-plan skills, or managing impulsive anger in specific situations. Therapy emphasizes learning and practice, so you can expect to try strategies between sessions and reflect on how they worked.
Sessions often combine exploration of underlying emotions and practical skills training. You will likely work on noticing early warning signs, developing the ability to pause when urges arise, and substituting different behaviors that align with your values. Progress can be gradual and non-linear; therapists usually encourage small, measurable changes rather than all-or-nothing shifts. Over time you can build routines that reduce high-risk situations and strengthen decision-making, while also addressing emotional or relational factors that contribute to impulsive responses.
Common therapeutic approaches used for impulsivity
There is no single approach that fits everyone, and many therapists draw from multiple methods depending on your needs. You may find therapists who list cognitive behavioral therapy - often shortened to CBT - among their approaches, which focuses on identifying and changing thought patterns that lead to impulsive acts and on practicing alternative behaviors. Dialectical behavior therapy - often listed as DBT by clinicians - emphasizes emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and interpersonal effectiveness skills that can help you manage intense urges and maintain relationships.
Mindfulness-based strategies are commonly used to build awareness of impulses without acting on them, and acceptance and commitment approaches help you align choices with personal values rather than momentary urges. Behavioral methods can include skills training in delay of gratification and structured behavior experiments to test new responses. Family- or relationship-focused work may be helpful when impulsivity affects partners or parenting. When reviewing profiles, note that therapists might list these approaches among their methods; that indicates they use these perspectives in practice rather than representing formal certifications.
How online therapy works for impulsivity and tips for choosing the right therapist
Online therapy makes it possible to connect with clinicians who specialize in impulsivity from your home or another comfortable environment. Sessions usually take place via video, phone, or messaging, and they follow much the same structure as in-person care - assessment, goal setting, skills practice, and review. The online format can be particularly convenient when you want consistent scheduling, need access to therapists who speak a particular language, or prefer to engage from a familiar setting. If you meet virtually, you can practice new skills in real time and bring examples from your daily life to discuss during sessions.
Choosing a therapist who fits your needs
When selecting a therapist, think about the kinds of approaches that feel most helpful to you and look for clinicians who list those approaches among their methods. Consider practical factors such as languages spoken, professional credentials, years of experience with similar concerns, and how they describe their work with impulsivity in their profiles. Reading therapist profiles can give you a sense of whether a clinician emphasizes skills training, emotional processing, or relational work - and whether their writing resonates with your goals.
Practical tips for getting the most from therapy
Before you start, write down specific situations where impulsivity affects you and what you would like to change. Sharing concrete examples helps a therapist design tailored strategies. Expect to work on both awareness and action - that means tracking urges, trying small behavior changes between sessions, and reflecting on what worked or did not. If you meet online, ensure you have a quiet, comfortable environment for sessions and a way to take notes or store worksheets. Finally, look for a therapist whose communication style and values align with yours, because a strong working relationship supports steady progress over time.
Whether you are exploring therapy for a few impulsive habits or seeking deeper change, the process is oriented toward understanding triggers, building alternatives, and strengthening daily habits that match your long-term goals. Use the listings above to compare descriptions, approaches, and backgrounds so you can find a clinician whose approach fits the kind of support you want.