Therapist1.co.uk — Find Your Number One Therapist
| Type | Therapist directory |
|---|---|
| Coverage | United Kingdom (England, Scotland, Wales, NI) |
| Format | In-person & online therapy |
| Therapists | 50+ qualified professionals |
| Modalities | EMDR, CBT, Psychodynamic, Person-Centred, Integrative, Couples Therapy, and more |
| Price range | £30 – £120+ per session |
| Website | therapist1.co.uk |
Therapist1.co.uk is a free, independent directory of qualified therapists and counsellors practising across the United Kingdom. We list accredited professionals — psychotherapists, counselling psychologists, clinical psychologists, and counsellors — who work in evidence-based modalities.
Finding the right therapist can feel overwhelming. There are hundreds of directories, each with different filters and complex search tools. We take a different approach: simple, readable, wiki-style pages that group therapists in ways that make sense — by what they specialise in, where they practise, what they charge, and how they work.
Whether you're looking for EMDR therapy in London, a couples counsellor under £60 in Manchester, or a trauma specialist available online anywhere in the UK — we've organised it all into straightforward tables so you can compare and choose.
1. How to browse
Use the tabs at the top of every page to navigate the directory. Each tab leads to a set of wiki-style pages with simple tables listing therapists who match that category. From there, you can drill down further — for example, from "By Location" you can go to "Therapists in London" or "Therapists in Manchester."
Every therapist listed is a qualified, accredited professional registered with at least one UK governing body — BACP, UKCP, NCS, HCPC, or BPS. We include key details: their modality, session price, whether they offer online sessions, and a short personal note so you get a sense of who they are.
2. By modality
Therapists grouped by the therapeutic approach they use. Different modalities suit different people and different concerns:
| Modality | What it's good for | Therapists |
|---|---|---|
| CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) | Anxiety, depression, phobias, OCD — structured, present-focused, practical | 20+ therapists |
| EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation & Reprocessing) | Trauma, PTSD, complex PTSD, difficult memories | 15+ therapists |
| Psychodynamic therapy | Deep-rooted patterns, childhood issues, relationship difficulties | 18+ therapists |
| Person-Centred / Humanistic | Self-esteem, personal growth, finding direction, grief | 22+ therapists |
| Integrative therapy | A flexible blend — tailored to your unique needs | 25+ therapists |
| Couples & Family therapy | Relationship issues, communication, family conflict | 12+ therapists |
3. By location
Find therapists offering in-person sessions in cities across the UK. Many also offer online sessions so you can start in person and continue remotely — or the other way around.
| City / Region | In-person therapists | Also online? |
|---|---|---|
| London | 30+ therapists | Yes — most do |
| Manchester | 15+ therapists | Yes |
| Birmingham | 10+ therapists | Yes |
| Leeds | 8+ therapists | Yes |
| Bristol | 8+ therapists | Yes |
| Edinburgh | 7+ therapists | Yes |
| Glasgow | 6+ therapists | Yes |
4. By price
We group therapists by session cost so you can find someone who fits your budget. Many therapists also offer concessionary rates for students, low-income clients, or block bookings.
| Price bracket | Typical therapist | Therapists |
|---|---|---|
| Under £40 / session | Trainee counsellors, newly qualified therapists, low-cost services | 10+ therapists |
| £40 – £60 / session | Qualified counsellors, mid-range psychotherapy | 25+ therapists |
| £60 – £80 / session | Experienced psychotherapists, specialists (trauma, couples) | 15+ therapists |
| £80 – £100 / session | Senior psychotherapists, clinical psychologists | 8+ therapists |
| £100+ / session | Highly specialised, Harley Street, consultant-level | 5+ therapists |
5. By speciality
Find therapists who focus on specific areas of concern:
| Speciality | Description | Therapists |
|---|---|---|
| Trauma & PTSD | Single-event trauma, complex PTSD, childhood trauma, abuse recovery | 20+ therapists |
| Anxiety & Panic | Generalised anxiety, panic attacks, social anxiety, health anxiety | 25+ therapists |
| Depression & Low Mood | Clinical depression, persistent low mood, seasonal affective disorder | 25+ therapists |
| Couples & Relationships | Relationship difficulties, affairs, divorce/separation, communication | 12+ therapists |
| Bereavement & Grief | Loss of a loved one, complicated grief, anticipatory grief | 15+ therapists |
| Addiction | Substance misuse, behavioural addictions, recovery support | 10+ therapists |
| Neurodiversity | ADHD, autism, dyslexia — affirming therapy for neurodivergent adults | 8+ therapists |
6. Featured therapists
A snapshot of some therapists in our directory. Each has a dedicated page with full details.
| Therapist | Location | Modality | Price | Specialities |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dr. Sarah Mitchell | London (Holborn) + online | EMDR, CBT, Integrative | £85 | Trauma, PTSD, anxiety |
| James Okonkwo | Manchester (Didsbury) + online | Person-Centred, CBT | £55 | Depression, men's mental health, racial identity |
| Dr. Priya Sharma | Birmingham (Edgbaston) + online | Psychodynamic, Integrative | £70 | Relationships, childhood trauma, cultural identity |
| Emma & Tom Whitfield | Bristol (Clifton) + online | Couples Therapy (EFT, Gottman) | £90 | Couples, affairs, communication |
| Dr. Alistair Munro | Edinburgh (New Town) + online | EMDR, Schema Therapy | £75 | Complex PTSD, attachment trauma |
| Grace Adeyemi | Online only | Integrative, Person-Centred | £45 | Anxiety, self-esteem, young adults (18–35) |
7. See also
- All modalities explained — understand different therapy types
- Online therapists — therapy from anywhere in the UK
- Therapists by price — find someone within your budget
- FAQ — common questions about starting therapy
- About Therapist1 — our mission and how we select therapists