UK guide
How to Find an Online Therapist in the UK
To find a qualified online therapist in the UK, look for someone registered with BACP, UKCP, or HCPC — the three main professional bodies that regulate counsellors and psychotherapists. You can find registered online therapists directly on MySafeTherapy (every clinician is UK-registered), or through directories like Counselling Directory, Psychology Today UK, and Welldoing.org. MySafeTherapy also offers a free 15-minute intro call so you can meet a therapist before committing, with sessions from £50.
Key points
- UK online therapists should be registered with BACP, UKCP, or HCPC.
- Check the register directly — accreditation status is public.
- A 15-minute intro call is the fastest way to check fit before committing.
- Common formats: video, chat, phone, and avatar-based sessions.
- Typical fees: £40–£120 per session privately, or free via NHS referral.
What to look for in an online therapist
- UK registration — BACP, UKCP, or HCPC (verify on the body's public register).
- Experience with your concern — anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, workplace stress, etc.
- Modality that suits you — CBT, integrative, psychodynamic, person-centred, EMDR.
- Availability that matches your schedule (evenings, weekends).
- A clear fee structure and cancellation policy.
- A short intro call so you can gauge fit before booking.
Where to find UK-registered online therapists
- MySafeTherapy — every therapist BACP/UKCP/HCPC registered, book a free 15-min intro call.
- Counselling Directory (counselling-directory.org.uk) — searchable directory.
- Psychology Today UK — international directory with UK filter.
- Welldoing.org — curated UK directory.
- BACP, UKCP, and HCPC own registers — verify credentials directly.
- NHS Talking Therapies — free CBT via GP referral or self-referral (waiting list applies).
How MySafeTherapy connects you to a UK online therapist
Take our free 'Do I Need Therapy?' quiz or browse the therapist team. Book a free 15-minute intro call with a UK-registered clinician. Choose the therapist whose fee and approach fit (from £50 per session). Sessions run by video, chat, phone, or avatar. Change therapist anytime, no charge.