How to find an FPN therapist
The directory is organised by geographical areas. Choose a therapist and use the contact details to get in touch. Many of the therapists have a short profile available about themselves and their work. We offer no guarantee that therapists have free or low fee places available at any particular time. You will have to find out for yourself.
All arrangements for therapy will be made between yourself and the therapist. Therapists will usually have a current registration with a professional body, under whose code of ethics and complaints procedure they are working. You can check their qualifications in the directory. Do feel free and able to talk to a therapist about their qualifications, their ethical and complaints framework.
We are offering free psychotherapy – and free means free. If a therapist tells you they are only offering low-cost therapy, they should not be on the list. Please let us know if this is your experience.
Map of therapist locations here
Free therapy through the NHS
It may be possible to get counselling and psychotherapy through your GP. Your GP may have counsellors working within your GP practice, though this is now not too common. They can refer you on to a variety of psychological therapies services, including Improving Access to Psychological Therapies (IAPT). You can also self-refer to your local IAPT service – see here to find it. IAPT can work well for some people. For others, a first therapy through the NHS can feel too short or lacking the depth required. There will usually be a waiting list and the therapy will usually be short-term and mainly Cognitive Behavioural.
Free therapy through your school/college/university
Most higher education colleges have a counselling service, as do many schools. If you are a student, find out about your in-house counselling service and see if they can help.
Other affordable options for people on low incomes
There are a number of other ways you might be able to find affordable therapy if you are prepared to hunt around and perhaps be on a waiting list for a while.
Take a look at our list of low-cost services here.
FPN directory
Abergavenny
Name: Miranda Seymour-Smith
Style of work: Psychoanalytic psychotherapy
Qualification: UKPC
Postcode: NP7 9HP
Contact: 07463 780292 01873 776142
miranda@southwalespsychotherapyandcoaching.co.uk
http://www.southwalespsychotherapyandcoaching.co.uk
Other details: Not yet
Miranda Seymour-Smith has no vacancies currently
Brighton
Name: Kesley Cage
Style of work: Anti-Oppressive, Culturally-Sensitive, LGBTQIA+ and Neuroaffirming Therapy with a Working-Class, Queer, Neurodivergent, Spiritual Counsellor
Qualification: NCPS Accredited
Postcode: BN2
Contact: https://www.kesleycage.com/
Other details: Sessions are freely-given, and contributions toward professional costs help to sustain my private practice, which is my primary source of income. You may self-select a fee from a sliding scale designed for accessibility, however no one is turned away for lack of funds.
Profile: Yes
Bristol
Name: Hayley Watkins
Style of work: psychotherapeutic counselling, adults, 1:1
Qualification: Diploma in Counselling (specialising in transactional analysis)Postcode: BS5 and BS8Contact details: hello@cactuscounselling.co.uk / 07425 838168Other details: I run Cactus Counselling, and my web site is www.cactuscounselling.co.uk. Clients are welcome to approach me for any issue, but my main areas of interest are in supporting childless and childfree clients, estranged clients or those coping with estrangement by other members of the family, and adult survivors of childhood bullying.Profile: Not yet
Name: Ana Ochoa de Eribe
Style of work: Transpersonal/Integrative
Qualification: Diploma from CCPE (Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy)
Postcode: S40 1AX
Contact: 07857560633
Other details: English / Spanish Open to dealing with a wide range of issues Individual work / group work Specialist in mother-daughter relationships Mother-daughter workshops
Profile: Not yet
Chichester
Name: Rob Abbott
Style of work: Psychodynamic counsellor
Qualification: BACP Registered Member
Postcode: PO19 8DX
Contact: info@robabbottcounselling.com website: www.robabbottcounselling.com
Other details:
Profile: Yes
Cornwall
Name: Joe Suart
Style of work: Individual psychoanalytic psychotherapy. Couple work.
Qualification: UKCP
Postcode: TR14 0BY
Contact: 07854095546, 01736 850158, joseph@suart.com
Other details:
Profile: Yes
Darlington
Name: Neil Jones
Style of work: Rational emotive and cognitive behavioural therapy
Qualification: Assoc of Rational Emotive Therapy
Postcode: DL3 9DQ
Contact: 07594012205 n.jones7803@ntlworld.com
Other details:
Profile: Not yet
Devon
Name: Jack Richards
Style of work: Counsellor
Qualification: Level 4 Integrative Counselling (2019-21); further training in suicide prevention
Postcode: TQ12 6NQ
Contact: 07547196640 jack-richards@JR-Counselling.co.uk
Other details:
Profile: Not yet
Essex
Name: Sophie Atkinson
Style of work: Psychodynamic counsellor. Adult individuals, couples, young people and organisations.
Qualification: MBACP, Certificate in Post-Cult Counselling
Postcode: CM2 0EY
Contact: 07881 635524 sophie@sophie-atkinson.co.uk
Other details:
Profile: Yes
Exeter
Name: Daniel Bruck
Style of work: Person centred therapy
Qualification: BPS
Postcode: Exmouth and Exeter
Contact: 07427 866 619 danielpbruck@gmail.com
www.danielpbruck1.wixsite.com/meusite
Other details:
Profile: Not yet
Huddersfield
Name: John Covell
Style of work: Psychotherapist
Qualification: CBT trained, Choice Theory Trained
Postcode: HD4 6HF
Contact: john_covell@hotmail.com 07960279524
Other details:
Profile: Not yet
Ilkley
Name: Erin Stevens
Style of work: Counsellor/Psychotherapist
Qualification: Postgraduate Diploma Counselling and Psychotherapy and MA Psychotherapy
Postcode: LS29 8DP
Contact: erinstevenscounselling@gmail.com
Other details: I’m a humanistic integrative therapist with particular experience working with clients who have had previous harmful experiences of therapy.
Profile: Not yet
Erin Stevens has no vacancies currently
Leicester
Name: Harriet Clarke
Style of work: Person-centred and experiential psychotherapistQualification: MSc Person Centred and Experiential Psychotherapy, Sherwood Psychotherapy Training Institute (2023). UKCP member; membership organisation is SPTI; member of PCU.
Postcode: Leicester LE2 8LE
Contact: harriet.elena.clarke@gmail.com More information about me is available here https://www.wearekiku.com/therapist/harriet-clarke
Other details: Working on-line or by telephone. Walk and talk therapy is possible (if a workable plan can be developed together e.g. for appropriate location) in the south Leicester/Blaby/Countespthory/Hinckley areas of Leicestershire.
Profile: Yes
London Central
London East
Name: Paul Atkinson
Style of work: Psychotherapy
Qualification: College of Psychoanalysts-UK
Postcode: E14 6PA
Contact: paulwilliamatkinson@gmail.com
07951158508
Other details:
Profile: Yes
Paul Atkinson has no vacancies currently
Name: Gaia Therapy Collective
Style of work: Diversity of styles and approaches
Qualifications: BACP, ADMPUK, BAAT or UKCP.
Postcode: E2 8QA (Hackney City Farm)
Contact: https://hackneycityfarm.co.uk/projects/gaia-therapy/
Other details: “A free/low-cost service run by members of Gaia Therapy Collective for local residents on a low income and from marginalised communities. We are a diverse group of therapists committed to anti-racist, feminist, ecological values, seeking to increase access for therapy to those under-represented in psychotherapy services.”
Profile: Not yet
Gaia has no vacancies and a full waiting list currently
Name: Rebecca Greenslade
Style of work: Existential Psychotherapist
Qualification: UKCP/BACP
Postcode: E8 3RP
Contact: rebeccagreenslade@hotmail.co.uk
07903 775 646
Other details:
Profile: Not yet
Rebecca Greenslade has no vacancies currently
Name: Isha Isidore
Style of work: Integrative/person-centred counselling
Qualification:BACP
Postcode: IG1
Contact: isha.isidore@outlook.com 07375314639
Other details:
Profile: Yes
Isha Isadore has no vacancies currently
Name: Ros Kane
Style of work: Eclectic psychodynamic therapy
Qualification: Guild of Psychotherapists
Postcode: E11 3LE
Contact: roskane@btinternet.com
Other details: Availability – daytimes on weekdays. I work face-to-face only. I have a few low-cost places available.
Profile: Not yet
Name: Marc Mason
Style of work: Counselling/Psychotherapy: Individual/Groups – Gestalt/Humanistic
Qualification: BACP (Humanistic Counselling – Metanoia)
Postcode: E8
Contact: marc@marcmason.co.uk 07865521281
Other details: I offer space to no fee/low fee clients on an individual/group basis. I am also open to facilitating pre-existing groups (thinking particularly, but not exclusively, of activist groups).
Profile: Not yet
London North
Name: Kris Black
Style of work: Psychotherapy Integrative Arts
Qualification: UKCP Registered Integrative Arts Psychotherapist, BACP Proficient / Registered
Postcode: N7 6LA
Contact: arctherapy@aol.com 0776 137 1088
Other details: www.arctherapy.co.uk
Profile: Yes
Kris Black has no vacancies currently
Name: Adrian Scott
Style of work: Psychotherapy/Counselling/Couples Work
Qualification: MBACP
Postcode: N8 0AP
Contact: 07956 292740 adrianscott@counsellingme.co.uk www.counsellingme.co.uk
Other details:
Profile: Not yet
London NW
Name: John Adams
Style of work: Psychotherapy
Qualification: BACP Registered
Postcode: NW6
Contact: jwjadams@hotmail.com 07880715353
Other details: Open-ended, free and low-fee
Profile: Not yet
Name: Andrea Heath
Style of work: Psychotherapist
Qualification: UKCP
Postcode: NW3 5DJ
Contact: andrea.heath1@btinternet.com
Other details: open-ended psychodynamic work, free and low fee
Profile: Yes
Andrea Heath has no vacancies currently
Name: Sue Platt
Style of work: Psychodynamic psychotherapist and counsellor
Qualification: The Minster Centre, UKCP
Postcode: NW7 4AN
Contact: Sueplatt66@yahoo.com
Other details: short term and open-ended, free and low cost
Profile: Not yet
Name: Tristan Voice
Style of work: Psychotherapist
Qualification: Philadelphia Association UKCP
Postcode: NW3 1QW
Contact: tristan.voice@yahoo.co.uk 07799897059
Other details:
Profile: Not yet
London South
London SE
Name: Michael Caton
Style of work: Psychodynamic psychotherapist
Qualification: UKCP
Postcode: DA17 5QP
Contact: michael_caton@hotmail.com
Other details: I work with both groups and individuals, long or short term.
Places available on affordable or free basis.Profile: Yes
Name: Rachel Cohen
Style of work: Integrative Counselling and Psychotherapy for individuals
Qualification: BACP registered member (MBACP). Level 4 and 5 BACP Accredited Diploma in Integrative Counselling. Level 6 post-grad Diploma in Psychodynamic Psychotherapy. Certificate in Counselling and Psychotherapy. MSc psychology. PhD Sociology and Psychosocial Studies.
Postcode: Online only
Contact: drrachelcohentherapy@gmail.com
Other details: https://www.psychologytoday.com/profile/1652796
Profile: Not yet
Name: Owen Hewitson
Style of work: Lacanian Psychoanalysis
Qualification: Guild of Psychotherapists, College of Psychoanalysts UK, PhD (Psychoanalysis, Middlesex University)
Postcode: SE1 0QA
Contact: http://owenhewitson.com/
Profile: Not yet
Name: Marsha Oza
Style of work: Counselling and Psychotherapy working with individuals, couples, and multiple partners.
Qualification: British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP); National Counselling Society (NCS); Professional associate member of the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT), supporting my work with couples and people in multi-partnered relationships.
Postcode: SE16 3UL
Contact: marsha@southwarkpsychotherapy.co.uk 07835 259 868 southwarkpsychotherapy.co.uk
Other details:
Profile: Yes
Marsha Oza has no vacancies currently
Name: Francesco Piro
Style of work: Psychosynthesis
Qualification: PG Dip in Psychosynthesis Counselling, BACP Registered Member
Postcode: SE1 9GY
Contact: franpiro@hotmail.com
Other details: long or short term, free and low cost.
Profile: Not yet
Name: David Plant
Style of work: Psychodynamic Counsellor and Psychotherapist
Qualification: BACP, UKCP
Postcode: SE7 7PY
Contact: 020 8305 1737 davidplant52@hotmail.com
Other details:Daytime and evening availability
Profile: Not yet
David Plant has no vacancies currently
London SW
Name: Elizabeth Brock
Style of Work: Counselling and psychotherapy
Qualification: BACP
Postcode: SW2
Contact:brockwellparktherapy@gmail.com Whatsapp (+44) 07515461299
Website: brockwellparktherapy.com
Details: I have space for no fee clients as well as low cost. I offer therapy over Skype/online/telephone/in person
Profile: Yes
Elizabeth Brock has no vacancies currently
Name: Mark Maclean
Style of work: Integrative
Qualification: UKCP
Postcode: SW10
Contact: contact@markmaclean.co.uk
Other details: I offer psychodynamic work, EMDR, mindfulness and somatic psychotherapy
Profile: Not yet
Mark Maclean has no vacancies currently
Name: Joanna Roman
Style of work: Third-wave CBT, mostly Acceptance and Commitment Therapy- ACT
Qualification: HCPC registration as the visiting European professional ; BPS registration
Postcode: SW15 4JQ.
Contact: e-mail: actwithmusic@gmail.com
phone: 07931211538Other details: I prefer online or outdoor sessions
Profile: Yes
London West
Name: Peter Ryan
Style of work: Person–Centred Approach to Counselling
Qualification: MBACP (Accred)
Postcode: W10 6BF
Contact: peter@empathyzone.com
Other details: www.empathyzone.com
Profile: Yes
Peter Ryan has no in-person vacancies currently.
Manchester
Name: Jenny Armstead
Style of work: Person-centred
Qualification: BACP
Postcode: M21 7RL
Contact: jenny@spring-counselling.co.uk
Other details: My Person Centred private practice jenny@spring-counselling.co.uk embraces equality & accessibility for all income groups. I offer a sliding scale from £5 to £50 my aim being to make ongoing counselling affordable for as long as it is needed. As a member of the BACP I work within the BACP ethical framework.I work in the South Manchester area & Furness Peninsular (S Lakes).
Profile: Not yet
Name: Yasmin Dewan
Style of work: Life coaching and psychotherapy for individuals and couples.
Qualification: Advanced Diploma in TA, registered with UKATA – more details available on my website, see link below.
Postcode: M21 and LA 11 – Manchester and Cumbria
Contact: 07900 520306 yasmin@inspirationalwinners.com
Other details: I’m listed with The Counselling Directory
Profile: Yes
Name: Phil McEvoy
Style of work: Psychodynamic psychotherapy
Qualification: BPC
Postcode: OL5 0NN
Contact: mob number 07879 656878 email mcevoyp239@gmail.com
Other details: offering free sessions
Profile: Not yet
Name: Ian Parker
Style of work: Psychoanalyst, Supervision
Qualification: UKCP
Postcode: M14 6FG
Contact: virtual.ian.parker@gmail.com
Other details: At the moment I can offer supervision for therapists working psychodynamically, for those who are offering free psychotherapy and who take an approach that is outside the frame of medical psychiatry and its diagnostic categories. www.parkerian.com
Profile: Yes
Northern Ireland
Name: Paul Tohill
Style of work: Counsellor/Addiction Recovery Coach/Group Work Facilitator
Qualification: MBACP
Postcode: Co. Down BT34 3PA
Contact: Email paultohill@msn.com / Tel. 07518968661
Other details: FdSc (Counselling) Available for remote work via Zoom
Profile: Yes
Nottingham
Name: Benjamin Wright
Style of work: Person-centred therapeutic counsellor
Qualification: National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
Postcode: NG15 7BX.
Contact: 07926739432 email wright.css@protonmail.com
Other details: I offer both face-to-face and online counselling and clinical supervision.
Profile: Yes
Scotland and the Borders
Name: Duncan Hamilton
Pronouns: They/Them/Theirs
Style of work: Person-centred Counselling/Psychotherapy, Spiritual Healing; for individuals and groups
Qualification: MSc Counselling and Psychotherapy (Uni of Strathclyde)
Postcode: G44 4DE
Contact: website – heartfullhealing.carrd.co, email – heartfullhealing.duncan@gmail.com, tel – +447873825078
Other details:
- Especially catering to intersectional minorities; e.g. LGBTQ+, BAME, & disabled peoples.
- I am usually able to offer reduced-fee therapy by negotiation, available to anyone in financial-need; I also currently have one space for longer term therapy, for free.
- Initial consultations are always offered for free, for one hour, and are non-committal (meaning you can use it as a free, single-session therapy session, to seek guidance, or to test the waters for longer-term therapeutic work together, etc.)
- Please feel free to read my website to find out more & get in touch should you wish.
Profile: Not yet
Name: Maureen Macleod
Style of work: Person centred counselling and psychotherapy
Qualification: BACP and COSCA
Postcode: Lossiemouth IV31 6TU
Contact: personalclaritycounselling@outlook.com 07806 775375
Other details: Offering sessions online only for the moment
Profile: Yes
Maureen Macleod has no vacancies currently
Name: Max Marnau
Style of work: Person centred counselling and psychotherapy
Qualification: BACP
Postcode: Selkirk TD7 4LK
Contact: ettrick@counsellor.scot07530 030395
Other details:
Profile: Not yet
Name: Fiona Murray
Style of work: Counsellor
Qualification: BACP
Postcode: AB14 0XJ Peterculter, near Aberdeen
Contact: email FMAM@aol.com tel 07533 871421
Other details: No cost spaces available for open ended work until 2028 for in person clients who can come on a weekly basis.
UKCP traineeProfile: Yes
Name: Bruce Scott
Style of work: Psychotherapist
Qualification: College of Psychoanalysts- UK, Philadelphia Association
Postcode: EH3 9NQ (Edinburgh) and TD8 6ST near Jedburgh, Scottish Borders
Contact: 07765216499 and brucescott@gmx.co.uk
Other details: open-ended person-centred work, free, low fee
Profile: Yes
South Wales
Name: Grace Quantock
Style of work: Psychotherapeutic counselling
Qualification: MA in Psychotherapy and Counselling Practice, Bath Spa University: Diploma in Humanistic and Integrative Counselling, Bath Centre for Counselling and Psychotherapy: UK Council for Psychotherapy accredited
Postcode: South Wales
Contact: grace@gracequantock.com
Other details: I’m a disabled, neurodivergent, Covid-cautious therapist specialising in complex trauma, bodies and lives.
Profile: Yes
Grace Quantock has no vacancies currently
Surrey
Name: Nick Davis
Style of work: Integrative Psychotherapist
Qualification: BACP & UKCP
Postcode: KT13 9SW
Contact: nickjdavis25@gmail.com 01932 847 329
Other details:
Profile: Not yet
Name: Tristan Voice
Style of work: Psychotherapist
Qualification: Philadelphia Association UKCP
Postcode: KT16 8DQ
Contact: tristan.voice@yahoo.co.uk 07799897059
Other details:
Profile: Not yet
Swansea
Name: Fiona Goldman
Style of work: Integrative Psychotherapist
Qualification: PG Dip
Postcode: Online only at the moment
Contact: contact@fionagoldman.uk 07482 062383
Other details:
Profile: Yes
Fiona Goldman has no vacancies currently
Tehran, Iran
Name: Darya Navidi
Style of work: Psychoanalytic psychotherapist (adult and child/adolescent)
Qualification: Certificates in psychoanalysis (bilingual), and child and adolescent psychotherapy
Postcode: 1464686613
Contact: kamala1375@gmail.com www.daryanavidi.com
Other details: see profile
the free psychotherapy network 