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, found 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
Brighton
Name: Laurel Marks
Style of work: Person-centred
Qualification: BAPC & BAPCA
Postcode: BN1/2/3
Contact: 07532 304958 janacrow700@gmail.com
Other details: 20 years experience. Minimum fee of £10 to cover costs.
Name: Begonia Ng
Style of work: Integrative counsellor/psychotherapist
Qualification: BACP accredited member
Postcode: BN3 6HR
Contact: 07532 304958 begoniang23@yahoo.com
Other details: I am an integrative counsellor offering bilingual counselling in English and Cantonese ( also Mandarin if required ). I am passionate about sharing the dual perspectives drawing mainly from psychosynthesis & Buddhism to work with clients. I work short and long term with adults, children, the elderly and young people.
Chichester
Name: Rob Abbott
Style of work: Psychodynamic counsellor
Qualification: BACP senior accredited counsellor
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
East Midlands
Name: Arc Counselling Service
For details of the service and practitioners, see website:
“Arc Counselling Service can provide you with counselling that is safe, private and confidential. We will provide you with an opportunity for exploration with a counsellor who will work with you to understand you and your experiences. They can help you to identify useful strategies or changes you may wish to make.
We believe that counselling gives an opportunity to think, to talk in confidence, about difficulties, experiences, feelings, fears, thoughts, anxieties and problems that may be on your mind now or have been in the past.”
Other details: free and low-cost therapy offered
Essex
Name: Sophie Atkinson
Style of work: Psychodynamic Counsellor
Qualification: MBACP
Postcode: CM2 0EY
Contact: 07881 635524 sophie@sophie-atkinson.co.uk
Other details:
Profile: Not yet
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
London Central
Name: Simon Kasprowicz
Style of work: Integrative counselling and psychotherapy
Qualification: BACP
Postcode: WC1N 2ES
Contact: hello@respirecounselling.co.uk www.respirecounselling.co.uk 07909 636 742
Other details:
Profile: Not yet
London East
Name: Paul Atkinson
Style of work: Psychotherapy
Qualification: College of Psychoanalysis-UK
Postcode: E14 6PA
Contact: paulwilliamatkinson@gmail.com
07951158508
Other details:
Profile: Yes
23/6/20: I have no spaces available for new clients at the moment, I’m afraid. (PA)
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
Name: Isha Isidore
Style of work: Integrative/person-centred counselling
Qualification:BACP
Postcode: IG1
Contact: isha.isidore@outlook.com 07375314639
Other details:
Profile: Yes
Name: Ros Kane
Style of work: Eclectic psychodynamic therapy
Qualification: Guild of Psychotherapists
Postcode: E11 3LE
Contact: 0208 555 5248 roskane@btinternet.com
Other details: Availability – daytimes on weekdays.
Profile: Not yet
I cannot take any new referrals at the moment (3 June 2020)
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
Name: Roddy McDowall
Style of work: Group analysis
Qualification: UKCP
Postcode: N12 8AB
Contact: roddymcdowall@protonmail.com
Other details:
Profile: Not yet
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
Name: Riva Joffe
Style of work: Relational psychotherapist
Qualification: UKCP
Postcode: NW1 9DF
Contact: rivajoffe@gmail.com 07775 63 6642
Other details:
Profile: Yes
Name: Andy Metcalf
Style of work: Psychoanalytic psychotherapy
Qualification: UKCP; IARPP
Postcode: NW6 3HS
Contact: andymetcalf2@gmail.com
Other details: Depth work in relational setting
Profile: Yes
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
Name: Kate Megase
Style of work: Integrative counselling
Qualification: BACP
Postcode: CR0 1YE
Contact: 0787 9897063 thepgdc@gmail.com
Other details: Based at the Personal Growth and Development Centre, a counselling organisation in East Croydon, which provide counselling for individuals and couples on a low income.
Profile: Not yet
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: Samantha Merry
Style of work: Psychodynamic counselling
Qualification: BACP
Postcode:SE8 5AD
Contact: hello@samanthamerry.co.uk 07429 080030
Profile: Not yet
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
Name: Limor Tevet
Style of work: I am a counsellor for adults and children.
Qualification: BACP
Postcode: SE23 3DT
Contact: 077 320 97718
Other details: http://www.limortevetcounselling.org
Profile: Yes
October 2018: I cannot accept any more free and low cost clients for the moment, I’m afraid!
London SW
Name: Alex Ioannou
Style of Work: Creative Arts and Somatic Trauma Therapist
Qualification: HCPC
Postcode: SW2, SW8, SE1 and online
Contact: alex.ioanno@gmail.com 07546 104 883
Profile: Not Yet
Name: Mark Maclean
Style of work: Integrative
Qualification: UKCP & BACP
Postcode: SW10
Contact: contact@markmaclean.co.uk
Other details: I offer psychodynamic work, EMDR, mindfulness and somatic psychotherapy
Profile: Not yet
Name: Gavin Robinson
Style of work:Integrative with individual adults
Qualification: BACP
Postcode: SW17 0RU
Contact: gavin_robinson2@yahoo.co.uk/02087678563/text 07986789893
Other details: website http://www.gavin-robinson-counselling.co.uk
Profile: Not yet
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
Name: John Dinwoodie
Style of work: Psychotherapy – Experiential constructivist
Qualification: UKCP
Postcode: W4 1HL
Contact: 07711 306549/ johndinoodie@yahoo.com
Other details:
Profile: Not yet
Malaga, Spain
Name: Rahel Goenner
Style of work: Relational
Qualification: UKCP
Postcode: close to Malaga
Contact: 447577 570 145
Other details: Offers sessions in English and German
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: 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
Northampton
Name: Sue Jackson
Style of work: Talking therapist
Qualification: See Profile
Postcode: NN2 7JD
Contact: 077183 03 669
Other details:
Profile:Yes
North Yorkshire
Name: Geoff Warren
Style of work: Integrative counselling
Qualification: BACP
Postcode: Scarborough
Contact: geoff-warren@outlook.com 01723 354 934
Other details:
Profile: Yes
Scotland and the Borders
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: 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
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
Telford
Name: Karen Williams
Style of work: Occupational therapy
Qualification: BSC in occupational therapy
Postcode: TF2 8NA
Contact: karensusanw@hotmail.com
Other details: Find myself offering advise to folk on facebook or friends and family, regarding what you would call “behavioural activation” (grin) which is in fact Occupational therapy! Which includes activity scheduling, goal setting, healthy eating, self esteem building through meaningful activity, mindfulness etc.
Worcestershire
Name: Ewa Kremplewska
Style of work: Psychology & Psychotherapy
Qualification: CPsychol, AFBPsS, HCPC
Postcode: WR8 0ET
Contact: 07827918516 and ewa.kremplewska@btinternet.com
Other details:
Profile: Yes
