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Private counselling online in the UK
Private counselling with a therapist you choose. Book directly, without a GP referral, and talk by secure video from home.
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Private counselling with Pleso Therapy
Verified UK-qualified therapists
online, wherever you are
Verified UK-qualified therapists
online, wherever you are
Pleso Therapy is an online therapy platform with verified UK-qualified therapists. Only around 15% of applicants pass our selection, and every therapist belongs to a recognised UK professional body and holds an enhanced DBS check. Sessions last 50 minutes on our secure video platform.
Private therapy, your way
- Book directly, no GP referral needed
- Choose your therapist from full profiles
- See the same therapist every session
- Book sessions at a pace that suits you
- Talk in confidence: sessions aren't recorded
- Switch therapist once for free
Choose a private therapist online
Every therapist here works online, so you can talk from anywhere in the UK. Read their profiles, qualifications and video introductions, then book the one who feels right for you.
Alex
Penny
Talia
Thomas
Jose
Marilyn
Matthew
Anita
Kam
Shabana
500+ verified therapists
Every psychotherapist takes part in supervision and periodic evaluations to maintain the quality of our services
Private counselling: reviews
Daisy, 26
For me, it was important to find ‘my person’. At Pleso Therapy, I was quickly matched with a therapist I feel really comfortable talking to. It’s been great so far.
Sam, 24
I always felt tense, even when I was supposed to rest. But after a few sessions with my lovely therapist, it’s been easier for me to just relax.
Laura, 35
I’d had a therapist before who just wasn’t right for me. At Pleso Therapy, it was easy to switch, and now I’ve found someone I really click with.
Danny, 25
I always put my problems to the back of my mind, but it got to the stage where I just couldn’t do that anymore. With Pleso Therapy, I quickly got matched with a great therapist, and after just a few conversations, I felt relief.
Tom, 28
I used to feel stuck and would dread everything. My therapist showed me some really useful techniques and steps I could take, and now I’m moving forward without that constant sense of dread.
Find a private counsellor
Answer a few questions in our matching quiz and we'll suggest therapists who fit what you're looking for. You choose who to book.
Answers to common questions
Private counselling: FAQs
Prices vary between therapists and areas. With Pleso Therapy, a 50-minute session costs £79, or from £59 a session with a bundle of 24 sessions. The price is the same with every therapist, and all the options are on our pricing page.
Both can help. NHS therapy is free, and in England you can refer yourself to NHS Talking Therapies, though waiting times depend on where you live. Private therapy is paid, and you choose who you see and when. You can also use it alongside NHS care.
Check that they belong to a recognised UK professional body. Every Pleso Therapy therapist belongs to a body such as BACP, UKCP, HCPC, NCPS, COSRT or BABCP, has at least three years' experience after qualifying and holds an enhanced DBS check and indemnity insurance.
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