Therapists and Counsellors in Glasgow

Every therapist on this page works online, with clients anywhere in Glasgow and across Scotland. All of them are qualified and registered with a recognised professional body, and we check that registration before a profile goes live. You can search by approach, specialism and availability to find someone suited to what you are dealing with.

Finding a therapist in Glasgow

Glasgow is not short of demand for therapy. NHS waits for psychological therapies in Greater Glasgow and Clyde have been a persistent problem, and private practice in the city fills up quickly. Many people start looking, get quoted a wait of several months, and stop.

Working online widens the pool. Instead of choosing from whoever has a room near you and a free Tuesday, you choose from therapists across the UK who work with your particular difficulty. For most talking therapies the evidence shows online sessions work about as well as sitting in the same room. What matters more is the fit between you and the person you are talking to.

Therapists available to clients in Glasgow

• 350 therapists offering online sessions are currently accepting new clients.
• Fees run from £25 to £400, so it is worth comparing a few profiles rather than assuming a single going rate.
• Every profile is checked against the therapist’s professional body before it goes live.

What kind of therapist do you need?

If you are not sure where to start, the labels matter less than they look. A counsellor and a psychotherapist do overlapping work, and the training routes have converged over the years. Broadly:

• Counsellors often work shorter term and focus on a specific difficulty you have come with.
• Psychotherapists tend to work longer term and look at patterns running through your life.
• Psychologists are trained in assessment and in structured, evidence-based approaches. In the UK they must be registered with the HCPC.
• CBT therapists work in a structured way on the link between thoughts, feelings and behaviour, usually over a set number of sessions.

If none of that helps you decide, pick two or three people whose profiles you respond to and send an enquiry. Most therapists offer a short first conversation, and how that conversation feels tells you more than any label.

Related pages

• Counselling in Glasgow
• Trauma therapy and EMDR in Glasgow
• Couples therapy in Glasgow
• CBT therapists in Glasgow
• Anxiety therapy in Glasgow

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does therapy cost in Glasgow?

Private therapy in Scotland typically runs from £45 to £90 a session, with specialist and clinical psychology work higher. Among the online therapists on this directory the median fee is £85, with fees running from £25 to £400. 180 of them charge £80 or less and 52 charge £60 or less. Some therapists hold a small number of lower cost places, so it is worth asking.

Are the therapists on this page based in Glasgow?

They work online with clients in Glasgow rather than from consulting rooms in the city. The directory is growing and Scotland is an area we are actively recruiting in. If you are a therapist in Glasgow, we would like to hear from you.

Does online therapy work as well as meeting in person?

For most common difficulties, including anxiety, depression and stress, the research shows similar outcomes. Some people prefer a room, and some find home easier and more honest. Neither preference is wrong.

How do I know a therapist is properly qualified?

Check they are registered with BACP, UKCP, HCPC, NCPS, BABCP, BPC or COSRT, and check the register itself rather than taking the claim at face value. Every profile on this directory is checked before it goes live.

How long will I need to be in therapy?

Some difficulties respond to eight to twelve sessions. Longer-standing patterns take longer. A therapist should be willing to review with you rather than leave it open-ended by default.

What if I cannot afford private fees?

Ask your GP about NHS psychological therapies in Greater Glasgow and Clyde. Some charities and university training clinics offer low cost sessions, and some therapists keep a reduced-fee slot or two.