How to Find a Psychotherapist in London — A Clinical Guide

London has more therapists per square mile than almost any city in the world. It also has almost no barrier to entry. Anyone can call themselves a counsellor, a life coach, or a therapist. Finding a therapist requires some basic knowledge of what to look for and why.

Why your therapist should be accredited — and how to check

Psychotherapy is not a protected profession. In the United Kingdom, and in most countries, there is nothing legally preventing someone from calling themselves a psychotherapist without any training whatsoever. No qualification is required. No regulatory body can stop them. Anyone can hang a sign.