UKTherapyGuide.com was founded in response to the high demand for well trained and experienced therapists.
UKTG provides a nationwide directory of highly qualified and verified therapists who are trained both ethically and professionally to a high standard. All our members fulfil strict criteria; they are affiliated to the relevant governing body, fully insured and provide proof of qualifications as well as references.
All of our members are affiliated to the relevant governing bodies including the UKCP, BACP and BPC, UKRCP, BCP, BABCP, amongst others.
All 350 of our therapists are bound by strict professional guidelines, so you can be sure of receiving the highest standards of counselling on a completely confidential basis.
All Counsellors are accredited with trusted institutions such as the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and the United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP).
Floss is a psychodynamic psychotherapist, with successful private practices in Chelsea & Fulham.
Floss conceived the idea of UKTherapyGuide and envisaged the website operating as a vehicle to help promote the benefits of therapy and to impact upon peoples' lives in a positive way. Her view is shared by the whole team at UKTG.
"We are committed to promoting the concept and advantages of therapy and aim to carry the message of therapeutic catharsis. Quite simply, we aim to make a difference to the lives of vulnerable groups by giving them the opportunity to benefit from a positive therapeutic relationship."
James brings UK Therapy Guide a wealth of experience from a career in Performance Marketing and Analytics.
He helps guide UKTG’s digital advertising, including Google and social media, and the optimisation of the user experience for clients and therapists.
Yelena is a big believer that technology is a major force for good, with years of professional experience collaborating and leading a variety of innovative projects. She previously worked on strategic initiatives for the board of a global IT services provider, established partnerships with professionals in diverse roles and industries, managed global IT projects and launched two tech communities in London.
As DOO of UK Therapy Guide, Yelena is responsible for the day to day operations of the company and ensuring that all of the systems, resources, and people are in place to achieve the goals of the company in its mission to deliver Quality, Affordable and Accessible Therapy.
"I am very excited to join UK Therapy Guide as I am deeply passionate about mental health and believe that the right mindset is essential for navigating life experiences. Could not be happier to apply my past experience to ensure the fast and well-structured growth of UKTG"
Chris has 20 years experience working in technology spanning multiple sectors including charity, finance, ad technology, marketing and transport. He is incredibly passionate in all areas of technology and is excited to be using it to the benefit of our UKTG customers and to assist those that would benefit from therapy in how to find it. Chris believes strongly in the UKTG mission and wants to help people find the therapist they deserve. Outside of work Chris likes to play sport with tennis being the current obsession.
Celia is an experienced PR and media consultant with almost a decade of experience helping companies of all sizes execute campaigns and get people talking. She is a real advocate for the benefits of therapy and destigmatising mental health support.
Celia is responsible for managing all media enquiries and updating the public on the continued growth of UK Therapy Guide.
"I'm thrilled to be working with UK Therapy Guide: it's such an exciting company with an important mission to increase access to quality, affordable therapy. If you'd like to be on our media list or have any questions, please do get in touch at: press@uktherapyguide.com."
Melissa has worked in different customer facing roles over the past 10 years, She looks forward to bringing her previous knowledge and experience to UKTG. Her passions in the workplace include assisting customers, leading people and utilising tech to help customers. Melissa believes that talking about mental health is one of the most important things in life. She's excited to be working in this industry and assisting with the growth of UKTG.
Margaret has a wide-ranging experience in office management and administration, particularly in the world of psychotherapy and counselling.
Margaret is passionate about supporting people, and offers a calming and empathetic approach to both clients and therapists.
Olimpia Southgate-Smith is a recent Durham University graduate. At university she studied Chinese and was able to spend her third year studying and working in Shanghai. As a member of our Operations Team, Olimpia is in charge of our day to day queries. She is the go-between our clients and therapists and ensures that everything runs seamlessly.
Graduating into a global pandemic was never part of Olimpia's 'plan' but she is thrilled to be part of a start-up that works to support mental health. She believes it is an important thing to be on the right side of.
The goals and aspirations of UKTG resonate with me deeply. Allowing mental health support to be accessible and affordable to all is a mission that I feel is not only necessary but truly inspiring. I am looking forward to maturing and growing with UKTG.
Felix joined UKTG in October 2020. He feels incredibly fortunate that his role allows his work to be important to several different sectors inside UKTG. It allows him hands-on learning experience on the inner workings of a company and on bringing information about mental health into the lives of more people whilst normalising it in everyday life, two areas he feels very passionate about.
No subscription fees, protection against cancellations and no-shows, and
more visibility on Google and Social Media are just a few of the reasons
you should join us at UK Therapy Guide.
