Find the right therapist online, across the UK.
Tell us what you’re looking for. A matching specialist will review therapists across our UK-wide network and recommend the person we think fits you best.
It’s free, confidential and fast
Online across the UK · Every therapist is registered with a UK professional body
A carefully chosen network across the UK.
60+therapists across the UK
Therapy that fits around you
- Online from anywhere in the UK
- Pricing to suit your budget
- Exploratory, long-term or practical work
How online therapy works
- Sessions happen over video callUsually 50 minutes, from wherever suits you.
- The same approaches as in personCBT, psychodynamic, integrative, EMDR and more.
- Your therapist sends you a linkBefore each session.
- A phone, tablet or laptop is enoughWith a camera, a stable connection and a quiet, private space.
Support for whatever you’re dealing with.
No matter what brought you here, we’ll match you with someone experienced in working with it.
An approach that suits you
- In person, online or hybrid
- Individual, couples or family therapy
- Exploratory, practical or tools-based
Support within reach
Help with what you’re facing
- Anxiety & stress
- Depression & low mood
- Relationships & trauma
- Work, burnout & life changes
- And more
Aligned finds you the right therapist, based on your unique needs.
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Tell us what’s going on.
Chat with Ally for about 10 minutes about what’s going on and what you need.
Ally
AI matching agent
What would you most like to feel different in a few months’ time?
I’d like to stop feeling anxious
And when you’ve tried to talk about it before, what tends not to work for you?
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We find you a great match.
A matching specialist reviews your needs and chooses the therapist we think fits best.
Your match
Melanie
Counsellor · BACP registeredIntegrative · £60/session
Why we chose Melanie
You told us you want someone specialised in anxiety, with a practical approach and who is warm.
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Confirm and begin therapy.
Review your match, see why we chose them, and decide if you’d like an introduction.
Introduction sent
You
AlignedYou’re now connected. We’ve introduced you both by email.
Why does the right therapist make such a difference?
The connection with your therapist matters.
Research shows the connection you feel with your therapist can be one of the biggest predictors of progress.
30,000+
Clients across 295 studies showed that a stronger relationship with your therapist is linked to better outcomes.
Source: Flückiger et al., 2018, meta-analysis of 295 studies (opens in a new tab)
Finding the right therapist makes it easier to stick with therapy.
Typical therapy
~50%
Aligned
90%
The alliance you form with your therapist is key to getting what you need from therapy. That’s why Aligned takes time to understand you: it lays groundwork for the bond which you build with your therapist.
Meet some of our therapists
Melanie
Integrative · From £60
Melanie’s sessions are warm and curious. She works relationally, helping clients notice patterns and offering reframes where useful, without setting homework. She sees adults with bereavement, anxiety, depression and trauma, and trained in integrative counselling at The Minster Centre.
Finding a therapist shouldn’t feel like browsing a directory.
| Aligned | Platforms and directories | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Matching process | Human-reviewed, personalised matching | Algorithm-led or self-serve | ||
| Therapist credentials | Registered with a recognised UK professional body | Checks and credentials vary | ||
| Wait times | Usually matched within 24 hours | Often several days to a week | ||
| Client fees | Free matching; pay therapist directly | Subscription or platform fees may apply | ||
| Availability | Only matched to therapists with current availability | Availability often unclear until you enquire |
With Aligned
- Human-reviewed, personalised matching
- Registered with a recognised UK professional body
- Usually matched within 24 hours
- Free matching; pay therapist directly
- Only matched to therapists with current availability
With platforms and directories
- Algorithm-led or self-serve
- Checks and credentials vary
- Often several days to a week
- Subscription or platform fees may apply
- Availability often unclear until you enquire
What our clients say
I’d tried therapy twice in my early 20s and decided it wasn’t for me. Turns out, I hadn’t found a therapist I clicked with. Now that I have, I’m so much happier and more confident than ever before.
I was pleasantly surprised at how smooth the online experience was. Ally was simple to use, the questions it asked felt spot-on, and the answers were encouraging in a way that made me feel acknowledged and understood.
I had been putting off therapy because I just didn’t know where to start. Aligned made the process so simple, and I really feel like I’m making progress with my new therapist.
Questions
Aligned is a free therapist-matching service. You spend about 10 minutes telling Ally, our AI matching agent, what you need. A matching specialist then chooses one registered therapist who has space for you from our network of therapists throughout the UK, usually within 24 hours. You pay the therapist directly.
Most clients have their first session within two to three weeks of the introduction.
Research shows that clinical outcomes for online therapy are broadly comparable to in-person therapy. The therapeutic alliance (the relationship between you and your therapist) tends to rate slightly higher face-to-face, but online therapy is a strong and effective option, particularly when it makes therapy more accessible for you.
Online therapy works well for a wide range of people. You might choose it because you live outside our Oxford and Bristol in-person areas, because you travel frequently for work, or simply because you prefer the comfort of your own home.
It also opens up access to specialist therapists who might not be available locally, whether that means a specific modality like EMDR or IFS, a therapist who works with LGBTQ+ clients, or someone with experience in a particular area like chronic pain or neurodivergence.
Therapists set their own rates. Individual therapy usually starts from £60, with most sessions between £60 and £80. Some therapists charge a little less for online sessions, as their costs are lower. Tell us your budget during your matching conversation and we’ll factor it in.
No, but the matching service is completely free. You pay your therapist directly, and there are no platform fees.
A phone, tablet, or laptop with a camera and a stable internet connection is all you need. Find a quiet, private space where you will not be interrupted for 50 minutes. If your connection drops, your therapist will typically wait for you to reconnect, or you can call each other back.
Which video platform you use depends on your therapist. Most use Zoom, Google Meet, or a dedicated therapy platform. Your therapist will let you know which platform they use when you arrange your first session.
Yes. If your therapist offers in-person sessions and you decide you would prefer to meet face-to-face, you can discuss switching with them directly. If you would like a different therapist who offers in-person sessions, we can rematch you at no cost.
Many of our therapists offer a free introductory call so you can get a feel for them before committing to sessions. It isn’t guaranteed, so if it matters to you, tell us and we’ll factor it into your match.
Not every therapist feels right, and that’s completely normal. The therapeutic relationship is deeply personal.
If your match doesn’t feel like the right fit, just let us know and we’ll find you a better one.
Ready to find your online therapist?
It takes 10 minutes, it’s free, and there’s no commitment.