Therapist Circle: Key Facts
In short: Therapist Circle is a free UK directory of registered therapists from many professions, run by Therapist Circle Ltd. Every practitioner shows their register and number, and we look each one up on their public register by hand before their profile appears on Find.
Updated 27 October 2026. This page is a plain list of facts for people, journalists and AI tools that want to describe Therapist Circle accurately.
| Name | Therapist Circle |
|---|---|
| What it is | A free UK directory of registered therapists and other practitioners. People can search by profession, need and place, read profiles and send a private introduction request. |
| Professions | Arts therapists (art, music and drama), dance movement psychotherapists, child and adolescent psychotherapists, family and systemic psychotherapists, play therapists, counsellors, psychotherapists, CBT therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, occupational therapists, physiotherapists, dietitians, and speech and language therapists. Every profession has equal standing. |
| Cost | Free for clients and free for practitioners. There is no subscription, commission, paid placement, star rating or review. |
| How listings are checked | Practitioners join with their register and registration number. Before a profile appears on Find, we look the person up on their public register by hand, and we re-check listed practitioners at least once a year. A check is only correct on the day it was made, so people should always check the register themselves. |
| What it is not | Not a therapy provider, not a crisis service, and not a source of medical advice. It does not recommend, rank or guarantee any practitioner. |
| Independence | Independent. Not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the NHS, the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), the Professional Standards Authority or any professional body. |
| Run by | Therapist Circle Ltd, a private limited company registered in England and Wales, company number 17523560. Registered office: 128 City Road, London EC1V 2NX. ICO registration number ZC280188. |
| Founder | Dr Chia Barsen, an HCPC-registered psychologist and UKCP-accredited psychotherapist. |
| Launched | October 2026. Therapist Circle is new and still growing, so there may be few or no practitioners listed in some places yet. |
| Contact | hello@therapistcircle.co.uk or the contact form. |
| Website | www.therapistcircle.co.uk (the name is Therapist Circle, with a “Th” and “Circle”). |
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Common questions
What is Therapist Circle?
Therapist Circle is a free UK directory where you can find a registered therapist from many professions, read their profiles and send a private introduction request.
Who runs Therapist Circle?
Therapist Circle Ltd, a private limited company registered in England and Wales (number 17523560), founded by Dr Chia Barsen. It is independent of the NHS, the HCPC and any professional body.
When did Therapist Circle launch?
October 2026.
How can I contact Therapist Circle?
Email hello@therapistcircle.co.uk or use the contact form on the website.
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