Narrative Therapy Directory

A listing of therapists who include Narrative Therapy among their approaches

Find a therapist who works with Narrative Therapy

This directory lists online therapists who name Narrative Therapy as one of their approaches. Narrative Therapy looks at the stories people tell about themselves - about identity, values, relationships and change - and treats the problem as separate from the person.

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Corina Valdano, HCPC

United Kingdom | 27 years in practice | Languages: English, Spanish

Compassionate Narrative-informed counsellor

Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem and 1 more

Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and 10 more

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Sherrine Barrowes, BACP

United Kingdom | 10 years in practice | Languages: English

Narrative counsellor focused on real-life change

Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse and 3 more

Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and 12 more

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Valerie Bryan, LPC

Texas | 37 years in practice | Languages: English

Compassionate counselor who uses creativity

Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem and 14 more

Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and 8 more

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Elaine Messarra, LPC

Texas | 26 years in practice | Languages: English

Compassionate counselor helping adults rewrite their stories

Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Grief and 11 more

Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and 4 more

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Brett Garcia, BACP

United Kingdom | 20 years in practice | Languages: English

Experienced counsellor using Narrative approach

Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse and 15 more

Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and 6 more

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How Narrative Therapy works

  1. The problem is treated as separate from you. Therapists often talk about the problem as something outside the person, such as anxiety or the inner critic, rather than as a trait you are.
  2. The familiar story is examined. Conclusions such as "I am the difficult one" are treated as one account among several, and traced back to where they came from.
  3. Overlooked events are gathered. Moments that do not fit the familiar story, such as small refusals or promises kept, are collected and taken seriously.
  4. A preferred story is built up. Over time the conversation builds an account of your values and commitments that holds up in ordinary life.

What to compare when reading a listing

Licence and locationWhich states or countries the therapist is licensed or registered in. This decides whether they can work with you at all.
Approaches listedWhether Narrative Therapy sits next to two approaches or ten, and what that suggests about how sessions run.
Concerns namedThe specific things a therapist describes in their own words, rather than a general list of tags.
Years in practiceUseful background, not a ranking. Newer therapists often have more availability and lower fees.
CredentialsThe letters after a name mean different things in different countries. Each listing shows them as supplied.
LanguagesThe languages a therapist offers sessions in, which for many people decides the choice.

Common questions

Does this directory check that a therapist is trained in Narrative Therapy?

No. Listings show the approaches a therapist names themselves. We do not assess, certify or rate training, and we do not endorse anyone on this site.

Can I see any therapist on the list?

Only those licensed or registered where you live. Online sessions are still limited by licensure, so each listing states the states or countries covered where the record holds them.

How do I know whether Narrative Therapy suits me?

There is no way to tell in advance. Most people use a first conversation to ask how the therapist works and to see how the conversation feels.

Is this site free to use?

Yes. Some links to therapy platforms are partner links, and we will earn a commission if you sign up through one. This does not change what you pay or the order of listings.

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