A listing of therapists who include Narrative Therapy among their approaches
Below are therapists who hold British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) and list Narrative Therapy among their approaches. Credential letters differ between countries and states, and this directory copies what each therapist states. There are 372 listings.
BACP registration indicates a therapist meets the professional standards set by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy. Browse the verified BACP therapists listed below to compare their approaches, experience and languages.
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
Supportive counsellor for stress and relationships
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Family, Intimacy-related issues and 15 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Dialectical Behavior Therapy (DBT) and 6 more
A counsellor who works with your story
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem and 16 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and 8 more
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
Support through narrative and practical strategies
Works with: Addictions, Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Depression and 8 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Motivational Interviewing, Solution-Focused Therapy
Experienced counsellor focused on life change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief, Self esteem and 14 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and 7 more
Supportive UK counsellor focused on personal stories
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem and 16 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and 12 more
Calm, collaborative therapy that centres your story
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Relationship, Grief and 16 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and 14 more
Focused, practical counselling for life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Depression and 16 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and 11 more
Calm, practical counselling support
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse and 12 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy and 5 more
Experienced counsellor blending narrative and practical methods
Works with: Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse, Grief and 1 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Existential Therapy and 7 more
Compassionate counsellor helping you rewrite your story
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem and 16 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and 10 more
Support for stress, relationships and life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family, Parenting and 8 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and 10 more
Calm, practical support for everyday struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Anger, Self esteem and 11 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing and 2 more
Narrative-informed counsellor focusing on practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief, Anger and 13 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and 6 more
Narrative-informed counsellor for life transitions
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family, Grief and 13 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and 8 more
Compassionate narrative-focused counsellor
Works with: Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse, Grief and 12 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and 3 more
A practical, narrative-informed counsellor
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem, Career and 6 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and 8 more
Reflective counsellor focused on life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Grief and 15 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and 12 more
Practical, narrative-informed counselling for common struggles
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Sleeping and 11 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and 5 more
Experienced counsellor with an international background
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem, Depression and 1 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Motivational Interviewing and 1 more
Understanding counsellor who listens
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family, Self esteem and 16 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and 6 more
Warm counsellor guiding practical change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief, Self esteem and 16 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and 7 more
Narrative counsellor who focuses on strengths and goals
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Grief, Self esteem and 15 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Mindfulness Therapy and 2 more
Supporting people to rewrite their story and cope better
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family, Trauma and abuse and 10 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and 7 more
A steady, practical counsellor for change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Grief, Self esteem and 15 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and 12 more
Calm, collaborative counselling for everyday life
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Eating, Self esteem and 14 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and 5 more
Compassionate counsellor for life’s difficult stories
Works with: Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Anger, Self esteem and 14 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and 3 more
Practical, person-centred support for life challenges
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship, Trauma and abuse and 12 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and 10 more
Therapist helping people rewrite unhelpful stories
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Grief and 16 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and 13 more
Supportive counsellor helping people rewrite their story
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family, Self esteem and 16 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and 10 more
Compassionate narrative counsellor for life changes
Works with: Relationship, Family, Grief, Self esteem and 6 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and 3 more
Down-to-earth counselling for worry and life change
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem and 7 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and 4 more
Compassionate counsellor who centres your story
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Grief, Anger and 13 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and 8 more
Calm, practical therapy focused on your story
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Family, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem and 16 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and 11 more
Warm counsellor focused on life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem and 16 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and 14 more
Counsellor who draws on lived experience
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem and 9 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and 10 more
Compassionate counsellor who listens and helps you reframe
Works with: Relationship, Family, Self esteem, Depression and 10 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Emotionally-Focused Therapy (EFT) and 4 more
Calm, narrative-informed counselling for adults
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Grief, Self esteem, Depression and 10 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Existential Therapy
Compassionate, person-centred counselling
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Trauma and abuse, Grief, Self esteem and 11 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Solution-Focused Therapy and 1 more
A listening, person-centred counsellor
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Anger, Self esteem, Depression and 13 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and 5 more
Narrative counsellor focusing on relationships and change
Works with: Relationship, Family, Parenting, Self esteem and 13 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and 9 more
Supportive counsellor for personal change
Works with: Relationship, Family, Self esteem, Stress, Anxiety and 10 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and 5 more
Narrative counsellor focused on life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Self esteem, Depression and 4 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and 6 more
Experienced counsellor for life changes
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship, Depression and 16 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and 9 more
Gentle, story-led support for everyday mental health
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Relationship, Family, Self esteem and 12 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and 1 more
Supportive counsellor focused on personal stories
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, LGBT, Trauma and abuse, Self esteem and 16 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Attachment-Based Therapy, Client-Centered Therapy and 7 more
Supportive person-centred counsellor
Works with: Stress, Anxiety, Addictions, Relationship, Trauma and abuse and 16 more
Approaches listed: Narrative Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Client-Centered Therapy, Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) and 8 more
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When you see a therapist who is registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), it means they have made a formal commitment to the BACP's professional standards and ethical framework. Registration is based on completion of recognised training, supervised practice and ongoing professional development. Training pathways vary - some practitioners hold diplomas or degrees in counselling or psychotherapy, while others have followed postgraduate routes that combine theoretical study with clinical placements. In addition to initial training, BACP membership generally requires a record of supervised client work and continued professional development to maintain membership standing.
The BACP framework emphasises core counselling skills, ethical practice and reflective supervision. This helps to ensure that members work within clear professional boundaries and follow agreed procedures for safeguarding and professional conduct. While the exact curriculum and hours of supervised practice differ by course and institution, registration signals that a therapist has engaged with a recognised set of professional expectations and ongoing peer accountability.
The BACP recognises different membership levels, including registered members and accredited members. Accredited membership typically reflects additional experience and a formal accreditation process that involves peer review. You might see these distinctions listed on a therapist's profile; they can give you a sense of relative experience and the level of professional oversight the practitioner has sought.
A therapist registered with the BACP is qualified to offer counselling and psychotherapy within the scope of their training and experience. That can include short-term or longer-term work, helping people explore emotional difficulties, relationship concerns, grief, stress, identity issues and other psychological and interpersonal challenges. BACP registration is specific to counsellors and psychotherapists and denotes adherence to the BACP's ethical framework rather than statutory regulation.
In the UK there are other professional registers and regulatory arrangements for different mental health professions. Each register has its own focus, scope and statutory status. BACP registration highlights that a practitioner identifies their work within counselling and psychotherapy and follows the standards expected by that professional body. If you are comparing profiles, notice whether someone is a registered or accredited BACP member and whether they also hold other professional registrations. These distinctions reflect differences in role, training emphasis and regulatory frameworks rather than a simple ranking of competence.
BACP-registered therapists work across a wide range of presenting issues. You will frequently find practitioners who list work with anxiety and depression, relationship difficulties, bereavement and loss, workplace stress, low self-esteem and life transitions among their areas of focus. Some therapists describe particular experience supporting people through trauma or complex family dynamics. Others highlight work with specific populations, such as young adults, parents or older adults, or offer therapy in different languages to meet cultural and linguistic needs.
When browsing therapist profiles you may also encounter a variety of therapeutic approaches. Therapists will often list approaches such as psychodynamic, integrative, person-centred, cognitive-behavioural and narrative therapies, and you may find therapists who list EMDR among their approaches. Listing an approach signals the styles a practitioner uses but does not by itself indicate the extent of specialist training. A useful way to assess fit is to read how a therapist describes their practical work and to consider whether their stated focus aligns with the change you want to achieve.
If you want to confirm that a therapist is currently registered with the BACP, you can use the BACP's public register to search by name or membership number. The register will show membership status and may indicate whether a member is accredited. Look for the member's full name and any membership identifiers they provide on their profile, and check that these match the details on the BACP register. If something is unclear, the BACP can provide guidance about membership categories and how to interpret the register.
When verifying, also pay attention to the membership level and any notes about professional conduct or complaints processes that appear on the register. Membership standing can change, so a check close to the time you contact a therapist gives you the most up to date picture. Remember that a public register entry is a snapshot of professional affiliation and does not replace a conversation with a therapist about their experience and approach.
Choosing a therapist who is registered with the BACP offers several practical benefits. BACP membership means the practitioner commits to a recognised code of ethics, undertakes regular professional development and engages in supervision. There is a clear complaints and conduct framework to follow if professional concerns arise. These safeguards can give you more confidence that the therapist works within recognised professional norms and maintains ongoing reflective practice.
To find the right BACP therapist for your needs, start by clarifying what you want from therapy and what matters most to you. Consider the presenting issue you want to explore and look for therapists who describe experience or interest in those areas. Compare their stated approaches and note whether they explain how they work in practice. You should also check practical details that affect your experience - for example, the session format they offer, typical session length, location or online options, languages spoken and fees. If you have access needs, see whether they describe accessibility arrangements or adjustments they can make.
When you contact a therapist for an initial conversation, you can ask them about their experience with the issues you are bringing, how they typically approach the first few sessions and what they expect of clients. A short introductory conversation is a useful way to gauge whether you feel understood and whether the therapist's style matches your preferences. Keep in mind that matching expectations and feeling comfortable with the working relationship are important elements of effective therapy.
Finally, use the BACP register as one part of your decision-making. Professional registration is a meaningful indicator of standards and oversight, but personal fit, clarity about goals and a mutual sense of trust will shape the outcomes you can work towards. Take the time to read profiles, reflect on the kind of support you want and trust your judgement about which practitioner feels most suitable for your needs.