About Glasgow Therapists
Glasgow Therapists is a local directory built to help people in Glasgow and the surrounding areas find the right therapeutic support. We list qualified therapists, psychologists, counsellors, and coaches who work in and around the city, and we make it straightforward to compare profiles, check credentials, and get in touch.
The directory was founded by Dr Aisha Tariq, a Clinical Psychologist and Clinical Director at Illuminated Thinking, a private psychology practice based on Glasgow's Southside.
"As a psychologist running a practice in Glasgow, I saw how hard it could be for people to find a nearby professional who fits their needs. National directories can be overwhelming, and it's difficult to know who's actually local and available. I created Glasgow Therapists to bridge that gap, giving people a focused, trustworthy starting point for their search."
Why a local directory?
There are plenty of national therapist directories. The problem is that they're broad by design. When you search for a therapist in Glasgow, you'll often see results from across Scotland or the UK. Profiles may be outdated, and there's little way to know who's genuinely accepting new clients or who has expertise in the specific issue you're dealing with.
Glasgow Therapists is different because it's focused. Every practitioner listed here either practises in Glasgow or serves Glasgow-based clients. You can filter by area (Southside, West End, City Centre), by the type of therapy offered (CBT, EMDR, Schema Therapy, and more), by which insurance providers are accepted, and by the language your therapist speaks. If you're not sure what you need, our concierge matching service can help narrow things down.
What we stand for
Local focus
Every practitioner in our directory is based in or serves the Glasgow area. We prioritise local relevance so you can find support close to home. We know the city, the areas, and the clinical landscape here.
Trust and transparency
Profiles display professional credentials, registration details, and the specific therapy approaches each practitioner is trained in. We verify registrations with bodies like the HCPC and BACP, and display a verification badge on confirmed profiles. We always encourage you to check registrations directly too.
Practical search tools
Our filters let you search by specialism, therapy type, area, fee, session format, language, and insurance provider. Results update instantly as you refine your criteria. You can also save therapists to a shortlist and compare profiles side by side.
Personal matching
If you'd rather not search on your own, you can post your need and tell us what you're looking for. We'll check availability with suitable practitioners and come back to you with recommendations. This service is free.
The team behind the directory
Glasgow Therapists is run by Dr Aisha Tariq and the team at Illuminated Thinking. As practising clinicians, we understand the landscape from both sides: we know what it's like to look for help, and we know what good clinical practice looks like. The directory is informed by that clinical experience, not by advertising revenue or paid placements. Featured listings exist to support the directory financially, but every listed practitioner meets the same standards.
For practitioners
If you're a therapist, counsellor, psychologist, or coach working in Glasgow, we'd welcome you to the directory. Listing plans start from £5 per month with a 14-day free trial. Your profile is fully within your control: you manage your own bio, specialisms, fees, and availability through a simple dashboard.
Join the directory or get in touch if you have questions.