“We had a great experience with Tallulah. She was absolutely lovely, very knowledgeable and helpful to our situation. We would definitely recommend her.”
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“Esther is amazing. Such an incredible place. Everyone is so kind and welcoming. 10s across the board”
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“Unbelievable service, so quick at arranging and nothings too much trouble. Massive help!”
“We had a great experience with Tallulah. She was absolutely lovely, very knowledgeable and helpful to our situation. We would definitely recommend her.”
B
“Esther is amazing. Such an incredible place. Everyone is so kind and welcoming. 10s across the board”
D
“Unbelievable service, so quick at arranging and nothings too much trouble. Massive help!”
Your first session is free
Your first session is completely free, giving you the opportunity to meet your therapist and ask questions. No pressure to continue.
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Three price options. Zero surprises.
Therapist in training
Affordable support with skilled new therapists supervised by senior clinicians.
Senior therapist
Deeper support with experienced therapists for ongoing mental healthcare.
Specialist therapist
Highly qualified specialists for more complex or specialist support.
Not just any therapist.
A Towards therapist.
Therapy quality in the UK is far too inconsistent.
We're changing that.
Our therapists are...
- Hand-picked by our Chief Clinical Officer.
- Evaluated and supported by our clinical team to make every session count.
- Diverse in terms of background, ethnicity, and age.
Sarah Bateup
Chief Clinical Officer at Towards
Our therapists
Sarah Bateup
Specialist Therapist
Adults
Sarah is an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist with over 30 years experience of working with adults and young people who have a range of problems including anxiety, depression, chronic pain, long-term conditions and personality disorders. Sarah is also a qualified teacher and has worked at a number of universities teaching doctors, psychologists and therapists.
John Doddy
Therapist in Training
Adults
John is a therapist in training at Towards, working under the close supervision of Chief Clinical Officer Dr Sarah Bateup. He is trained in Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) to support adults experiencing a range of difficulties, including low mood, anxiety, life stressors, bereavement, and long-term health conditions.
Meg Dunning
Senior Therapist
ChildrenYoung people
Meg is a qualified Children’s Wellbeing Practitioner, delivering evidence-based, client-led support to young people up to the age of 25 experiencing a range of emotional difficulties. She specialises in anxiety, including social anxiety, worry, and phobias, as well as low mood, stress, school-related challenges, and school avoidance. Meg is passionate about adapting her work to meet the needs of neurodiverse, physically disabled, and LGBTQI+ clients, and also offers parent-led sessions for children under 12. Her warm, collaborative, and flexible approach helps young people build confidence and develop practical coping skills.
James Bentley
Senior Therapist
AdultsChildren
James is an experienced counsellor with a strong background in addiction recovery, having supported adults and young people aged 16+ since 2016. After qualifying with a degree in Integrative Counselling from the University of Gloucestershire in 2017, he has gained extensive experience helping clients navigate dependency, childhood trauma, anxiety, depression, and relationship difficulties. Working both individually and facilitating therapeutic groups, he also draws on his specialised training in meditation-based approaches. His therapeutic style is integrative with strong psychodynamic influences, creating a safe, reflective space for clients to explore how past experiences and unconscious patterns shape their lives today. Alongside his clinical practice, James is currently advancing his expertise through pre-clinical training in psychoanalysis.
Types of support
How it works
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All we need is your name and email to get started.
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Answer some intro questions
This helps us learn a bit about you and how you're feeling.
Choose your therapist
Pick a professional who feels right for you.
What we can help you with
Every day stressors
Stress management, Developing & maintaining healthier habits, Mindfulness, Living a valued life, Exercise, Self care
Mental health conditions
OCD, PTSD, Health anxiety, Social anxiety, Phobias, Depression, Panic disorder, Bi-polar disorders, Eating disorders, Body dysmorphia, Generalised anxiety disorder
Behavioural & emotional issues
Low mood, Anxiety, Worry, Addictions, Weight loss, Unhelpful habits, Grief & loss, Stress, Sexual issues, Relationship issues, Sleep issues, Anger, Guilt, Bullying, Worry about school attendance, Navigating life transitions
Long term health conditions
Chronic pain, Medically unexplained symptoms, Cancer, Diabetes, COPD, Irritable bowel syndrome, Chronic fatigue, Long covid, Chronic disease
Feeling off but not sure why?
We can help with that too.
A guide by your side, between sessions and beyond
Download the Towards app for free to:
- Book & attend sessions
- Chat with your therapist
- Get useful resources
Need support? Email us at contact@wearetowards.com
A note from our Chief Clinical Officer
“We only hire therapists we’d trust with our own loved ones, and we make every session count. You’re in safe hands with us.”
Sarah Bateup
Chief Clinical Officer at Towards
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