About LifePurposeTherapists.org

LifePurposeTherapists.org is a directory of 6,686 therapists and counsellors in the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia. Every one of them lists life purpose among their areas of focus.

Who it is for

It is for adults who are not sure what comes next: people who feel stuck in their work or their life, people questioning what matters to them after a big change, and people who have lost a sense of direction without being able to say exactly why. It is also for anyone who simply wants to look up a therapist they have heard of.

You do not need a referral, a diagnosis or a crisis before you read a profile.

Which therapists are listed

The directory currently lists 5,629 therapists in the United States, 808 in the United Kingdom and 249 in Australia. Each one lists life purpose among their focus areas. Most also work with many other concerns, such as stress, low mood, work, relationships and self-esteem, and each profile shows all of them.

Listing a focus area is not, by itself, evidence of specialist training. If that matters to you, ask the therapist about it.

No promised answers

No therapist can promise that you will find a purpose, feel fulfilled or know what to do next. Therapy gives you time and space to think those questions through with someone who is not involved in your life.

Therapy is not career or financial advice

Online talk therapy is not careers guidance, recruitment or financial advice. For questions about qualifications, job applications or money, speak to a careers adviser or a financial adviser. A therapist can help you with the doubt and stress around those decisions alongside them.

If you need help now

If you are thinking about harming yourself, or you are in danger, contact a crisis line or emergency services. In the US call 911 in an emergency, or call or text 988; in the UK call 999 in an emergency, or Samaritans on 116 123; in Australia call 000 in an emergency, or Lifeline on 13 11 14.

We are independent

This site is not part of, endorsed by or connected with any health service, charity, support organisation or government body. A listing here is not a referral.

Credentials differ by country

Therapists in the United States list a state license and, usually, an NPI number. Therapists and counsellors in the United Kingdom and Australia list registration with a professional body instead, for example the BACP or NCPS in the UK, or ACA, PACFA or AASW in Australia. Each profile shows the details on record so you can check them yourself.

Where the profiles come from

Profiles are based on information supplied by BetterHelp, an online therapy platform. Each profile shows the credentials, focus areas, approaches, experience and languages the therapist lists.

We do not employ the therapists and we do not recommend one over another. When you follow a link to BetterHelp from a profile or topic page, we will earn a commission at no extra cost to you.

What this site is not

This site shares information. It is not medical advice, a diagnosis, a crisis line or an emergency service.

How to use the site

1. Search for a name, browse surnames A to Z, or start from a topic or a location.
2. Compare credentials, experience, focus areas, approaches and languages.
3. Keep a short list of two or three people whose way of working suits you.
4. From a profile, review the online therapy options.

Questions or corrections

If you are a therapist and want something changed or removed, or you have any other question, please use the contact page.