Online Clinical Psychology
Expert online therapy with a Clinical Psychologist, across the UK
Evidence-based psychological therapy, tailored to your circumstances and delivered by a Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council. Sessions take place online, from wherever in the UK you are.
How therapy works
A clear, considered path forward
Individual therapy begins with an assessment meeting to discuss the difficulties you're facing and explore how therapy might support you. It's the start of your therapy journey — an opportunity for both of us to understand whether this is the right fit.
In the early sessions we develop a shared understanding of your experiences, informed by psychological theory and evidence-based frameworks. From there, we agree on goals and the most appropriate therapeutic approach — one informed by what the evidence base suggests works best for what you bring.
Therapy is collaborative throughout. You set the direction; the methods are clinically led.
Evidence-based modalities
The therapies on offer
Approaches are selected and combined to suit what you bring. None of them are 'house style'; each is matched to the evidence base for your concerns.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
Including trauma-focused CBT. Practical, structured, and one of the most thoroughly evidenced therapies for anxiety, depression, PTSD and OCD.
Compassion-Focused Therapy (CFT)
Particularly powerful for self-criticism, shame, and the inner critic. Builds the capacity to relate to yourself with warmth.
Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Helps you live alongside difficult thoughts and feelings rather than fighting them, while moving toward what matters most.
Mindfulness-based interventions
Skills to step out of automatic patterns and meet experience — pleasant or painful — with steadier attention.
Common reasons people reach out
Areas of support & difficulties I work with
You don't need to know the diagnostic term for what you're experiencing. If something is getting in the way of how you want to live, that's enough to start a conversation.
- Addiction
- Abuse
- Anger management
- Anxiety & worry
- Bipolar
- Burnout, stress & overwhelm
- Chronic pain
- Coping skills
- Depression & mood problems
- Eating & exercise problems
- Grief, loss & bereavement
- Life transitions
- LGBTQ+ issues
- Neurodiversity, autism & ADHD
- OCD (obsessive compulsive disorder)
- Personality patterns & complex emotional needs
- Relationships & communication issues
- Self-esteem, self-identity & self-criticism
- Sleep & insomnia
- Spirituality
- Suicidality & self-harm
- Trauma including PTSD & complex-PTSD
- Unshared experiences & psychosis
Sessions & investment
What to expect
Introductory call
Free
15 minutes · video or phone · no obligation
A short conversation to talk through what you're looking for and whether working together feels like the right fit.
Therapy sessions
£120
per session · up to 60 minutes · online
Typically weekly or fortnightly. Availability is Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.
Extended sessions
£180
per session · up to 90 minutes · online
A longer session where more time is helpful — the same therapy, with extra room to work.
Prefer to use private health insurance? Kayleigh is a recognised provider for Bupa, Aviva and WPA — see how insurance-funded therapy works.
From a colleague
“Kayleigh brings so much warmth, understanding, and compassion to her work. As a highly experienced, trauma informed clinical psychologist, she is able to draw on a range of therapeutic models, thoughtfully adapting them to meet you where you are.”
Questions
Common questions about online therapy
- How does online therapy work?
- Sessions take place by secure video call from wherever in the UK you are. You'll need a private space, a device with a camera, and a reliable internet connection. Everything else works as it would in a therapy room: the same approaches, the same confidentiality, and the same therapeutic relationship. Research shows that online therapy achieves outcomes comparable to in-person therapy when evidence-based approaches are used.
- Is online therapy as effective as meeting in person?
- For most people and most difficulties, yes. Studies comparing online and in-person therapy consistently find similar improvements in emotional wellbeing and symptom reduction, particularly with evidence-based approaches such as CBT. Online therapy also removes practical barriers — travel, mobility, scheduling — which often makes it easier to attend consistently, and consistency matters. You can read more in the article Therapy in our digital age: exploring the benefits of online therapy.
- What happens in the first session?
- The first session is an assessment — a structured, gentle conversation to understand your current situation, background and goals. There's no pressure to share more than you feel able to, and it's also your opportunity to ask questions and get a feel for whether this is the right fit. You can read a fuller picture in The first session: what to expect when meeting a Psychologist.
- How many sessions will I need?
- It varies with what you bring and what you'd like to change. Some focused pieces of work take a handful of sessions; deeper or longer-standing difficulties take longer. Progress is reviewed together regularly, so therapy continues only while it's genuinely useful to you.
- How much does therapy cost?
- The introductory call is free. Therapy sessions are £120 for up to 60 minutes, typically weekly or fortnightly, with availability on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. See the fees page for full details, including insurance-funded therapy.
- Is what I share confidential?
- Yes. Everything you share is treated as confidential within the limits of professional ethics and the law — those limits, and how your information is handled, are explained clearly in the confidentiality statement and discussed at the start of therapy.
- What's the difference between a Clinical Psychologist and a counsellor?
- "Clinical Psychologist" is a legally protected title. It means doctoral-level training (DClinPsy) in psychological assessment and therapy across a wide range of difficulties, and registration with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), which regulates standards and conduct. Counsellors and psychotherapists can be excellent practitioners, but the titles aren't regulated in the same way and training varies widely. You can verify Kayleigh's registration on the HCPC public register.
- Do I need a referral from my GP?
- No. This is a private practice, so you can refer yourself — simply get in touch or book a free introductory call.
Recognised & verified
Checkable credentials, recognised by your insurer
Dr Kayleigh Darch is a recognised provider for Bupa, Aviva and WPA, HCPC-registered as a Clinical Psychologist, and holds a verified Psychology Today profile — so you can check who you're working with before you book.
How insurance-funded therapy works · HCPC registered PYL30133
Take the first step
Thinking about therapy?
Reach out for an initial conversation — no commitment to proceed.