About CaringToo.org

CaringToo.org is a directory of 3,797 therapists and counsellors in the United States, the United Kingdom and Australia. Every one of them lists caregiver issues and stress among their areas of focus.

Who it is for

It is for people who look after someone: a parent who is growing older, a partner or child who is ill or disabled, a relative or friend who needs more help than they used to. In the UK you might call yourself a carer; in the US and Australia, a caregiver. Many people do not use either word, and simply get on with it.

It is also for anyone who wants to look up a therapist they have heard of. You do not need to be sure that therapy is right for you before you read a profile.

Which therapists are listed

The directory currently lists 3,105 therapists in the United States, 593 in the United Kingdom and 99 in Australia. Each one lists caregiver issues and stress among their focus areas. Most also work with many other concerns, such as stress, low mood, grief, family, relationships and work, and each profile shows all of them.

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

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 membership of 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.

What therapy can and cannot do

Therapy offers emotional support. It can give you a regular time to talk about how caring is affecting your mood, sleep, relationships, work and sense of yourself. It does not change the practical side of caring, and it does not replace care or advice from a doctor, social worker or care team. No therapist can promise a particular outcome.

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 are independent. 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 crisis line or an emergency service. If you need help now, in the US call or text 988 (or 911 in an emergency); in the UK call Samaritans on 116 123 (or 999); in Australia call Lifeline on 13 11 14 (or 000).

How to use the site

1. Search for a name, or start with a topic or a place.
2. Compare credentials, experience, focus areas, approaches and languages.
3. Keep a shortlist 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.