The 5 best practitioner directories in the UK
- Josie Shillabeer
- 6 days ago
- 4 min read
Check out our list of the top 5 practitioner directories in the UK. Find the best place to look for your next nutritional therapist, holistic dentist, health coach and more!
With so much free information available—through books, podcasts, videos, and even word of mouth—it's overwhelming to know what’s right for your health and wellbeing. That’s where a qualified practitioner comes in. They’re trained to cut through the noise, tailor advice to your specific needs, and offer 1:1 support to help you follow through with a personalised plan.
Once you’ve decided to work with a practitioner, the next challenge is finding the right one—and that can be trickier than it seems. There are many types of practitioners working both online and in person, all across the UK.
This post highlights the best UK practitioner directories to help you connect with the right expert for your needs.
The best practitioner directories in the UK - at a glance
Searching quickly for the best option for you? Check out our quick best practitioner directories in the UK list below.
Best for finding a specialist: The Health Puzzle
Best for finding in-person practitioners: Happiful
Best for finding online practitioners: The Health Puzzle
Best for finding unusual practitioner types: The Peoples Health Alliance
Best for finding a naturopathic practitioner: ANP
Best government-supported practitioner directory: CNHC
Our list of the best practitioner directories in the UK
Unlike most other practitioner directories, The Health Puzzle enables clients to select a practitioner based on their speciality (symptom/condition). For example, nutritional therapists specialising in menopause or holistic dentists specialising in snoring. This is compared to other directories that get clients to choose based on location and price. The Health Puzzle UK Practitioner directory is ideal for those who have a symptom or condition that they would like support with.
Pros:
Best for filtering by symptom or condition (speciality)
Option to filter by practitioner type
Option to filter by in-person or online
Wide variety of practitioner types
Started with the support of The King's Trust
Cons:
New directory with fewer practitioners
Cannot filter by location
Happiful is one of the leading practitioner directories in the UK and is one of the best places to find an in-person practitioner. You can search all practitioner types from their main website, or you can check out their individual directories: Counselling Directory, Hypnotherapy Directory, Nutritionist Resource, Life Coach Directory and Therapy Directory.
Pros:
Best for filtering by location (great for finding an in-person practitioner)
Option to filter by in-person or online
Option to filter by practitioner type
Option to filter by symptom or condition
Option to filter by best time of day (weekday am/pm and weekends)
Cons:
Difficult to choose a specialist
Filtering practitioners by type is limited to a select few
The option to filter by symptom or condition is limited
The PHA hosts one of the largest directories of practitioners, offering an exceptionally wide range of specialties—from nutritional therapy to regression therapy. If you’re seeking a less common or more unique type of practitioner, this is the directory for you.
Pros:
Best for having a wide variety of practitioner types
Option to filter by practitioner type
Option to search by location (search box and map)
Cons:
Basic practitioner profiles
Cannot filter by symptom or condition
Cannot filter by in-person or online
A directory of ANP practitioners qualified in naturopathic medicine. Members of the ANP are provided with ongoing education to continue to build their knowledge and stay up-to-date with the latest research.
Pros:
Option to filter by practitioner type (limited)
Option to search by location (search box)
Option to filter by in-person or online
Specialisms viewable on practitioner profiles
Cons:
Filtering practitioners by type is limited to a select few
Cannot filter by symptom or condition
Basic practitioner profiles
The Complementary and Natural Healthcare Council (CNHC) is an independent, voluntary regulator for complementary healthcare in the UK. Established with government support in 2008, its aim is to maintain a register of practitioners who meet rigorous professional standards.
Pros:
Government supported practitioner directory
Option to search by location (search box)
Cons:
Filtering practitioners by type is limited to a select few
Basic profile with limited information
Cannot filter by symptom or condition
Cannot filter by in-person or online
UK Practitioner Directory special mentions
Directory of UK nutritional therapists whose qualifications, insurance and updated CPD (ongoing training) is rigorously checked. Many clients forget to ask for this important information, but by choosing a practitioner via the BANT directory, they have checked for you. However, the directory comprises only BANT nutritional therapists and has limited filter options.
Directory of CNM-trained naturopathic practitioners. Find naturopathic practitioners qualified in nutritional therapy, homeopathy, herbalism, acupuncture and more. Made up of a simple list, you can filter by geographical location (e.g. southwest, east-midlands).
Choose your practitioner using their map feature. Zoom into the area on the map you are based and see pinned practitioners. However, they do not have any filter options; it comprises mainly nutritional therapists, and practitioner profiles are basic.
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