Yana Skakun
Cambridge
Therapist Headshots Cambridge
Headshots for Therapists & Counsellors
Professional Headshots for Cambridge Therapists
For therapists, counsellors, psychologists and other mental health practitioners, the headshot on a professional directory listing or practice website carries more weight than almost anywhere else. A potential client searching for a therapist makes a deeply personal decision — and the image they see is a primary factor in whether they feel safe enough to make contact.
I photograph professional headshots for therapists and mental health practitioners across Cambridge and Cambridgeshire, working specifically to create images that communicate warmth, approachability and genuine presence — the qualities that matter most to clients at one of the most vulnerable moments of their search.
Packages
Cambridge Therapist Headshot Packages
Single Headshot
£195
- 30-minute session
- 1 fully retouched image
- Professional directories ready
- Psychology Today / BACP format
- Delivered within 5 days
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Full Session
£350
- 1-hour session
- 3 fully retouched images
- Multiple looks and backgrounds
- Website + directory use
- Gallery within 5 days
Practice Package
£595
- Up to 4 practitioners
- Consistent background/style
- At your Cambridge practice
- Individual edited images
- Group/team shot included
Why It Matters
Why Therapist Headshots Are Different
Before You Speak, They See You
Most clients will look at your photo on Psychology Today, BACP, your website or Counselling Directory before ever reading a word of your profile. Your image is the first and sometimes only factor in whether they make contact.
Warmth and Approachability
Therapy headshots require a specific quality: warmth and approachability over authority. I work specifically to create portraits that communicate genuine openness and safety — the qualities clients most need to see before reaching out.
Directory-Ready
Images are delivered in the formats required by BACP, UKCP, BPS, Psychology Today UK, Counselling Directory, Bark and other professional directories — exactly the right size and quality on first delivery.
Authentic, Not Stiff
Many therapeutic practitioners dislike having their photograph taken — finding the resulting images stiff, formal or unrepresentative of their warmth. I work unhurriedly and conversationally to create images that genuinely feel like you.
Your Practice or a Calm Outdoor Setting
Sessions can take place at your Cambridge therapy practice, a calm outdoor Cambridge location, or a neutral studio — whichever environment will produce the most authentic and comfortable result for you.
Cambridge's Therapy Community
Cambridge has a substantial and growing therapy and mental health practice community — Addenbrooke's-adjacent practitioners, university counselling services, private CBT/EMDR practices, and integrative therapists. I have worked with practitioners across this sector.
FAQ
Therapist Headshots — FAQ
What kind of headshot works best for a therapy or counselling profile?
Approachability is the primary quality. Warm, natural light — daylight rather than harsh studio flash — creates a softer, more genuine look. A genuine relaxed expression communicates more trust than a posed formal smile. Neutral or natural outdoor backgrounds tend to work better for therapy profiles than corporate-style dark or studio backgrounds.
Can we take the session at my therapy practice in Cambridge?
Yes — on-location at your practice often produces the best results. Your own space is where you are most comfortable, and the environment communicates additional context to potential clients. I bring portable lighting to supplement practice lighting as needed.
What directories will my therapist headshots work for?
All images are delivered in formats suitable for BACP, UKCP, BPS, Psychology Today UK, Counselling Directory, Bark.com, TherapyPages, and all major UK therapy directories. I can also provide web-optimised images for your own website and social media profiles.
I am not comfortable having my photograph taken — can you work with this?
This is very common among therapist clients, and I approach these sessions particularly slowly and conversationally. I never point a camera and wait for an expression — I engage in genuine conversation, occasionally photograph when the moment feels natural, and show you images throughout so you can see what is and is not working. Many clients are pleasantly surprised by the result.
Do you photograph supervision groups or multi-practitioner practices?
Yes — my Practice Package covers up to 4 practitioners at your Cambridge premises with a consistent style and background across all images, suitable for a group website with unified visual identity.
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