Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Counselling in Banbury
Hello and welcome. Making the decision to begin therapy or counselling can be anxiety provoking. It is important, therefore, to find the right therapist or counsellor for you, as this is a vital element of the psychotherapeutic process. Finding a therapist or counsellor you feel safe with and with whom you have a sense of connection will enable you to explore the issues you are experiencing. People of all ethnicities and social backgrounds seek therapy for a plethora of reasons, and I welcome patients whatever their culture, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, or gender.
Hello and welcome. Making the decision to begin therapy or counselling can be anxiety provoking. It is important, therefore, to find the right therapist or counsellor for you, as this is a vital element of the psychotherapeutic process. Finding a therapist or counsellor you feel safe with and with whom you have a sense of connection will enable you to explore the issues you are experiencing. People of all ethnicities and social backgrounds seek therapy for a plethora of reasons, and I welcome patients whatever their culture, ethnicity, nationality, sexual orientation, or gender.
My ideal client is an individual or a couple who are genuinely committed to looking inwards, keen to look at themselves and how they relate to the world around them. The therapy I am offering is ideal for those seeking an engaged therapeutic relationship with collaborative exploration rather than a one-side dialogue from the client. In fostering a warm and professional environment, my aim is to guide clients through a transformative journey of self-discovery and interpersonal understanding, ultimately empowering them to navigate life with greater insight and resilience.
My ideal client is an individual or a couple who are genuinely committed to looking inwards, keen to look at themselves and how they relate to the world around them. The therapy I am offering is ideal for those seeking an engaged therapeutic relationship with collaborative exploration rather than a one-side dialogue from the client. In fostering a warm and professional environment, my aim is to guide clients through a transformative journey of self-discovery and interpersonal understanding, ultimately empowering them to navigate life with greater insight and resilience.
Hello, my name is Peter Williamson and thank you for contacting me at ReallyHeard.com, which is the website for my psychotherapeutic counselling practice. I can understand why you may have arrived at this page. Sometimes, we can feel overwhelmed by life’s circumstances or that things aren’t feeling quite ‘on track’, or how we’d like them to be. We may be affected by low-mood, depression or anxiety, or be encountering difficulties in managing life’s challenges. These may involve our work, relationships, how we cope with loss or change, or how we relate to others.
Hello, my name is Peter Williamson and thank you for contacting me at ReallyHeard.com, which is the website for my psychotherapeutic counselling practice. I can understand why you may have arrived at this page. Sometimes, we can feel overwhelmed by life’s circumstances or that things aren’t feeling quite ‘on track’, or how we’d like them to be. We may be affected by low-mood, depression or anxiety, or be encountering difficulties in managing life’s challenges. These may involve our work, relationships, how we cope with loss or change, or how we relate to others.
I support diversity and am kink and sex-worker friendly.
I understand that considering to approach someone to discuss private and intimate matters is not easy, but this can be life changing. Experiencing emotional difficulties that affect your moods and behaviour are more common than you think. This can significantly impact a wide range of aspects in your day-to-day life and relationships. Therapy is often an effective way to reach a better understanding of yourself and the causes of your emotional discomfort. It may also help you to find the best way forward to overcome challenges and move on to experience meaningful life improvements simultaneously alleviating pressures and stress.
I support diversity and am kink and sex-worker friendly.
I understand that considering to approach someone to discuss private and intimate matters is not easy, but this can be life changing. Experiencing emotional difficulties that affect your moods and behaviour are more common than you think. This can significantly impact a wide range of aspects in your day-to-day life and relationships. Therapy is often an effective way to reach a better understanding of yourself and the causes of your emotional discomfort. It may also help you to find the best way forward to overcome challenges and move on to experience meaningful life improvements simultaneously alleviating pressures and stress.
Hello I’m Kate, I know that taking the first step to come to therapy can be daunting but my aim is to offer you a safe space where you can truly be yourself.
Please note that I am away from October 16th to 26th and will respond to messages after this.
Hello I’m Kate, I know that taking the first step to come to therapy can be daunting but my aim is to offer you a safe space where you can truly be yourself.
Please note that I am away from October 16th to 26th and will respond to messages after this.
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I have experience working with anxiety, grief, depression, interpersonal and relational issues, intimacy, sexuality, self‑confidence, self‑esteem, self‑awareness, and personality. I am committed to anti‑oppressive practice, freedom from judgement or marginalization, and client empowerment. I have extensive experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community and with issues relating to sexuality and alternative sexual lifestyles. I have completed specialty training in sex therapy. I also work with dreams, symbolism, and depth psychologies.
I offer a fully virtual, cross‑border practice serving adults in both the UK and Canada.
I have experience working with anxiety, grief, depression, interpersonal and relational issues, intimacy, sexuality, self‑confidence, self‑esteem, self‑awareness, and personality. I am committed to anti‑oppressive practice, freedom from judgement or marginalization, and client empowerment. I have extensive experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community and with issues relating to sexuality and alternative sexual lifestyles. I have completed specialty training in sex therapy. I also work with dreams, symbolism, and depth psychologies.
I offer a fully virtual, cross‑border practice serving adults in both the UK and Canada.
I am sex worker allied, kink aware, and poly affirming.
The world feels really heavy right now. War, climate crisis, the rise of the far right, skyrocketing bills. And then there's your own personal struggles that you're trying to weather. If you're depressed, burnt out, or feeling overwhelmed, I offer a space to bring all of that - openly - without judgement. I am experienced in counselling LGBTQ+, neurodivergent (inc. autistic, BPD & ADHD) and chronically ill clients. I take a person-centred approach, not seeing you as broken or in need of fixing, but rather supporting you to make sense of what you're going through, and helping you figure out a way forward that really works for you.
I am sex worker allied, kink aware, and poly affirming.
The world feels really heavy right now. War, climate crisis, the rise of the far right, skyrocketing bills. And then there's your own personal struggles that you're trying to weather. If you're depressed, burnt out, or feeling overwhelmed, I offer a space to bring all of that - openly - without judgement. I am experienced in counselling LGBTQ+, neurodivergent (inc. autistic, BPD & ADHD) and chronically ill clients. I take a person-centred approach, not seeing you as broken or in need of fixing, but rather supporting you to make sense of what you're going through, and helping you figure out a way forward that really works for you.
Whether you're struggling with executive dysfunction, low self esteem, low mood, anxiety disorders, orsimply feeling stuck, I can help by offering practical strategies to help you move forward, as well as giving you the space and time to fully explore your experiences. My role is to support and empower you to build confidence, motivation, and clarity in life.
I am a registered CBT therapist with an occupational therapy background. I have been supporting people in social care and mental health roles since 2008. My approach is warm, down-to-earth, and focused on real change.
Whether you're struggling with executive dysfunction, low self esteem, low mood, anxiety disorders, orsimply feeling stuck, I can help by offering practical strategies to help you move forward, as well as giving you the space and time to fully explore your experiences. My role is to support and empower you to build confidence, motivation, and clarity in life.
I am a registered CBT therapist with an occupational therapy background. I have been supporting people in social care and mental health roles since 2008. My approach is warm, down-to-earth, and focused on real change.
Struggling with intimacy, sexual difficulties or communication? Sex and relationships have a rhythm that shifts through different life seasons, making it easy to feel out of sync. I provide a specialised, neuro-affirming space for individuals and couples to navigate complex dynamics and reclaim their connection.
Whether you face a loss of desire, painful sex (vaginismus) or communication loops that end in conflict, I offer an uncensored space to talk openly. Together, we reflect on where you are and co-construct a shared story that leads to a fulfilling sexual life—finding a path that feels authentic to you.
Struggling with intimacy, sexual difficulties or communication? Sex and relationships have a rhythm that shifts through different life seasons, making it easy to feel out of sync. I provide a specialised, neuro-affirming space for individuals and couples to navigate complex dynamics and reclaim their connection.
Whether you face a loss of desire, painful sex (vaginismus) or communication loops that end in conflict, I offer an uncensored space to talk openly. Together, we reflect on where you are and co-construct a shared story that leads to a fulfilling sexual life—finding a path that feels authentic to you.
We understand that everyday life is stressful and have worked to make our services as flexible as possible, and adapted to your needs. Our aim is to provide quality assessment, support and psychology services for individuals and their families, to improve mental and emotional well-being. We're a collection of chartered and HCPC registered Psychologists experienced in working with adult and adolescent clients. Our clinicians can support you with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, phobias, and OCD.
We understand that everyday life is stressful and have worked to make our services as flexible as possible, and adapted to your needs. Our aim is to provide quality assessment, support and psychology services for individuals and their families, to improve mental and emotional well-being. We're a collection of chartered and HCPC registered Psychologists experienced in working with adult and adolescent clients. Our clinicians can support you with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, phobias, and OCD.
You may be feeling stuck in patterns of anxiety, overwhelm, or low mood, or noticing how past experiences continue to affect your relationships, emotions or sense of safety. Trauma can leave the nervous system feeling constantly on edge, disconnected or caught in responses that are hard to shift alone. Therapy can offer a space to slow down, gently understand what’s happening beneath the surface and begin to feel safer and more grounded in yourself.
You may be feeling stuck in patterns of anxiety, overwhelm, or low mood, or noticing how past experiences continue to affect your relationships, emotions or sense of safety. Trauma can leave the nervous system feeling constantly on edge, disconnected or caught in responses that are hard to shift alone. Therapy can offer a space to slow down, gently understand what’s happening beneath the surface and begin to feel safer and more grounded in yourself.
Seeking help can be overwhelming, especially for the first time. You may be used to feeling misunderstood, unheard, or unimportant. I aim to help you feel safe and provide a place where you can talk about what's troubling you, without fear of judgment.
I am an integrative therapeutic counsellor: I tailor sessions to your wants and needs, and help you find your strengths as well as work through your struggles. Therapy can be hard at times, but it needn't be boring: I encourage creativity, humour, and bringing your own personality into the room!
Seeking help can be overwhelming, especially for the first time. You may be used to feeling misunderstood, unheard, or unimportant. I aim to help you feel safe and provide a place where you can talk about what's troubling you, without fear of judgment.
I am an integrative therapeutic counsellor: I tailor sessions to your wants and needs, and help you find your strengths as well as work through your struggles. Therapy can be hard at times, but it needn't be boring: I encourage creativity, humour, and bringing your own personality into the room!
I work with 1-1 clients and couples / multiple partner clients. I'm also trained by Metanoia Institute for 1-1 work and CICS (contemporary institute of clinical sexology) in intimate partnered therapy to work with couples + multiple partnered people
Reasons to seek out therapy are, much like ourselves, varied, nuanced and complex. A deeply empathic, attentive presence and trust for how you process things and what you decide to bring to therapy are at the heart of my practice.
My work is therefore centred around attending to the whole person, with equal respect and worth for both content and process, both feeling and thinking.
I work with 1-1 clients and couples / multiple partner clients. I'm also trained by Metanoia Institute for 1-1 work and CICS (contemporary institute of clinical sexology) in intimate partnered therapy to work with couples + multiple partnered people
Reasons to seek out therapy are, much like ourselves, varied, nuanced and complex. A deeply empathic, attentive presence and trust for how you process things and what you decide to bring to therapy are at the heart of my practice.
My work is therefore centred around attending to the whole person, with equal respect and worth for both content and process, both feeling and thinking.
To meet In therapy is to face your fears and vulnerability in a safe and non judgemental space. I love to create an alliance with you as a client to discover and challenge what lies Inside you, aim to have a deep understanding of your world, your hopes and your needs. Often people need to find their own truth and for this we may need to find questions that need answering , uncover pathways that feel blocked and make choices that can unlock you towards freedom and a more loving space for your self and your life.
To meet In therapy is to face your fears and vulnerability in a safe and non judgemental space. I love to create an alliance with you as a client to discover and challenge what lies Inside you, aim to have a deep understanding of your world, your hopes and your needs. Often people need to find their own truth and for this we may need to find questions that need answering , uncover pathways that feel blocked and make choices that can unlock you towards freedom and a more loving space for your self and your life.
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Are you struggling yourself/kid's emotion and hyperactivity? I am here to help you.
I am San Vtgotsky Wong. I am a Senior Clinical Psychotherapist and University Supervisor, expert in ADHD, PTSD, Autism, for 30 years. I am very passionate about therapeutic interventions that vary from deep psychological interventions based on the client's history, to emphasis on the relationship between therapist and client, including their cultural context and systems. I am very interested in using symbolic representations to assist clients on their reflections and self-awareness.
99% successful positive outcomes reviews research publications.
Are you struggling yourself/kid's emotion and hyperactivity? I am here to help you.
I am San Vtgotsky Wong. I am a Senior Clinical Psychotherapist and University Supervisor, expert in ADHD, PTSD, Autism, for 30 years. I am very passionate about therapeutic interventions that vary from deep psychological interventions based on the client's history, to emphasis on the relationship between therapist and client, including their cultural context and systems. I am very interested in using symbolic representations to assist clients on their reflections and self-awareness.
My philosophy is ' Sex positive', on the topics of health, sexuality and pleasure with respect and NOT shame, NOT guilt,
I am a Clinical Sexologist and Relationship Therapist, aim to provide a safe and secure place to individual, couples and poly-lovers. I work with GSRD (Gender, Sex and Relationship Diversity) & LGTBQ+ individuals. I understand microaggressions on client’s stories and attuned with expressions of distress. The therapy I offer helps to connect with your own narrative, normalising those sexual fears, Shame and Guiltiness learnt from a judgemental society. To create your own relationship rather than mimic others. To Accept the human you are with your own super flaws and super powers - 'Courage is the first step to freedom'
My philosophy is ' Sex positive', on the topics of health, sexuality and pleasure with respect and NOT shame, NOT guilt,
I am a Clinical Sexologist and Relationship Therapist, aim to provide a safe and secure place to individual, couples and poly-lovers. I work with GSRD (Gender, Sex and Relationship Diversity) & LGTBQ+ individuals. I understand microaggressions on client’s stories and attuned with expressions of distress. The therapy I offer helps to connect with your own narrative, normalising those sexual fears, Shame and Guiltiness learnt from a judgemental society. To create your own relationship rather than mimic others. To Accept the human you are with your own super flaws and super powers - 'Courage is the first step to freedom'
Hi, I’m Ameda (she/her), a dual-national therapist offering 1:1 online sessions (50 mins). With 25 years' experience in health and social care (NHS & private), I work in a BAME and LGBTQIA+ affirmative way. I'm trained in critical incident response and support clients after high-impact events. I offer SCID-D assessments, diagnostic support, and tailored treatment plans. I'm a registered member of ISSTD, ESTD, and BACP.
Hi, I’m Ameda (she/her), a dual-national therapist offering 1:1 online sessions (50 mins). With 25 years' experience in health and social care (NHS & private), I work in a BAME and LGBTQIA+ affirmative way. I'm trained in critical incident response and support clients after high-impact events. I offer SCID-D assessments, diagnostic support, and tailored treatment plans. I'm a registered member of ISSTD, ESTD, and BACP.
I am a skilled Counsellor specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Counseling Supervision. With a Bachelor's degree in CBT, a Diploma in Counselling, and a Level 7 Postgraduate qualification in Counselling Supervision, I am dedicated to providing personalised support for challenges such as anxiety, depression, anger management, relationship issues, self-confidence, and self-esteem. Qualifications: BSc in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): My academic foundation equips me with principles and techniques for addressing cognitive and behavioural patterns linked to mental health concerns.
I am a skilled Counsellor specialising in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) and Counseling Supervision. With a Bachelor's degree in CBT, a Diploma in Counselling, and a Level 7 Postgraduate qualification in Counselling Supervision, I am dedicated to providing personalised support for challenges such as anxiety, depression, anger management, relationship issues, self-confidence, and self-esteem. Qualifications: BSc in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): My academic foundation equips me with principles and techniques for addressing cognitive and behavioural patterns linked to mental health concerns.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, hopeless, disconnected, stressed? Are you struggling to move on from a loss or difficult experience? Maybe you feel "different" and like "nothing is working"? Life can be surprisingly challenging, and you needn't face it alone. Together, we can better understand your concerns and work on evidence-based strategies to help you make real change and get your life back. Imagine feeling fulfilled, energised, and equipped with the skills to live the life you want. Therapy is a supportive journey where we can work together to help you towards this reality.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, hopeless, disconnected, stressed? Are you struggling to move on from a loss or difficult experience? Maybe you feel "different" and like "nothing is working"? Life can be surprisingly challenging, and you needn't face it alone. Together, we can better understand your concerns and work on evidence-based strategies to help you make real change and get your life back. Imagine feeling fulfilled, energised, and equipped with the skills to live the life you want. Therapy is a supportive journey where we can work together to help you towards this reality.
I work with a variety of clients who present with a vast array of challenges, including trauma, addiction and domestic abuse as well as work-related occupational stress and bullying in the workplace. I additionally work with self-esteem, body image and weight issues and have much experience in these areas. I am additionally a Registered Expert Witness, Supervisor and have been a Masters Forensic Psychology lecturer, and Doctorate Thesis Viva Voce examiner.
I work with a variety of clients who present with a vast array of challenges, including trauma, addiction and domestic abuse as well as work-related occupational stress and bullying in the workplace. I additionally work with self-esteem, body image and weight issues and have much experience in these areas. I am additionally a Registered Expert Witness, Supervisor and have been a Masters Forensic Psychology lecturer, and Doctorate Thesis Viva Voce examiner.
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Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Counsellors
Why might an individual want to see a sex-positive, kink-allied therapist?
A sex-positive or kinky individual may want to see a sex-positive, kink-allied therapist because the client may feel safer and more supported discussing their experiences and challenges. A therapist who identifies as kink-friendly will have experience with clients having diverse sexual preferences and will likely be nonjudgmental and supportive about issues brought to the table. It is important to note that sex-positive, kink-allied individuals may find equal success with therapists who do not have such specialised knowledge and background. The most important factor in the success of therapy is for the client and practitioner to form a strong, trusting bond.
Do therapists have special training to gain expertise in sex-positive, kink-allied treatment?
Generally, no. There are limited training programs and unofficial accreditations that therapists can pursue, but a therapist’s expertise will ultimately come from their previous experience with similar clients, their engagement with organisations that promote sex positivity or kink-allied lifestyles, and the importance they place on safety and cultural sensitivity.
How can individuals recognise a good sex-positive, kink-allied therapist?
An experienced therapist is able to help clients explore their sexual identity and expression and relieve any discomfort or stigma attached to discussing such matters and the client’s overall challenges. A therapist who is sex-positive and kink-allied is able to create an environment that honors a client’s experience and sexual preferences. To recognise a good therapist, clients can simply ask directly about topics and issues important to them and gauge their comfort level and connection with a clinician based on the responses.
Can clients benefit from having a therapist with a focus on sex positivity and alternative sexual lifestyles?
Some individuals may feel most comfortable knowing that the clinician they’re working with has a commitment to creating an atmosphere of sex positivity and has experience with relationship diversity and alternative relationship structures. Working with a sex-positive, kink-allied therapist may help clients respect their own challenges and improve identity-affirming treatment.