LGBTQ+ Affirming Counsellors in Bitton
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted from masking your needs to fit in?
Perhaps you're navigating the emotional weight of a recent diagnosis — your own or your child’s — and looking for space to breathe, reflect, and reconnect with who you are.
Have you always felt different? Are you curious about exploring your identity in relation to neurodiversity and neurotypicality?
I know how lonely it can feel to navigate systems that weren’t built with your mind in mind. I offer a compassionate, neuroaffirmative space where your experiences are validated.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or exhausted from masking your needs to fit in?
Perhaps you're navigating the emotional weight of a recent diagnosis — your own or your child’s — and looking for space to breathe, reflect, and reconnect with who you are.
Have you always felt different? Are you curious about exploring your identity in relation to neurodiversity and neurotypicality?
I know how lonely it can feel to navigate systems that weren’t built with your mind in mind. I offer a compassionate, neuroaffirmative space where your experiences are validated.
I believe therapy can be a transformative experience. Whether you have recently been through a difficult or traumatic experience, are feeling lost, low, are struggling with negative self-image, or you just feel it may be helpful to have a space to untangle your thoughts and develop a deeper understanding of yourself, I can hold a safe and non-judgemental space for you. My work is integrative (meaning I draw from different therapy theories), and is client-centred, at your pace, gentle and compassionate.
I believe therapy can be a transformative experience. Whether you have recently been through a difficult or traumatic experience, are feeling lost, low, are struggling with negative self-image, or you just feel it may be helpful to have a space to untangle your thoughts and develop a deeper understanding of yourself, I can hold a safe and non-judgemental space for you. My work is integrative (meaning I draw from different therapy theories), and is client-centred, at your pace, gentle and compassionate.
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I chiefly work with clients who identify as LGBTQIA+ and clients who practice ethical non-monogamy within their relationships, but I have accumulated thousands of hours of experience working with individual clients from all walks of life.
I offer relationship counselling, supervision and one-to-one therapy. I am a GSRD, sex positive counsellor who can provide a LGBTQ+ focused environment. My sessions are longer than average at 60 or 90 minutes. Certified supervisor and online and telephone counsellor. Evening slots are available as late as 2100-2200. Some student discount sessions.
I chiefly work with clients who identify as LGBTQIA+ and clients who practice ethical non-monogamy within their relationships, but I have accumulated thousands of hours of experience working with individual clients from all walks of life.
I offer relationship counselling, supervision and one-to-one therapy. I am a GSRD, sex positive counsellor who can provide a LGBTQ+ focused environment. My sessions are longer than average at 60 or 90 minutes. Certified supervisor and online and telephone counsellor. Evening slots are available as late as 2100-2200. Some student discount sessions.
I work with many LGBTQIA+ people, and I am part of the queer community.
I'm a dissertation-stage psychotherapist in training, and I've been offering clients lower-cost therapy in private practice since early 2021. I aim to hold a therapeutic space that allows us to build a relationship in which you feel safe enough for us to explore your experience and difficulties, what they mean to you, how they relate to one another, and how they express themselves between us. This can expand your awareness of your relationship with yourself, others, and the environment in which you live. My hope is to help you find a way forward that feels more joyful and and authentic.
I work with many LGBTQIA+ people, and I am part of the queer community.
I'm a dissertation-stage psychotherapist in training, and I've been offering clients lower-cost therapy in private practice since early 2021. I aim to hold a therapeutic space that allows us to build a relationship in which you feel safe enough for us to explore your experience and difficulties, what they mean to you, how they relate to one another, and how they express themselves between us. This can expand your awareness of your relationship with yourself, others, and the environment in which you live. My hope is to help you find a way forward that feels more joyful and and authentic.
I specialise with the LGBT+ community, including their family and friends.
Accepting, safe and non-judgemental counselling service from an LGBT+ ally - I work towards my clients sensing acceptance, warmth, and safety when joining me in sessions. I possess an equal and inclusive belief, which conveys into my professional practice.
I specialise with the LGBT+ community, including their family and friends.
Accepting, safe and non-judgemental counselling service from an LGBT+ ally - I work towards my clients sensing acceptance, warmth, and safety when joining me in sessions. I possess an equal and inclusive belief, which conveys into my professional practice.
I have particular experience supporting queer communities and neurodivergent individuals, and I tailor our work to meet your unique needs, wants and goals.
This work is about helping you move forward, with greater clarity, understanding, and direction. Therapy with me is focused, collaborative, and grounded in real-life experience.
Over the past nine years, I’ve provided more than 6,000 hours of therapy. My approach draws on a blend of therapeutic models, shaped by what works best for you.
I have particular experience supporting queer communities and neurodivergent individuals, and I tailor our work to meet your unique needs, wants and goals.
This work is about helping you move forward, with greater clarity, understanding, and direction. Therapy with me is focused, collaborative, and grounded in real-life experience.
Over the past nine years, I’ve provided more than 6,000 hours of therapy. My approach draws on a blend of therapeutic models, shaped by what works best for you.
I have a particular interest in bereavement and as a member of the lgbtq+ community I have lived experience of the issues that can be faced in that community.
Whether you’re facing anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, or just feeling stuck, I’m here to walk alongside you, offering gentle guidance as you navigate your own path to well-being. My goal is to create an environment where you feel comfortable, respected, and supported in every session.
I have a particular interest in bereavement and as a member of the lgbtq+ community I have lived experience of the issues that can be faced in that community.
Whether you’re facing anxiety, stress, relationship challenges, or just feeling stuck, I’m here to walk alongside you, offering gentle guidance as you navigate your own path to well-being. My goal is to create an environment where you feel comfortable, respected, and supported in every session.
Specialising in work with LGBTQ+ clients, I have worked with a wide range of issues around gender and sexual relationship diversity.
I provide integrative counselling tailored to your needs. Together, we can build a therapeutic relationship where you can feel safe, supported and understood. I will help you to find ways to grow, to find acceptance, and to develop more self-compassion. I can help you to work through past and present difficulties, gaining new awareness and perspective.
Specialising in work with LGBTQ+ clients, I have worked with a wide range of issues around gender and sexual relationship diversity.
I provide integrative counselling tailored to your needs. Together, we can build a therapeutic relationship where you can feel safe, supported and understood. I will help you to find ways to grow, to find acceptance, and to develop more self-compassion. I can help you to work through past and present difficulties, gaining new awareness and perspective.
I specialise though in working with children & young people, survivors of trauma and the LGBTQIA+ community.
I work to empower my clients in a safe, accessible and inclusive space. I also have a lived and professional awareness of neurodiversity and queerness which I’m mindful of and sensitive to in the therapy room. Overall it’s my aim to work with you to develop your inner resources, in response to the challenges of the outside world.
I specialise though in working with children & young people, survivors of trauma and the LGBTQIA+ community.
I work to empower my clients in a safe, accessible and inclusive space. I also have a lived and professional awareness of neurodiversity and queerness which I’m mindful of and sensitive to in the therapy room. Overall it’s my aim to work with you to develop your inner resources, in response to the challenges of the outside world.
Do you need a Therapist who is experienced with LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, cultural identity, ENM/CNM/polyamory matters?
My work is dedicated to the fitness of self-empowerment, relational transformations and the balance of sustained survival & purposeful aliveness. I can help you blossom in your relationships with yourself & others, resolve conflicts, find healing and foster healthy and meaningful ways to communicate and collaborate on what you want and need.
Do you need a Therapist who is experienced with LGBTQ+, neurodiversity, cultural identity, ENM/CNM/polyamory matters?
My work is dedicated to the fitness of self-empowerment, relational transformations and the balance of sustained survival & purposeful aliveness. I can help you blossom in your relationships with yourself & others, resolve conflicts, find healing and foster healthy and meaningful ways to communicate and collaborate on what you want and need.
I am committed to creating a safe, inclusive space for all clients, including those within the LGBT community.
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. Sessions are delivered through a person-centered, strength-based approach. This means that in our sessions, we focus on your needs, wants, and wishes. I work flexibly and integratively, drawing on a variety of therapeutic modalities to best suit your individual circumstances and preferences. This tailored approach ensures that our work together aligns with what is most helpful and meaningful for you. Together, we will build a ‘resilience toolbox’ to help you manage future stress, anxiety, and/or trauma.
I am committed to creating a safe, inclusive space for all clients, including those within the LGBT community.
Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. Sessions are delivered through a person-centered, strength-based approach. This means that in our sessions, we focus on your needs, wants, and wishes. I work flexibly and integratively, drawing on a variety of therapeutic modalities to best suit your individual circumstances and preferences. This tailored approach ensures that our work together aligns with what is most helpful and meaningful for you. Together, we will build a ‘resilience toolbox’ to help you manage future stress, anxiety, and/or trauma.
I specialise in Boarding School Survivor Syndrome: (see https://www.boardingschoolsurvivors.co.uk/ for more information); living with Life-Limiting Illnesses; difficulties and challenges experienced being LGBTQ&A; and difficulties arising within mixed-race relationships.
I believe the most important thing in counselling is to develop a relationship of trust and confidence between therapist and client. I provide clients with a safe, confidential and warm space for them to reflect on the challenges they bring. Coming to counselling can be a daunting step; as a result it is that much more important to come into an accepting, empathic, non-judgemental environment. I take the view that there is no single approach that can be helpful to you in all situations. This gives more choice of how you want to look at your issues and creates flexibility to tailor therapy to your individual needs and aspirations.
I specialise in Boarding School Survivor Syndrome: (see https://www.boardingschoolsurvivors.co.uk/ for more information); living with Life-Limiting Illnesses; difficulties and challenges experienced being LGBTQ&A; and difficulties arising within mixed-race relationships.
I believe the most important thing in counselling is to develop a relationship of trust and confidence between therapist and client. I provide clients with a safe, confidential and warm space for them to reflect on the challenges they bring. Coming to counselling can be a daunting step; as a result it is that much more important to come into an accepting, empathic, non-judgemental environment. I take the view that there is no single approach that can be helpful to you in all situations. This gives more choice of how you want to look at your issues and creates flexibility to tailor therapy to your individual needs and aspirations.
As a gay man, I’m passionate about creating a safe, affirming space where you feel seen and valued.
You deserve a welcoming space where you feel heard, understood and valued.
I am here to offer safe and supportive therapy for individuals and groups to explore their challenges and build lives grounded in self-compassion and understanding.
There are times in all of our lives when a little extra support can make a world of difference. Whether you're facing the pain of a loss or breakup, trying to untangle patterns of anxiety or isolation, or simply craving a safe space to be heard and understood, you deserve a companion on this journey.
As a gay man, I’m passionate about creating a safe, affirming space where you feel seen and valued.
You deserve a welcoming space where you feel heard, understood and valued.
I am here to offer safe and supportive therapy for individuals and groups to explore their challenges and build lives grounded in self-compassion and understanding.
There are times in all of our lives when a little extra support can make a world of difference. Whether you're facing the pain of a loss or breakup, trying to untangle patterns of anxiety or isolation, or simply craving a safe space to be heard and understood, you deserve a companion on this journey.
I am an experienced LGBTQ+ and University counsellor currently offering online counselling and psychotherapy.
I have experience working with a broad range of mental health issues, long-term health care issues and issues due to difficult life events / circumstances. I am able to offer general counselling and also specialised counselling i.e. University Counselling and LGBT+ friendly Counselling.
I am an experienced LGBTQ+ and University counsellor currently offering online counselling and psychotherapy.
I have experience working with a broad range of mental health issues, long-term health care issues and issues due to difficult life events / circumstances. I am able to offer general counselling and also specialised counselling i.e. University Counselling and LGBT+ friendly Counselling.
I work with the difference that makes you who you are: I'm committed to anti-oppressive practice, affirming of trans experience, and experienced in gender, sexual and relationship diversity.
I draw from rich traditions in psychology, mythology, ecology, spirituality, and the arts, as well as my own life experience. My intention is to equip you with the tools and the confidence to become the artist of your own life. I serve on the advisory board of psychedelic welfare charity PsyCare UK, and also on the committee of the C G Jung Public Lectures.
I work with the difference that makes you who you are: I'm committed to anti-oppressive practice, affirming of trans experience, and experienced in gender, sexual and relationship diversity.
I draw from rich traditions in psychology, mythology, ecology, spirituality, and the arts, as well as my own life experience. My intention is to equip you with the tools and the confidence to become the artist of your own life. I serve on the advisory board of psychedelic welfare charity PsyCare UK, and also on the committee of the C G Jung Public Lectures.
I'm a committed ally to the transgender and gender non conforming community, with both personal and professional experience.
Diagnosed autistic later in life, I understand how healing it can be to make sense of your experiences. Counselling, through a neurodivergent lens, helped me deepen my self-understanding, and acceptance of myself. I am now committed to supporting others with compassion as they navigate their own unique ways of being in the world
I'm a committed ally to the transgender and gender non conforming community, with both personal and professional experience.
Diagnosed autistic later in life, I understand how healing it can be to make sense of your experiences. Counselling, through a neurodivergent lens, helped me deepen my self-understanding, and acceptance of myself. I am now committed to supporting others with compassion as they navigate their own unique ways of being in the world
I specialise in working with people who are neurodivergent (ADHD/Autistic/Dyslexic etc) or LGBTQ+ or both!
I am experienced in different therapeutic interventions, from sand tray work and other creative approaches to CBT exercises and simple talking therapy. I will provide as much structure in sessions as you'd like and I believe the most important element of therapy is the relationship we build together. This will guide us on our journey.
I specialise in working with people who are neurodivergent (ADHD/Autistic/Dyslexic etc) or LGBTQ+ or both!
I am experienced in different therapeutic interventions, from sand tray work and other creative approaches to CBT exercises and simple talking therapy. I will provide as much structure in sessions as you'd like and I believe the most important element of therapy is the relationship we build together. This will guide us on our journey.
My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirmative and humanistic, trusting of the wisdom you hold within.
Hi, I'm Laura, a BACP registered therapist with experience helping people to find meaningful change through exploring their feelings, thoughts, relationships, and experiences. I am a warm, relational, encouraging therapist with an open-hearted and creative approach to my practice. I appreciate the uniqueness of each person (and their experiences), and I welcome you, whatever journey you have taken to get here. I understand it can take great courage to reach out, and I offer Person-Centred Therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy to help you navigate what's coming up in your life.
My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirmative and humanistic, trusting of the wisdom you hold within.
Hi, I'm Laura, a BACP registered therapist with experience helping people to find meaningful change through exploring their feelings, thoughts, relationships, and experiences. I am a warm, relational, encouraging therapist with an open-hearted and creative approach to my practice. I appreciate the uniqueness of each person (and their experiences), and I welcome you, whatever journey you have taken to get here. I understand it can take great courage to reach out, and I offer Person-Centred Therapy and Internal Family Systems (IFS) Therapy to help you navigate what's coming up in your life.
Most of my clients are either neurodivergent (ADHD, Autism) and/or LGBTQIA+/GSRD (Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diverse) but I welcome all to my practice.
My expertise is in neurodivergence and gender, sexuality and relationship diversity but I also enjoy working with adults + children, young people and teenagers who are not those things.
I was raised catholic but left the church when I was a teenager to pursue a more authentic experience. I know the feeling of not belonging - happy to support you too.
Most of my clients are either neurodivergent (ADHD, Autism) and/or LGBTQIA+/GSRD (Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diverse) but I welcome all to my practice.
My expertise is in neurodivergence and gender, sexuality and relationship diversity but I also enjoy working with adults + children, young people and teenagers who are not those things.
I was raised catholic but left the church when I was a teenager to pursue a more authentic experience. I know the feeling of not belonging - happy to support you too.
I am a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community and am a dedicated and compassionate counsellor with a deep understanding and commitment to serving the diverse needs of this community.
If you have never experienced therapy before, it can be hard to understand that “just talking” can help. It is my belief and experience that the strength of the relationship between the counsellor and the client is the reason why “just talking” can make such a profound difference to how you feel.
I am a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community and am a dedicated and compassionate counsellor with a deep understanding and commitment to serving the diverse needs of this community.
If you have never experienced therapy before, it can be hard to understand that “just talking” can help. It is my belief and experience that the strength of the relationship between the counsellor and the client is the reason why “just talking” can make such a profound difference to how you feel.
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LGBTQ+ Counsellors
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialised training, either during their degree programme or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalisation in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialised training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.