LGBTQ+ Counselling in Bristol
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Andi Lee Smart
Psychologist, CPsychol
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have specialised in supporting the
lesbian
,
gay
,
bisexual
,
transgender
and
queer
+ community for 10 years.
Life can throw many diverse challenges at us: for example loss, crisis and/or change that can cause us to question our sense of direction. I believe that within these challenging times we have the ability to grow and develop – even flourish – through exploring how the emotional, psychological and physical self are interconnected – the way in which one area feeds into another. This path of exploration often requires us to delve into our internal and external worlds: who we are, our authentic selves, others around us as well as the world in which we live.
Chris Foster
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
Welcome, my name is Chris and i'm a qualified psychotherapeutic counsellor, and a member of the BACP. I am passionate about humans as individuals & supporting you to thrive & be your best self. I work within the Humanistic tradition of therapy which places you at the heart of the work. If you are looking to find meaning in life or a situation, trying to come to terms with a loss, bereavement, reconcile with your identity or feeling overwhelmed - I can hep you. In addition, I am an
LGBTQ
+ Affirmative Counsellor.
Eric William Blencowe
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
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.
Waitlist for new clients
Lucas Voclere Counselling & Psychotherapy (Online)
Queer
French Neurodivergent Online Counsellor, I focus on personal development, gender & sexual identity, relationships (including polyamory/ENM/CNM), sexuality, neurodiversity, and cultural identity (including expat life).
Are you struggling with your life, your self-esteem or your relationships? Struggling to understand who you are, what you need, how to cope and what changes you could make to improve your life? Haunted by your past? Terrified of your future? Then the humanistic and integrative talking therapy I offer could help you. I hold a safe space of acceptance of everything you are and want to present, honouring your life experience and difficulties. I facilitate awareness & will, healing & resilience, and well-being to help you tailor your life around your unique identity and needs.
Lynette Brice (In Safe Hands Counselling)
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I specialise with the
LGBT
+ community, including their family and friends. I can offer a non-judgemental, gentle, accepting confidential space for you to share your issues and concerns, knowing you will not be rejected or discriminated against. I have lived experience of
transgender
identities, as my son is
transgender
. I have witnessed the high mental health conditions, suicidal ideation, including self-harm, and loss faced by
LGBT
+ individuals that I have counselled, along with the hurdles my son has encountered during his transition. I would like to walk with you along your pathway, and consider myself privileged to do so.
Marley Raven
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I mainly work with
LGBTQ
+ adults who wish to meet a counsellor where those aspects of their identity will not be unnecessarily questioned or looked at, but can be spoken about respectfully and safely. I aim to offer you a sense of hope and empowerment, along with techniques you could use in your life to enhance or help you cope with your experience of existence. I can support you to explore whatever is going on in your life such as stress, grief (including for loss of pets), exploring gender identity, exploring sexuality, body image, anxiety or depression.
Claudia Kent
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I work affirmatively with
LGBTQIA
+ persons and those practicing kink or polyamory as well as anyone exploring what gender, sexuality or identity might mean in their lives and relationships.
My name is Claudia (she/her), and I work in a gentle manner that aims to make the counselling room into a welcoming space for exploring all feelings. I am genuinely interested in the broad range of human experience, and my ambition is to support clients as they process their story and feelings at a pace that is comfortable for them. If they find themselves stuck or confused, I use active, compassionate listening methods to help them onwards.
Laura Steele
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I offer contemporary (
LGBTQIA
+ affirmative, feminist, trauma-informed, heart-centred) Person-Centred Therapy.
Are things in your life feeling overwhelming? Perhaps you have a niggling sense of unease that you can’t ignore. Maybe you are feeling the weight of an old wound, or looking to find your way through a fresh one. Depression, feeling sad, anxiety, stress, grief, bereavement, panic attacks, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, spirituality, gender or sexual identity, including
LGBTQIA
+ experiences, are just a few of the reasons that you might be seeking psychotherapy. Whatever you are feeling, you are not alone. And whatever brings you to therapy, you are welcome and deserving of the space to talk.
Dayna Landsborough
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hi there, my name is Dayna and I'm an integrative counsellor. I have been through my own therapy journey and know that it can be difficult to reach out, my webpage has some more details and a ways to contact me if you'd like to meet me before you decide what you'd like to do. I work online at the minute and hold the standard 60 minute sessions, these can be weekly, bi-weekly, monthly or what best suits you. I work with a range of difficulties but find my specialisms in self esteem and understanding, anxiety and social pressure, also creating safe spaces for communities who may not find it elsewhere, including
LGBTQ
+ and sex workers
Office is near:
Bristol BS8 & Online
Iulian Chear
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
Additionally, I specialise in working with issues surrounding gender, sexuality and identity, and the specific needs of the
LGBTQIA
+/ GSRD community.
Asking yourself how you can make your life more meaningful, in spite of whatever issue you may be struggling with? Counselling can help you make sense of it and move forward. I provide a safe, engaging, and supportive space for you to explore any issue that is troubling you. The ultimate goal would be to help you create a more meaningful life and new ways of approaching your relationship with yourself and others.
Mindscape Therapies Ltd
MA
Verified
Verified
Hello, I'm Kate (she/her), a skilled, inclusive,
LGBTQ
+ friendly, creative, warm, empathic and well qualified HCPC registered therapist. I've been an NHS practitioner for 22 years in CAMHS and adult mental health services, and have also worked in private practice for 16 of those! I offer clinical hypnotherapy and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR) to children, adolescents and adults. I specialise in working with people with complex trauma (C-PTSD), and with other mental health needs, such as anxiety, phobias and depression. I also support people to develop a healthy relationship with their body and with food.
Narissi Nohlgren
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
Verified
Verified
Life’s challenges can result in feeling anxious, depressed, lacking in self esteem or experiencing feelings of intense loneliness. We may struggle with easily being overwhelmed, difficulty in maintaining healthy relationships and our lives may lack meaning. I provide a safe, attentive and non judgemental listening environment. I have a dedicated interest in tackling issues around gender - especially uplifting and empowering women. I work with
LGBTQ
+, issues relating to anxiety, trauma and interpersonal relationships. I am constantly learning and improving my understanding around issues to do with diversity, sexuality and inclusion.
Ricardo Goni
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hi, I have 18 years of experience as a psychotherapist. I accompany young adults and individuals with low self esteem, anxiety, depression, panic attacks and others. I work with minority groups and diversity oriented individuals, entrepreneurs, BAME,
LGBTQ
, creative minds, entrepreneurs and more. Having a space on which you can express yourself, being listen, having an empathetical feedback, gentle confrontation and contrasting ideas is what I can offer you in my sessions.
Sarah Jane Leonard
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
My main client group are
LGBTQ
- however, I never turn clients away.
Accredited member of the BACP: Face to face or Zoom. Over 10 years of experience. I Welcome you to my home where I offer a confidential, safe, professional, positive, supportive environment each session. I have been working in Counselling since 2006. I work with what your bring constructively. I can work long term or short term.
Louise Pivcevic
Psychotherapist, MA, ACP
Verified
Verified
I'm a Tavistock trained psychotherapist specialising in therapy for adolescents, young adults up to 25, specialising in student and young professional mental health. I also specialise in parenting guidance and successful co-parenting during separation and divorce. i have 16 years experience in the NHS, a busy private practice. I have a warm, empathic approach, meeting you where you are. I aim to help you discover more freedom and authenticity in how you relate to yourself and others. I treat a diverse range of issues - anxiety, depression, trauma, life transitions, relationship issues,
transgender
, sexuality,
Kayleigh Finbow
Psychotherapist, COSRT General
Verified
Verified
We can all struggle with our relationships, both sexually & emotionally, and talking about these problems can be particularly daunting. These struggles can take many forms, ranging from conflict difficulties, marital problems, pain during intercourse, a lack of desire, erectile dysfunction, sexual identity, childhood trauma affecting our adult relationships and many others. Taking the first step to seek out therapy is a difficult one, but one that could help to break the cycle we are currently playing out. I provide the same warmth and care to all members of society.
LGBTQ
+, kink and fetish friendly.
Office is near:
Bristol BS1 & Online
Lucy Skye
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I provide a calm, reassuring, non-judgemental space for you to explore your life and current concerns. You may be struggling with life events, mood patterns or health issues, or simply wanting to learn more about yourself. Therapy offers you place for you to bring whatever you are seeking to change or understand. Together we will resource you to adapt to physical and emotional shifts, increase your awareness of your needs, and to be more present and happy in your life. We will work together to find ease with, or solutions to, your challenges and enable you to thrive.
Waitlist for new clients
Bristol-Therapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I have worked with a diverse range of clients over the years particularly those from socially marginalised backgrounds. The issues I work with are many and varied and clients goals are findamentally 'to feel better' and live a more enriched and fuller life. How this is achieved and the therapuetic startegies employed will be unique and individual to every client.
Dr Eoin Earley
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I believe in the power of opening up, and while I will draw on theory and knowledge to support each individual client, I am led by the client and their individual needs. An ideal client is someone who wishes to build a therapeutic space alongside me, allowing me to facilitate safety and build trust. I am experienced at working with complex mental health needs, therefore I begin by creating a formulation of the problem with the client, and collaboratively establish their needs and personal goals. i am interested in helping others to learn about themselves through relational dynamics they experience.
Sally Ellis
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
I'm a qualified counsellor & hypnotherapist &Supervisor working with individuals and couples, I offer a confidential, safe space for you to explore a variety of issues. I aim to develop a trusting relationship which is non-judgemental and wholly accepting you and your own way of navigating life. I am flexible and attuned to your pace and requirements, different approaches may be called upon to address individual needs. I work with various issues, Depression, Anxiety, Relationships/Family difficulties, Sexual Abuse, Domestic Abuse, Grief, Life changes/ Transitions. I am an integrative counsellor working from a person centered core .
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What’s the difference between a psychologist, a therapist, and a counsellor?
Therapists, psychologists, and counsellors are all licensed mental health professionals. In many countries, psychologists have earned a doctoral degree. The terms “therapist” and “counsellor” are used somewhat interchangeably, but generally therapists offer longer-term, mental health care, while counsellors offer shorter-term care that may focus on one domain, such as marriage, career, or academic challenges.
What type of therapist is right for me?
Clients should consider factors such as insurance coverage and their primary reason(s) for seeking therapy to determine the type of professional best suited to their needs. Someone struggling with mental health challenges such as depression or anxiety, for example, may wish to seek out a clinical psychologist, psychologist or therapist, while someone navigating career obstacles or marital upheaval may benefit from seeing a counsellor who can offer short-term, targeted support.
Is everyone in the Psychology Today Therapy Directory a licensed therapist?
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What type of therapy is right for me?
The type of therapy best suited to a particular individual depends on several factors, including their primary reason for seeking therapy, their preferred timeline (some therapy types last for a set number of sessions, while others are open-ended), and their personality and preferences—some may prefer a more structured approach. For many individuals, multiple types of therapy could provide a good fit.
Is online therapy cheaper than in-person therapy?
Many therapists charge the same amount for online therapy as they do for in-person therapy—though clients may still find this cost-effective if it cuts down on their transportation costs. Health insurance plans often offer equivalent coverage for online and in-person therapy; indeed, in many places, they are legally required to do so. Text-based or on-demand therapy apps may be cheaper than traditional one-on-one psychotherapy; however, the practice may be less effective and is not likely to be covered by insurance.