LGBTQ+ Affirming Counsellors in Cambridge
I have over 40 years’ life experience of being a member of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as working with heterosexual people and been a counsellor for 7.
Do you feel frightened that your world might fall apart if you look at your sexuality or gender? Maybe you have thoughts going round and round in your head, and feel like you’ve lost track of perspective. Maybe you: don't like sex/like sex 'too much' /wrong kind of sex? Your gender doesn't fit with other people's idea of you. You may feel you are betraying your family, children or culture by expressing yourself. You may believe that what’s inside you is too shocking, or wrong or too much for the people around you. You may feel like there’s no-one you can talk to, which can be very isolating.
I have over 40 years’ life experience of being a member of the LGBTQ+ community, as well as working with heterosexual people and been a counsellor for 7.
Do you feel frightened that your world might fall apart if you look at your sexuality or gender? Maybe you have thoughts going round and round in your head, and feel like you’ve lost track of perspective. Maybe you: don't like sex/like sex 'too much' /wrong kind of sex? Your gender doesn't fit with other people's idea of you. You may feel you are betraying your family, children or culture by expressing yourself. You may believe that what’s inside you is too shocking, or wrong or too much for the people around you. You may feel like there’s no-one you can talk to, which can be very isolating.
I have a particular understanding of the unique joys and challenges GSRD (gender, sex, relationship diversity) clients may face and so am best suited to working with those who might find themselves minoritised or marginalised due to their LGBTQ+ identity.
Hi, I'm Cat, thank you for reading my profile. I offer pluralistic counselling either in-person at a central Peterborough location (PE1) or remotely online or via telephone. The work we do will vary according to your needs. Sessions typically take place weekly or bi-weekly. It is possible to work in the short-term (maybe 4-6 sessions) or in the longer-term with an ongoing alliance (1 year+) and anything in between!
I have a particular understanding of the unique joys and challenges GSRD (gender, sex, relationship diversity) clients may face and so am best suited to working with those who might find themselves minoritised or marginalised due to their LGBTQ+ identity.
Hi, I'm Cat, thank you for reading my profile. I offer pluralistic counselling either in-person at a central Peterborough location (PE1) or remotely online or via telephone. The work we do will vary according to your needs. Sessions typically take place weekly or bi-weekly. It is possible to work in the short-term (maybe 4-6 sessions) or in the longer-term with an ongoing alliance (1 year+) and anything in between!
I’m queer and have a variety of experience with gender, sexuality and/or relationship diverse individuals.
Struggling to find the words? Feel like life is too much at the moment? Counselling can be a helpful way to make sense of what's going on and overcome whatever is causing you difficulties. I believe everyone deserves to be accepted and understood for who they are. That's why I offer a person-centred, talking therapy approach that honours your lived experience and supports your unique needs. I aim to provide a warm, authentic and gentle therapeutic space where you can feel fully heard and understood.
I’m queer and have a variety of experience with gender, sexuality and/or relationship diverse individuals.
Struggling to find the words? Feel like life is too much at the moment? Counselling can be a helpful way to make sense of what's going on and overcome whatever is causing you difficulties. I believe everyone deserves to be accepted and understood for who they are. That's why I offer a person-centred, talking therapy approach that honours your lived experience and supports your unique needs. I aim to provide a warm, authentic and gentle therapeutic space where you can feel fully heard and understood.
Inclusivity is central to my practice: I'm neurodiversity affirming; and committed to supporting LGBQT+ clients, including trans and gender diverse clients, and those in non-monogamous or non-traditional relationships.
As a BACP-registered counsellor with experience working both privately and in an NHS GP surgery, I've worked with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, gender identity, family or relationship difficulties and trauma. I specialise in supporting people through grief, loss and major life changes, including bereavement and changes in health.
Inclusivity is central to my practice: I'm neurodiversity affirming; and committed to supporting LGBQT+ clients, including trans and gender diverse clients, and those in non-monogamous or non-traditional relationships.
As a BACP-registered counsellor with experience working both privately and in an NHS GP surgery, I've worked with a range of issues including anxiety, depression, gender identity, family or relationship difficulties and trauma. I specialise in supporting people through grief, loss and major life changes, including bereavement and changes in health.
I aim to create a safe and affirming space for individuals of diverse backgrounds, including LGBTQIA+ individuals, those exploring kink or polyamory, and anyone navigating questions of gender, sexuality, or identity.
I help clients explore the effects of issues such as shame and stigma, particularly those who have faced discrimination or exclusion due to their identities. I strive to honor the complexity of each person's narrative, building trust, respect, and a shared commitment to growth.
I aim to create a safe and affirming space for individuals of diverse backgrounds, including LGBTQIA+ individuals, those exploring kink or polyamory, and anyone navigating questions of gender, sexuality, or identity.
I help clients explore the effects of issues such as shame and stigma, particularly those who have faced discrimination or exclusion due to their identities. I strive to honor the complexity of each person's narrative, building trust, respect, and a shared commitment to growth.
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.
I also have specialist knowledge and training on issues that affect the LGBTQIA+ community.
While we all deserve to have a life that we feel secure in and a future that we can look forward to, in reality there are times when this simply isn't the case. It might be that we look for help with overwhelming feelings of anxiety and depression, or a little nagging voice at the back of the mind that says that now is the right time to talk to someone. Or perhaps something quite clear and traumatic has happened. Working together, therapy can become a way of finding the words to make sense of confusing experiences.
I also have specialist knowledge and training on issues that affect the LGBTQIA+ community.
While we all deserve to have a life that we feel secure in and a future that we can look forward to, in reality there are times when this simply isn't the case. It might be that we look for help with overwhelming feelings of anxiety and depression, or a little nagging voice at the back of the mind that says that now is the right time to talk to someone. Or perhaps something quite clear and traumatic has happened. Working together, therapy can become a way of finding the words to make sense of confusing experiences.
All my work is undertaken from a LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent affirming position.
I provide a supportive and non judgemental space to explore any issues that are troubling you. Having space to to talk things through with an experienced and compassionate professional can be an important part of working though life issues that feel stuck, confusing or painful.
All my work is undertaken from a LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent affirming position.
I provide a supportive and non judgemental space to explore any issues that are troubling you. Having space to to talk things through with an experienced and compassionate professional can be an important part of working though life issues that feel stuck, confusing or painful.
I've particular experience working with people seeking to deepen their creative live, or to explore their spirituality, and people in the LGBT+ community.
I offer psychoanalytic psychotherapy in person in Cambridge and online. I work with a wide range of people, some seeking help with particular issues, such as the legacy of difficult experiences in the past, anxiety and depression, and some seeking to understand themselves better.
I've particular experience working with people seeking to deepen their creative live, or to explore their spirituality, and people in the LGBT+ community.
I offer psychoanalytic psychotherapy in person in Cambridge and online. I work with a wide range of people, some seeking help with particular issues, such as the legacy of difficult experiences in the past, anxiety and depression, and some seeking to understand themselves better.
Cultural sensitivity and diversity is important, including: Physical Health, LGBTQIA+, Ethnicity, Religion & other differences.
I incorporate third wave approaches such as Compassion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Distress tolerance and Narrative Therapy into my work at Cambridge CBT. These approaches are particularly effective in working with painful emotions and processes such as guilt, shame, rumination, anger and an intolerance of uncertainty.
Cultural sensitivity and diversity is important, including: Physical Health, LGBTQIA+, Ethnicity, Religion & other differences.
I incorporate third wave approaches such as Compassion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy, Mindfulness, Distress tolerance and Narrative Therapy into my work at Cambridge CBT. These approaches are particularly effective in working with painful emotions and processes such as guilt, shame, rumination, anger and an intolerance of uncertainty.
I’m autistic, have ADHD, and identify as bisexual.
Are you tired of feeling like you don’t quite fit in? Do you struggle with your identity, feel "othered," or question where you belong in the world? Perhaps food has become a way to cope—bingeing, restricting, avoiding, over-exercising, or purging—yet it never truly eases the discomfort inside. Maybe you've sought validation through diagnoses like ADHD, Autism, BPD, OCD, or CPTSD, trying to make sense of your experiences. You might have tried therapy before but still feel like something is missing.
I specialize in helping deep thinkers and sensitive souls untangle the complex relationship between food, trauma, and identity.
I’m autistic, have ADHD, and identify as bisexual.
Are you tired of feeling like you don’t quite fit in? Do you struggle with your identity, feel "othered," or question where you belong in the world? Perhaps food has become a way to cope—bingeing, restricting, avoiding, over-exercising, or purging—yet it never truly eases the discomfort inside. Maybe you've sought validation through diagnoses like ADHD, Autism, BPD, OCD, or CPTSD, trying to make sense of your experiences. You might have tried therapy before but still feel like something is missing.
I specialize in helping deep thinkers and sensitive souls untangle the complex relationship between food, trauma, and identity.
Meet Our LGBTQ+ Counsellors
I have worked with a wide range of issues and people and I am passionate about working with the neurodiverse whether diagnosed or self diagnosed, LGBTQIA& and non monogamous.
My integrative approach draws on Person-Centered,Humanistic, Creative, Emotion and Body focused Psychotherapist techniques, tailoring my sessions to each client's unique needs. I believe in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space to empower clients to explore and achieve their best lives however that looks for them and not what society or people dictate.
I have worked with a wide range of issues and people and I am passionate about working with the neurodiverse whether diagnosed or self diagnosed, LGBTQIA& and non monogamous.
My integrative approach draws on Person-Centered,Humanistic, Creative, Emotion and Body focused Psychotherapist techniques, tailoring my sessions to each client's unique needs. I believe in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space to empower clients to explore and achieve their best lives however that looks for them and not what society or people dictate.
Bima Loxley
Psychotherapist, COSRT Accred
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am a queer trans nonbinary sex & relationship therapist who provides therapy for couples, multiple partnered relationships (ie non monogamy, colleagues, friends, families & groups) & individuals online only.
I offer relationship therapy for couples, families & multiple partnered relationships, as well as sex therapy. I am a diversity-inclusive therapist who works with all clients regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age (18+), or disability. I work integratively, which means I tailor the therapy to you & your needs.
I am a queer trans nonbinary sex & relationship therapist who provides therapy for couples, multiple partnered relationships (ie non monogamy, colleagues, friends, families & groups) & individuals online only.
I offer relationship therapy for couples, families & multiple partnered relationships, as well as sex therapy. I am a diversity-inclusive therapist who works with all clients regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age (18+), or disability. I work integratively, which means I tailor the therapy to you & your needs.
LGBTQIA + and all clients warmly welcomed.
Special areas of interest are working with those suffering with anxiety and depression, bereavement and loss, anger, relationship breakdown and divorce, low self esteem and LGBTQIA+ related struggles. Zoom and telephone counselling is a way to receive the help that you need from the comfort of your own home, car (or even in the park with headphones).
LGBTQIA + and all clients warmly welcomed.
Special areas of interest are working with those suffering with anxiety and depression, bereavement and loss, anger, relationship breakdown and divorce, low self esteem and LGBTQIA+ related struggles. Zoom and telephone counselling is a way to receive the help that you need from the comfort of your own home, car (or even in the park with headphones).
I am an experienced therapist and have worked in the NHS for 10 years, initially qualifying as an Occupational Therapist and more recently as a family and systemic psychotherapy enabling me to offer a broader psychotherapeutic service to individuals, couples or families who might be seeking a safe space to explore particular themes or dilemmas they are facing. I have experience working across the life span and have specialised in working with children and families over the past 5 years. Prior to this I worked with adults with complex trauma. I offer an inclusive space which is sensitive to your needs.
I am an experienced therapist and have worked in the NHS for 10 years, initially qualifying as an Occupational Therapist and more recently as a family and systemic psychotherapy enabling me to offer a broader psychotherapeutic service to individuals, couples or families who might be seeking a safe space to explore particular themes or dilemmas they are facing. I have experience working across the life span and have specialised in working with children and families over the past 5 years. Prior to this I worked with adults with complex trauma. I offer an inclusive space which is sensitive to your needs.
Are you feeling scared, lonely, confused, anxious, sad or depressed? Do you feel you have nobody to talk to? No matter what your fears or concerns are I can provide a safe and welcoming environment, free of judgement, to explore your thoughts and feelings. Contact me on 07564022180 or email at reannecounselling@gmail.com
Are you feeling scared, lonely, confused, anxious, sad or depressed? Do you feel you have nobody to talk to? No matter what your fears or concerns are I can provide a safe and welcoming environment, free of judgement, to explore your thoughts and feelings. Contact me on 07564022180 or email at reannecounselling@gmail.com
Are you experiencing, depression, anxiety or difficulties in form and maintain relationships? Are you feeling emotional for no reason, cannot keep up with life, have panic attacks, or struggling to deal with trauma? If so, I can help you. I work with people like you. I offer in person and online sessions. I also have experience of helping people who are having family problems, relationship difficulties, adjusting to life changes, bereavement, difficulties with anger expression, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) aiming to feel better and function well again.
Are you experiencing, depression, anxiety or difficulties in form and maintain relationships? Are you feeling emotional for no reason, cannot keep up with life, have panic attacks, or struggling to deal with trauma? If so, I can help you. I work with people like you. I offer in person and online sessions. I also have experience of helping people who are having family problems, relationship difficulties, adjusting to life changes, bereavement, difficulties with anger expression, or post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) aiming to feel better and function well again.
Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, COSRT General
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Cambridge CB2
Relationship issues? Problems with intimate relationships, sex, porn, fetish or kink? Would you like to try couples counselling? Does sex feel painful, addictive or give you anxiety? Maybe it isn't as satisfying as it was or as good as it could be? I offer bespoke Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy, which is practical, highly specialist help for relationships and individuals. My approach is supportive, warm and welcoming. Why not access support and book a free telephone call with me?
Relationship issues? Problems with intimate relationships, sex, porn, fetish or kink? Would you like to try couples counselling? Does sex feel painful, addictive or give you anxiety? Maybe it isn't as satisfying as it was or as good as it could be? I offer bespoke Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy, which is practical, highly specialist help for relationships and individuals. My approach is supportive, warm and welcoming. Why not access support and book a free telephone call with me?
You've found your way here, welcome. We can struggle tremendously in trying to contend with life’s challenges alone. As daunting as it can sometimes feel, asking for support can feel freeing in itself. I’m yet to know exactly what has brought you here but I trust you are here for a reason. Maybe you are feeling disconnected from yourself, experiencing relationship difficulties, or going through huge changes. Our reasons for seeking counselling support may differ but we all want to feel heard, valued and appreciated in who we are and what we have to share and that is what I trust you will feel in the space I am offering you.
You've found your way here, welcome. We can struggle tremendously in trying to contend with life’s challenges alone. As daunting as it can sometimes feel, asking for support can feel freeing in itself. I’m yet to know exactly what has brought you here but I trust you are here for a reason. Maybe you are feeling disconnected from yourself, experiencing relationship difficulties, or going through huge changes. Our reasons for seeking counselling support may differ but we all want to feel heard, valued and appreciated in who we are and what we have to share and that is what I trust you will feel in the space I am offering you.
Since the Coronavirus pandemic my Psychotherapy practice has moved online, in most cases. My fee for working face-to-face - in and around the Greater London area - can be discussed. I offer one-to-one, couple and relationship counselling and group therapy. I work with an integrative approach, including theoretical principles such as Relational, Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Spiritual, Mindfulness, Gestalt, etc. I also incorporate Eco-Psychotherapy, as I believe we are each emotionally and spiritually impacted by the differing, ecological environments in which we live.
Since the Coronavirus pandemic my Psychotherapy practice has moved online, in most cases. My fee for working face-to-face - in and around the Greater London area - can be discussed. I offer one-to-one, couple and relationship counselling and group therapy. I work with an integrative approach, including theoretical principles such as Relational, Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Spiritual, Mindfulness, Gestalt, etc. I also incorporate Eco-Psychotherapy, as I believe we are each emotionally and spiritually impacted by the differing, ecological environments in which we live.
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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.