Lesbian Counselling in Cambridge
We’re VIVA, a friendly team of experienced, fully qualified therapists and we specialise in helping neurodivergent adults and couples. We provide online therapy that meets you exactly where you are. Our therapists are fully qualified and experienced and work with clients who are neurodivergent, and who also have low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relationship, or grief and loss. If you're neurodivergent, we can gently explore what that means for you and how it affects your everyday life, your relationships, and how you see yourself. We can also help you work on getting that work-life balance just right, if it feels out of kilter.
We’re VIVA, a friendly team of experienced, fully qualified therapists and we specialise in helping neurodivergent adults and couples. We provide online therapy that meets you exactly where you are. Our therapists are fully qualified and experienced and work with clients who are neurodivergent, and who also have low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relationship, or grief and loss. If you're neurodivergent, we can gently explore what that means for you and how it affects your everyday life, your relationships, and how you see yourself. We can also help you work on getting that work-life balance just right, if it feels out of kilter.
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 .
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 .
Hi - are you feeling stuck? Repeating the same patterns of behaviour again and again in your life or relationship and going around in circles? Do you feel a lack of love/respect from your partner or someone close to you? Is sex/intimacy or compulsive sexual behaviour an issue? Perhaps trauma, life changes, neurodiversity (adhd/asc) or difficult times have led to anxiety/depression, the trust has gone, or you're feeling sad, angry, lonely, numb, or not sure what you feel anymore? I provide a safe, non-judgmental space supporting individuals, couples, neurodiverse and enm relationships gain confidence to change and improve wellbeing.
Hi - are you feeling stuck? Repeating the same patterns of behaviour again and again in your life or relationship and going around in circles? Do you feel a lack of love/respect from your partner or someone close to you? Is sex/intimacy or compulsive sexual behaviour an issue? Perhaps trauma, life changes, neurodiversity (adhd/asc) or difficult times have led to anxiety/depression, the trust has gone, or you're feeling sad, angry, lonely, numb, or not sure what you feel anymore? I provide a safe, non-judgmental space supporting individuals, couples, neurodiverse and enm relationships gain confidence to change and improve wellbeing.
I’m Claudia (she/her) and I’m here to explore with you all things sex and relationships.
As a person-centered psychotherapist and sexologist I work with individuals and couples navigating the messy, beautiful and complex parts of being human, especially sex, sexuality, identity and relationships. I can support you if you feel disconnected from your body, your feelings, or your loved ones. Perhaps you’re struggling with relationship dynamics and expressing needs. I offer a space to explore what’s going on, how it’s impacting you and how we can move towards your desired outcomes from therapy.
I’m Claudia (she/her) and I’m here to explore with you all things sex and relationships.
As a person-centered psychotherapist and sexologist I work with individuals and couples navigating the messy, beautiful and complex parts of being human, especially sex, sexuality, identity and relationships. I can support you if you feel disconnected from your body, your feelings, or your loved ones. Perhaps you’re struggling with relationship dynamics and expressing needs. I offer a space to explore what’s going on, how it’s impacting you and how we can move towards your desired outcomes from therapy.
I work both in-person and online where we can safely explore any issues that you may have in confidence. I strongly believe that everyone can benefit from counselling, provided they have a good connection with their counsellor. That is why the relationship is at the heart of my work.
I work with a wide range of people, I am passionate about working with those who identify as LGBTQ+ and those who may be questioning their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Being queer myself, I have a deep understanding of the different struggles and discrimination we face day to day. I am also kink, poly/open relationship friendly.
I work both in-person and online where we can safely explore any issues that you may have in confidence. I strongly believe that everyone can benefit from counselling, provided they have a good connection with their counsellor. That is why the relationship is at the heart of my work.
I work with a wide range of people, I am passionate about working with those who identify as LGBTQ+ and those who may be questioning their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Being queer myself, I have a deep understanding of the different struggles and discrimination we face day to day. I am also kink, poly/open relationship friendly.
The search for a counsellor can feel overwhelming and it can be difficult to know where to start. I believe that successful counselling is largely determined by the rapport between the client and counsellor. If you would like to message me, we can arrange an initial consultation to discuss your reasons for thinking about counselling, what you hope to achieve and to see how well we are suited to working together.
The search for a counsellor can feel overwhelming and it can be difficult to know where to start. I believe that successful counselling is largely determined by the rapport between the client and counsellor. If you would like to message me, we can arrange an initial consultation to discuss your reasons for thinking about counselling, what you hope to achieve and to see how well we are suited to working together.
Perhaps you’re finding it hard to feel at ease in your body, your sexuality, or your relationships—feeling weighed down by anxiety, shame, or confusion about who you are or what you want. I work with both adults and young people, often those facing complex challenges that may be rooted in painful or traumatic experiences. Some people come after having had CBT or other time-limited therapies before and feeling frustrated it hasn’t brought the change they hoped for. Others already understand a lot about their struggles but still feel stuck with painful symptoms.
Perhaps you’re finding it hard to feel at ease in your body, your sexuality, or your relationships—feeling weighed down by anxiety, shame, or confusion about who you are or what you want. I work with both adults and young people, often those facing complex challenges that may be rooted in painful or traumatic experiences. Some people come after having had CBT or other time-limited therapies before and feeling frustrated it hasn’t brought the change they hoped for. Others already understand a lot about their struggles but still feel stuck with painful symptoms.
I am an LGBTQIA+ counsellor, with a First Class BA (Hons) degree in Person-Centred Counselling, over ten years’ experience offering warm, supportive, and confidential therapy. I work with young people, students, adults, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and non-judgemental. I aim to create a therapeutic relationship where you feel safe to explore whatever is bringing you to counselling — at your own pace, in your own way. With a strong focus on personality theory and human development. This allows me to work thoughtfully with both long-standing patterns and present-day difficulties.
I am an LGBTQIA+ counsellor, with a First Class BA (Hons) degree in Person-Centred Counselling, over ten years’ experience offering warm, supportive, and confidential therapy. I work with young people, students, adults, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
My approach is collaborative, compassionate, and non-judgemental. I aim to create a therapeutic relationship where you feel safe to explore whatever is bringing you to counselling — at your own pace, in your own way. With a strong focus on personality theory and human development. This allows me to work thoughtfully with both long-standing patterns and present-day difficulties.
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed or stuck? Struggling with relationships or big life questions?
I offer a confidential, supportive space where we can work collaboratively, creatively and without judgement to explore at your own pace whatever feels important to you. Rather than interpreting your past or diagnosing, I aim to support a process of awareness that can open up new possibilities for how you experience yourself and your relationships.
I work in a hybrid way: both online and in person in Cambridge, London & Mexico City. Get in touch to arrange a no-fee, 15-minute online conversation to talk about working together.
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed or stuck? Struggling with relationships or big life questions?
I offer a confidential, supportive space where we can work collaboratively, creatively and without judgement to explore at your own pace whatever feels important to you. Rather than interpreting your past or diagnosing, I aim to support a process of awareness that can open up new possibilities for how you experience yourself and your relationships.
I work in a hybrid way: both online and in person in Cambridge, London & Mexico City. Get in touch to arrange a no-fee, 15-minute online conversation to talk about working together.
I'm a Counselling Psychologist. I used to work in NHS services and I now work outside in nature. Therapy with me uses walk and talk appointments at parks in Cambridge or a nature reserve near St Neots. This provides a different experience than being sat inside and can change how engaging in therapy feels. Some people find it easier to talk about difficulties in walk and talk sessions. I provide therapy for a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, and couples counselling. I offer a free 30 minute telephone conversation to find out what help is needed and to answer any questions.
I'm a Counselling Psychologist. I used to work in NHS services and I now work outside in nature. Therapy with me uses walk and talk appointments at parks in Cambridge or a nature reserve near St Neots. This provides a different experience than being sat inside and can change how engaging in therapy feels. Some people find it easier to talk about difficulties in walk and talk sessions. I provide therapy for a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, and couples counselling. I offer a free 30 minute telephone conversation to find out what help is needed and to answer any questions.
Together, we can make sense of how protective strategies and early experiences may shape your present. Do you find yourself feeling stuck, struggling with intimacy, conflict, or anxiety? Warm and down-to-earth, I'm a qualified counsellor and psychosexual & relational therapist, and have helped many clients make meaningful, lasting changes leading to a calmer, more fulfilling life.
If you're experiencing life changes such as separation, menopause, difficulties in relationships, the impact of trauma, or sexual difficulties such as painful sex or low desire, I can help. I work with adults of all sexualities and relationship styles.
Together, we can make sense of how protective strategies and early experiences may shape your present. Do you find yourself feeling stuck, struggling with intimacy, conflict, or anxiety? Warm and down-to-earth, I'm a qualified counsellor and psychosexual & relational therapist, and have helped many clients make meaningful, lasting changes leading to a calmer, more fulfilling life.
If you're experiencing life changes such as separation, menopause, difficulties in relationships, the impact of trauma, or sexual difficulties such as painful sex or low desire, I can help. I work with adults of all sexualities and relationship styles.
I offer a space which is safe and non-judgemental where we can explore together what is happening with you and in your life that has left you feeling anxious, depressed, sad, low in self-esteem, empty or distressed and not knowing why. Through working together we will try to understand how these feelings are manifesting in your life - be it through addiction, social anxiety, eating disorders, discomfort in your body image, destructive relationships. I am a passionate practitioner of EMDR (Eye movement desensitization reprocessing), a cutting-edge and clinically proven psychotherapeutic technique for treatment of PTSD.
I offer a space which is safe and non-judgemental where we can explore together what is happening with you and in your life that has left you feeling anxious, depressed, sad, low in self-esteem, empty or distressed and not knowing why. Through working together we will try to understand how these feelings are manifesting in your life - be it through addiction, social anxiety, eating disorders, discomfort in your body image, destructive relationships. I am a passionate practitioner of EMDR (Eye movement desensitization reprocessing), a cutting-edge and clinically proven psychotherapeutic technique for treatment of PTSD.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or finding it hard to connect with others? Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed by emotions you can't quite name, finding it difficult to keep up with the demands of daily life, or working through the aftermath of trauma or panic attacks.
You don't have to navigate this alone. I work with individuals facing a wide range of challenges, including family conflict, relationship difficulties, life transitions, bereavement, anger, and PTSD, supporting them in feeling better and functioning well again.
I offer both in-person and online sessions to suit your needs.
Are you struggling with depression, anxiety, or finding it hard to connect with others? Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed by emotions you can't quite name, finding it difficult to keep up with the demands of daily life, or working through the aftermath of trauma or panic attacks.
You don't have to navigate this alone. I work with individuals facing a wide range of challenges, including family conflict, relationship difficulties, life transitions, bereavement, anger, and PTSD, supporting them in feeling better and functioning well again.
I offer both in-person and online sessions to suit your needs.
Go deep, make choices, move forward, light up.
16yrs+ experience working with change, loss, burnout, dynamics of relating, trauma, illness: experiences that send us into a complicated spin of emotion. BACP registered & accredited working in NHS, Higher Education and Independent settings in Cambridge & Essex. I have over 10yrs experience as a Supervisor for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, GPs, Palliative Care Consultants, Hospital Chaplaincy and Teachers. As a contribution to my profession I have published articles, reviews and books, as well as taught on counselling training programmes & facilitated workshops & events.
Go deep, make choices, move forward, light up.
16yrs+ experience working with change, loss, burnout, dynamics of relating, trauma, illness: experiences that send us into a complicated spin of emotion. BACP registered & accredited working in NHS, Higher Education and Independent settings in Cambridge & Essex. I have over 10yrs experience as a Supervisor for Counsellors and Psychotherapists, GPs, Palliative Care Consultants, Hospital Chaplaincy and Teachers. As a contribution to my profession I have published articles, reviews and books, as well as taught on counselling training programmes & facilitated workshops & events.
Individual and Couple Therapy! If you suffer from anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma or at times you do not feel like yourself I can help you find a “better place”. Together, we can explore challenges in your life; why there is a struggle and what potential changes you may wish to make. Together, we can embrace decisions about your current situation, your needs and your goals.
Individual and Couple Therapy! If you suffer from anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties, trauma or at times you do not feel like yourself I can help you find a “better place”. Together, we can explore challenges in your life; why there is a struggle and what potential changes you may wish to make. Together, we can embrace decisions about your current situation, your needs and your goals.
Dr Sally Martin began working in NHS based psychological services in 2008 and has a busy private practice now established. She works with people with a range of mental health problems. Sally works with adults and young children with mild to moderate mental health difficulties and trauma. She has extensive experience of working with loss, trauma and parenting difficulties.
Dr Sally Martin began working in NHS based psychological services in 2008 and has a busy private practice now established. She works with people with a range of mental health problems. Sally works with adults and young children with mild to moderate mental health difficulties and trauma. She has extensive experience of working with loss, trauma and parenting difficulties.
If things aren't going well at the moment and you feel alone then maybe I can help? I offer the opportunity to explore whatever may be causing you pain and anxiety in a safe and caring space. Some people come because they want short term help with a particular issue which may be causing them problems with getting on with the process of living. Other people come because they would like to work longer term with a complexity of issues sometimes originating from childhood. Whatever is worrying you book a free initial assessment and see if working with me helps make a difference.
If things aren't going well at the moment and you feel alone then maybe I can help? I offer the opportunity to explore whatever may be causing you pain and anxiety in a safe and caring space. Some people come because they want short term help with a particular issue which may be causing them problems with getting on with the process of living. Other people come because they would like to work longer term with a complexity of issues sometimes originating from childhood. Whatever is worrying you book a free initial assessment and see if working with me helps make a difference.
I work with people from diverse backgrounds and nationalities, bringing a global perspective to my practice. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, relationships, work stress, life transitions or other personal issues, together, we can identify what you need moving forward and develop approaches that make things more manageable.
Having worked in universities for over 20 years, including 8 years as Head of Counselling at the University of Cambridge, I have a deep understanding of the pressures people face in demanding environments.
I work with people from diverse backgrounds and nationalities, bringing a global perspective to my practice. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, relationships, work stress, life transitions or other personal issues, together, we can identify what you need moving forward and develop approaches that make things more manageable.
Having worked in universities for over 20 years, including 8 years as Head of Counselling at the University of Cambridge, I have a deep understanding of the pressures people face in demanding environments.
I'm an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist offering therapy that's right for you. I provide a supportive, confidential service for individuals and couples to explore and work through issues you are facing. As an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist there are a number of elements that therapy may include. The ones we use will depend on what you want to work on and your preferences. This can involve exploring how you're feeling, why you're feeling that way and how you can manage challenging feelings or relationships or working with childhood trauma as well as specific strategies including EMDR for PTSD.
I'm an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist offering therapy that's right for you. I provide a supportive, confidential service for individuals and couples to explore and work through issues you are facing. As an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist there are a number of elements that therapy may include. The ones we use will depend on what you want to work on and your preferences. This can involve exploring how you're feeling, why you're feeling that way and how you can manage challenging feelings or relationships or working with childhood trauma as well as specific strategies including EMDR for PTSD.
I am an experienced Integrative Counsellor. My primary training is in the Psychodynamic model and this is the basis of my work. I do adapt my style to meet the highly individual needs of each client. I aim to offer a safe and confidential space for clients to explore what has made life slip out of gear.
I am an experienced Integrative Counsellor. My primary training is in the Psychodynamic model and this is the basis of my work. I do adapt my style to meet the highly individual needs of each client. I aim to offer a safe and confidential space for clients to explore what has made life slip out of gear.
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Lesbian Counsellors
What is lesbian-affirming therapy?
Lesbian-affirming therapy is a type of mental health support that fully affirms and reflects a client's lesbian identity. It is rooted in acceptance and does not attempt to change or question an individual's sexual orientation. In this type of therapy, clients work with a therapist who understands the unique experiences of lesbian women. This support is especially important, as research shows that lesbian individuals face higher rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges compared to heterosexual populations. Lesbian-affirming therapy acknowledges that lesbian individuals may encounter specific stressors—such as coming out challenges, family rejection, workplace discrimination, and minority stress—that require specialised understanding and intervention. Lesbian-affirming therapists often work with clients across all age groups, from adolescents navigating their emerging identity to adults and older individuals addressing life transitions and relationship concerns. Many therapists also provide couples therapy for lesbian partners, helping them navigate relationship dynamics, communication challenges, or external stressors that may impact their relationship. It is important to note that therapists provide talk therapy and counseling services but do not prescribe medication—if medication is needed for conditions like depression or anxiety, they will coordinate care with a psychiatrist or primary care physician who can provide psychiatric medication management alongside therapeutic support.
Why should I see a lesbian therapist?
Some clients prefer to work with lesbian therapists who may bring personal lived experience to the therapeutic relationship. Choosing to work with a lesbian therapist can offer a deeper sense of connection, comfort, and shared understanding. A therapist who identifies as lesbian may require clients to give less background explanation—whether it’s about navigating romantic relationships, feeling unseen in certain spaces, or processing the impact of past relationship challenges. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. Additionally, many lesbian-affirming therapists can connect clients to other providers or community-based resources—such as bisexual support groups or LGBTQ+ organisations—that offer additional affirming spaces for connection.
How do I find a lesbian therapist?
The Psychology Today online directory is a helpful tool for finding lesbian-affirming therapists. You can use search filters to identify therapists who specialise in LGBTQ+ care and work specifically with bisexual clients. You can also filter by clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, accepted insurance, session costs, and languages spoken to find the right fit. Look for profiles where therapists explicitly mention working with lesbian clients, or where they describe their approach as identity-affirming, inclusive, or trauma-informed. Many providers will also list their own identities, which may help you find someone with shared lived experience if that is important to you. You can also look for credentials or continuing education in areas such as LGBTQ+ mental health, trauma-informed care, and intersectionality.