Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Counselling in Chelmsford
I offer a supportive space for individuals and couples, taking a practical, open-minded, and down-to-earth approach. My style is interactive and welcoming. I bring warmth and compassion, while also offering the kind of gentle challenge that helps create real change.
In couples work, I encourage both partners to step away from blame and instead reflect on their own patterns, emotions, and contributions to the relationship. This shift often opens the door to deeper understanding and more meaningful connection.
I know that finding the right therapist can feel daunting. That’s why I invite you to take your time exploring my website.
I offer a supportive space for individuals and couples, taking a practical, open-minded, and down-to-earth approach. My style is interactive and welcoming. I bring warmth and compassion, while also offering the kind of gentle challenge that helps create real change.
In couples work, I encourage both partners to step away from blame and instead reflect on their own patterns, emotions, and contributions to the relationship. This shift often opens the door to deeper understanding and more meaningful connection.
I know that finding the right therapist can feel daunting. That’s why I invite you to take your time exploring my website.
I believe that therapy should be accessible to everyone no matter their back ground or social status.
I specialize in psychodynamic therapy, which explores how unconscious processes and past experiences shape current thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This therapeutic approach is particularly effective for those experiencing anxiety, depression, or struggling to understand themselves on a deeper level. Psychodynamic therapy is a proven and powerful tool for addressing emotional difficulties, as it helps individuals make sense of their emotions and life experiences.
I believe that therapy should be accessible to everyone no matter their back ground or social status.
I specialize in psychodynamic therapy, which explores how unconscious processes and past experiences shape current thoughts, emotions, and behaviors. This therapeutic approach is particularly effective for those experiencing anxiety, depression, or struggling to understand themselves on a deeper level. Psychodynamic therapy is a proven and powerful tool for addressing emotional difficulties, as it helps individuals make sense of their emotions and life experiences.
Sex Therapy: Support with desire, intimacy, sexual difficulties, sexual health, kink-informed practice, and changes following cancer or other medical issues.
I’m a warm, experienced therapist supporting individuals, couples, and young people (11–18 years) with depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship or family difficulties, and sexual wellbeing. I offer face-to-face sessions in London Liverpool Street and central Chelmsford, Essex, as well as secure online sessions via Zoom.
Sex Therapy: Support with desire, intimacy, sexual difficulties, sexual health, kink-informed practice, and changes following cancer or other medical issues.
I’m a warm, experienced therapist supporting individuals, couples, and young people (11–18 years) with depression, anxiety, ADHD, relationship or family difficulties, and sexual wellbeing. I offer face-to-face sessions in London Liverpool Street and central Chelmsford, Essex, as well as secure online sessions via Zoom.
I am the founder of Chelmsford Talking Therapy and an experienced, fully qualified Registered and Accredited Counsellor. Whilst my core approach to counselling is psychodynamic, I am flexible in my practice and always open to exploring client options in line with your own individual needs. My client base is wide ranging. I have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with acute anxiety, depression, panic attacks, bereavement, work related and personal stress, anger problems and difficulties relating to trauma/PTSD. I offer counselling to children, young people, Adults, couples and families, in person and online.
I am the founder of Chelmsford Talking Therapy and an experienced, fully qualified Registered and Accredited Counsellor. Whilst my core approach to counselling is psychodynamic, I am flexible in my practice and always open to exploring client options in line with your own individual needs. My client base is wide ranging. I have extensive experience working with individuals struggling with acute anxiety, depression, panic attacks, bereavement, work related and personal stress, anger problems and difficulties relating to trauma/PTSD. I offer counselling to children, young people, Adults, couples and families, in person and online.
Perhaps you're feeling down or anxious, maybe you're unsure about the future of a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Therapy I offer represents a safe, accepting, confidential space to look at whatever issues you may be facing right now, and find a way forwards. I can offer a chance to be heard and seen, an opportunity to work through your thoughts and feelings, and a time to develop new skills. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support.
Perhaps you're feeling down or anxious, maybe you're unsure about the future of a relationship, or just feel that you aren't living the life you were meant to lead. Therapy I offer represents a safe, accepting, confidential space to look at whatever issues you may be facing right now, and find a way forwards. I can offer a chance to be heard and seen, an opportunity to work through your thoughts and feelings, and a time to develop new skills. Whatever your needs may be, I am here to offer support.
Hi, I'm Mary (she/her), I'm passionate about supporting people with anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and relationship issues. Is your mind constantly racing, worrying whether you said or did the right thing? Wondering if people like you? Did you make the right decision? Do you find yourself beating yourself up when you feel like you've got something wrong and find it hard to let go of things. Maybe you find it hard to stand up for yourself. Life can be so overwhelming sometimes we can feel like we don't want to be here. It's exhausting isn't it! I'm guessing you're here because you're fed up and want something to change. I can help you.
Hi, I'm Mary (she/her), I'm passionate about supporting people with anxiety, suicidal thoughts, and relationship issues. Is your mind constantly racing, worrying whether you said or did the right thing? Wondering if people like you? Did you make the right decision? Do you find yourself beating yourself up when you feel like you've got something wrong and find it hard to let go of things. Maybe you find it hard to stand up for yourself. Life can be so overwhelming sometimes we can feel like we don't want to be here. It's exhausting isn't it! I'm guessing you're here because you're fed up and want something to change. I can help you.
I work affirmatively and areas of expertise include relationship issues, kink and fetish, erection and ejaculation difficulties, painful sex, orgasm difficulties, low desire and mismatch, sex and the fuller figure, and problematic pornography/sex use.
Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist for couples and individuals – Zoom and in Essex.
I am often called a sex therapist and work with couples and individuals experiencing difficulties with sex, intimacy and communication. I offer sessions via Zoom and in-person in north Essex.
You may be dealing with low desire, painful sex, erection or arousal difficulties, porn-related concerns, affairs, or growing distance in your relationship. I provide a confidential, non-judgemental space to talk openly and to develop practical strategies to move forward.
I work affirmatively and areas of expertise include relationship issues, kink and fetish, erection and ejaculation difficulties, painful sex, orgasm difficulties, low desire and mismatch, sex and the fuller figure, and problematic pornography/sex use.
Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist for couples and individuals – Zoom and in Essex.
I am often called a sex therapist and work with couples and individuals experiencing difficulties with sex, intimacy and communication. I offer sessions via Zoom and in-person in north Essex.
You may be dealing with low desire, painful sex, erection or arousal difficulties, porn-related concerns, affairs, or growing distance in your relationship. I provide a confidential, non-judgemental space to talk openly and to develop practical strategies to move forward.
Clients have come to me for many different reasons. From dealing with past traumas, connecting with their emotions and understanding their reactions, to working on a better sense of self and building confidence. Each client comes to therapy seeking a safe and non-judgmental space to unpack their thoughts and emotions. They often come because they don't feel heard in their day-to-day life, or need somewhere to explore emotions without fear of reactions or feelings of guilt.
Clients have come to me for many different reasons. From dealing with past traumas, connecting with their emotions and understanding their reactions, to working on a better sense of self and building confidence. Each client comes to therapy seeking a safe and non-judgmental space to unpack their thoughts and emotions. They often come because they don't feel heard in their day-to-day life, or need somewhere to explore emotions without fear of reactions or feelings of guilt.
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I am kink aware.
I also offer support in coming to terms with narcissistic abuse, or being in relationship with someone with a personality disorder. I am now working with clients with complex trauma and PTSD and use a combination of psychotherapy, CBT and tapping to help work through the psychological, physical and spiritual aspects of healing.
I am kink aware.
I also offer support in coming to terms with narcissistic abuse, or being in relationship with someone with a personality disorder. I am now working with clients with complex trauma and PTSD and use a combination of psychotherapy, CBT and tapping to help work through the psychological, physical and spiritual aspects of healing.
I would like to help you. As a bisexual woman, I know the challenges of navigating identity and sexuality. That is why I approach every story with an open mind and empathic curiosity. I will engage you from a non-pathologizing, sex-positive, gender-affirming stance, so that you may embrace every part of yourself. I provide individual and couples therapy, as well as sessions for those in alternative relationships. Together we can navigate our way through your relationship and personal challenges, overcome cultural limitations that seek to restrict us, and ultimately find inner joy during times when it appears out of reach.
I would like to help you. As a bisexual woman, I know the challenges of navigating identity and sexuality. That is why I approach every story with an open mind and empathic curiosity. I will engage you from a non-pathologizing, sex-positive, gender-affirming stance, so that you may embrace every part of yourself. I provide individual and couples therapy, as well as sessions for those in alternative relationships. Together we can navigate our way through your relationship and personal challenges, overcome cultural limitations that seek to restrict us, and ultimately find inner joy during times when it appears out of reach.
I support anxiety, confidence and work pressures, and offer LGBTQIA+, identity, relationship diversity and kink-aware counselling to help you move forward authentically.
Many of the people who reach out to me are thoughtful, self-aware, and used to coping alone. From the outside life may look steady, but internally they feel overwhelmed, stuck in overthinking, self-doubt, or emotional exhaustion. Some are questioning identity, relationships, or direction in life; others feel pressure at work or struggle to feel “enough.” They want a space where they don’t have to perform, explain everything perfectly, or be judged. Their goal is to understand themselves more clearly, feel calmer and more confident, and make choices that feel authentic rather than driven by fear or expectation.
I support anxiety, confidence and work pressures, and offer LGBTQIA+, identity, relationship diversity and kink-aware counselling to help you move forward authentically.
Many of the people who reach out to me are thoughtful, self-aware, and used to coping alone. From the outside life may look steady, but internally they feel overwhelmed, stuck in overthinking, self-doubt, or emotional exhaustion. Some are questioning identity, relationships, or direction in life; others feel pressure at work or struggle to feel “enough.” They want a space where they don’t have to perform, explain everything perfectly, or be judged. Their goal is to understand themselves more clearly, feel calmer and more confident, and make choices that feel authentic rather than driven by fear or expectation.
We can all remember times in our lives when we have felt something was missing. Times where we’ve needed assistance, but not known where to turn. We’ve been overwhelmed or exhausted; confused or isolated; lost and in need of something more that we can’t put our finger on. I am interested in what has brought an individual to the point they’re at currently – what is working for them and what do they want to change. With a warm, person-centred approach I respect the individuality of my clients and help them to find ways to take more control over their lives without judgement or barriers.
We can all remember times in our lives when we have felt something was missing. Times where we’ve needed assistance, but not known where to turn. We’ve been overwhelmed or exhausted; confused or isolated; lost and in need of something more that we can’t put our finger on. I am interested in what has brought an individual to the point they’re at currently – what is working for them and what do they want to change. With a warm, person-centred approach I respect the individuality of my clients and help them to find ways to take more control over their lives without judgement or barriers.
I work with clients experiencing anxiety, stress, and identity or relationship challenges in a sex-positive, kink-allied space.
Are you feeling anxious, worried or are you living in a burnout cycle? Maybe life looks fine on the surface but something isn’t matching up inside. Perhaps there’s a part of you that feels under-fulfilled, stuck, or unsure how to move forward.
Therapy is a space to look at what’s happening for you right now, to explore what you want to change, and to begin creating a life that feels more connected, purposeful, and your own.
I offer a free 15-minute consultation. It’s a chance to explore what’s brought you here and get a feel for my therapeutic approach before deciding whether to begin ongoing sessions.
I work with clients experiencing anxiety, stress, and identity or relationship challenges in a sex-positive, kink-allied space.
Are you feeling anxious, worried or are you living in a burnout cycle? Maybe life looks fine on the surface but something isn’t matching up inside. Perhaps there’s a part of you that feels under-fulfilled, stuck, or unsure how to move forward.
Therapy is a space to look at what’s happening for you right now, to explore what you want to change, and to begin creating a life that feels more connected, purposeful, and your own.
I offer a free 15-minute consultation. It’s a chance to explore what’s brought you here and get a feel for my therapeutic approach before deciding whether to begin ongoing sessions.
Hi I'm Azbel (they/them) I’m a BACP registered integrative counsellor offering Ecotherapy sessions in Wanstead Flats. Together with Nature’s nurturing presence we can explore themes such as gender and sexuality, life transitions and change, emotional dysregulation and burnout. Or we can focus more directly on your relationship with Nature, where I will facilitate this bond through guided exercises and emotional exploration. Ecotherapy offers the healing potential of a reparative relationship with a therapist, paired with finding meaning and belonging in Nature.
Hi I'm Azbel (they/them) I’m a BACP registered integrative counsellor offering Ecotherapy sessions in Wanstead Flats. Together with Nature’s nurturing presence we can explore themes such as gender and sexuality, life transitions and change, emotional dysregulation and burnout. Or we can focus more directly on your relationship with Nature, where I will facilitate this bond through guided exercises and emotional exploration. Ecotherapy offers the healing potential of a reparative relationship with a therapist, paired with finding meaning and belonging in Nature.
I have particular experience working with compulsive sexual behaviour (sometimes called sex addiction), and I am polyamory-informed and kink-aware.
Welcome - I'm a psychosexual therapist offering a supportive and non-judgmental space to explore sexual and relationship concerns. I work, often with individuals, around issues such as mismatched desire, betrayals, difficulties with communication and connection, and navigating non-monogamy. I support clients with sexual challenges such as unreliable erections (erectile dysfuction), rapid ejaculation (premature ejaculation), delayed or absent ejaculation, low desire, and problematic porn use.
I have particular experience working with compulsive sexual behaviour (sometimes called sex addiction), and I am polyamory-informed and kink-aware.
Welcome - I'm a psychosexual therapist offering a supportive and non-judgmental space to explore sexual and relationship concerns. I work, often with individuals, around issues such as mismatched desire, betrayals, difficulties with communication and connection, and navigating non-monogamy. I support clients with sexual challenges such as unreliable erections (erectile dysfuction), rapid ejaculation (premature ejaculation), delayed or absent ejaculation, low desire, and problematic porn use.
If you’re navigating anxiety, depression, stress, symptoms of PTSD, or the impact of childhood trauma, I offer a trauma‑informed space where you can explore your experiences at a pace that feels safe. My intention is to support you in strengthening your emotional resilience and developing a more compassionate relationship with yourself, so you can move toward the life and connections you long for.
If you’re navigating anxiety, depression, stress, symptoms of PTSD, or the impact of childhood trauma, I offer a trauma‑informed space where you can explore your experiences at a pace that feels safe. My intention is to support you in strengthening your emotional resilience and developing a more compassionate relationship with yourself, so you can move toward the life and connections you long for.
I offer help to people who worry or fear that they won't be understood or that they will be judged by others. Whoever you are, whatever the issue is, I'd like to be able to offer a space for you to be heard and accepted. I can offer a private and safe space simply to be without a mask if that's what you need, or if you have a clear idea of what you want to achieve I'd like to help make that happen. I can work in either a very loose or a structured and outcome-focused way, whichever appeals to you more. But however we decide to work, my focus is always what you want, what you need, what you dream of that you would like to make real.
I offer help to people who worry or fear that they won't be understood or that they will be judged by others. Whoever you are, whatever the issue is, I'd like to be able to offer a space for you to be heard and accepted. I can offer a private and safe space simply to be without a mask if that's what you need, or if you have a clear idea of what you want to achieve I'd like to help make that happen. I can work in either a very loose or a structured and outcome-focused way, whichever appeals to you more. But however we decide to work, my focus is always what you want, what you need, what you dream of that you would like to make real.
I work with neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ adults who feel overwhelmed, burnt out, or stuck in patterns that don’t make sense from the outside.
Many people come to me dealing with masking, identity questions, relationship strain, emotional overload, or the long‑term impact of not feeling understood.
My style is warm, steady and conversational. No jargon, no judgement, no pressure to perform. Just a calm space where you can slow down, make sense of things, and be met as you are. I’m ND‑affirming, LGBTQ+‑affirming, trauma‑aware, and experienced in supporting autistic, ADHD and AuDHD clients.
I work with neurodivergent and LGBTQ+ adults who feel overwhelmed, burnt out, or stuck in patterns that don’t make sense from the outside.
Many people come to me dealing with masking, identity questions, relationship strain, emotional overload, or the long‑term impact of not feeling understood.
My style is warm, steady and conversational. No jargon, no judgement, no pressure to perform. Just a calm space where you can slow down, make sense of things, and be met as you are. I’m ND‑affirming, LGBTQ+‑affirming, trauma‑aware, and experienced in supporting autistic, ADHD and AuDHD clients.
Hello, I'm Matthew (he/him), and if you're grappling with experiences such as addiction, anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem, it's important to know that you're not alone. What you are struggling with didn't just appear out of nowhere. Your struggles have a history, a context, and a relational meaning. They are often adaptive responses to a lack of support or unmet needs, which you may have normalised into habitual patterns of behaviour.
Hello, I'm Matthew (he/him), and if you're grappling with experiences such as addiction, anxiety, depression, or low self-esteem, it's important to know that you're not alone. What you are struggling with didn't just appear out of nowhere. Your struggles have a history, a context, and a relational meaning. They are often adaptive responses to a lack of support or unmet needs, which you may have normalised into habitual patterns of behaviour.
Are you feeling low? Anxious? Questioning your worth for others and yourself? Feeling isolated irrespective of your social and community connections? You are not alone. Whilst battling these internal conflicts can leave you feeling alienated, and somewhat of a black sheep, my experiences, both professionally and personally, suggest that these are universal of human living. I have worked with a range of such experiences, including depression, suicide ideation, domestic violence, racial identity and various LGBTQ+ issues, including gender identity and expression and sexuality.
Are you feeling low? Anxious? Questioning your worth for others and yourself? Feeling isolated irrespective of your social and community connections? You are not alone. Whilst battling these internal conflicts can leave you feeling alienated, and somewhat of a black sheep, my experiences, both professionally and personally, suggest that these are universal of human living. I have worked with a range of such experiences, including depression, suicide ideation, domestic violence, racial identity and various LGBTQ+ issues, including gender identity and expression and sexuality.
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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.