LGBTQ+ Affirming Counsellors in Chester le Street
Anxiety is my specialist area and working on self-esteem issues.
Working with me will hopefully allow you to implement positive coping mechanisms, that will counteract any negative issues they may have developed.
Anxiety is my specialist area and working on self-esteem issues.
Working with me will hopefully allow you to implement positive coping mechanisms, that will counteract any negative issues they may have developed.
Offices based in Chester le Street.
Are you experiencing life changes that are causing you stress, low moods and anxiety? Are you struggling with your mental health? Are you struggling with past trauma? Perhaps your using substances or alcohol to cope with life’s pressures that are spiralling out of control? Do you feel ready to talk, explore and work through your issues in a safe and confidential space? I can help you address your concerns without any judgement and at your own pace while building a trusting authentic therapeutic relationship.
Offices based in Chester le Street.
Are you experiencing life changes that are causing you stress, low moods and anxiety? Are you struggling with your mental health? Are you struggling with past trauma? Perhaps your using substances or alcohol to cope with life’s pressures that are spiralling out of control? Do you feel ready to talk, explore and work through your issues in a safe and confidential space? I can help you address your concerns without any judgement and at your own pace while building a trusting authentic therapeutic relationship.
Life is hard. Talking helps. Talk Works deliver counselling, CBT, EMDR and psychology to individuals who require mental health support. Therapy offers you a safe, confidential place to talk about your life and anything that may be distressing. Whenever we get people talking, great things happen.
Life is hard. Talking helps. Talk Works deliver counselling, CBT, EMDR and psychology to individuals who require mental health support. Therapy offers you a safe, confidential place to talk about your life and anything that may be distressing. Whenever we get people talking, great things happen.
When relationships (business, family or personal) are troubled, we can feel anxious or depressed. Whether its lack of, ending of, difficulties with or changes in relationships, at work or home, our need for human closeness both brings pleasure and causes problems. Maybe change is driven by others, maybe you need something to change but don't know the best way to go about it. Perhaps you’re finding that you’re stuck in a destructive communication pattern and feel like you’re going round in circles. Maybe you don’t really know what you want, but would like to find out. I can help.
When relationships (business, family or personal) are troubled, we can feel anxious or depressed. Whether its lack of, ending of, difficulties with or changes in relationships, at work or home, our need for human closeness both brings pleasure and causes problems. Maybe change is driven by others, maybe you need something to change but don't know the best way to go about it. Perhaps you’re finding that you’re stuck in a destructive communication pattern and feel like you’re going round in circles. Maybe you don’t really know what you want, but would like to find out. I can help.
Many people who seek counselling and psychotherapy are uncertain about how these services may be able to help them. I offer an initial free telephone consultation to find out more about you and the difficulties you are experiencing to help you decide whether I am the right person to help you. My therapeutic approach is to work collaboratively with you to help you reach a better understanding of the problems you are experiencing and to identify possible ways forward. I have a professional background in mental health nursing and social work with children and families. I currently work as a psychotherapist with adult clients only.
Many people who seek counselling and psychotherapy are uncertain about how these services may be able to help them. I offer an initial free telephone consultation to find out more about you and the difficulties you are experiencing to help you decide whether I am the right person to help you. My therapeutic approach is to work collaboratively with you to help you reach a better understanding of the problems you are experiencing and to identify possible ways forward. I have a professional background in mental health nursing and social work with children and families. I currently work as a psychotherapist with adult clients only.
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We offer help and support for a wide range of mental health issues such as anger management, gambling problems, substance misuse, anxiety and depression, bereavement and loss, post traumatic stress disorder, domestic abuse, gender identity issues, LGBT+ affirmative therapy, social anxiety, stress and burnout, divorce, OCD, and relationship issues.
Talking Spaces: Counselling for All is an accessible counselling service for improved mental health, available in-person at out Hartlepool hub, or nationwide via online video counselling.
We offer help and support for a wide range of mental health issues such as anger management, gambling problems, substance misuse, anxiety and depression, bereavement and loss, post traumatic stress disorder, domestic abuse, gender identity issues, LGBT+ affirmative therapy, social anxiety, stress and burnout, divorce, OCD, and relationship issues.
Talking Spaces: Counselling for All is an accessible counselling service for improved mental health, available in-person at out Hartlepool hub, or nationwide via online video counselling.
Some recent CPD; Gendered Intelligence: Working alongside Trans, Gender Diverse and Questioning People, Intimate Partner Violence, Working Creatively with Timelines.
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!
Some recent CPD; Gendered Intelligence: Working alongside Trans, Gender Diverse and Questioning People, Intimate Partner Violence, Working Creatively with Timelines.
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!
Hi, I'm Andrew, an integrative counsellor offering online and telephone support. I specialise in anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and LGBT+ issues. My approach is empathetic and client-centred, providing a safe, non-judgmental space for healing.
Hi, I'm Andrew, an integrative counsellor offering online and telephone support. I specialise in anxiety, depression, trauma, grief and LGBT+ issues. My approach is empathetic and client-centred, providing a safe, non-judgmental space for healing.
I work predominantly with queer, neurodivergent clients as I believe that it is essential to work with a therapist that understands your lived experience of being queer in a heteronormative and neurotypical world.
I am a queer neurodivergent therapist, with AuDHD myself, and I accept that the client ultimately is the expert in themselves. I am there to offer support and gentle curiosity in working out how cycles of behaviour and experience impact and impede our lives, and what we can do together to make positive shifts and lasting change.
I work predominantly with queer, neurodivergent clients as I believe that it is essential to work with a therapist that understands your lived experience of being queer in a heteronormative and neurotypical world.
I am a queer neurodivergent therapist, with AuDHD myself, and I accept that the client ultimately is the expert in themselves. I am there to offer support and gentle curiosity in working out how cycles of behaviour and experience impact and impede our lives, and what we can do together to make positive shifts and lasting change.
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.
My experience working with a wide variety of psychological presentations, including bereavement, LGBTQIA+, depression, anxiety, and many others, has helped me build my skills.
I am Neil, a professional counsellor who can help you move forward. You will be able to explore anxiety, depression, abuse, childhood trauma, and other significant issues with our partnership. Despite being hidden, these issues have a significant impact on us. Understanding these hidden issues can be challenging. If you have a trustworthy, empathic, and accepting counsellor, counselling can help you cope with your challenges. If you aren't sure about taking that first step, we offer a free 30-minute consultation. It can be done via video link, phone call, or email, however you feel most comfortable
My experience working with a wide variety of psychological presentations, including bereavement, LGBTQIA+, depression, anxiety, and many others, has helped me build my skills.
I am Neil, a professional counsellor who can help you move forward. You will be able to explore anxiety, depression, abuse, childhood trauma, and other significant issues with our partnership. Despite being hidden, these issues have a significant impact on us. Understanding these hidden issues can be challenging. If you have a trustworthy, empathic, and accepting counsellor, counselling can help you cope with your challenges. If you aren't sure about taking that first step, we offer a free 30-minute consultation. It can be done via video link, phone call, or email, however you feel most comfortable
I'm a bookworm, rock-climbing gay Northern cat-Dad - I understand the importance of connecting on a personal level.
I also believe that the problem is separate from the person, and my goal is to empower you to overcome obstacles. Finding the right therapist can be daunting. I specialise in holding space for complexity while ensuring each session aligns with your hopes and preferences. Remember: Hope is not a trait we have inside us, hope something we do with others.
I'm a bookworm, rock-climbing gay Northern cat-Dad - I understand the importance of connecting on a personal level.
I also believe that the problem is separate from the person, and my goal is to empower you to overcome obstacles. Finding the right therapist can be daunting. I specialise in holding space for complexity while ensuring each session aligns with your hopes and preferences. Remember: Hope is not a trait we have inside us, hope something we do with others.
I specialise in working with symptoms and origins of trauma, loss, relationship, and LGBTQIA+, issues, and their effects on poor mental health.
Hello, thank you for visiting my profile.
Here's a little about me, to help you in your search for therapy and personal growth.
I provide a safe and confidential space to support you on your journey to understand and process the events and challenges you have faced and the impact they've had in your life. I hope to support and enable exploration of the past and/or move towards your goals and aspirations.
Using many tools, techniques, and resources, you can reflect and gain fresh perspectives on your current situation to find solutions for your future. Together we can work toward finding self-empowering meaningful change.
I specialise in working with symptoms and origins of trauma, loss, relationship, and LGBTQIA+, issues, and their effects on poor mental health.
Hello, thank you for visiting my profile.
Here's a little about me, to help you in your search for therapy and personal growth.
I provide a safe and confidential space to support you on your journey to understand and process the events and challenges you have faced and the impact they've had in your life. I hope to support and enable exploration of the past and/or move towards your goals and aspirations.
Using many tools, techniques, and resources, you can reflect and gain fresh perspectives on your current situation to find solutions for your future. Together we can work toward finding self-empowering meaningful change.
My special interests include grief, trauma, relational issues and working with the LGBTQIA community.
It takes courage to be reflective about ourselves and consider the things that might be getting in our way. Finding the right therapist can be an overwhelming task. I’m Amy, a humanistic and integrative Psychotherapist. Whatever has brought you here, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, changes to your identity or other stumbling blocks in life; our co-created relationship could be the catalyst for change you’re looking for.
My special interests include grief, trauma, relational issues and working with the LGBTQIA community.
It takes courage to be reflective about ourselves and consider the things that might be getting in our way. Finding the right therapist can be an overwhelming task. I’m Amy, a humanistic and integrative Psychotherapist. Whatever has brought you here, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, changes to your identity or other stumbling blocks in life; our co-created relationship could be the catalyst for change you’re looking for.
Our Clients at The Echelon Scene are gay men who are seeking a long-term relationship.
I meet, vet and profile everyone face to face and use my Psychological background and experience in the matchmaking industry since 2012 to consider matches. I look at peoples energy, characteristics and ask about their core values; I then find them someone who complements this. I also look at physical attraction and ask about previous relationships.
Our Clients at The Echelon Scene are gay men who are seeking a long-term relationship.
I meet, vet and profile everyone face to face and use my Psychological background and experience in the matchmaking industry since 2012 to consider matches. I look at peoples energy, characteristics and ask about their core values; I then find them someone who complements this. I also look at physical attraction and ask about previous relationships.
I especially encourage transgender, non-binary, and gender-questioning individuals to get in touch with me - as a queer non-binary therapist, LGBTQ+ experiences are central to my practice.
It can be exceptionally tough to start looking for therapy, and I'm proud of you for doing so today. As both a practicing therapist and as someone who has healed and grown in therapy myself, I know how it feels to be in both chairs in the therapy office. If you are looking for somewhere to create meaning in your life, you are feeling lost or hopeless, or you are seeking emotional support, please get in touch. I’m offering therapy exclusively through Skype, Zoom, and by phone, depending on your preference. While I plan to be back in the office to see people face-to-face when it is safe to do so, I am also excited to see you online!
I especially encourage transgender, non-binary, and gender-questioning individuals to get in touch with me - as a queer non-binary therapist, LGBTQ+ experiences are central to my practice.
It can be exceptionally tough to start looking for therapy, and I'm proud of you for doing so today. As both a practicing therapist and as someone who has healed and grown in therapy myself, I know how it feels to be in both chairs in the therapy office. If you are looking for somewhere to create meaning in your life, you are feeling lost or hopeless, or you are seeking emotional support, please get in touch. I’m offering therapy exclusively through Skype, Zoom, and by phone, depending on your preference. While I plan to be back in the office to see people face-to-face when it is safe to do so, I am also excited to see you online!
Hi, I’m Freya, an LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent identifying psychotherapist with a particularly interested in supporting others within these communities and what it means to live the life we want authentically and well.
Through therapy, we can untangle ourselves, pursue the changes we want and seek the support we need whilst exploring what it means to be who we are in a safe and non-judgemental environment. I have experience working with many concerns, but I am particularly passionate about working with trauma, anxiety, identity-issues and those in crisis.
Hi, I’m Freya, an LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent identifying psychotherapist with a particularly interested in supporting others within these communities and what it means to live the life we want authentically and well.
Through therapy, we can untangle ourselves, pursue the changes we want and seek the support we need whilst exploring what it means to be who we are in a safe and non-judgemental environment. I have experience working with many concerns, but I am particularly passionate about working with trauma, anxiety, identity-issues and those in crisis.
LGBTQIA+ folk, you are welcome here.
Hello, I'm Izzy, an Art Therapist and Ecotherapist. I provide gentle, grounding therapy for frazzled nervous systems, helping you navigate stress, anxiety, and overwhelm. Through art making and talking, we'll explore your emotions and strengths, fostering a more balanced life. No artistic experience is necessary.
LGBTQIA+ folk, you are welcome here.
Hello, I'm Izzy, an Art Therapist and Ecotherapist. I provide gentle, grounding therapy for frazzled nervous systems, helping you navigate stress, anxiety, and overwhelm. Through art making and talking, we'll explore your emotions and strengths, fostering a more balanced life. No artistic experience is necessary.
I specialize in sexual problems, sexual pleasure and sexual diversity ( LGBT+).
Hi there! I'm Marina, a psychologist with a Master's in Clinical Psychology at the Jungian Studies Centre in São Paulo and a PhD Course in Human Sexuality in Portugal. I'm from Brazil and currently living in Newcastle. I'm an open-minded therapist who offers an empathic and non- judgmental environment. I work with people online and in-person in English or Portuguese.
I specialize in sexual problems, sexual pleasure and sexual diversity ( LGBT+).
Hi there! I'm Marina, a psychologist with a Master's in Clinical Psychology at the Jungian Studies Centre in São Paulo and a PhD Course in Human Sexuality in Portugal. I'm from Brazil and currently living in Newcastle. I'm an open-minded therapist who offers an empathic and non- judgmental environment. I work with people online and in-person in English or Portuguese.
I have worked with clients from the LGBT community and from diverse backgrounds.
I work with a wide range of problems including communication difficulties, anxiety, depression, divorce, affairs, self esteem, grief, issues of trust, difficulties with the wider family, cultural differences, and changes in the relationship such as a new baby, illness and retirement . Whether in crisis or feeling "just off" this is a space to create change.
I have worked with clients from the LGBT community and from diverse backgrounds.
I work with a wide range of problems including communication difficulties, anxiety, depression, divorce, affairs, self esteem, grief, issues of trust, difficulties with the wider family, cultural differences, and changes in the relationship such as a new baby, illness and retirement . Whether in crisis or feeling "just off" this is a space to create change.
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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.