Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Counselling in Chesterfield
Life can feel overwhelming at times — especially when you’re managing anxiety, low mood, or the many demands of motherhood. I provide online therapy for women who are ready to pause, reflect, and begin healing. Rooted in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, my approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back, build coping skills that truly work for you, and create space for calm, balance, and self-compassion.
Life can feel overwhelming at times — especially when you’re managing anxiety, low mood, or the many demands of motherhood. I provide online therapy for women who are ready to pause, reflect, and begin healing. Rooted in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, my approach is warm, collaborative, and practical. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back, build coping skills that truly work for you, and create space for calm, balance, and self-compassion.
Think psychotherapists all wear floaty scarves and say “how does that make you feel?” Think again…
I work with people going through the messy bits of life, stuck at the crossroads between who you’ve been and who you want to become. Maybe it’s a relationship that doesn’t fit, a loss that has left lingering grief, a job that drains you, or that constant voice questioning your worth and identity. These are the moments that shake your sense of self, and they’re exactly where our work begins.
Think psychotherapists all wear floaty scarves and say “how does that make you feel?” Think again…
I work with people going through the messy bits of life, stuck at the crossroads between who you’ve been and who you want to become. Maybe it’s a relationship that doesn’t fit, a loss that has left lingering grief, a job that drains you, or that constant voice questioning your worth and identity. These are the moments that shake your sense of self, and they’re exactly where our work begins.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure of yourself, possibly living with the impact of past experiences such as trauma, abuse, loss or difficult relationships. You may want to better understand yourself, make sense of repeating patterns, or find a steadier way of relating to thoughts and feelings. You do not need to arrive with clear goals, but are open to exploring your inner world and working towards greater clarity, self-acceptance and emotional resilience
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed or unsure of yourself, possibly living with the impact of past experiences such as trauma, abuse, loss or difficult relationships. You may want to better understand yourself, make sense of repeating patterns, or find a steadier way of relating to thoughts and feelings. You do not need to arrive with clear goals, but are open to exploring your inner world and working towards greater clarity, self-acceptance and emotional resilience
A fulfilling sex life is an important part of healthy human life & relationships. However many have difficulties at some time in life. Examples of contributing factors include relationship problems, stress, anxiety, depression, bereavement, illness, disability & medication. I aim to put clients at ease and work at my clients' pace so they don't feel rushed or pressured. You can contact me by email, phone or text. I offer a free 10 min phone chat for anyone considering an appointment, to discuss what you'd like to get out of sessions & help you to decide if I'm the right therapist for you. Sessions are typically weekly/fortnightly
A fulfilling sex life is an important part of healthy human life & relationships. However many have difficulties at some time in life. Examples of contributing factors include relationship problems, stress, anxiety, depression, bereavement, illness, disability & medication. I aim to put clients at ease and work at my clients' pace so they don't feel rushed or pressured. You can contact me by email, phone or text. I offer a free 10 min phone chat for anyone considering an appointment, to discuss what you'd like to get out of sessions & help you to decide if I'm the right therapist for you. Sessions are typically weekly/fortnightly
I take the fact that you are looking at the possibility of entering therapy as a good sign. You may have struggled with your particular issue for years and found some temporary relief from it but now you are hoping that therapy could help you and have an open mind to possibilities to making some permanent changes and acquiring skills to deal with your difficulties going forwards and improving your relationships. If this sounds like your view of change then I have a wide range of experience with both individuals and couples to accompany you on your journey and have a encouraging and supportive approach.
I take the fact that you are looking at the possibility of entering therapy as a good sign. You may have struggled with your particular issue for years and found some temporary relief from it but now you are hoping that therapy could help you and have an open mind to possibilities to making some permanent changes and acquiring skills to deal with your difficulties going forwards and improving your relationships. If this sounds like your view of change then I have a wide range of experience with both individuals and couples to accompany you on your journey and have a encouraging and supportive approach.
I am a sex positive therapist and have over 20 years extensive experience as a therapist.
I studied sexology to gain a deeper understanding of human sexual life and relationships. Clinical sexology is a term to describe psychosexual and relationship therapy. I provide Neurodiverse informed therapy for people with ADHD, where one or both are ND or where one maybe NT and in a love relationships, to enjoy sexual & relationship health and wellbeing.
I am a sex positive therapist and have over 20 years extensive experience as a therapist.
I studied sexology to gain a deeper understanding of human sexual life and relationships. Clinical sexology is a term to describe psychosexual and relationship therapy. I provide Neurodiverse informed therapy for people with ADHD, where one or both are ND or where one maybe NT and in a love relationships, to enjoy sexual & relationship health and wellbeing.
Hi, I'm Chloe. I have a small practice in Belper (Derbyshire) as well as online, seeing clients across the country. Some of my clients I am currently working with, are exploring topics such as: neurodiversity (self or professionally diagnosed) work-related stress, sexuality and bereavement. I love working with clients to explore power and have noticed lots of clients exploring themes of finding their voice establishing boundaries, particularly with parents as they enter adulthood. I have an interest on working with women experiencing body-image issues, challenges surrounding weight loss and bariatric surgery.
Hi, I'm Chloe. I have a small practice in Belper (Derbyshire) as well as online, seeing clients across the country. Some of my clients I am currently working with, are exploring topics such as: neurodiversity (self or professionally diagnosed) work-related stress, sexuality and bereavement. I love working with clients to explore power and have noticed lots of clients exploring themes of finding their voice establishing boundaries, particularly with parents as they enter adulthood. I have an interest on working with women experiencing body-image issues, challenges surrounding weight loss and bariatric surgery.
I’m Helen Arnold, a BACP-accredited counsellor offering a calm, supportive space where individuals, or couples, can talk openly and be truly heard. My approach is gentle, collaborative and centred around what you need, whether you’re navigating low mood, loss, relationship difficulties or past trauma. Together, we’ll explore your experiences at your pace and help you find clarity, resilience and a renewed sense of yourself.
I’m Helen Arnold, a BACP-accredited counsellor offering a calm, supportive space where individuals, or couples, can talk openly and be truly heard. My approach is gentle, collaborative and centred around what you need, whether you’re navigating low mood, loss, relationship difficulties or past trauma. Together, we’ll explore your experiences at your pace and help you find clarity, resilience and a renewed sense of yourself.
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I'm sex positive, sex worker allied and have experience of kink dynamics.
I have found that interpersonal relationship issues often intersect with deeper themes, such as patterns of relating formed in childhood, feelings of anxiety or overwhelm, identity exploration, or a sense of being stuck. I aim to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where we can explore these interconnected areas together and work toward positive change.
I'm sex positive, sex worker allied and have experience of kink dynamics.
I have found that interpersonal relationship issues often intersect with deeper themes, such as patterns of relating formed in childhood, feelings of anxiety or overwhelm, identity exploration, or a sense of being stuck. I aim to provide a safe, non-judgmental space where we can explore these interconnected areas together and work toward positive change.
I am also kink-aware and sex positive.
Hello, I’m Rebecca. I will be by your side as you explore whatever you wish to share, accepting all parts of you and bringing all parts of myself. As a person-centred therapist I offer a space that is non-judgemental, open and supportive. I offer you space that is just for you, to have the time to be heard and express yourself. I'm passionate about social justice and embed this in my practice, curious about how your identities and life experiences are felt and perceived. It feels like a really hard time to be queer and/or trans at the moment, I'm here to hold you and have understanding and experience. You are welcome and accepted.
I am also kink-aware and sex positive.
Hello, I’m Rebecca. I will be by your side as you explore whatever you wish to share, accepting all parts of you and bringing all parts of myself. As a person-centred therapist I offer a space that is non-judgemental, open and supportive. I offer you space that is just for you, to have the time to be heard and express yourself. I'm passionate about social justice and embed this in my practice, curious about how your identities and life experiences are felt and perceived. It feels like a really hard time to be queer and/or trans at the moment, I'm here to hold you and have understanding and experience. You are welcome and accepted.
Are you someone who wants to get to know themselves better? Someone who is ready to explore and understand some of the patterns that might be shaping your life. Maybe curious about gender,sexuality,identity,relationships,neurodivergence,processes around emotions or thoughts... I might be able to help...
As I understand it, some challenges to good mental health come from tensions between what you are/want/need and what's actually happening in your reality, it might make you feel low or anxious.
Are you someone who wants to get to know themselves better? Someone who is ready to explore and understand some of the patterns that might be shaping your life. Maybe curious about gender,sexuality,identity,relationships,neurodivergence,processes around emotions or thoughts... I might be able to help...
As I understand it, some challenges to good mental health come from tensions between what you are/want/need and what's actually happening in your reality, it might make you feel low or anxious.
I am passionate about guiding women back to their bodies; to reclaim their sense of safety, their passion, power and their true expression. Are you tired of feeling that no matter what you try (the therapy, the cold dips, the yoga) you still leave feeling lost? Somatic therapy for the female nervous system could be the path back home to yourself. I can help you transform what you’ve previously repressed or felt looping, back into your own source of vitality. I work with your unique nervous system and rhythm to reclaim what was always within your reach!
I am passionate about guiding women back to their bodies; to reclaim their sense of safety, their passion, power and their true expression. Are you tired of feeling that no matter what you try (the therapy, the cold dips, the yoga) you still leave feeling lost? Somatic therapy for the female nervous system could be the path back home to yourself. I can help you transform what you’ve previously repressed or felt looping, back into your own source of vitality. I work with your unique nervous system and rhythm to reclaim what was always within your reach!
Psychodynamic counselling or psychotherapy is effective in allowing you to make positive changes to your life, so you can deal with any overwhelming issues that are causing you emotional pain, unhappiness, or stress now. Perhaps you're feeling trapped or blocked by the past, feeling stuck in survival mode with old patterns that keep resurfacing. Maybe you are recently grieving from a loss of some kind, or can’t make sense of a general flatness or despair with feelings of depression, and anxiety. I provide a non-judgemental, inclusive space to explore these difficult parts, thoughts and feelings to gain greater understanding.
Psychodynamic counselling or psychotherapy is effective in allowing you to make positive changes to your life, so you can deal with any overwhelming issues that are causing you emotional pain, unhappiness, or stress now. Perhaps you're feeling trapped or blocked by the past, feeling stuck in survival mode with old patterns that keep resurfacing. Maybe you are recently grieving from a loss of some kind, or can’t make sense of a general flatness or despair with feelings of depression, and anxiety. I provide a non-judgemental, inclusive space to explore these difficult parts, thoughts and feelings to gain greater understanding.
My approach is sex positive, non pathologising and informed by sexology.
I offer counselling individuals, couples and families and psychosexual therapy to individuals and couples. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, sexual issues, compulsive sexual behaviours or relationship issues using an Integrative approach means tailoring the therapy to each individual client in order to achieve the changes and goals they choose.
My approach is sex positive, non pathologising and informed by sexology.
I offer counselling individuals, couples and families and psychosexual therapy to individuals and couples. Whether you are struggling with anxiety, sexual issues, compulsive sexual behaviours or relationship issues using an Integrative approach means tailoring the therapy to each individual client in order to achieve the changes and goals they choose.
you have ended up here... so let me just say that whatever you are going through can be surmounted... whatever need, issue or goal you have, you have all the resources you need to reach there... and I am confident that I can collaborate with you and help you get to that 'place' on the other side whereas this need, issue or goal can either be gone, managed or achieved...
you have ended up here... so let me just say that whatever you are going through can be surmounted... whatever need, issue or goal you have, you have all the resources you need to reach there... and I am confident that I can collaborate with you and help you get to that 'place' on the other side whereas this need, issue or goal can either be gone, managed or achieved...
How do you prioritise self care when it doesn’t even make it onto the list most days? How do you retain your relationships and emotional connections with the people you love, when you can’t bring yourself to answer the phone for millionth time that day? I’m not a business coach. I’m a Psychotherapist in business, who has done the 4 years of weekly therapy, returns to therapy when I need to screw my head back on, in a world that continues to be organised chaos. People like us don’t go to therapy because we just don’t have the time. So flexibility, patience and straight talking therapists, like me, are necessary, for people like us.
How do you prioritise self care when it doesn’t even make it onto the list most days? How do you retain your relationships and emotional connections with the people you love, when you can’t bring yourself to answer the phone for millionth time that day? I’m not a business coach. I’m a Psychotherapist in business, who has done the 4 years of weekly therapy, returns to therapy when I need to screw my head back on, in a world that continues to be organised chaos. People like us don’t go to therapy because we just don’t have the time. So flexibility, patience and straight talking therapists, like me, are necessary, for people like us.
Human givens practitioners offer practical, solution-focused help that deals with mental and emotional distress in the here and now. They won’t waste time just endlessly listening to you or attempting to dredge up real or imagined miserable memories from the past. Nor do they deal in time-wasting so-called voyages of ‘self-discovery’… Their psychotherapy training ensures that they have a sound body of evidence-based knowledge and the proven skills to help both adults and children as quickly as possible with a wide variety of emotional and behavioural difficulties.
Human givens practitioners offer practical, solution-focused help that deals with mental and emotional distress in the here and now. They won’t waste time just endlessly listening to you or attempting to dredge up real or imagined miserable memories from the past. Nor do they deal in time-wasting so-called voyages of ‘self-discovery’… Their psychotherapy training ensures that they have a sound body of evidence-based knowledge and the proven skills to help both adults and children as quickly as possible with a wide variety of emotional and behavioural difficulties.
I provide support for individuals and couples who may be facing a specific challenge, struggling with ongoing issues, or just want to understand themselves better.
I offer a committed therapeutic relationship in which these issues can be explored alongside you in a safe way.
I provide support for individuals and couples who may be facing a specific challenge, struggling with ongoing issues, or just want to understand themselves better.
I offer a committed therapeutic relationship in which these issues can be explored alongside you in a safe way.
I’m passionate about helping you make more of your life, whether you want to work on personal, psychological, relationship, mental health or spiritual issues or to find more meaning, fulfilment, purpose and happiness in life. I have a Masters degree (with Distinction) in Person-Centred Counselling & Psychotherapy Practice. I offer short and long term counselling and psychotherapy, and counselling supervision. I help men, women and couples of many professions, occupations and nationalities, from 18 upwards in UK and (online) overseas. I provide individual sessions, couples sessions and am a qualified counselling supervisor.
I’m passionate about helping you make more of your life, whether you want to work on personal, psychological, relationship, mental health or spiritual issues or to find more meaning, fulfilment, purpose and happiness in life. I have a Masters degree (with Distinction) in Person-Centred Counselling & Psychotherapy Practice. I offer short and long term counselling and psychotherapy, and counselling supervision. I help men, women and couples of many professions, occupations and nationalities, from 18 upwards in UK and (online) overseas. I provide individual sessions, couples sessions and am a qualified counselling supervisor.
Are you struggling with feeling anxious, low or depressed, uncertain or disconnected? All around us people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. You are not alone. Talking about it can really help but perhaps the people you usually talk to are struggling with their own problems or don’t know how to help. I’ve spent 27 years as a therapist listening and helping people find more peace, clarity and joy in life.
Are you struggling with feeling anxious, low or depressed, uncertain or disconnected? All around us people are feeling anxious, overwhelmed and uncertain about how they are supposed to manage their relationships, careers and their lives. You are not alone. Talking about it can really help but perhaps the people you usually talk to are struggling with their own problems or don’t know how to help. I’ve spent 27 years as a therapist listening and helping people find more peace, clarity and joy in life.
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Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Counsellors
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.