Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Counselling in Christchurch
From adults, to children, young people and couples, LGBGTQ+, kink and polyamorous communities .
Are you at a loss in your relationship? has the intimacy and communication gone or would you like to try something new? You may be troubled by sexual behaviours/compulsions? Whatever the issue you are not alone. I am a sex positive psychosexual and relationship specialist and here to help you navigate your way to a better relationship and or sex life.
From adults, to children, young people and couples, LGBGTQ+, kink and polyamorous communities .
Are you at a loss in your relationship? has the intimacy and communication gone or would you like to try something new? You may be troubled by sexual behaviours/compulsions? Whatever the issue you are not alone. I am a sex positive psychosexual and relationship specialist and here to help you navigate your way to a better relationship and or sex life.
New Horizons Network is a team of counsellors, life coaches and psychotherapists. Being able to explore areas of your life which you may wish to understand, improve on or make changes to can make life better, improve relationships and self esteem. We all deserve the best from life. We believe that coaching, counselling and psychotherapy should be accessible to all. With that in mind we offer these services at varying costs according to the level of experience of our network of practitioners. Contact us for a discussion on how we can help you with your needs and put you in touch with the best person for you.
New Horizons Network is a team of counsellors, life coaches and psychotherapists. Being able to explore areas of your life which you may wish to understand, improve on or make changes to can make life better, improve relationships and self esteem. We all deserve the best from life. We believe that coaching, counselling and psychotherapy should be accessible to all. With that in mind we offer these services at varying costs according to the level of experience of our network of practitioners. Contact us for a discussion on how we can help you with your needs and put you in touch with the best person for you.
Many people struggle in silence with sexual concerns - whether it's loss of desire, difficulties with arousal or orgasm, painful sex, sexual compulsivity, or shame around sexuality. These challenges can feel isolating, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. I work collaboratively and sensitively to help you understand what's going on beneath the surface and to move towards greater connection, confidence, and pleasure in your intimate life.
Many people struggle in silence with sexual concerns - whether it's loss of desire, difficulties with arousal or orgasm, painful sex, sexual compulsivity, or shame around sexuality. These challenges can feel isolating, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. I work collaboratively and sensitively to help you understand what's going on beneath the surface and to move towards greater connection, confidence, and pleasure in your intimate life.
Dr Wayne Adlem - Local Expert on Relationships & Psychosexual issues.
Wayne has worked with many individuals and couples overcome issues of an intimate and personal nature to find fulfillment in their lives.
• Fully insured via a combined treatment policy which includes: Professional liability/Indemnity & Public & Products liability.
• Holds an Enhanced DBS Clearance certificate and is subscribed to the update service.
• You can see the reviews from past clients on the Relink Therapy Website.
• Policies & Procedures are in place for clarity and consistency.
• Holds a UK Business bank account for all transactions.
Dr Wayne Adlem - Local Expert on Relationships & Psychosexual issues.
Wayne has worked with many individuals and couples overcome issues of an intimate and personal nature to find fulfillment in their lives.
• Fully insured via a combined treatment policy which includes: Professional liability/Indemnity & Public & Products liability.
• Holds an Enhanced DBS Clearance certificate and is subscribed to the update service.
• You can see the reviews from past clients on the Relink Therapy Website.
• Policies & Procedures are in place for clarity and consistency.
• Holds a UK Business bank account for all transactions.
Do you feel that you have a certain way of understanding yourself and fitting into the world? It could be to work hard or to make sure everyone else is okay before yourself. Has that way of understanding yourself stopped working? You may be experiencing anxiety, depression or feeling stuck? If so, then talking therapy may help you to make sense of the world and your place in it. I am passionate in my belief that people have an amazing capacity for change and growth. I work by providing an environment that helps people flourish and find their true, vital self.
Do you feel that you have a certain way of understanding yourself and fitting into the world? It could be to work hard or to make sure everyone else is okay before yourself. Has that way of understanding yourself stopped working? You may be experiencing anxiety, depression or feeling stuck? If so, then talking therapy may help you to make sense of the world and your place in it. I am passionate in my belief that people have an amazing capacity for change and growth. I work by providing an environment that helps people flourish and find their true, vital self.
Do you feel you could develop your potential further? Do you feel anxious or depressed or suffer from PTSD? Is your relationship suffering? Are you finding difficult to manage stressors? Is this getting in the way of you achieving your goals and the quality of life and relationship you desire? I can help!
Do you feel you could develop your potential further? Do you feel anxious or depressed or suffer from PTSD? Is your relationship suffering? Are you finding difficult to manage stressors? Is this getting in the way of you achieving your goals and the quality of life and relationship you desire? I can help!
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Laced in is an approach that is open and sex positive.
Welcome!
I'm Jess, an open-minded, sex-positive counsellor - In person & online across Europe, supporting Anxiety, Trauma & Relationship Growth. Neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, OCD) & LGBTQIA+ affirming.
Life can feel overwhelming when intense emotions or past experiences continue to affect daily life. You may struggle with emotional regulation difficulties, or hypersensitivity. You might have noticed patterns like fear of abandonment, codependency, or enmeshment in relationships. Past experiences, including attachment trauma or emotional abuse, can make it difficult to set healthy boundaries in relationships.
Laced in is an approach that is open and sex positive.
Welcome!
I'm Jess, an open-minded, sex-positive counsellor - In person & online across Europe, supporting Anxiety, Trauma & Relationship Growth. Neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, OCD) & LGBTQIA+ affirming.
Life can feel overwhelming when intense emotions or past experiences continue to affect daily life. You may struggle with emotional regulation difficulties, or hypersensitivity. You might have noticed patterns like fear of abandonment, codependency, or enmeshment in relationships. Past experiences, including attachment trauma or emotional abuse, can make it difficult to set healthy boundaries in relationships.
Specific areas of focus are, couples therapy, sex and kink, eating disorders and shame related to trauma.
Do others view you as a calm river with a constant, steady flow? Does this stop you from telling them about the disarming undercurrent that pulls you in all directions? Perhaps you feel like you need to maintain the outward appearance of being someone who ‘has it all’ when inwardly you are scared that you aren’t enough. Appearing perfect can be exhausting, it can also be isolating and erode our true sense of self. I am here so that you can rest your mask down for a while. By tapping into and meeting the needs of your inner self you will find that you feel resourced enough to fortify your relationships with others.
Specific areas of focus are, couples therapy, sex and kink, eating disorders and shame related to trauma.
Do others view you as a calm river with a constant, steady flow? Does this stop you from telling them about the disarming undercurrent that pulls you in all directions? Perhaps you feel like you need to maintain the outward appearance of being someone who ‘has it all’ when inwardly you are scared that you aren’t enough. Appearing perfect can be exhausting, it can also be isolating and erode our true sense of self. I am here so that you can rest your mask down for a while. By tapping into and meeting the needs of your inner self you will find that you feel resourced enough to fortify your relationships with others.
I am a sex-positive, GDSR, Kink-affirming therapist who supports those exploring their sexualities and desires without shame or judgment.
I work with both couples and individuals navigating sexual, relationship and intimacy difficulties and I bring a psychosexual-informed lens to help foster connection, understanding, and pleasure in relationships. My work is neuroaffirming, and I support adults exploring life through the lens of neurodivergence (including Autism, ADHD).
I am a sex-positive, GDSR, Kink-affirming therapist who supports those exploring their sexualities and desires without shame or judgment.
I work with both couples and individuals navigating sexual, relationship and intimacy difficulties and I bring a psychosexual-informed lens to help foster connection, understanding, and pleasure in relationships. My work is neuroaffirming, and I support adults exploring life through the lens of neurodivergence (including Autism, ADHD).
I am a bisexual cisgender woman, and I use she/her pronouns. I am also neurodivergent and an intersectional feminist. These parts of who I am naturally shape the way I work. My counselling practice is inclusive and rooted in compassion. I aim to offer a space where you can explore what’s been heavy to carry and feel seen and accepted just as you are.
Being queer and neurodivergent myself, I know what it can feel like to exist between worlds, to mask, to question belonging, and to be misunderstood. These experiences have inspired me to focus my practice on LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent individuals.
I am a bisexual cisgender woman, and I use she/her pronouns. I am also neurodivergent and an intersectional feminist. These parts of who I am naturally shape the way I work. My counselling practice is inclusive and rooted in compassion. I aim to offer a space where you can explore what’s been heavy to carry and feel seen and accepted just as you are.
Being queer and neurodivergent myself, I know what it can feel like to exist between worlds, to mask, to question belonging, and to be misunderstood. These experiences have inspired me to focus my practice on LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent individuals.
I’m a qualified person-centred therapist offering a calm, non-judgmental space where you can explore what’s going on for you, at your own pace. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, navigating identity, or carrying something heavy from your past: you’re welcome here, just as you are.
I work online with adults and students, and I’m currently specialising in trauma. My practice is LGBTQ+ affirming, neurodiversity-aware, and trauma-informed.
I’m a qualified person-centred therapist offering a calm, non-judgmental space where you can explore what’s going on for you, at your own pace. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck, navigating identity, or carrying something heavy from your past: you’re welcome here, just as you are.
I work online with adults and students, and I’m currently specialising in trauma. My practice is LGBTQ+ affirming, neurodiversity-aware, and trauma-informed.
I am an Integrative Counsellor and TRE Provider (Trauma and Tension Releasing Exercise) based in Southampton Hampshire. Being Integrative means that I am able to use tools from many different types of therapy to support each individual I work with. TRE is a body based tool that enables me to help people in an alternative way than traditional talk therapy.
I am an Integrative Counsellor and TRE Provider (Trauma and Tension Releasing Exercise) based in Southampton Hampshire. Being Integrative means that I am able to use tools from many different types of therapy to support each individual I work with. TRE is a body based tool that enables me to help people in an alternative way than traditional talk therapy.
I have extensive experience working with teens, young people and adults in varying stages of life. We will approach your individual hopes for counselling with curiosity, compassion and courage.
The basis of all my work is a trauma-informed relational approach, and a strong ethical focus. I strongly value and prioritise co-creating an authentic and honest therapeutic relationship with my clients. I do not operate as a blank and neutral observer, and I bring energy and genuine interest to our sessions. This is the foundation of any work we will do together.
I have extensive experience working with teens, young people and adults in varying stages of life. We will approach your individual hopes for counselling with curiosity, compassion and courage.
The basis of all my work is a trauma-informed relational approach, and a strong ethical focus. I strongly value and prioritise co-creating an authentic and honest therapeutic relationship with my clients. I do not operate as a blank and neutral observer, and I bring energy and genuine interest to our sessions. This is the foundation of any work we will do together.
I am an adult, couples, schools and adolescent Person Centred counsellor - and an accredited member of the BACP. I have extensive experience of working with C-PTSD, trauma, neuro-diversity, ADHD and Adverse Childhood experiences and/or trauma. I have worked with the Military, ex-military and veterans with C-PTSD for over 5 years. Additionally, I have the lived experience of being an army wife. I have worked in Talking Therapies (Step 3) and have treated clients using evidence based psychological therapies (CBT) for depression, low self-esteem, social anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, illness anxiety, panic disorder and PTSD.
I am an adult, couples, schools and adolescent Person Centred counsellor - and an accredited member of the BACP. I have extensive experience of working with C-PTSD, trauma, neuro-diversity, ADHD and Adverse Childhood experiences and/or trauma. I have worked with the Military, ex-military and veterans with C-PTSD for over 5 years. Additionally, I have the lived experience of being an army wife. I have worked in Talking Therapies (Step 3) and have treated clients using evidence based psychological therapies (CBT) for depression, low self-esteem, social anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, illness anxiety, panic disorder and PTSD.
I am a DipHE Gestalt Humanistic Counsellor with over 15 years’ experience - based in Bitterne, Southampton. My main areas of expertise are drugs and alcohol addiction Issues, relationship difficulties, breakups, narcissistic abuse, ADHD, Autism, anxiety and depression. Are you having problems with managing your drinking or drug use and things in your life have become unmanageable? Are you finding it difficult to maintain your relationships with people? Are looking for a calm, centred, caring counsellor who can support you with your difficulties and provide safe space for you to talk?
I am a DipHE Gestalt Humanistic Counsellor with over 15 years’ experience - based in Bitterne, Southampton. My main areas of expertise are drugs and alcohol addiction Issues, relationship difficulties, breakups, narcissistic abuse, ADHD, Autism, anxiety and depression. Are you having problems with managing your drinking or drug use and things in your life have become unmanageable? Are you finding it difficult to maintain your relationships with people? Are looking for a calm, centred, caring counsellor who can support you with your difficulties and provide safe space for you to talk?
Hello. I'm Gemma, a qualified and registered Counsellor. I offer one-to-one counselling to adults from my private practice in Hedge End, Southampton. If you're here, chances are you're looking for help...You may be struggling with a personal issue and feeling that something has to change. You might be feeling anxious and alone with your problem and wondering if anyone will understand. Maybe a recent loss or life change has left you feeling like you cannot cope. Or perhaps experiences from your past are affecting your ability to live your life fully today.
Hello. I'm Gemma, a qualified and registered Counsellor. I offer one-to-one counselling to adults from my private practice in Hedge End, Southampton. If you're here, chances are you're looking for help...You may be struggling with a personal issue and feeling that something has to change. You might be feeling anxious and alone with your problem and wondering if anyone will understand. Maybe a recent loss or life change has left you feeling like you cannot cope. Or perhaps experiences from your past are affecting your ability to live your life fully today.
Are you feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain in your relationships, sex life, or sense of self? Are you struggling with intimacy, desire, shame, boundaries, or recurring emotional patterns that leave you feeling frustrated or misunderstood? Are you looking to understand why certain patterns keep repeating, and how past experiences may still be shaping how you relate today? Do you want to feel more emotionally regulated and more confident in expressing your needs and limits?
Are you hoping for more meaningful, connected, and authentic relationships - with others and with yourself?
Are you feeling stuck, disconnected, or uncertain in your relationships, sex life, or sense of self? Are you struggling with intimacy, desire, shame, boundaries, or recurring emotional patterns that leave you feeling frustrated or misunderstood? Are you looking to understand why certain patterns keep repeating, and how past experiences may still be shaping how you relate today? Do you want to feel more emotionally regulated and more confident in expressing your needs and limits?
Are you hoping for more meaningful, connected, and authentic relationships - with others and with yourself?
Life can be challenging, and it's not uncommon to feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck at times. I provide a safe and confidential space to explore your thoughts and emotions. Whether you're dealing with stress, relationship issues, wanting to heal your inner child or address feelings of sadness.
Navigating life can be tough, filled with changes, pressures, and uncertainties. As a therapist committed to working with you, I create a welcoming environment where clients can openly express their thoughts and feelings.
Life can be challenging, and it's not uncommon to feel overwhelmed, anxious, or stuck at times. I provide a safe and confidential space to explore your thoughts and emotions. Whether you're dealing with stress, relationship issues, wanting to heal your inner child or address feelings of sadness.
Navigating life can be tough, filled with changes, pressures, and uncertainties. As a therapist committed to working with you, I create a welcoming environment where clients can openly express their thoughts and feelings.
I am a Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapist with a gentle, relational approach, specialising in psychosexual and couples therapy. Trained in EMDR, I work with trauma, eating disorders, smoking cessation, and addictive behaviours. My work helps individuals and couples explore intimacy and relational patterns with curiosity and compassion. Alongside practice, I teach and support emerging clinicians and BA counselling students. Clinical supervision available from July 2026.
I am a Humanistic and Integrative Psychotherapist with a gentle, relational approach, specialising in psychosexual and couples therapy. Trained in EMDR, I work with trauma, eating disorders, smoking cessation, and addictive behaviours. My work helps individuals and couples explore intimacy and relational patterns with curiosity and compassion. Alongside practice, I teach and support emerging clinicians and BA counselling students. Clinical supervision available from July 2026.
You may be feeling stuck in familiar patterns - perhaps finding yourself overwhelmed by emotions, struggling with anxiety or low mood, or noticing recurring difficulties in relationships. Sometimes these experiences can feel confusing, frustrating, or exhausting, especially when you’re not sure why they keep happening.
I take an integrative approach to therapy, which means I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches developed over many years of clinical training and experience. Rather than applying a single model, I tailor therapy to fit the unique needs, difficulties, and strengths each person brings.
You may be feeling stuck in familiar patterns - perhaps finding yourself overwhelmed by emotions, struggling with anxiety or low mood, or noticing recurring difficulties in relationships. Sometimes these experiences can feel confusing, frustrating, or exhausting, especially when you’re not sure why they keep happening.
I take an integrative approach to therapy, which means I draw from a range of therapeutic approaches developed over many years of clinical training and experience. Rather than applying a single model, I tailor therapy to fit the unique needs, difficulties, and strengths each person brings.
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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.