LGBTQ+ Affirming Counsellors in Coventry, ENG

Are you wondering if therapy is for you? Rest assured there is no 'ideal client.' You come as you are. I believe in the human capacity for resilience and post traumatic growth, and we are all individuals with a unique place in the world. I have worked in addictions services, the LGBTQ and women's sectors and community mental health as well as within private practice. I specialize in using a compassion-focused and strengths-based approach to help people integrate the past and find meaning in their own personal journey. I work in a trauma-informed way and at a pace that is led by you.

I am an HCPC registered Counselling Psychologist and BPS Chartered Psychologist. With 10 years experience offering psychological therapy in the NHS, I am experienced in working with a wide range of issues (see below). I also have extensive experience working with trans , non-binary and gender diverse clients. As a Counselling Psychologist I am trained in various psychotherapeutic approaches and in therapy-related research. This enables me to work with you to find an approach that works best for you as a unique individual with your unique life experiences.

The approach that Christos uses can suit anyone, as he implements evidence-based interventions that can meet the individual needs of each person he supports. Christos had experience supporting patients in various surgeries within the NHS. He also had experience supporting students at different universities in the UK. Provides mental health services for over 10 years now.

I wholeheartedly believe that no matter how you’re feeling right now, or what you are dealing with, you are capable of healing and growth. My role as a therapist is to provide you with a warm, gentle and accepting space, where you can begin to explore the things that really matter to you and start moving towards the kind of life you want to be living.

My name is Aisha Ahmed. I specialise in working with children and young people aged from 4 to 25 remotely. My role is to support individuals enabling them to express themselves freely through exploring their thoughts and feelings. I am committed to ensuring children and young people are in a safe, comfortable environment and are respected and listened to during therapy. I work with clients using various techniques whether it involves working together to find solutions or listening, allowing the client to express themselves freely. I will do my best to ensure a non-judgmental space where the client and I are able to work together.

People who are finding every day a real struggle with strong, even overwhelming feelings of depression, anxiety, stress, anger. At the other end of the spectrum are some who may have feelings of dissatisfaction a sense that they are not getting all they want in their lives. I believe that all of us want to strive to be happier and more fulfilled than we currently are. We want to feel a connection with other people and to have a sense of well being and connection with the world around us.

I am flexible with the hours I work via telephone or video webcam and face to face sessions. I am fully qualified and have 30 years experience in counselling practice. I worked for 17 years in education, counselling students, of all ages, and as a counselling trainer. During that time I began my Private practice from home, counselling employees from all walks of life through the Employee Assistance Programme over the last 27 years. If its change you are looking for in your life, then contact me for a confidential assessment session . This will enable both of us to see if we can work towards your preferred future.

I offer a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space to explore any problems and to work through them in a way that is most helpful to each person. I believe that everyone is unique and so the circumstances surrounding each person's difficulties are unique also. I offer a caring, empathetic environment where thoughts and feelings can be discussed freely with someone trained to listen carefully, to help make sense of and to understand any issues and help you move forward.

In the current world of uncertainty and change, it has been a challenging time for ourselves, our loved ones and society’s mental health. Counselling explores difficulties you are having, distress you may be experiencing, dissatisfaction with life or loss of a sense of direction & purpose. I will listen attentively, in a non-judgemental way, provided in a professional and respectful manner, counselling can begin to help you to see things more clearly, possibly from a different perspective. I have worked with children & adults, giving equal respect and treatment, regardless of their background or beliefs.

I love working with people, getting to know you and hearing your story. I believe that we are all unique. One of the things I love most about my work is the privilege of seeing someone begin to thrive and to enjoy their life again. I love helping to find some inner calm, clarity of thought and to be practicing self compassion as part of their everyday lives. I work in a bespoke way, tailor making my approach to each person. However, that said, everyone's needs compassion and so a compassion focused therapy approach runs through all of my work. I am most definitely a human first and a psychologist second.

I am a CBT therapist with several years experience. Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focuses on challenging and changing unhelpful thoughts and behaviours, improve emotional regulation and the development of personal coping strategies. This enables individuals to work through and overcome difficult issues. I work with relationship issues, anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, anger issues, rape & sexual abuse or anything that is important to you. I work one-on-one to help uncover the source of stress, pain, resentment, frustration in a person's life and develop the skills you need to resolve difficult issues.

A warm welcome to you! I'm Jo and I’m a counsellor and psychotherapist with a wealth of experience in providing support to clients with a range of difficulties and concerns from relationship difficulties to anxiety, low self-esteem and work related issues to name a few! Whatever your struggle may be, the good news is you’ve taken the first step in making a positive change, and that is why you are currently reading these very words - you are considering counselling and although that may seem scary right now it also may be the best decision you ever made.

Hello, thank you for taking the time to look at my profile. I understand that seeking counselling can be difficult as well as the importance of finding the right counsellor. I offer a safe and accepting space to explore the issues which may be impacting on you. I am an experienced Person-Centred Counsellor/Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor and EMDR Therapist who has over 17 years experience of working with individuals from the age of 18 years. I also integrate Cognitive Behaviour Therapy into my practice.

I am a counsellor, psychotherapist and supervisor with more than 20 years of experience working in the NHS. My main training was in Transactional Analysis, which is a Humanistic Therapy and I later trained as a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. I have done lots of additional training and learning to develop my skills.

I am a fully qualified and experienced counsellor and psychotherapist with experience working within the NHS, private and charitable sectors. I offer a safe and confidential space in Birmingham and Coventry where clients are able to explore themselves free from judgement. I have extensive experience working within the field of addiction and have also been working within my own private practice for a number of years where i have enjoyed working with clients that present with a variety of different issues such as anxiety, relationship issues, sex issues, anger issues, personality disorders and also bereavement.

I have undergone extensive training as a Counsellor and Psychotherapist, with over ten years experience supporting adults and young people to address a range of issues, including: anxiety and panic attacks, depression, stress, loss and bereavement, identity issues, sexual abuse, low self-esteem, relationship issues, life transitions and careers and life direction. In person and online Skype appointments are available.

Please note I am ONLY currently taking on new COUPLES clients. Rugby Counselling and Psychotherapy offers couples a sensitive and confidential service. I offer free on site private parking. Ground floor level wheelchair and disabled access. If I'm with a client my phone will be switched off, your call is important to me so please leave your name and number, or contact me via email. I have a BSc in Counselling and Psychotherapy, a MSc in Integrative Psychotherapy, and am currently studying for a PhD. Please note I currently am unable to book any evening appointments, day time appointments only.

I am a Chartered Clinical Psychologist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC) and the British Psychological Society (BPS). Over the last eleven years, I have worked in many different psychological teams, both within the NHS and in charitable organisations. Therapy can offer a safe place to think about yourself and your difficulties and explore the way in which these difficulties may be impacting on your life as facilitated by a supportive, authentic and collaborative relationship.

Life can be tough at the best of times and there are all sorts of reasons why we may need to seek support. I appreciate that taking the first steps in doing this can be daunting, which is why I offer a flexible approach tailored to each individual. I am passionate about the work that I do and feel privileged to be someone that people I work with describe as warm, down to earth, compassionate and easy to work with. I am open and transparent and will work at your pace bringing my 20 year’s experience working in mental health to reduce your distress and support you to reach your personalised goals.

Hi, my name is Rimpy Sandhu. I have been working as a volunteer as well as in my private practice as a counsellor and psychotherapist for 7 years . I know it can be very scary and difficult to talk about your issues, revisit those painful memories. Sometimes it’s hard to recognise and express your own feelings. I offer a professional, supportive, confidential, nonjudgmental and ethical therapy in order to help with your presenting issues. Counselling helps you to understand yourself and to find coping strategies to deal with the day to day difficulties you might be facing.