Lesbian Counselling in Dagenham

At Pro Comfort Counselling, individuals, couples, and families can access support for emotional difficulties, relationship strain, anxiety, panic, low mood, family conflict, and periods of personal or professional transition. Many people seek counselling when familiar patterns no longer lead to resolution. The practice provides a structured, compassionate, and professionally grounded space where difficulties can be understood more clearly and addressed step by step.
At Pro Comfort Counselling, individuals, couples, and families can access support for emotional difficulties, relationship strain, anxiety, panic, low mood, family conflict, and periods of personal or professional transition. Many people seek counselling when familiar patterns no longer lead to resolution. The practice provides a structured, compassionate, and professionally grounded space where difficulties can be understood more clearly and addressed step by step.
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Lorraine Alison Faisal
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
How many minutes, hours, days, weeks, months or years have you spent wanting to change the way you live your life? How many different methods have you tried to silence your inner critic ? But failed because self doubt, guilt, anger, shame, procrastination or fear has kept you psychologically paralysed? How many times have you told yourself that you are going to stop your self destructive behaviour, only to find yourself embroiled in the same self defeating habits the next day, week or month? Do you see yourself ebbing further and further away from your life goals, dreams and ambitions?
How many minutes, hours, days, weeks, months or years have you spent wanting to change the way you live your life? How many different methods have you tried to silence your inner critic ? But failed because self doubt, guilt, anger, shame, procrastination or fear has kept you psychologically paralysed? How many times have you told yourself that you are going to stop your self destructive behaviour, only to find yourself embroiled in the same self defeating habits the next day, week or month? Do you see yourself ebbing further and further away from your life goals, dreams and ambitions?
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Mark Uchiha-James
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Online Only
I work with and support anyone going through a challenging time and support individuals in need of emotional support for their mental health. I do this by providing online Coaching, Counselling and Psychotherapy.
I work with and support anyone going through a challenging time and support individuals in need of emotional support for their mental health. I do this by providing online Coaching, Counselling and Psychotherapy.
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Anthony Donohue MEd,BA Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
4 Endorsed
Having been a client myself, in my past, I have a strong appreciation of how difficult and painful life can be at times and the benefits of being able to explore what is going on for you in a totally non-judgmental, deeply empathic and confidential space, which is for you and you alone. I am an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist which means I am qualified and experienced in working with a range of strategies, techniques and modalities, depending on your specific needs with 16 years expc. The therapeutic relationship we will share is central to the work we will do together in order to help you explore and resolve your issues.
Having been a client myself, in my past, I have a strong appreciation of how difficult and painful life can be at times and the benefits of being able to explore what is going on for you in a totally non-judgmental, deeply empathic and confidential space, which is for you and you alone. I am an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist which means I am qualified and experienced in working with a range of strategies, techniques and modalities, depending on your specific needs with 16 years expc. The therapeutic relationship we will share is central to the work we will do together in order to help you explore and resolve your issues.
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Beth Fisher Therapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Serves Area
I work with adults experiencing a range of difficulties, who want to understand patterns behind their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, and develop strategies to manage challenges effectively. My clients value working with someone knowledgeable, approachable, and trustworthy. I aim to create a safe space to work with you to explore the challenges you are facing as we work towards your goals.
I work with adults experiencing a range of difficulties, who want to understand patterns behind their thoughts, emotions, and behaviours, and develop strategies to manage challenges effectively. My clients value working with someone knowledgeable, approachable, and trustworthy. I aim to create a safe space to work with you to explore the challenges you are facing as we work towards your goals.
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Rebekah Banks
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
Are you seeking a deeper sense of self-understanding, inner security & connection? As an integrative psychotherapist, I draw on a range of therapeutic models to tailor therapy to each person’s unique needs, experiences & goals. Together, we can explore your thoughts, feelings, behaviours & life experiences with curiosity & care; then we can attend to what feels difficult, uncertain or painful. My aim is not to stand apart from your experience but accompany you in it with presence, attunement & respect for your own inner knowing, supporting your self-awareness, autonomy & ability to make choices aligned with your values & wellbeing.
Are you seeking a deeper sense of self-understanding, inner security & connection? As an integrative psychotherapist, I draw on a range of therapeutic models to tailor therapy to each person’s unique needs, experiences & goals. Together, we can explore your thoughts, feelings, behaviours & life experiences with curiosity & care; then we can attend to what feels difficult, uncertain or painful. My aim is not to stand apart from your experience but accompany you in it with presence, attunement & respect for your own inner knowing, supporting your self-awareness, autonomy & ability to make choices aligned with your values & wellbeing.
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Ally Condron
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
A relatable and compassionate Therapist, based in Manchester City Centre, working both in person and online. Perhaps your past experiences are having an impact on your day to day life, or you are feeling down and need support. I offer clients the time and space to explore themselves, past and present events. Whatever it is that you are going through I will do my best to help. Sometimes it can feel overwhelming to know where to start and I welcome clients to bring their full selves, in all their complexity, to sessions, without pressure to have to "be" a certain kind of way.
A relatable and compassionate Therapist, based in Manchester City Centre, working both in person and online. Perhaps your past experiences are having an impact on your day to day life, or you are feeling down and need support. I offer clients the time and space to explore themselves, past and present events. Whatever it is that you are going through I will do my best to help. Sometimes it can feel overwhelming to know where to start and I welcome clients to bring their full selves, in all their complexity, to sessions, without pressure to have to "be" a certain kind of way.
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Claudia Kent
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I’m Claudia (she/her) and I’m here to explore with you all things sex and relationships. As a person-centered psychotherapist and sexologist I work with individuals and couples navigating the messy, beautiful and complex parts of being human, especially sex, sexuality, identity and relationships. I can support you if you feel disconnected from your body, your feelings, or your loved ones. Perhaps you’re struggling with relationship dynamics and expressing needs. I offer a space to explore what’s going on, how it’s impacting you and how we can move towards your desired outcomes from therapy.
I’m Claudia (she/her) and I’m here to explore with you all things sex and relationships. As a person-centered psychotherapist and sexologist I work with individuals and couples navigating the messy, beautiful and complex parts of being human, especially sex, sexuality, identity and relationships. I can support you if you feel disconnected from your body, your feelings, or your loved ones. Perhaps you’re struggling with relationship dynamics and expressing needs. I offer a space to explore what’s going on, how it’s impacting you and how we can move towards your desired outcomes from therapy.
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Marion Sanders
Counsellor, MBACP
London E1
Hi, My name is Marion, and I am a fully qualified Person-centered counsellor, holding a Higher Professional Diploma in Counselling with Distinction. I have worked as a counsellor in a variety of settings including a college, London Friend (LGBTQ+ mental health charity), paramedics/ambulance service and in private practise. I have also worked as a Counselling Skills tutor. My aim is to provide you with a warm, safe and therapeutic environment, within which we can explore together your world and experiences.
Hi, My name is Marion, and I am a fully qualified Person-centered counsellor, holding a Higher Professional Diploma in Counselling with Distinction. I have worked as a counsellor in a variety of settings including a college, London Friend (LGBTQ+ mental health charity), paramedics/ambulance service and in private practise. I have also worked as a Counselling Skills tutor. My aim is to provide you with a warm, safe and therapeutic environment, within which we can explore together your world and experiences.
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Lillie Perree
Counsellor, BACP
London WC2H
I specialise in working with professional women and LGBTQ+ clients(looking at systemic/legacy oppressions), as well as people who feel drawn to an embodied, relational and depth-oriented approach. Many of the people I work with are living with the impact of trauma, complex trauma, or long-standing emotional patterns. I have particular experience supporting survivors of sexual abuse and sexual violence, alongside clients navigating anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, family and relationship difficulties, bereavement and loss, identity-related distress, shame, chronic stress and dissociation.
I specialise in working with professional women and LGBTQ+ clients(looking at systemic/legacy oppressions), as well as people who feel drawn to an embodied, relational and depth-oriented approach. Many of the people I work with are living with the impact of trauma, complex trauma, or long-standing emotional patterns. I have particular experience supporting survivors of sexual abuse and sexual violence, alongside clients navigating anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, family and relationship difficulties, bereavement and loss, identity-related distress, shame, chronic stress and dissociation.
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Abi Crossan
Counsellor, MBACP
London E8
I offer long term and short term counselling either face to face or online. I work with you to explore your feelings and issues/struggles and aim to help you gain a greater sense of who you are, where you want to be and to gain self-awareness and self-acceptance. I believe the therapeutic relationship is an important one and I am committed to being alongside you in your journey to building self-confidence and helping you to resolve feelings in a safe and confidential space. Together, in a collaborative space, we will explore your experiences and what they mean to you.
I offer long term and short term counselling either face to face or online. I work with you to explore your feelings and issues/struggles and aim to help you gain a greater sense of who you are, where you want to be and to gain self-awareness and self-acceptance. I believe the therapeutic relationship is an important one and I am committed to being alongside you in your journey to building self-confidence and helping you to resolve feelings in a safe and confidential space. Together, in a collaborative space, we will explore your experiences and what they mean to you.
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Rae Yates
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am a Queer Non-Binary / LGBTQIA+ Person-Centred Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor. I work with people with all kinds of issues, concerns and distress. I work with individual adults (18+) who are gay, bi, queer, trans, non-binary, cis, agender, intersex & sexuality/gender questioning. I am neurodivergent and I work affirmatively with people who are neurodivergent, hear voices or have unusual beliefs /experiences, people in non-monogamous or poly relationships, people labelled with PTSD, schizophrenia or a personality disorder.
I am a Queer Non-Binary / LGBTQIA+ Person-Centred Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor. I work with people with all kinds of issues, concerns and distress. I work with individual adults (18+) who are gay, bi, queer, trans, non-binary, cis, agender, intersex & sexuality/gender questioning. I am neurodivergent and I work affirmatively with people who are neurodivergent, hear voices or have unusual beliefs /experiences, people in non-monogamous or poly relationships, people labelled with PTSD, schizophrenia or a personality disorder.
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Dr Alison Pak
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
London WC1B
Dr Alison Pak completed her BSc (Hons) at University College, London, a Masters in Social and Developmental Psychology at the University of Cambridge, and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at University College, London. She has experience working in various NHS settings and in private practice, and is currently based in a practice in South West London. Dr Pak draws on a range of therapeutic models (e.g., Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy), often including creativity as one of her core competencies.
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Victoria J Valliere
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Drama Therap.
London N1
I believe you are the expert in your own life and experiences, and I work in a person-centred way to come alongside you in your journey towards mental health, empowerment, wellness, and the life you want. I am passionate about supporting my clients in reclaiming their sense of self, belonging, wellness, relationships, narrative, needs, agency, and voice. As a HCPC registered Psychotherapist in Drama and Movement therapy, I offer sessions that are uniquely crafted for your needs, which can include a combination of psychodynamic talking therapy, somatic body work, non-verbal therapies, and drama, art, and movement therapy.
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Angie Macdonald
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
1 Endorsed
London SE24
Do you keep finding yourself stuck in the same painful patterns? Whether it’s anger, anxiety & overwhelm, challenging relationships, or feeling lost, therapy offers a space to slow down, listen deeply and gently understand what lies beneath these patterns so you can begin the process of change. My clients are thoughtful, sensitive people who feel stuck despite years of trying to understand themselves. They come to therapy to heal after a relationship breakdown, learn how to practice self-care and bring compassion to their anger, anxiety or grief. You don’t need to be in crisis to begin healing.
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Eleni Henderson
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Enfield EN1
You may be feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. Perhaps you're facing challenges in relationships, navigating a life transition, or stuck in patterns that leave you feeling disconnected or frustrated. You might look like you're coping on the outside, but inside, things feel far from ok. You want space to be truly heard, to make sense of what you’re feeling, and to understand yourself more fully. Therapy offers the chance to explore your inner world with support, build emotional resilience, and move toward meaningful and lasting change. Sessions are in-person in Enfield Town or online.
You may be feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. Perhaps you're facing challenges in relationships, navigating a life transition, or stuck in patterns that leave you feeling disconnected or frustrated. You might look like you're coping on the outside, but inside, things feel far from ok. You want space to be truly heard, to make sense of what you’re feeling, and to understand yourself more fully. Therapy offers the chance to explore your inner world with support, build emotional resilience, and move toward meaningful and lasting change. Sessions are in-person in Enfield Town or online.
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Master Counselling Centre (MCC)
Counsellor, MA, AFBPSsS
London NW4
My name is Saboor, effective therapy requires a good professional relationship between therapist and client. It can also be a difficult process to start therapy. I, therefore, offer a FREE initial telephone consultation to help us both diagnose if I am the right therapist for you. I am flexible in my treatment, I try to create a space of openness and safety to allow my clients to explore. I work within the humanistic models as well as using techniques from CBT, DBT, PTSD, ADHD, and PHOBIA.
My name is Saboor, effective therapy requires a good professional relationship between therapist and client. It can also be a difficult process to start therapy. I, therefore, offer a FREE initial telephone consultation to help us both diagnose if I am the right therapist for you. I am flexible in my treatment, I try to create a space of openness and safety to allow my clients to explore. I work within the humanistic models as well as using techniques from CBT, DBT, PTSD, ADHD, and PHOBIA.
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Sophia Kosmider
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Online Only
Whether it’s anxiety, low self-worth, trauma, OCD, or feeling stuck in patterns that no longer serve you, I offer a compassionate and affirming space to explore what’s brought you to therapy. I also have particular experience supporting LGBTQ+ clients, neurodivergent clients (Autism/ADHD), and people from Global Majority backgrounds. I offer an inclusive space that welcomes all of you—especially the parts that may feel hard to bring forward elsewhere.
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Virginia Toole
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Are you navigating a period where life no longer feels familiar, after loss, separation, relocation, illness, or a major life transition? Perhaps you’ve been holding everything together for a long time, yet quietly feel unmoored, uncertain, or unlike yourself. You don’t have to face this period of change alone. I work with adults facing significant change who want a calm, thoughtful space to make sense of what has shifted. Many of the people I support are capable, reflective individuals who find themselves at an unexpected crossroads — grieving not only what has been lost, but questioning who they are now and how to move forward.
Are you navigating a period where life no longer feels familiar, after loss, separation, relocation, illness, or a major life transition? Perhaps you’ve been holding everything together for a long time, yet quietly feel unmoored, uncertain, or unlike yourself. You don’t have to face this period of change alone. I work with adults facing significant change who want a calm, thoughtful space to make sense of what has shifted. Many of the people I support are capable, reflective individuals who find themselves at an unexpected crossroads — grieving not only what has been lost, but questioning who they are now and how to move forward.
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Dr Charlotte Whiteley
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
London N6
I am a chartered psychologist drawing on eastern philosophies, compassion focused practices and evidence based psychology to help clients fully understand experiences, to create dialogue and compassion for all the different emotions, thoughts, behaviours, impulses experienced. Living as a human can be confusing, complex and lonely and through my work I help clients to create more clarity and to develop ways of offering kindness to painful experience. I draw on talking, role plays, meditations, visualisations and other practices that might help get to know experiences in more depth.
I am a chartered psychologist drawing on eastern philosophies, compassion focused practices and evidence based psychology to help clients fully understand experiences, to create dialogue and compassion for all the different emotions, thoughts, behaviours, impulses experienced. Living as a human can be confusing, complex and lonely and through my work I help clients to create more clarity and to develop ways of offering kindness to painful experience. I draw on talking, role plays, meditations, visualisations and other practices that might help get to know experiences in more depth.
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Lesbian Counsellors
What is lesbian-affirming therapy?
Lesbian-affirming therapy is a type of mental health support that fully affirms and reflects a client's lesbian identity. It is rooted in acceptance and does not attempt to change or question an individual's sexual orientation. In this type of therapy, clients work with a therapist who understands the unique experiences of lesbian women. This support is especially important, as research shows that lesbian individuals face higher rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges compared to heterosexual populations. Lesbian-affirming therapy acknowledges that lesbian individuals may encounter specific stressors—such as coming out challenges, family rejection, workplace discrimination, and minority stress—that require specialised understanding and intervention. Lesbian-affirming therapists often work with clients across all age groups, from adolescents navigating their emerging identity to adults and older individuals addressing life transitions and relationship concerns. Many therapists also provide couples therapy for lesbian partners, helping them navigate relationship dynamics, communication challenges, or external stressors that may impact their relationship. It is important to note that therapists provide talk therapy and counseling services but do not prescribe medication—if medication is needed for conditions like depression or anxiety, they will coordinate care with a psychiatrist or primary care physician who can provide psychiatric medication management alongside therapeutic support.

Why should I see a lesbian therapist?
Some clients prefer to work with lesbian therapists who may bring personal lived experience to the therapeutic relationship. Choosing to work with a lesbian therapist can offer a deeper sense of connection, comfort, and shared understanding. A therapist who identifies as lesbian may require clients to give less background explanation—whether it’s about navigating romantic relationships, feeling unseen in certain spaces, or processing the impact of past relationship challenges. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. Additionally, many lesbian-affirming therapists can connect clients to other providers or community-based resources—such as bisexual support groups or LGBTQ+ organisations—that offer additional affirming spaces for connection.

How do I find a lesbian therapist?
The Psychology Today online directory is a helpful tool for finding lesbian-affirming therapists. You can use search filters to identify therapists who specialise in LGBTQ+ care and work specifically with bisexual clients. You can also filter by clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, accepted insurance, session costs, and languages spoken to find the right fit. Look for profiles where therapists explicitly mention working with lesbian clients, or where they describe their approach as identity-affirming, inclusive, or trauma-informed. Many providers will also list their own identities, which may help you find someone with shared lived experience if that is important to you. You can also look for credentials or continuing education in areas such as LGBTQ+ mental health, trauma-informed care, and intersectionality.