LGBTQ+ Affirming Counselling in Exeter
I also work closely with people who are neurodiverse, whether with a diagnosis or not and those within the LGBTQ+ community.
I provide relational, psychodynamic and integrative psychotherapy. Our conversations are guided by you and what suits your needs. I work inclusively and will attempt to provide every accommodations where relevant.
I also work closely with people who are neurodiverse, whether with a diagnosis or not and those within the LGBTQ+ community.
I provide relational, psychodynamic and integrative psychotherapy. Our conversations are guided by you and what suits your needs. I work inclusively and will attempt to provide every accommodations where relevant.
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.
Before entering private practice, I spent over a year working as a counsellor at a local LGBTQ charity.
Therapy with me is a conversation between two people—steady, honest, and spacious enough for you to show up exactly as you are. Different ways of experiencing and navigating the world are valued, so no matter who you are - you will be welcome, seen, and respected in this space.
I have a particular interest in working with LGBT+ and neurodivergent people.
Therapy with me offers you a chance to slow down, notice what’s going on beneath the surface, and explore the things that matter to you, even if you’re not quite sure what they are yet.
Book a free 15-minute chat to see if we’re a good fit and ask any questions you might have.
Before entering private practice, I spent over a year working as a counsellor at a local LGBTQ charity.
Therapy with me is a conversation between two people—steady, honest, and spacious enough for you to show up exactly as you are. Different ways of experiencing and navigating the world are valued, so no matter who you are - you will be welcome, seen, and respected in this space.
I have a particular interest in working with LGBT+ and neurodivergent people.
Therapy with me offers you a chance to slow down, notice what’s going on beneath the surface, and explore the things that matter to you, even if you’re not quite sure what they are yet.
Book a free 15-minute chat to see if we’re a good fit and ask any questions you might have.
I am an experienced LGBTQ+ and University counsellor currently offering online counselling, psychotherapy and pluralistic clinical supervision.
I have experience working with a broad range of mental health issues, long-term health care issues and issues due to difficult life events / circumstances. I offer general counselling and also specialised counselling for those within the LGBTQIA+ communities and University students.
I am an experienced LGBTQ+ and University counsellor currently offering online counselling, psychotherapy and pluralistic clinical supervision.
I have experience working with a broad range of mental health issues, long-term health care issues and issues due to difficult life events / circumstances. I offer general counselling and also specialised counselling for those within the LGBTQIA+ communities and University students.
Since qualifying in 2016, I have specialised in supporting the LGBTQ+ community & women.
My primary training focussed on dramatherapy, a type of arts psychotherapy. In addition to talking during therapy, we may also use techniques such as creative writing, artwork, metaphors, ritual, archetypes, music & other creative ways of exploration. I also offer cacao-assisted psychotherapy and you can find further information about this on my website.
Since qualifying in 2016, I have specialised in supporting the LGBTQ+ community & women.
My primary training focussed on dramatherapy, a type of arts psychotherapy. In addition to talking during therapy, we may also use techniques such as creative writing, artwork, metaphors, ritual, archetypes, music & other creative ways of exploration. I also offer cacao-assisted psychotherapy and you can find further information about this on my website.
With over a decade of experience in private practice and the NHS, I work with both individuals and couples seeking deeper healing, self-understanding, and meaningful change. Clients I work with tend to come to therapy at important life and relationship junctions - navigating trauma, anxiety, overwhelm, or a growing sense that old patterns no longer fit who they are becoming.
My approach is holistic, relational, and trauma-informed, integrating body-mind awareness through my background in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. At the baseline, I offer a sounding board; a space that can help you grow, overcome, stabilise, and unfold safely.
With over a decade of experience in private practice and the NHS, I work with both individuals and couples seeking deeper healing, self-understanding, and meaningful change. Clients I work with tend to come to therapy at important life and relationship junctions - navigating trauma, anxiety, overwhelm, or a growing sense that old patterns no longer fit who they are becoming.
My approach is holistic, relational, and trauma-informed, integrating body-mind awareness through my background in Sensorimotor Psychotherapy. At the baseline, I offer a sounding board; a space that can help you grow, overcome, stabilise, and unfold safely.
Warm and down-to-earth, I offer trust and connection, being alongside you to explore your feelings and needs, and support you to understand relationships, loss and sexuality more deeply.
I invite you to bring all your parts - young, lost, determined and brave,
A qualified therapist, and psychosexual therapist in training, I have a background spanning substance use, criminal justice, trauma and community mental health.
I'm honoured to work with people at all kinds of places in their lives.
Warm and down-to-earth, I offer trust and connection, being alongside you to explore your feelings and needs, and support you to understand relationships, loss and sexuality more deeply.
I invite you to bring all your parts - young, lost, determined and brave,
A qualified therapist, and psychosexual therapist in training, I have a background spanning substance use, criminal justice, trauma and community mental health.
I'm honoured to work with people at all kinds of places in their lives.
I offer a warm, informal and grounded presence where you'll be empowered to safely explore the issues affecting you right now. As an integrative therapist, I bring multiple therapeutic approaches to our sessions with down to earth realness, and gentle understanding.
I offer a warm, informal and grounded presence where you'll be empowered to safely explore the issues affecting you right now. As an integrative therapist, I bring multiple therapeutic approaches to our sessions with down to earth realness, and gentle understanding.
I work best with clients who are ready to explore change and develop self-reflection and compassion. Some people arrive with big questions about life, identity, and direction. Others may not know exactly what they want, but sense something isn’t quite right — and that’s okay.
Clients often choose to work with me because of my experience and the supportive, practical way I help them move forward. With over a decade of experience, I can help you clarify your goals and make meaningful progress in a way that feels manageable and authentic.
I work best with clients who are ready to explore change and develop self-reflection and compassion. Some people arrive with big questions about life, identity, and direction. Others may not know exactly what they want, but sense something isn’t quite right — and that’s okay.
Clients often choose to work with me because of my experience and the supportive, practical way I help them move forward. With over a decade of experience, I can help you clarify your goals and make meaningful progress in a way that feels manageable and authentic.
Hello my name is Kevin. I specialise in the treatment of trauma including accidents, medical trauma, work place and childhood bullying, domestic abuse, rape, sexual abuse and traumatic grief. I can also help you with depression, anxiety, worry, low self -esteem, OCD, phobias, body and self esteem issues, chronic pain, porn and Internet addiction. I am an EMDR Consultant and Accredited CBT Psychotherapist with over thirty years’ experience in working in Mental Health within the NHS. Twenty of these have been in senior positions supervising and supporting the clinical practice of a wide range of psychological therapists.
Hello my name is Kevin. I specialise in the treatment of trauma including accidents, medical trauma, work place and childhood bullying, domestic abuse, rape, sexual abuse and traumatic grief. I can also help you with depression, anxiety, worry, low self -esteem, OCD, phobias, body and self esteem issues, chronic pain, porn and Internet addiction. I am an EMDR Consultant and Accredited CBT Psychotherapist with over thirty years’ experience in working in Mental Health within the NHS. Twenty of these have been in senior positions supervising and supporting the clinical practice of a wide range of psychological therapists.
I am a proud member of the LGBTQIA community and counsel with the Intercom Trust charity.
Hi, I’m Kaye, a calm, welcoming and inclusive counsellor. I provide a safe and confidential space to help you address what’s weighing on your mind. I offer professional and affordable counselling to explore how various situations and life experiences are affecting you. My goal is to empower you to make positive changes and connect with your inner strength. I am an integrative counsellor which means I use a range of methods to develop a tailored approach that suits your unique needs. Our time together can be talk-based or use more creative tools, we are always led by you and work at your pace in a context of compassion and care.
I am a proud member of the LGBTQIA community and counsel with the Intercom Trust charity.
Hi, I’m Kaye, a calm, welcoming and inclusive counsellor. I provide a safe and confidential space to help you address what’s weighing on your mind. I offer professional and affordable counselling to explore how various situations and life experiences are affecting you. My goal is to empower you to make positive changes and connect with your inner strength. I am an integrative counsellor which means I use a range of methods to develop a tailored approach that suits your unique needs. Our time together can be talk-based or use more creative tools, we are always led by you and work at your pace in a context of compassion and care.
I work with adults & young people facing challenges like depression, grief, trauma, anxiety, neurodivergence, and LGBTQA issues.
Hello, I’m Rachel, and I’m truly glad you’ve found your way here. It takes courage to seek support for your well-being. You may be feeling stuck, anxious, low in mood, or overwhelmed by past or present experiences, maybe linked to trauma, loss, or family and relationship difficulties. You are here no doubt seeking healing and to feel more like yourself and you want to feel understood and supported without judgment. Your ultimate goal may be greater confidence, inner peace, or emotional freedom.
I work with adults & young people facing challenges like depression, grief, trauma, anxiety, neurodivergence, and LGBTQA issues.
Hello, I’m Rachel, and I’m truly glad you’ve found your way here. It takes courage to seek support for your well-being. You may be feeling stuck, anxious, low in mood, or overwhelmed by past or present experiences, maybe linked to trauma, loss, or family and relationship difficulties. You are here no doubt seeking healing and to feel more like yourself and you want to feel understood and supported without judgment. Your ultimate goal may be greater confidence, inner peace, or emotional freedom.
We all experience difficult and painful times in life which sometimes feel too hard or overwhelming to manage alone. I have trained and worked as a counsellor and latterly as a psychotherapist with over ten years of clinical experience in private practice, a local therapeutic institution, and as an honorary psychotherapist in the NHS. Depression, anxiety, stress, loss and separation are some of the more difficult issues we come up against in life which can seriously impact the way we live our lives. My approach is psychoanalytically oriented with a focus on increasing self understanding and deepening insight into emotional issues
We all experience difficult and painful times in life which sometimes feel too hard or overwhelming to manage alone. I have trained and worked as a counsellor and latterly as a psychotherapist with over ten years of clinical experience in private practice, a local therapeutic institution, and as an honorary psychotherapist in the NHS. Depression, anxiety, stress, loss and separation are some of the more difficult issues we come up against in life which can seriously impact the way we live our lives. My approach is psychoanalytically oriented with a focus on increasing self understanding and deepening insight into emotional issues
I support LGBTQ+ clients and those with sexuality concerns.
As an Integrative Counsellor/Therapist, I draw on various evidence based models to support you. This may be focused approaches such as CBT or EMDR, or other forms of talking therapies. We will work out what approach best suits your needs and, if appropriate, your goals. As well as in-person, I offer online sessions, favoured by some clients if appropriate.
I support LGBTQ+ clients and those with sexuality concerns.
As an Integrative Counsellor/Therapist, I draw on various evidence based models to support you. This may be focused approaches such as CBT or EMDR, or other forms of talking therapies. We will work out what approach best suits your needs and, if appropriate, your goals. As well as in-person, I offer online sessions, favoured by some clients if appropriate.
I also have extensive experience working with LGBTQ+ clients.
I would feel priviliged to work with you to explore and unpick any difficulties or life challenges you are facing. I offer a safe, accepting and confidential space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. My counselling room is based in central Exeter but I also work online.
I also have extensive experience working with LGBTQ+ clients.
I would feel priviliged to work with you to explore and unpick any difficulties or life challenges you are facing. I offer a safe, accepting and confidential space for you to explore your thoughts and feelings. My counselling room is based in central Exeter but I also work online.
Is your life overwhelming? Is your mental health suffering?Do you feel that you need to offload and share whatever difficulties you may be facing? Are you are looking for a counsellor or psychotherapist that actively listens and understands? I am an experienced mental health practitioners and here to help. Sometimes children and young people get stuck and need a little help too. I also have a great deal of experience working with children and young people. When your child is struggling, trying to get help can feel an impossible task. I offer creative therapy without the stress of a long waiting list.
Is your life overwhelming? Is your mental health suffering?Do you feel that you need to offload and share whatever difficulties you may be facing? Are you are looking for a counsellor or psychotherapist that actively listens and understands? I am an experienced mental health practitioners and here to help. Sometimes children and young people get stuck and need a little help too. I also have a great deal of experience working with children and young people. When your child is struggling, trying to get help can feel an impossible task. I offer creative therapy without the stress of a long waiting list.
Experienced with working with adults and LGBTQ communities.
Hi, I'm Emily. I offer a compassionate, safe space for adults and young people (13+) to share their story and be truly heard. I believe healing often begins when we feel seen, understood, and not judged and that’s what I aim to create in our work together.
I am trauma-informed, neurodivergence-affirming, and deeply committed to inclusion. I bring professional expertise, lived experience, and a genuine love for the therapeutic space to support you.
Alongside my private practice, I teach counselling theory and skills which continues to inform and enrich the support I offer in sessions.
Experienced with working with adults and LGBTQ communities.
Hi, I'm Emily. I offer a compassionate, safe space for adults and young people (13+) to share their story and be truly heard. I believe healing often begins when we feel seen, understood, and not judged and that’s what I aim to create in our work together.
I am trauma-informed, neurodivergence-affirming, and deeply committed to inclusion. I bring professional expertise, lived experience, and a genuine love for the therapeutic space to support you.
Alongside my private practice, I teach counselling theory and skills which continues to inform and enrich the support I offer in sessions.
Hi, my name is Jen. I’m an accredited integrative counsellor with over seven years of experience in private practice and more than 17 years working in mental health.
Hi, my name is Jen. I’m an accredited integrative counsellor with over seven years of experience in private practice and more than 17 years working in mental health.
Hello, my name is Judith.
It's important to find a counsellor or psychotherapist who is a good fit for you, so I will try to give you some idea of who I am and how I work, in this brief space.
Sometimes life can be painful and difficult. You may feel overwhelmed, confused or stuck; perhaps you want some kind of change. I believe we are more than our thoughts and feelings; we have a soul. What our soul needs is not always clear to us and as a result we may struggle. If you feel there may be more to life, or you feel different, I can relate to that and support you in exploring how to create a life that is meaningful to you.
Hello, my name is Judith.
It's important to find a counsellor or psychotherapist who is a good fit for you, so I will try to give you some idea of who I am and how I work, in this brief space.
Sometimes life can be painful and difficult. You may feel overwhelmed, confused or stuck; perhaps you want some kind of change. I believe we are more than our thoughts and feelings; we have a soul. What our soul needs is not always clear to us and as a result we may struggle. If you feel there may be more to life, or you feel different, I can relate to that and support you in exploring how to create a life that is meaningful to you.
Coming to counselling can feel a little daunting; sharing some of our private thoughts and feelings with someone that we do not know can be hard and can feel a little strange. I will help to make you feel comfortable and at ease by offering you a safe, confidential space for you to talk openly, and at a pace that suits you. I am committed to ensuring that you will feel heard, accepted and understood and I will make every effort to appreciate what it is like to be you and to help you understand your feelings and emotions.
Coming to counselling can feel a little daunting; sharing some of our private thoughts and feelings with someone that we do not know can be hard and can feel a little strange. I will help to make you feel comfortable and at ease by offering you a safe, confidential space for you to talk openly, and at a pace that suits you. I am committed to ensuring that you will feel heard, accepted and understood and I will make every effort to appreciate what it is like to be you and to help you understand your feelings and emotions.
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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.