Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Counselling in Frome

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Kayleigh Finbow
Psychotherapist, COSRT General
Online Only
LGBTQ+, kink and fetish friendly.
Taking the first step to start therapy can be a very difficult one, so I make sure to provide an open, safe and calming space. During our time together I will aim to make you feel safe, validated and listened to. I use a combination of relational therapeutic work and real life tasks and exercises. To either undertake individually or with a partner/s.
LGBTQ+, kink and fetish friendly.
Taking the first step to start therapy can be a very difficult one, so I make sure to provide an open, safe and calming space. During our time together I will aim to make you feel safe, validated and listened to. I use a combination of relational therapeutic work and real life tasks and exercises. To either undertake individually or with a partner/s.
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JPSCounselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Frome BA11
I offer one-to-one counselling in person in Frome, Somerset, as well as online. Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving you anxious, low, or stuck. Whatever brings you here, I provide a warm, safe space to explore your feelings, discover your strengths, and move towards clarity and confidence.
I offer one-to-one counselling in person in Frome, Somerset, as well as online. Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, leaving you anxious, low, or stuck. Whatever brings you here, I provide a warm, safe space to explore your feelings, discover your strengths, and move towards clarity and confidence.
01373 482566 View 01373 482566
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Helen Marie Yates
Counsellor, BACP
2 Endorsed
Frome BA11
Hello and welcome, I have experience in many different client issues, to name some- self harm, relationship difficulties, body dysmorphia, gender dysphoria, neuro diversity, relationship difficulties, bereavement, miscarriage, infertility, addiction and trauma. I have a strong grounding in eating disorders, LGBTQ issues and sexual abuse. You may use the space how you wish to and I will be alongside you, supporting you along the way to find your own answers and come to your own solutions, conclusions and understandings. I wouldn't offer you advice but would facilitate what you would like to work on and what you wish to explore.
Hello and welcome, I have experience in many different client issues, to name some- self harm, relationship difficulties, body dysmorphia, gender dysphoria, neuro diversity, relationship difficulties, bereavement, miscarriage, infertility, addiction and trauma. I have a strong grounding in eating disorders, LGBTQ issues and sexual abuse. You may use the space how you wish to and I will be alongside you, supporting you along the way to find your own answers and come to your own solutions, conclusions and understandings. I wouldn't offer you advice but would facilitate what you would like to work on and what you wish to explore.
01373 485190 View 01373 485190
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Anna Bulgakova
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Frome BA11
Thank you for taking the time to look my profile. My approach to working with you is about what you want to work on and achieve in therapy. Whether you are experiencing sadness, depression or a sense of disconnection, the human condition is characterised by a fundamental desire for connection and being heard. I work holistically on your whole self - the mind and body as one. This is firmly routed in my trainings and experience. I have a relaxed and informal approach, which supports your ability to be truly who you are, in a non-judgemental and confidential environment.
Thank you for taking the time to look my profile. My approach to working with you is about what you want to work on and achieve in therapy. Whether you are experiencing sadness, depression or a sense of disconnection, the human condition is characterised by a fundamental desire for connection and being heard. I work holistically on your whole self - the mind and body as one. This is firmly routed in my trainings and experience. I have a relaxed and informal approach, which supports your ability to be truly who you are, in a non-judgemental and confidential environment.
0117 325 2694 View 0117 325 2694
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Emmelaine Leighton-McCardell
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I am an integrative, identity affirming therapist offering 121 support for adults and young people. I specialise in clients with ADHD, Autism and neurodivergence, anxiety and mood disorders, as well as providing family support to caregivers with neurodivergent children. I work in an outdoor setting and I also offer online sessions. I provide a supportive and safe space to talk. I hold individuality and autonomy at the centre of my practice and as a result, my work is very much tailored to meet what you need. I choose to work flexibly and without judgment, so that you can express yourself in whatever way feels most comfortable.
I am an integrative, identity affirming therapist offering 121 support for adults and young people. I specialise in clients with ADHD, Autism and neurodivergence, anxiety and mood disorders, as well as providing family support to caregivers with neurodivergent children. I work in an outdoor setting and I also offer online sessions. I provide a supportive and safe space to talk. I hold individuality and autonomy at the centre of my practice and as a result, my work is very much tailored to meet what you need. I choose to work flexibly and without judgment, so that you can express yourself in whatever way feels most comfortable.
01458 552285 View 01458 552285

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Saida Melgar
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
My clients often come to therapy after noticing a lack of motivation or feeling disconnected. They may feel overwhelmed by daily pressures, weighed down by anxiety, depression, or trauma, or left questioning their sense of self. Many describe feeling misunderstood, not fitting in, or never feeling “good enough.” I work with neurodivergent adults (ADHD, autism and AuDHD, diagnosed or exploring), and those navigating questions about identity, relationships, or sexuality. Together, we’ll create a safe space where you can process your past, understand yourself more deeply, and move through life with greater confidence and ease.
My clients often come to therapy after noticing a lack of motivation or feeling disconnected. They may feel overwhelmed by daily pressures, weighed down by anxiety, depression, or trauma, or left questioning their sense of self. Many describe feeling misunderstood, not fitting in, or never feeling “good enough.” I work with neurodivergent adults (ADHD, autism and AuDHD, diagnosed or exploring), and those navigating questions about identity, relationships, or sexuality. Together, we’ll create a safe space where you can process your past, understand yourself more deeply, and move through life with greater confidence and ease.
020 4572 7386 View 020 4572 7386
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Think Outside The Box Counselling and Coaching
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Bristol BS49
I'm Sarah, a different kind of counselling psychotherapist, life coach, mental illness specialist, couples/relationship therapist, children & young people counsellor, and sex/ kink/BDSM therapist.
I specialise in EUPD/BPD, DID, gender identity, relationships, sexuality, sex/intimacy, abuse, trauma, neurodivergence, and Kink/BDSM with lived experiences. Life coaching to find solutions, options, and your strengths. I help with forms, CV's, career guidance, budgeting, and benefits. I support clients in-between sessions whenever they feel they need help.
I'm Sarah, a different kind of counselling psychotherapist, life coach, mental illness specialist, couples/relationship therapist, children & young people counsellor, and sex/ kink/BDSM therapist.
I specialise in EUPD/BPD, DID, gender identity, relationships, sexuality, sex/intimacy, abuse, trauma, neurodivergence, and Kink/BDSM with lived experiences. Life coaching to find solutions, options, and your strengths. I help with forms, CV's, career guidance, budgeting, and benefits. I support clients in-between sessions whenever they feel they need help.
01934 317845 View 01934 317845
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Laura Jayne Nice
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
020 3828 7396 View 020 3828 7396
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Ben Banks
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
3 Endorsed
Bristol BS1
Updated Feb 2026 - I have moved to a permanent space in Stokes Croft for in-person appointments and have some limited availability on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. I consider it a sign of bravery that you’re thinking about coming to see me for therapy. We all experience difficult and painful things in life and we all need other people to lean on, to help us through some of the more painful or challenging situations or to help us grow into kind, loving people. Working together, you'll move towards feeling better and showing up differently in the world. Together, life can get brighter.
Updated Feb 2026 - I have moved to a permanent space in Stokes Croft for in-person appointments and have some limited availability on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. I consider it a sign of bravery that you’re thinking about coming to see me for therapy. We all experience difficult and painful things in life and we all need other people to lean on, to help us through some of the more painful or challenging situations or to help us grow into kind, loving people. Working together, you'll move towards feeling better and showing up differently in the world. Together, life can get brighter.
0117 463 3181 View 0117 463 3181
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Joe Raynes
Psychotherapist, MA, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS8
Hi, thanks for visiting my profile. I am a counsellor and psychotherapist based in Bristol. You can see me either at my practice room in Clifton or on Zoom. I believe we all have the potential to live fulfilling, satisfying lives in connection with others and that even our most difficult experiences can still have meaning. For me, therapy is “the attempt to meet the depth of our wounds with an even greater depth of tenderness” (Dr Rick Hansen).
Hi, thanks for visiting my profile. I am a counsellor and psychotherapist based in Bristol. You can see me either at my practice room in Clifton or on Zoom. I believe we all have the potential to live fulfilling, satisfying lives in connection with others and that even our most difficult experiences can still have meaning. For me, therapy is “the attempt to meet the depth of our wounds with an even greater depth of tenderness” (Dr Rick Hansen).
01454 805906 View 01454 805906
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Rebecca Fox
Psychotherapist, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
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.
0161 524 6947 View 0161 524 6947
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Heather Elizabeth Witcher
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
My counselling process is client focused and tailored. You and your personal journey are unique, therefore there is no "one size fits all" approach in my therapy space. Although I have had a long and varied education into counselling, psychology and social forces, I remain convinced by a fact that I learned on the first day of my degree... It is often not the method of counselling which predicts a benefit to our clients, but the relationship between client and practitioner. I prioritise building trust and a sense of safety that healing can bed into and thrive in.
My counselling process is client focused and tailored. You and your personal journey are unique, therefore there is no "one size fits all" approach in my therapy space. Although I have had a long and varied education into counselling, psychology and social forces, I remain convinced by a fact that I learned on the first day of my degree... It is often not the method of counselling which predicts a benefit to our clients, but the relationship between client and practitioner. I prioritise building trust and a sense of safety that healing can bed into and thrive in.
01803 222980 View 01803 222980
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Equalise Counselling - Break the cycle
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
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.
01392 321952 View 01392 321952
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Keith Fowler
Psychotherapist, COSRT Reg.
Online Only
I have particular experience working with compulsive sexual behaviour (sometimes called sex addiction), and I am polyamory-informed and kink-aware.
Welcome - I'm a psychosexual therapist offering a supportive and non-judgmental space to explore sexual and relationship concerns. I work, often with individuals, around issues such as mismatched desire, betrayals, difficulties with communication and connection, and navigating non-monogamy. I support clients with sexual challenges such as unreliable erections (erectile dysfuction), rapid ejaculation (premature ejaculation), delayed or absent ejaculation, low desire, and problematic porn use.
I have particular experience working with compulsive sexual behaviour (sometimes called sex addiction), and I am polyamory-informed and kink-aware.
Welcome - I'm a psychosexual therapist offering a supportive and non-judgmental space to explore sexual and relationship concerns. I work, often with individuals, around issues such as mismatched desire, betrayals, difficulties with communication and connection, and navigating non-monogamy. I support clients with sexual challenges such as unreliable erections (erectile dysfuction), rapid ejaculation (premature ejaculation), delayed or absent ejaculation, low desire, and problematic porn use.
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Charlotte ES West
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS5
I support adults in Bristol and online who are experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress, relationship challenges, grief, or a sense of being stuck. I offer a warm, collaborative space to explore what matters to you, at a pace that feels safe and manageable. With a lived experience background, I also support clients navigating chronic health conditions, creatives who may struggle when creativity becomes tangled with perfectionism, burnout or fear of failure, and LGBTQ+ or gender and/or sexuality questioning clients.
I support adults in Bristol and online who are experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress, relationship challenges, grief, or a sense of being stuck. I offer a warm, collaborative space to explore what matters to you, at a pace that feels safe and manageable. With a lived experience background, I also support clients navigating chronic health conditions, creatives who may struggle when creativity becomes tangled with perfectionism, burnout or fear of failure, and LGBTQ+ or gender and/or sexuality questioning clients.
0117 463 5091 View 0117 463 5091
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Phinity Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
We will facilitate open and honest dialogue, so we may explore your concerns, anxieties, pain, trauma, or sadness, and uncover issues you might normally avoid because they feel threatening. This safe confrontation will allow you to learn how to process your challenges in a helpful way which is incredibly powerful, changing how you relate to yourself, others, and your world, thereby offering movement toward healing, growth, and.....joy.
We will facilitate open and honest dialogue, so we may explore your concerns, anxieties, pain, trauma, or sadness, and uncover issues you might normally avoid because they feel threatening. This safe confrontation will allow you to learn how to process your challenges in a helpful way which is incredibly powerful, changing how you relate to yourself, others, and your world, thereby offering movement toward healing, growth, and.....joy.
0121 661 2844 View 0121 661 2844
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Jessica Dalgic
Psychotherapist
Bristol BS16
Are you navigating anxiety, burnout, or feeling stuck in some way? I work alongside you with warmth, honesty, and care, offering empathy alongside gentle challenge to help bring awareness to what may feel hidden or difficult to reach. Informed by lived experience and years of working with diverse communities, I approach therapy without assumptions. My work is grounded in justice, integrity, creativity, and nurture, supporting not only personal growth but deeper connection to yourself, others, and the world around you.
Are you navigating anxiety, burnout, or feeling stuck in some way? I work alongside you with warmth, honesty, and care, offering empathy alongside gentle challenge to help bring awareness to what may feel hidden or difficult to reach. Informed by lived experience and years of working with diverse communities, I approach therapy without assumptions. My work is grounded in justice, integrity, creativity, and nurture, supporting not only personal growth but deeper connection to yourself, others, and the world around you.
0117 463 8558 View 0117 463 8558
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Stephanie White
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Bristol BS1
Hello. My name is Stephanie, and I'm a UKCP registered psychotherapist. I am interested in people. In each person’s unique complexity. In you. If you are reading this then you may already have taken the first step on your therapeutic journey; the decision to explore, and to seek the right person to share this work with you. Whether you come to me for longer term psychotherapy, shorter term work, or for CBT/REBT, my initial aim will always be the same; to create a warm, secure, boundaried space in which we can build our therapeutic relationship. A space where you feel able to share what is on your mind.
Hello. My name is Stephanie, and I'm a UKCP registered psychotherapist. I am interested in people. In each person’s unique complexity. In you. If you are reading this then you may already have taken the first step on your therapeutic journey; the decision to explore, and to seek the right person to share this work with you. Whether you come to me for longer term psychotherapy, shorter term work, or for CBT/REBT, my initial aim will always be the same; to create a warm, secure, boundaried space in which we can build our therapeutic relationship. A space where you feel able to share what is on your mind.
01454 804756 View 01454 804756
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Dr Steph Davis
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Bristol BS8
I work with adults using a range of therapeutic approaches depending on what best meets the needs of the individual. I often use acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), compassion focused therapy (CFT) and am accredited in EMDR. To find out more about the way that I work, visit my website for more information.
I work with adults using a range of therapeutic approaches depending on what best meets the needs of the individual. I often use acceptance and commitment therapy (ACT), compassion focused therapy (CFT) and am accredited in EMDR. To find out more about the way that I work, visit my website for more information.
01454 807510 View 01454 807510
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Joe Pawson
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
People come to psychotherapy for all kinds of different reasons. Perhaps a particular issue is making life very difficult, or maybe you have more general feelings of discontentment, unease or unhappiness that you want to address. One-to-one psychotherapy can help by providing a safe, therapeutic space in which you feel able to explore and express difficult thoughts, feelings and memories. This process of deep exploration helps you to grow and develop in areas that have previously felt stuck, painful or difficult to resolve.
People come to psychotherapy for all kinds of different reasons. Perhaps a particular issue is making life very difficult, or maybe you have more general feelings of discontentment, unease or unhappiness that you want to address. One-to-one psychotherapy can help by providing a safe, therapeutic space in which you feel able to explore and express difficult thoughts, feelings and memories. This process of deep exploration helps you to grow and develop in areas that have previously felt stuck, painful or difficult to resolve.
0117 463 3300 View 0117 463 3300
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.