Lesbian Counselling in Grays
Feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? It takes courage and resilience to seek support, and you've already taken a significant step. Let's work together to explore and understand your emotions, thoughts, and behaviours so you can regain a sense of control. My approach is tailored to your unique needs, drawing on insights from psychoanalytic, person-centred, existential, as an integrative therapist to help you understand the origins of your struggles. I believe deeply that healing arises from strengthening your relationship with yourself, which can be affected by fears, traumas, and worries.
Feeling overwhelmed by life's challenges? It takes courage and resilience to seek support, and you've already taken a significant step. Let's work together to explore and understand your emotions, thoughts, and behaviours so you can regain a sense of control. My approach is tailored to your unique needs, drawing on insights from psychoanalytic, person-centred, existential, as an integrative therapist to help you understand the origins of your struggles. I believe deeply that healing arises from strengthening your relationship with yourself, which can be affected by fears, traumas, and worries.
Are your anxieties holding you back from living the life you want? Are you exhausted and lacking confidence? Maybe you would like to feel more in control and confident in yourself. I work with people like you and together we aim to make positive changes so that you can start to feel more in control of your life. If you are struggling to understand your thoughts feelings and behaviours then counselling can help you deal with these issues and help to manage the impact on your mental health and allow you the space to explore your emotions.
Are your anxieties holding you back from living the life you want? Are you exhausted and lacking confidence? Maybe you would like to feel more in control and confident in yourself. I work with people like you and together we aim to make positive changes so that you can start to feel more in control of your life. If you are struggling to understand your thoughts feelings and behaviours then counselling can help you deal with these issues and help to manage the impact on your mental health and allow you the space to explore your emotions.
Life can be challenging, and counselling can provide a safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings.
I am an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, families, children, young people, and adults of all ages.
My counselling journey began at St Luke's Hospice, where I completed my placement hours and continued to volunteer after qualifying. These experiences shaped my commitment to working with people through life’s most difficult moments.
I offer both short-term and long-term counselling, tailored to your needs. Over the years, I have worked with a wide range
Life can be challenging, and counselling can provide a safe space to explore your thoughts and feelings.
I am an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist with over 15 years of experience supporting individuals, couples, families, children, young people, and adults of all ages.
My counselling journey began at St Luke's Hospice, where I completed my placement hours and continued to volunteer after qualifying. These experiences shaped my commitment to working with people through life’s most difficult moments.
I offer both short-term and long-term counselling, tailored to your needs. Over the years, I have worked with a wide range
If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, low self esteem, relationships with others, feeling isolated or alone in relationships, feeling never ‘good enough’ or battling with addiction this could be due to your attachment pattern. How we view ourself in relation to others and the world around us affects us in everyday life. I am a qualified BA (hons) Integrative Counsellor and supervisor. I draw from different theories such as Humanistic, CBT and Psychodynamic including attachment, which enables me to tailor every session specifically for each individual. I have many years experience working for the NHS and in private practice.
If you’re struggling with anxiety, depression, low self esteem, relationships with others, feeling isolated or alone in relationships, feeling never ‘good enough’ or battling with addiction this could be due to your attachment pattern. How we view ourself in relation to others and the world around us affects us in everyday life. I am a qualified BA (hons) Integrative Counsellor and supervisor. I draw from different theories such as Humanistic, CBT and Psychodynamic including attachment, which enables me to tailor every session specifically for each individual. I have many years experience working for the NHS and in private practice.
The training I have undertaken and the experience I have acquired over the past 15 years has equipped me to support those enduring depression- and anxiety disorders from all ages, races, genders, ethnicities, sexualities and abilities - I fully embrace and welcome peoples' individuality, and aim to nurture this through our sessions together
The training I have undertaken and the experience I have acquired over the past 15 years has equipped me to support those enduring depression- and anxiety disorders from all ages, races, genders, ethnicities, sexualities and abilities - I fully embrace and welcome peoples' individuality, and aim to nurture this through our sessions together
I am a fully qualified Child, Adolescent and Family Psychodynamic Psychotherapist with over 20 years’ experience supporting children, young people, and their families. I understand how worrying it can be when a child or teenager is struggling, and I aim to offer a calm, thoughtful space where difficulties can be understood and worked through at a pace that feels safe.
Families often choose psychodynamic psychotherapy when they are seeking a deeper understanding of their child’s emotional world and patterns of relating. This approach supports meaningful, long-term change by exploring underlying experiences and relationships...
I am a fully qualified Child, Adolescent and Family Psychodynamic Psychotherapist with over 20 years’ experience supporting children, young people, and their families. I understand how worrying it can be when a child or teenager is struggling, and I aim to offer a calm, thoughtful space where difficulties can be understood and worked through at a pace that feels safe.
Families often choose psychodynamic psychotherapy when they are seeking a deeper understanding of their child’s emotional world and patterns of relating. This approach supports meaningful, long-term change by exploring underlying experiences and relationships...
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My ideal clients invest with their whole self, heart and mind, not just financially. They are ready to listen to what their body has been telling them. They want to shift, even before they have words for it. They notice the same patterns in every relationship and stop blaming everyone else. Something in them knows they are destined for more, and my words tend to find them at the right time. They are not uptight. They like to laugh. And they want work that is holistic, spiritual, grounded in clinical and life experience. I help you come home to the safety of your mind and body, so you can finally stop surviving and start living.
My ideal clients invest with their whole self, heart and mind, not just financially. They are ready to listen to what their body has been telling them. They want to shift, even before they have words for it. They notice the same patterns in every relationship and stop blaming everyone else. Something in them knows they are destined for more, and my words tend to find them at the right time. They are not uptight. They like to laugh. And they want work that is holistic, spiritual, grounded in clinical and life experience. I help you come home to the safety of your mind and body, so you can finally stop surviving and start living.
We provide decolonial, intersectional and anti-oppressive talking therapy to racially minoritised clients. We believe in our right to heal away from the white gaze and to have a safer space where we don't have to explain who we are or the different aspects of our culture or identity. We also believe that therapy should be a space where all identities are welcomed and understood including LGBTQ+ identities, gender diversity, neurodivergence and beyond.
We provide decolonial, intersectional and anti-oppressive talking therapy to racially minoritised clients. We believe in our right to heal away from the white gaze and to have a safer space where we don't have to explain who we are or the different aspects of our culture or identity. We also believe that therapy should be a space where all identities are welcomed and understood including LGBTQ+ identities, gender diversity, neurodivergence and beyond.
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.
Individuals and couples come to me when they feel stuck, disconnected, or uncertain in their sexual and relational lives; often navigating shame, desire differences, body confusion, breakdowns in communication, or a sense that something deeper is not being met. Alongside this, many are also curious about expanding into more aliveness: intimacy, fantasy, kink, alternative relating, emotional honesty, and relational depth.
My approach is grounded, somatic and relational where we move between difficulty and expansion, supporting greater embodiment, awareness, clarity, and the capacity to meet yourself and others more fully.
Individuals and couples come to me when they feel stuck, disconnected, or uncertain in their sexual and relational lives; often navigating shame, desire differences, body confusion, breakdowns in communication, or a sense that something deeper is not being met. Alongside this, many are also curious about expanding into more aliveness: intimacy, fantasy, kink, alternative relating, emotional honesty, and relational depth.
My approach is grounded, somatic and relational where we move between difficulty and expansion, supporting greater embodiment, awareness, clarity, and the capacity to meet yourself and others more fully.
To any potential new clients - I offer you a very warm welcome.
Sometimes navigating life’s challenges can feel overwhelming on your own. Sometimes your true self can feel far away.
Whether you are trying to find a sense of self, feeling anxious and stressed, or battling low self esteem, I believe that every individual has the ability to form their own unique path forward.
To any potential new clients - I offer you a very warm welcome.
Sometimes navigating life’s challenges can feel overwhelming on your own. Sometimes your true self can feel far away.
Whether you are trying to find a sense of self, feeling anxious and stressed, or battling low self esteem, I believe that every individual has the ability to form their own unique path forward.
Hello, I'm Rachael. There could be many reasons why you’re looking for therapy. It could be due to a particular issue that feels clear to you or a number of issues that are troubling or causing distress; perhaps you’re experiencing a general sense of discontent or unease that’s more difficult to describe. Whatever brings you, I aspire to provide a consistent and safe environment where we can explore what’s most relevant for you and at your pace. If you would like to talk further about sessions, you're very welcome to contact me. Following that, we can arrange an initial session to discuss how you would like to use our time together.
Hello, I'm Rachael. There could be many reasons why you’re looking for therapy. It could be due to a particular issue that feels clear to you or a number of issues that are troubling or causing distress; perhaps you’re experiencing a general sense of discontent or unease that’s more difficult to describe. Whatever brings you, I aspire to provide a consistent and safe environment where we can explore what’s most relevant for you and at your pace. If you would like to talk further about sessions, you're very welcome to contact me. Following that, we can arrange an initial session to discuss how you would like to use our time together.
Hi, my name is Nishita and I am a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist. I have over 10 years of experience working with adults in the field of mental health both in clinical and forensic settings, 8 years experience working for a NHS Talking Therapies service, 6 years working in private practice. I am fully qualified and registered by the BABCP (British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies), as a psychotherapist and couples therapist. I have extensive experience working with adults that are experiencing depression and anxiety disorders.
Hi, my name is Nishita and I am a cognitive behavioural psychotherapist. I have over 10 years of experience working with adults in the field of mental health both in clinical and forensic settings, 8 years experience working for a NHS Talking Therapies service, 6 years working in private practice. I am fully qualified and registered by the BABCP (British Association for Behavioural & Cognitive Psychotherapies), as a psychotherapist and couples therapist. I have extensive experience working with adults that are experiencing depression and anxiety disorders.
I work with individuals, relationships & all family dynamics - ‘logical and biological’ - stuck communicating safely through conflict and disconnect. We work together to find a compassionate understanding of the challenges you have, how they are impacting you, and strategies to think, feel and be different in them to feel safe and secure. Knowing how to have confident relationships with those around us is how we thrive and this often means learning new ways to talk, act and self advocate within them. Communication is the lever of connection so we will learn new, different or more ways to do this with yourself and/or others.
I work with individuals, relationships & all family dynamics - ‘logical and biological’ - stuck communicating safely through conflict and disconnect. We work together to find a compassionate understanding of the challenges you have, how they are impacting you, and strategies to think, feel and be different in them to feel safe and secure. Knowing how to have confident relationships with those around us is how we thrive and this often means learning new ways to talk, act and self advocate within them. Communication is the lever of connection so we will learn new, different or more ways to do this with yourself and/or others.
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.
I only work online - and work worldwide except USA and Canada. I just I love working as an online therapist and I invite you to work with me online, whatever your issues, needs or goals might be. You may live abroad or have difficulty accessing help or just prefer seeing someone online, or you may be struggling with shame and want to work with the video turned off or by live chat - text based. I am happy to work with you using the format you prefer - I am even qualified as an avatar therapist if you'd like to try this. Online work can be very rewarding and creative.
I only work online - and work worldwide except USA and Canada. I just I love working as an online therapist and I invite you to work with me online, whatever your issues, needs or goals might be. You may live abroad or have difficulty accessing help or just prefer seeing someone online, or you may be struggling with shame and want to work with the video turned off or by live chat - text based. I am happy to work with you using the format you prefer - I am even qualified as an avatar therapist if you'd like to try this. Online work can be very rewarding and creative.
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.
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.
Thank you for looking at my profile. I have over 30 years experience as a Person Centred Therapist.. I offer a non judgmental therapeutic space where you can safely and confidentially explore anything that you want to talk about. No issue is too difficult or too small. It all matters. Together we can find ways for you to feel happier, resolve issues, and live a more satisfying life. I have a wide range of experience of all different issues and will meet you with total acceptance. I may have heard similar stories but you are unique and what you need will be unique to you.
Thank you for looking at my profile. I have over 30 years experience as a Person Centred Therapist.. I offer a non judgmental therapeutic space where you can safely and confidentially explore anything that you want to talk about. No issue is too difficult or too small. It all matters. Together we can find ways for you to feel happier, resolve issues, and live a more satisfying life. I have a wide range of experience of all different issues and will meet you with total acceptance. I may have heard similar stories but you are unique and what you need will be unique to you.
Wherever you are in life - whatever you're carrying, whatever you're searching for - you are welcome here.
At Higher Vibes Corner, I work with people across all of life's phases, transitions and challenges. Whether you're in the depths of something difficult or simply feeling the call for deeper connection, more balance, more joy - together we'll go beneath the surface, find the root of your imbalances and guide you gently back to centre. Back to yourself.
I bring over 20 years of personal therapeutic experience, 8 years of professional training in energy medicine and 8 years working in corporate health and wellbeing.
Wherever you are in life - whatever you're carrying, whatever you're searching for - you are welcome here.
At Higher Vibes Corner, I work with people across all of life's phases, transitions and challenges. Whether you're in the depths of something difficult or simply feeling the call for deeper connection, more balance, more joy - together we'll go beneath the surface, find the root of your imbalances and guide you gently back to centre. Back to yourself.
I bring over 20 years of personal therapeutic experience, 8 years of professional training in energy medicine and 8 years working in corporate health and wellbeing.
I’m Claire. I am a Senior Accredited Counsellor providing safe and supportive online counselling sessions. I work with a wide range of people but I specialise in working with individuals from the LGBTQ+ and GSRD community, those who are neurodivergent (or think they might be) as well as Millennials and Gen Z-ers.
I’m Claire. I am a Senior Accredited Counsellor providing safe and supportive online counselling sessions. I work with a wide range of people but I specialise in working with individuals from the LGBTQ+ and GSRD community, those who are neurodivergent (or think they might be) as well as Millennials and Gen Z-ers.
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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.