Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Counselling in Guildford
Do others view you as a calm river with a constant, steady flow? Does this stop you from telling them about the disarming undercurrent that pulls you in all directions? Perhaps you feel like you need to maintain the outward appearance of being someone who ‘has it all’ when inwardly you are scared that you aren’t enough. Appearing perfect can be exhausting, it can also be isolating and erode our true sense of self. I am here so that you can rest your mask down for a while. By tapping into and meeting the needs of your inner self you will find that you feel resourced enough to fortify your relationships with others.
Do others view you as a calm river with a constant, steady flow? Does this stop you from telling them about the disarming undercurrent that pulls you in all directions? Perhaps you feel like you need to maintain the outward appearance of being someone who ‘has it all’ when inwardly you are scared that you aren’t enough. Appearing perfect can be exhausting, it can also be isolating and erode our true sense of self. I am here so that you can rest your mask down for a while. By tapping into and meeting the needs of your inner self you will find that you feel resourced enough to fortify your relationships with others.
My journey into counselling began as a personal quest for healing . Through that journey, I discovered a profound passion for supporting others to navigate their own paths towards healing and resilience. In my practice, I offer a safe , supportive space where trauma survivors can explore their experiences, express their emotions, and embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. With empathy and understanding, I walk alongside my clients as they work through the complexities of trauma, offering support, guidance, and evidence-based techniques to facilitate healing and growth.
My journey into counselling began as a personal quest for healing . Through that journey, I discovered a profound passion for supporting others to navigate their own paths towards healing and resilience. In my practice, I offer a safe , supportive space where trauma survivors can explore their experiences, express their emotions, and embark on a journey of self-discovery and empowerment. With empathy and understanding, I walk alongside my clients as they work through the complexities of trauma, offering support, guidance, and evidence-based techniques to facilitate healing and growth.
I’m a BACP registered counsellor based in Guildford town centre, offering therapy for teenagers (14+), young adults, professionals, and parents.
I work from a comfortable and confidential private counselling room just a short walk from Guildford High Street and Guildford mainline railway station.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. I offer a calm, supportive space to explore what’s going on at your own pace, without judgement or pressure.
I’m a BACP registered counsellor based in Guildford town centre, offering therapy for teenagers (14+), young adults, professionals, and parents.
I work from a comfortable and confidential private counselling room just a short walk from Guildford High Street and Guildford mainline railway station.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, anxious, emotionally exhausted, disconnected, or unsure how to move forward. I offer a calm, supportive space to explore what’s going on at your own pace, without judgement or pressure.
You may be feeling stuck or disconnected in your relationships, intimacy or sexual self, despite insight or effort. Therapy can offer space to work with what’s held in the body and nervous system, explore patterns of desire, shame or disconnection, and develop greater clarity and agency. You’re welcome to get in touch to see if we might work well together.
You may be feeling stuck or disconnected in your relationships, intimacy or sexual self, despite insight or effort. Therapy can offer space to work with what’s held in the body and nervous system, explore patterns of desire, shame or disconnection, and develop greater clarity and agency. You’re welcome to get in touch to see if we might work well together.
I am a COSRT Accredited and a Full NCIP Member psychotherapist based in Guildford in Surrey. I have a clinic in the centre of Guildford where I work with people in-person, and also an online clinic where I work with people from numerous locations.
I am an IFS Therapist, trained by IFS UK, and a Forensic Therapist, trained by STOPSO. My original therapeutic training was integrative with a primary focus on attachment. I also spent four years of post-graduate training, working with couples and relationships.
I am a COSRT Accredited and a Full NCIP Member psychotherapist based in Guildford in Surrey. I have a clinic in the centre of Guildford where I work with people in-person, and also an online clinic where I work with people from numerous locations.
I am an IFS Therapist, trained by IFS UK, and a Forensic Therapist, trained by STOPSO. My original therapeutic training was integrative with a primary focus on attachment. I also spent four years of post-graduate training, working with couples and relationships.
Hello, my name is Gagan. I want to support you on your therapy journey. My approach will enable you to share and explore parts of your identity and difficult or traumatic life experiences. Alongside my expertise in working with common mental health difficulties, I have a special interest in helping people talk about areas such as relationships, sex, sexuality, race, and culture.
Hello, my name is Gagan. I want to support you on your therapy journey. My approach will enable you to share and explore parts of your identity and difficult or traumatic life experiences. Alongside my expertise in working with common mental health difficulties, I have a special interest in helping people talk about areas such as relationships, sex, sexuality, race, and culture.
Hello there. I'm Zoe, a dedicated therapist specialising in trauma, ADHD, BPD/EUPD and narcissistic abuse. With profound empathy and extensive experience, I provide a safe and compassionate space for healing and recovery. My aim is to provide high quality therapy to all of my clients, with a deep appreciation for the uniqueness of each individual's experiences. For some, a therapist is a companion through the challenges of daily life, while others might be looking to face challenges of the past. If you're in search of unwavering guidance and support, free from judgment, I encourage you to reach out.
Hello there. I'm Zoe, a dedicated therapist specialising in trauma, ADHD, BPD/EUPD and narcissistic abuse. With profound empathy and extensive experience, I provide a safe and compassionate space for healing and recovery. My aim is to provide high quality therapy to all of my clients, with a deep appreciation for the uniqueness of each individual's experiences. For some, a therapist is a companion through the challenges of daily life, while others might be looking to face challenges of the past. If you're in search of unwavering guidance and support, free from judgment, I encourage you to reach out.
Are you feeling stuck in painful relationship dynamics, struggling with intimacy or sexual challenges, or navigating the complexities of cultural transition and identity? Do you feel like some parts of you are lost, wounded, or out of sync - with your partner, your body, or your sense of self? You may be carrying stories that no longer serve you, shaped by culture, past relationships, or unspoken wounds. As an integrative counsellor, psychosexual and relationship therapist, I offer a space where all of you is welcome - where we slow down, listen deeply, and gently reconnect you with who you are, and how you want to live and love.
Are you feeling stuck in painful relationship dynamics, struggling with intimacy or sexual challenges, or navigating the complexities of cultural transition and identity? Do you feel like some parts of you are lost, wounded, or out of sync - with your partner, your body, or your sense of self? You may be carrying stories that no longer serve you, shaped by culture, past relationships, or unspoken wounds. As an integrative counsellor, psychosexual and relationship therapist, I offer a space where all of you is welcome - where we slow down, listen deeply, and gently reconnect you with who you are, and how you want to live and love.
Hi I’m David, a counsellor based in Surbiton. I work in person and online and am easily accessible for clients in Kingston upon Thames, London, and across Surrey.
Right now you may simply want a trusted confidential space to express what’s going on for you. You may want to look at what is and isn’t working in your life and be seeking change. You may want to explore and begin to heal past hurts.
Whatever brings you to therapy, I welcome you.
Hi I’m David, a counsellor based in Surbiton. I work in person and online and am easily accessible for clients in Kingston upon Thames, London, and across Surrey.
Right now you may simply want a trusted confidential space to express what’s going on for you. You may want to look at what is and isn’t working in your life and be seeking change. You may want to explore and begin to heal past hurts.
Whatever brings you to therapy, I welcome you.
Are you used to performing at a high level, while feeling overwhelmed or exhausted underneath? You might be used to pushing through, while feeling burnt out, stuck, or hard on yourself beneath the surfaceI work with high-achieving professionals and others in demanding roles who are used to pushing through, yet feel burnt out, stuck, or caught in patterns they can’t shift.
You might notice overthinking, a strong inner critic, or difficulty slowing down even when you need to. I offer online therapy across the UK, helping you understand what’s driving these patterns and feel steadier, more resilient, and more like yourself again.
Are you used to performing at a high level, while feeling overwhelmed or exhausted underneath? You might be used to pushing through, while feeling burnt out, stuck, or hard on yourself beneath the surfaceI work with high-achieving professionals and others in demanding roles who are used to pushing through, yet feel burnt out, stuck, or caught in patterns they can’t shift.
You might notice overthinking, a strong inner critic, or difficulty slowing down even when you need to. I offer online therapy across the UK, helping you understand what’s driving these patterns and feel steadier, more resilient, and more like yourself again.
Hi there! I am Amber, the Director of Healthy Mind Psychology. We aim to be a different type of practice. Our focus includes work with those people trying to cope with all the stresses and strains of unprecedented times upon us. But many struggle with issues outside of the normal narrative of mental health, or physical health too. Our practice aims to explain the stress response (whether that be from overdue bills, a critical family system, a harsh workplace, current or previous traumas, or a host of other things!) and the science behind how the mind/body interact to create physical symptoms, emotional distress, or bad habits!
Hi there! I am Amber, the Director of Healthy Mind Psychology. We aim to be a different type of practice. Our focus includes work with those people trying to cope with all the stresses and strains of unprecedented times upon us. But many struggle with issues outside of the normal narrative of mental health, or physical health too. Our practice aims to explain the stress response (whether that be from overdue bills, a critical family system, a harsh workplace, current or previous traumas, or a host of other things!) and the science behind how the mind/body interact to create physical symptoms, emotional distress, or bad habits!
About you… from the outside, things might look fine. But inside, it feels quite different.
You might be tired of overthinking everything and your mind doesn’t switch off, or you find yourself going over the same things again and again. If you’re feeling stuck and anxiety and overthinking have become the main characters in your life, please do reach out!
About me…
I’m warm, down to earth, and I’ll work alongside you, asking questions, noticing patterns, and helping you connect the dots. Sometimes that means support, sometimes gentle challenge, and sometimes just having a space where you don’t have to hold everything on your own.
About you… from the outside, things might look fine. But inside, it feels quite different.
You might be tired of overthinking everything and your mind doesn’t switch off, or you find yourself going over the same things again and again. If you’re feeling stuck and anxiety and overthinking have become the main characters in your life, please do reach out!
About me…
I’m warm, down to earth, and I’ll work alongside you, asking questions, noticing patterns, and helping you connect the dots. Sometimes that means support, sometimes gentle challenge, and sometimes just having a space where you don’t have to hold everything on your own.
Like all fully qualified Psychotherapists, I can work with a wide range of issues, including diagnosed mental health disorders. However, I have a special interest in working with Anxiety, Trauma including Sexual Abuse, Identity Problems, Religious Abuse and Spiritual Questioning, and Sexuality (including alternative relationship styles).
Like all fully qualified Psychotherapists, I can work with a wide range of issues, including diagnosed mental health disorders. However, I have a special interest in working with Anxiety, Trauma including Sexual Abuse, Identity Problems, Religious Abuse and Spiritual Questioning, and Sexuality (including alternative relationship styles).
I work with individuals and couples ( multi-partner relationships) and specialise in those experiencing anxiety, ADHD, and relationship challenges.
Most of us can go through times in life when something doesn’t feel quite right, or when we have a sense of being “stuck.” This may show up as anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, low mood, or difficulties in relationships. You might also notice feeling emotionally numb, being self-critical, struggling with decision making, or experiencing recurring conflict.
Either way, we can explore this together at a pace that feels safe and manageable.
I work with individuals and couples ( multi-partner relationships) and specialise in those experiencing anxiety, ADHD, and relationship challenges.
Most of us can go through times in life when something doesn’t feel quite right, or when we have a sense of being “stuck.” This may show up as anxiety, feeling overwhelmed, low mood, or difficulties in relationships. You might also notice feeling emotionally numb, being self-critical, struggling with decision making, or experiencing recurring conflict.
Either way, we can explore this together at a pace that feels safe and manageable.
Stuck, confused, anxious. I hear you.
Are you in a couple or relationship and struggle to know what you want, how to say it and how to be heard and understood?
Navigating life, relationships and a whirlwind of emotions is exhausting. Anxiety weighs heavy in our bodies and takes up space in our mind; feeling lost without a way forward is a lonely experience and past trauma can feel very present.
I offer gentleness and compassion, challenge when it's welcome, humour when laughter can heal, and room for tears when they need to fall. I take the time to hear and validate you, your story and what has brought you to this place.
Stuck, confused, anxious. I hear you.
Are you in a couple or relationship and struggle to know what you want, how to say it and how to be heard and understood?
Navigating life, relationships and a whirlwind of emotions is exhausting. Anxiety weighs heavy in our bodies and takes up space in our mind; feeling lost without a way forward is a lonely experience and past trauma can feel very present.
I offer gentleness and compassion, challenge when it's welcome, humour when laughter can heal, and room for tears when they need to fall. I take the time to hear and validate you, your story and what has brought you to this place.
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I work affirmatively with neurodivergent clients (including ADHD and autism) and GSRD (gender, sexuality, and relationship diversity) - this includes LGBT+, kink and BDSM, non-monogamy, and sex work, where questions of belonging, safety, and identity often sit under the surface.
You might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that keep repeating despite everything you’ve tried to change. For some people this shows up as anxiety, panic attacks, a harsh internal voice, persistent stress, or perfectionism that never seems to let up. Others come carrying the impact of trauma, emotional or sexual abuse, or attachment wounds that began long before they had language for what was happening. Depression, low self-worth, loneliness, and self-harm can emerge when there hasn’t been a safe place for difficult feelings to go.
I work affirmatively with neurodivergent clients (including ADHD and autism) and GSRD (gender, sexuality, and relationship diversity) - this includes LGBT+, kink and BDSM, non-monogamy, and sex work, where questions of belonging, safety, and identity often sit under the surface.
You might be feeling anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck in patterns that keep repeating despite everything you’ve tried to change. For some people this shows up as anxiety, panic attacks, a harsh internal voice, persistent stress, or perfectionism that never seems to let up. Others come carrying the impact of trauma, emotional or sexual abuse, or attachment wounds that began long before they had language for what was happening. Depression, low self-worth, loneliness, and self-harm can emerge when there hasn’t been a safe place for difficult feelings to go.
I am a qualified Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist working with individuals, couples, and polycules, with issues around communication, desire/arousal, orgasm, erectile difficulties, vaginal discomfort/pain, trauma, body image, gender and sexuality related issues, menopause, affairs, non monogamous, polyamorous relationships, porn addiction, kink, and bdsm.
My aim is to help you explore your feelings, thoughts and emotions and the affect they have on your behaviour and mood. I see the therapeutic process as a collaborative one, with us working side-by-side to develop your inner resources, communication skills, improve awareness of yourself, your body and your relationships with others.
I am a qualified Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist working with individuals, couples, and polycules, with issues around communication, desire/arousal, orgasm, erectile difficulties, vaginal discomfort/pain, trauma, body image, gender and sexuality related issues, menopause, affairs, non monogamous, polyamorous relationships, porn addiction, kink, and bdsm.
My aim is to help you explore your feelings, thoughts and emotions and the affect they have on your behaviour and mood. I see the therapeutic process as a collaborative one, with us working side-by-side to develop your inner resources, communication skills, improve awareness of yourself, your body and your relationships with others.
I offer queer-affirming, sex-positive & kink-aware therapy online across the UK, with particular experience in ENM / polyamory.
Hi! I’m Ro (they/them). You might be navigating jealousy, attachment anxiety, communication breakdown, or feeling stuck in relational patterns that keep repeating. Perhaps you're exploring ethical non-monogamy (ENM), polyamory, or questioning monogamy, and want relationships that feel honest and sustainable. You may feel disconnected from yourself, carrying old relational wounds, struggling with emotional regulation, or unsure how past experiences are shaping intimacy now. You’re looking for space to slow down, untangle what’s happening, and build more secure, intentional ways of relating.
I offer queer-affirming, sex-positive & kink-aware therapy online across the UK, with particular experience in ENM / polyamory.
Hi! I’m Ro (they/them). You might be navigating jealousy, attachment anxiety, communication breakdown, or feeling stuck in relational patterns that keep repeating. Perhaps you're exploring ethical non-monogamy (ENM), polyamory, or questioning monogamy, and want relationships that feel honest and sustainable. You may feel disconnected from yourself, carrying old relational wounds, struggling with emotional regulation, or unsure how past experiences are shaping intimacy now. You’re looking for space to slow down, untangle what’s happening, and build more secure, intentional ways of relating.
I am sex-positive and kink-aware.
I offer individual psychotherapy for adults, with a particular interest in psychologically complex and often hard-to-speak-about experiences. My work commonly involves shame, guilt, and self-criticism; patterns that repeat despite insight or effort; sexuality, desire, and taboo; the impact of sexual harm; sexual behaviour that feels troubling or conflicted; questions of gender, sexuality, and relationship diversity; and difficulties in relationships and intimacy. My approach is exploratory, and suited to people who want to think more deeply about what is troubling them.
I am sex-positive and kink-aware.
I offer individual psychotherapy for adults, with a particular interest in psychologically complex and often hard-to-speak-about experiences. My work commonly involves shame, guilt, and self-criticism; patterns that repeat despite insight or effort; sexuality, desire, and taboo; the impact of sexual harm; sexual behaviour that feels troubling or conflicted; questions of gender, sexuality, and relationship diversity; and difficulties in relationships and intimacy. My approach is exploratory, and suited to people who want to think more deeply about what is troubling them.
Your life may look successful and beautiful on the outside, yet inside you may feel anxious, low or burnt out, caught in people-pleasing, especially around family, partners, your sexuality or identity. Perhaps you are coming out, or afraid of disappointing those you love. You may long to stop performing, quieten shame and feel more at home in yourself. Together we slow down, map your story and gently honour your uniqueness, reclaiming your needs, boundaries and desires so life feels steadier, kinder and more spacious. I offer a warm, confidential space in Harley Street and online to explore, feel understood & trust your way forward.
Your life may look successful and beautiful on the outside, yet inside you may feel anxious, low or burnt out, caught in people-pleasing, especially around family, partners, your sexuality or identity. Perhaps you are coming out, or afraid of disappointing those you love. You may long to stop performing, quieten shame and feel more at home in yourself. Together we slow down, map your story and gently honour your uniqueness, reclaiming your needs, boundaries and desires so life feels steadier, kinder and more spacious. I offer a warm, confidential space in Harley Street and online to explore, feel understood & trust your way forward.
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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.