Lesbian Counselling in Ilford
Forest Therapy Wellness Centre
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP Snr. Accred
1 Endorsed
Ilford IG6
Are you struggling with anxiety, panic attacks? Alternatively are you feeling overwhelmed by neurodivergent traits such as ASD or ADHD? Perhaps you're dealing with relationship challenges, anger management, or childhood trauma. You might feel misunderstood or trapped in patterns of self-doubt or emotional pain. Your goal is to break free from these struggles, find clarity, and regain control of your life. You're seeking support, understanding, and tools to help you create lasting change and emotional freedom. I believe my 30 years of experience will enable me or one of my trusted colleagues to be able to help you.
Are you struggling with anxiety, panic attacks? Alternatively are you feeling overwhelmed by neurodivergent traits such as ASD or ADHD? Perhaps you're dealing with relationship challenges, anger management, or childhood trauma. You might feel misunderstood or trapped in patterns of self-doubt or emotional pain. Your goal is to break free from these struggles, find clarity, and regain control of your life. You're seeking support, understanding, and tools to help you create lasting change and emotional freedom. I believe my 30 years of experience will enable me or one of my trusted colleagues to be able to help you.
I have a passion for helping people overcome personal challenges and feel more confident and empowered in their lives. You may be struggling with loss, trauma, anxiety, low mood, unhelpful behavioural patterns, identity concerns, or the impact of a mental health diagnosis.
I offer a warm, empathetic, and non-judgemental space where you can explore what you are going through at your own pace. My integrative, person-centred approach includes CBT and other therapeutic models, allowing the support to be tailored to your individual needs.
Together, we can work towards understanding your experiences, recognising patterns that may be hol
I have a passion for helping people overcome personal challenges and feel more confident and empowered in their lives. You may be struggling with loss, trauma, anxiety, low mood, unhelpful behavioural patterns, identity concerns, or the impact of a mental health diagnosis.
I offer a warm, empathetic, and non-judgemental space where you can explore what you are going through at your own pace. My integrative, person-centred approach includes CBT and other therapeutic models, allowing the support to be tailored to your individual needs.
Together, we can work towards understanding your experiences, recognising patterns that may be hol
I work with and support anyone going through a challenging time and support individuals in need of emotional support for their mental health. I do this by providing online Coaching, Counselling and Psychotherapy.
I work with and support anyone going through a challenging time and support individuals in need of emotional support for their mental health. I do this by providing online Coaching, Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Ajay Lamba has delivered psychotherapy in NHS hospitals and private practice, which has provided a wealth of experience with people from diverse backgrounds and all age groups. His academic and work career has been focused on helping people achieve their goals of recovery by relieving symptoms of depression and anxiety, from mild to severe psychological difficulties.
Ajay Lamba has delivered psychotherapy in NHS hospitals and private practice, which has provided a wealth of experience with people from diverse backgrounds and all age groups. His academic and work career has been focused on helping people achieve their goals of recovery by relieving symptoms of depression and anxiety, from mild to severe psychological difficulties.
Thank you for visiting my profile. I offer a safe, warm and non-judgemental space for you to come and talk. I can offer a fixed number of sessions, or longer term counselling. I have experience of working with clients with a wide range of issues and specialise in trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, childhood sexual abuse, depression, low self esteem, panic attacks, personality disorders, anxiety and bereavement. I will listen deeply and explore what has happened to you rather than what is wrong with you. I can also work with bereavement, phobias and addictions. I have been working as a counsellor since 2007.
Thank you for visiting my profile. I offer a safe, warm and non-judgemental space for you to come and talk. I can offer a fixed number of sessions, or longer term counselling. I have experience of working with clients with a wide range of issues and specialise in trauma, post traumatic stress disorder, childhood sexual abuse, depression, low self esteem, panic attacks, personality disorders, anxiety and bereavement. I will listen deeply and explore what has happened to you rather than what is wrong with you. I can also work with bereavement, phobias and addictions. I have been working as a counsellor since 2007.
Hi, it’s nice to meet you. My name is Pavan. I’m based in London and work online with clients across Europe. I work with individuals tired of pretending they’re fine: thoughtful, capable and outwardly together, yet anxious, burnt out or quietly lost. I offer a deeper, non-clinical space where you don’t have to perform or explain yourself. Shaped by both training and my own therapy, I work gently and honestly. I’m drawn to sensitive, intuitive people who learned to survive by being strong or accommodating. Therapy becomes the place you get to soften and be seen.
Hi, it’s nice to meet you. My name is Pavan. I’m based in London and work online with clients across Europe. I work with individuals tired of pretending they’re fine: thoughtful, capable and outwardly together, yet anxious, burnt out or quietly lost. I offer a deeper, non-clinical space where you don’t have to perform or explain yourself. Shaped by both training and my own therapy, I work gently and honestly. I’m drawn to sensitive, intuitive people who learned to survive by being strong or accommodating. Therapy becomes the place you get to soften and be seen.
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Hi, I am Sana. I work with people carrying the quiet weight of modern life, whether that's burnout, workplace stress, or relationships that feel stuck or painful.
I work primarily with individuals and couples, including the LGBTQ+ community, trying to understand themselves better. I explore various issues such as identity, relationships, or feelings they have never felt comfortable talking about before. For kids I support them with changing behaviours, ongoing anxiety, difficulty in school, sleep issues, etc.
Hi, I am Sana. I work with people carrying the quiet weight of modern life, whether that's burnout, workplace stress, or relationships that feel stuck or painful.
I work primarily with individuals and couples, including the LGBTQ+ community, trying to understand themselves better. I explore various issues such as identity, relationships, or feelings they have never felt comfortable talking about before. For kids I support them with changing behaviours, ongoing anxiety, difficulty in school, sleep issues, etc.
Have you ever felt unseen or misunderstood in traditional therapy spaces?
Do you long for a therapist who truly gets you—your identity, your relationships, your experiences?
Whether you’re navigating neurodivergence, kink,exploring non-traditional relationships, healing from trauma,or reconnecting with pleasure and intimacy, you deserve a space where you don’t have to explain or justify yourself—just be.
And if you’re an artist, musician,or creative soul struggling with mental health, I know the pressures, burnout,and the deep emotional currents that come with your world. You don’t have to navigate it alone. I'm also a DJ myself.
Have you ever felt unseen or misunderstood in traditional therapy spaces?
Do you long for a therapist who truly gets you—your identity, your relationships, your experiences?
Whether you’re navigating neurodivergence, kink,exploring non-traditional relationships, healing from trauma,or reconnecting with pleasure and intimacy, you deserve a space where you don’t have to explain or justify yourself—just be.
And if you’re an artist, musician,or creative soul struggling with mental health, I know the pressures, burnout,and the deep emotional currents that come with your world. You don’t have to navigate it alone. I'm also a DJ myself.
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed or disconnected? Maybe you are navigating anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma, self-doubt , struggling to balance life's demands or struggling with your sexuality. Are you ready to take that courageous step towards change, even if it might feel daunting? Whether you are exploring identity, managing relationship challenges, healing from past trauma or trying to make sense of life's complexities , I am here to listen and help you move forward with your life, tailoring a plan to help you take back control and find emotional freedom and peace.
Do you feel stuck, overwhelmed or disconnected? Maybe you are navigating anxiety, depression, bereavement, trauma, self-doubt , struggling to balance life's demands or struggling with your sexuality. Are you ready to take that courageous step towards change, even if it might feel daunting? Whether you are exploring identity, managing relationship challenges, healing from past trauma or trying to make sense of life's complexities , I am here to listen and help you move forward with your life, tailoring a plan to help you take back control and find emotional freedom and peace.
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.
Do you spend a lot of your life wondering what other people think?
Maybe you second-guess yourself, worry about disappointing people, or find yourself trying to become the person you think you're supposed to be. After a while, it can become difficult to know what you actually think and want. We're taught that other people know better than us. Family, friends, society. Do the right thing. Be like everyone else. Be successful. Be likeable. Be better. I do things differently — I'm not another person who tells you what you should do.
Do you spend a lot of your life wondering what other people think?
Maybe you second-guess yourself, worry about disappointing people, or find yourself trying to become the person you think you're supposed to be. After a while, it can become difficult to know what you actually think and want. We're taught that other people know better than us. Family, friends, society. Do the right thing. Be like everyone else. Be successful. Be likeable. Be better. I do things differently — I'm not another person who tells you what you should do.
People often come to me when something in their intimate, sexual or relational life feels confusing, stuck or quietly painful; recurring conflict, low/no desire, infidelity, shame or behaviour that is out of control, including compulsive sexual behaviour or pornography use. It might follow a birth, an illness or injury, a loss, or years of functioning well outwardly while privately struggling with intimacy, relationships, culture, or identity. This work goes beyond traditional talking therapy; direct, practical and emotionally attuned, helping us name what's happening rather than going in circles, so real change can actually happen
People often come to me when something in their intimate, sexual or relational life feels confusing, stuck or quietly painful; recurring conflict, low/no desire, infidelity, shame or behaviour that is out of control, including compulsive sexual behaviour or pornography use. It might follow a birth, an illness or injury, a loss, or years of functioning well outwardly while privately struggling with intimacy, relationships, culture, or identity. This work goes beyond traditional talking therapy; direct, practical and emotionally attuned, helping us name what's happening rather than going in circles, so real change can actually happen
I'm a clinical psychologist with 10+ years of experience of working in the NHS & private practice with individuals, couples and groups. I have extensive experience working with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, body image, relationship struggles, family strain, shame, low self-esteem, self-criticism, trauma, and life transitions. My special interest and expertise is in gender, sexuality, relationship diversity, ADHD, and Equity Diversity & Inclusion. I also take a trauma informed and neuro-affirmative approach and address the impact of differences and intersectional identities on relationships and wellbeing.
I'm a clinical psychologist with 10+ years of experience of working in the NHS & private practice with individuals, couples and groups. I have extensive experience working with depression, anxiety, panic attacks, body image, relationship struggles, family strain, shame, low self-esteem, self-criticism, trauma, and life transitions. My special interest and expertise is in gender, sexuality, relationship diversity, ADHD, and Equity Diversity & Inclusion. I also take a trauma informed and neuro-affirmative approach and address the impact of differences and intersectional identities on relationships and wellbeing.
Sex and relationship difficulties can feel lonely, painful and hard to name. I am a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist, often called a sex therapist, supporting couples, throuples and individuals online and in Essex.
I work with low desire, mismatched desire, painful sex, erection or ejaculation difficulties, orgasm concerns, porn-related worries, affairs, secrecy, shame and relationship crisis.
My approach is warm, practical and direct where helpful.
Sex and relationship difficulties can feel lonely, painful and hard to name. I am a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist, often called a sex therapist, supporting couples, throuples and individuals online and in Essex.
I work with low desire, mismatched desire, painful sex, erection or ejaculation difficulties, orgasm concerns, porn-related worries, affairs, secrecy, shame and relationship crisis.
My approach is warm, practical and direct where helpful.
You may be feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. Perhaps you're facing challenges in relationships, navigating a life transition, or stuck in patterns that leave you feeling disconnected or frustrated. You might look like you're coping on the outside, but inside, things feel far from ok. You want space to be truly heard, to make sense of what you’re feeling, and to understand yourself more fully. Therapy offers the chance to explore your inner world with support, build emotional resilience, and move toward meaningful and lasting change. Sessions are in-person in Enfield Town or online.
You may be feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed, or unsure how to move forward. Perhaps you're facing challenges in relationships, navigating a life transition, or stuck in patterns that leave you feeling disconnected or frustrated. You might look like you're coping on the outside, but inside, things feel far from ok. You want space to be truly heard, to make sense of what you’re feeling, and to understand yourself more fully. Therapy offers the chance to explore your inner world with support, build emotional resilience, and move toward meaningful and lasting change. Sessions are in-person in Enfield Town or online.
Hi - are you feeling stuck? Repeating the same patterns of behaviour again and again in your life or relationship and going around in circles? Do you feel a lack of love/respect from your partner or someone close to you? Is sex/intimacy or compulsive sexual behaviour an issue? Perhaps trauma, life changes, neurodiversity (adhd/asc) or difficult times have led to anxiety/depression, the trust has gone, or you're feeling sad, angry, lonely, numb, or not sure what you feel anymore? I provide a safe, non-judgmental space supporting individuals, couples, neurodiverse and enm relationships gain confidence to change and improve wellbeing.
Hi - are you feeling stuck? Repeating the same patterns of behaviour again and again in your life or relationship and going around in circles? Do you feel a lack of love/respect from your partner or someone close to you? Is sex/intimacy or compulsive sexual behaviour an issue? Perhaps trauma, life changes, neurodiversity (adhd/asc) or difficult times have led to anxiety/depression, the trust has gone, or you're feeling sad, angry, lonely, numb, or not sure what you feel anymore? I provide a safe, non-judgmental space supporting individuals, couples, neurodiverse and enm relationships gain confidence to change and improve wellbeing.
UK & International clients, Individuals & Couples welcome. Sessions: £65 (£55 students and lower incomes).
Hi, I'm Karla, 47, a counsellor and trauma-informed psychotherapeutic practitioner, with over 6 years of therapeutic practice and more than 25 years' experience across the NHS, charities, corporate settings, community services, youth work, and private practice. I support people who want real understanding, not judgement or surface-level solutions. I don't just listen, I'm alongside you on your journey. Couples will have the opportunity to speak individually first, not for judgement but to be heard before joint sessions.
UK & International clients, Individuals & Couples welcome. Sessions: £65 (£55 students and lower incomes).
Hi, I'm Karla, 47, a counsellor and trauma-informed psychotherapeutic practitioner, with over 6 years of therapeutic practice and more than 25 years' experience across the NHS, charities, corporate settings, community services, youth work, and private practice. I support people who want real understanding, not judgement or surface-level solutions. I don't just listen, I'm alongside you on your journey. Couples will have the opportunity to speak individually first, not for judgement but to be heard before joint sessions.
It can be hard to live in this world sometimes. Early experiences, uncertainty, loss, rejection, trauma, oppression and inequality can impact us in ways that are both subtle and obvious. Family dynamics and relationships with friends, partners and colleagues can be complex.
Therapy can offer a transformative space where experiences can be understood, where difficult and painful feelings can be explored, and where new ways of doing and being can be discovered.
I am an integrative therapist, and aim to offer a non-judgemental, calm, collaborative, compassionate and safe therapeutic space.
It can be hard to live in this world sometimes. Early experiences, uncertainty, loss, rejection, trauma, oppression and inequality can impact us in ways that are both subtle and obvious. Family dynamics and relationships with friends, partners and colleagues can be complex.
Therapy can offer a transformative space where experiences can be understood, where difficult and painful feelings can be explored, and where new ways of doing and being can be discovered.
I am an integrative therapist, and aim to offer a non-judgemental, calm, collaborative, compassionate and safe therapeutic space.
If you're reading this you're probably looking for some support to make important changes to your life. Maybe you’ve noticed unhealthy or unwanted patterns in your relationships. Maybe you’re struggling to make sense of your emotions and behaviours. I will help you to understand yourself and support you to make the changes you may have been struggling to make on your own. You've come to the right place.
If you're reading this you're probably looking for some support to make important changes to your life. Maybe you’ve noticed unhealthy or unwanted patterns in your relationships. Maybe you’re struggling to make sense of your emotions and behaviours. I will help you to understand yourself and support you to make the changes you may have been struggling to make on your own. You've come to the right place.
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.
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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.