Lesbian Counselling in Knutsford
Online Counselling/Psychotherapy available via Zoom or Skype. Based in Warrington,Cheshire, I am a highly qualified therapist with a PhD in Counselling and MSc in Clinical Counselling. As an experienced BACP Registered and Accredited Person-Centred Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I provide a safe, professional and confidential talking therapy service for individuals, couples and families. My work is influenced by the Person-Centred Approach based on acceptance, empathy and genuineness. I am also a qualified practitioner in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Regulation) and a Clinical Supervisor trained at postgraduate level.
Online Counselling/Psychotherapy available via Zoom or Skype. Based in Warrington,Cheshire, I am a highly qualified therapist with a PhD in Counselling and MSc in Clinical Counselling. As an experienced BACP Registered and Accredited Person-Centred Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I provide a safe, professional and confidential talking therapy service for individuals, couples and families. My work is influenced by the Person-Centred Approach based on acceptance, empathy and genuineness. I am also a qualified practitioner in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Regulation) and a Clinical Supervisor trained at postgraduate level.
Hey, I'm an EMDR & Trauma psychotherapist working online. My approach to therapy is integrative, meaning I use different therapy methods, such as EMDR, that will help with your process. My speciality is working with trauma, specifically childhood and sexual trauma. I have additional training working with neurodivergence and EMDR. Further information on my training and background can be found on my website listed below.
Hey, I'm an EMDR & Trauma psychotherapist working online. My approach to therapy is integrative, meaning I use different therapy methods, such as EMDR, that will help with your process. My speciality is working with trauma, specifically childhood and sexual trauma. I have additional training working with neurodivergence and EMDR. Further information on my training and background can be found on my website listed below.
I am a psychologist and certified couple therapist (Imago). I am driven by my empathy and desire to help others. I welcome same-sex couples, all members of the LGBT+ community, and people from all ethnic/cultural backgrounds. Born in France, I trained in the UK at the highest academic level and in multiple settings (incl. the NHS). I can help adults with many mental health difficulties (trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem) and couples experiencing difficulties (communication, crisis, affairs). I am also highly experienced in supporting cancer patients and their families. Please see my website for more information.
I am a psychologist and certified couple therapist (Imago). I am driven by my empathy and desire to help others. I welcome same-sex couples, all members of the LGBT+ community, and people from all ethnic/cultural backgrounds. Born in France, I trained in the UK at the highest academic level and in multiple settings (incl. the NHS). I can help adults with many mental health difficulties (trauma, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem) and couples experiencing difficulties (communication, crisis, affairs). I am also highly experienced in supporting cancer patients and their families. Please see my website for more information.
Hi, I’m Helen - a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist ('CBT') and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing ('EMDR') practitioner. I spent fifteen years working within NHS mental health services. For the past six years, I have worked as a private practitioner. I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in CBT, EMDR Parts 1-4 and an MSc in Applied Social Studies.
Hi, I’m Helen - a BABCP-accredited Cognitive Behavioural Therapist ('CBT') and Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing ('EMDR') practitioner. I spent fifteen years working within NHS mental health services. For the past six years, I have worked as a private practitioner. I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in CBT, EMDR Parts 1-4 and an MSc in Applied Social Studies.
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Perhaps you’ve found yourself here because you’re exhausted by the way life feels right now. You may be living with anxiety, overthinking, low self-esteem, grief, relationship difficulties, burnout, or the pressures of caring for others. Maybe you’re living with chronic illness or pain and carrying far more than those around you realise. Whatever has brought you here, I want you to know one thing: you matter. If you’ve lost hope, that’s okay. Until you’re ready to find it again, I’ll hold hope in your capacity to heal, grow and move forward.
Perhaps you’ve found yourself here because you’re exhausted by the way life feels right now. You may be living with anxiety, overthinking, low self-esteem, grief, relationship difficulties, burnout, or the pressures of caring for others. Maybe you’re living with chronic illness or pain and carrying far more than those around you realise. Whatever has brought you here, I want you to know one thing: you matter. If you’ve lost hope, that’s okay. Until you’re ready to find it again, I’ll hold hope in your capacity to heal, grow and move forward.
Welcome, I’m Joy (she/they). I’m a qualified psychotherapist working with individuals and couples, in person and online. With particular experience in LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergence & the Performing Arts, I offer a sincere, compassionate space for people to work through their experiences. My practice is trauma informed and neuro-affirming, which means I am comfortable working with trauma-based and neurodiverse frameworks. Mostly, though, I am interested in you, and supporting you with the courageous decision to get to know yourself better.
Welcome, I’m Joy (she/they). I’m a qualified psychotherapist working with individuals and couples, in person and online. With particular experience in LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergence & the Performing Arts, I offer a sincere, compassionate space for people to work through their experiences. My practice is trauma informed and neuro-affirming, which means I am comfortable working with trauma-based and neurodiverse frameworks. Mostly, though, I am interested in you, and supporting you with the courageous decision to get to know yourself better.
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.
I offer support for those who feel squeezed out of traditional spaces or have fallen through the gaps in the system. It's time to reclaim your life.
I specialise in working with: LGBTQIA+ adults, neurodivergent adults, eating disorders, supporters/families of above.
You may want to come to me to talk about struggles around sexuality, gender or relationships or you may want to talk to me about something else safe in the knowledge that I’m not going to try to pin your struggles down to an aspect of your identity that you’re perfectly comfortable with (as many people have reported with non-queer therapists).
I offer support for those who feel squeezed out of traditional spaces or have fallen through the gaps in the system. It's time to reclaim your life.
I specialise in working with: LGBTQIA+ adults, neurodivergent adults, eating disorders, supporters/families of above.
You may want to come to me to talk about struggles around sexuality, gender or relationships or you may want to talk to me about something else safe in the knowledge that I’m not going to try to pin your struggles down to an aspect of your identity that you’re perfectly comfortable with (as many people have reported with non-queer therapists).
Having worked in the NHS for over fifteen years; I specialise in Psychiatric care and Neurodiversity. As a Neurodivergent therapist, I have found from practice and my research, which evidences Neurodivergent Affirming Therapy; strong therapeutic alliance with my patients; there's reassurance, safety and a sense of belonging when working with someone who actually gets you! I have worked hard to ensure therapy caters to and adapts to our brains! Techniques such as eye contact, open questions, long silences, often made me and my patients want to run away, perpetuating a belief of hopelessness and helplessness.
Having worked in the NHS for over fifteen years; I specialise in Psychiatric care and Neurodiversity. As a Neurodivergent therapist, I have found from practice and my research, which evidences Neurodivergent Affirming Therapy; strong therapeutic alliance with my patients; there's reassurance, safety and a sense of belonging when working with someone who actually gets you! I have worked hard to ensure therapy caters to and adapts to our brains! Techniques such as eye contact, open questions, long silences, often made me and my patients want to run away, perpetuating a belief of hopelessness and helplessness.
Hello and welcome to my page. You may be considering counselling because you are facing a challenge that feels difficult to navigate on your own. You may be struggling with anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma, neurodiversity, identity questions, low self-worth, or simply a sense that something needs to change.
Many of my clients come to therapy looking to understand themselves better, make sense of recurring patterns, improve their relationships, feel more confident in their decisions, and create a life that feels more fulfilling and aligned with who they are.
Hello and welcome to my page. You may be considering counselling because you are facing a challenge that feels difficult to navigate on your own. You may be struggling with anxiety, relationship difficulties, grief, trauma, neurodiversity, identity questions, low self-worth, or simply a sense that something needs to change.
Many of my clients come to therapy looking to understand themselves better, make sense of recurring patterns, improve their relationships, feel more confident in their decisions, and create a life that feels more fulfilling and aligned with who they are.
I'm Lucy, a counsellor offering online counselling, and specialise in working with Transgender and LGBTQ clients. I am an out and proud transgender woman, and my mission has always been to offer high quality and accessible counselling to people within the LGBTQ community. I offer a safe and non-judgmental online space where we can build a strong and empathetic therapeutic alliance. Within this we can explore your experiences and the unique issues facing you, without the discrimination and invalidation you may encounter in the world.
I'm Lucy, a counsellor offering online counselling, and specialise in working with Transgender and LGBTQ clients. I am an out and proud transgender woman, and my mission has always been to offer high quality and accessible counselling to people within the LGBTQ community. I offer a safe and non-judgmental online space where we can build a strong and empathetic therapeutic alliance. Within this we can explore your experiences and the unique issues facing you, without the discrimination and invalidation you may encounter in the world.
Hi, I am an Integrative therapist with 26 years of experience working with young people and adults. I am based in South Manchester and offer F2F or online therapy. There are times when we need some space to talk about and process what we are feeling and explore life issues. I believe the first step to therapy can be the most difficult yet courageous.
Being a humanistic therapist I focus on building a good therapeutic relationship with you by creating a space of empathy, congruence and openness, whilst working with you to cultivate self-compassion and guiding you t make conscious choices as a way to be more true to yourself.
Hi, I am an Integrative therapist with 26 years of experience working with young people and adults. I am based in South Manchester and offer F2F or online therapy. There are times when we need some space to talk about and process what we are feeling and explore life issues. I believe the first step to therapy can be the most difficult yet courageous.
Being a humanistic therapist I focus on building a good therapeutic relationship with you by creating a space of empathy, congruence and openness, whilst working with you to cultivate self-compassion and guiding you t make conscious choices as a way to be more true to yourself.
Do your feelings overwhelm you? Is it hard to stay in control? Are you unkind to yourself? I understand how hard it is to ask for help.
Untangling a lifetime of feelings and thoughts can be daunting, but with the right support you can identify those limiting patterns and change the beliefs, feelings, and responses holding you back from the life you want and the person you want to be.
Choice comes from understanding yourself, then making the right changes. I understand how hard it can be to do that on your own. I will be with you on that journey, supporting and empowering you to move from self-awareness to real, lasting change
Do your feelings overwhelm you? Is it hard to stay in control? Are you unkind to yourself? I understand how hard it is to ask for help.
Untangling a lifetime of feelings and thoughts can be daunting, but with the right support you can identify those limiting patterns and change the beliefs, feelings, and responses holding you back from the life you want and the person you want to be.
Choice comes from understanding yourself, then making the right changes. I understand how hard it can be to do that on your own. I will be with you on that journey, supporting and empowering you to move from self-awareness to real, lasting change
I am a Person-Centred counsellor, which means I work collaboratively with you to develop a personalised approach that fits your unique needs. I especially enjoy supporting individuals dealing with ADHD, Autism, navigating questions of identity and sexuality, or struggling with work stress and burnout. I'm committed to working with neurodivergent clients in a neuro-affirming way, valuing their unique experiences and strengths. I also strive to create a safe and affirming space for LGBTQAI+ individuals and members of other marginalised communities.
I am a Person-Centred counsellor, which means I work collaboratively with you to develop a personalised approach that fits your unique needs. I especially enjoy supporting individuals dealing with ADHD, Autism, navigating questions of identity and sexuality, or struggling with work stress and burnout. I'm committed to working with neurodivergent clients in a neuro-affirming way, valuing their unique experiences and strengths. I also strive to create a safe and affirming space for LGBTQAI+ individuals and members of other marginalised communities.
Are you navigating a period where life no longer feels familiar, after loss, separation, relocation, illness, or a major life transition? Perhaps you’ve been holding everything together for a long time, yet quietly feel unmoored, uncertain, or unlike yourself.
You don’t have to face this period of change alone.
I work with adults facing significant change who want a calm, thoughtful space to make sense of what has shifted. Many of the people I support are capable, reflective individuals who find themselves at an unexpected crossroads — grieving not only what has been lost, but questioning who they are now and how to move forward.
Are you navigating a period where life no longer feels familiar, after loss, separation, relocation, illness, or a major life transition? Perhaps you’ve been holding everything together for a long time, yet quietly feel unmoored, uncertain, or unlike yourself.
You don’t have to face this period of change alone.
I work with adults facing significant change who want a calm, thoughtful space to make sense of what has shifted. Many of the people I support are capable, reflective individuals who find themselves at an unexpected crossroads — grieving not only what has been lost, but questioning who they are now and how to move forward.
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. Here, you are welcome and accepted.
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. Here, you are welcome and accepted.
Hey, I’m Alex! I work with LGBTQIA+ adults who have spent their lives adapting, minimising and self-monitoring to stay safe, belong, or be accepted. Over time, this can create a painful distance from your emotions, needs, desires, and sense of self. In therapy together, we can create a space where all parts of you are welcome and affirmed. Through deeper emotional exploration, self-acceptance, and authentic expression, therapy becomes an opportunity to reconnect with yourself, trust your own voice, and build a life that feels genuinely aligned with who you are, not who you've had to be
Hey, I’m Alex! I work with LGBTQIA+ adults who have spent their lives adapting, minimising and self-monitoring to stay safe, belong, or be accepted. Over time, this can create a painful distance from your emotions, needs, desires, and sense of self. In therapy together, we can create a space where all parts of you are welcome and affirmed. Through deeper emotional exploration, self-acceptance, and authentic expression, therapy becomes an opportunity to reconnect with yourself, trust your own voice, and build a life that feels genuinely aligned with who you are, not who you've had to be
We’re VIVA, a friendly team of experienced, fully qualified therapists and we specialise in helping neurodivergent adults and couples. We provide online therapy that meets you exactly where you are. Our therapists are fully qualified and experienced and work with clients who are neurodivergent, and who also have low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relationship, or grief and loss. If you're neurodivergent, we can gently explore what that means for you and how it affects your everyday life, your relationships, and how you see yourself. We can also help you work on getting that work-life balance just right, if it feels out of kilter.
We’re VIVA, a friendly team of experienced, fully qualified therapists and we specialise in helping neurodivergent adults and couples. We provide online therapy that meets you exactly where you are. Our therapists are fully qualified and experienced and work with clients who are neurodivergent, and who also have low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relationship, or grief and loss. If you're neurodivergent, we can gently explore what that means for you and how it affects your everyday life, your relationships, and how you see yourself. We can also help you work on getting that work-life balance just right, if it feels out of kilter.
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.
You are professionally capable and privately running on empty.
Perhaps you are neurodivergent, navigating a world not built for your brain.
Perhaps you are LGBTQIA+, still carrying the cost of years spent not quite fitting. Perhaps you are in a relationship that once felt like home and now feels like a negotiation, 2 capable people who somehow cannot reach each other anymore. You are done performing for each other.
Couple counselling here helps you put the disconnection down & find your way back to each other. You are done being the version of yourself that everyone else finds easier. You are here because something has to change.
You are professionally capable and privately running on empty.
Perhaps you are neurodivergent, navigating a world not built for your brain.
Perhaps you are LGBTQIA+, still carrying the cost of years spent not quite fitting. Perhaps you are in a relationship that once felt like home and now feels like a negotiation, 2 capable people who somehow cannot reach each other anymore. You are done performing for each other.
Couple counselling here helps you put the disconnection down & find your way back to each other. You are done being the version of yourself that everyone else finds easier. You are here because something has to change.
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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.