LGBTQ+ Affirming Counselling in Lancaster
People come to me with many different life experiences. Our sessions are a collaborative process, helping you to understand yourself more fully, see things from new perspectives, and develop tools and inner resources for life’s challenges.
After years of understanding and overcoming my own challenges, I developed a passion for helping others understand themselves more deeply too.
I offer a space that feels grounded, warm, and real — sometimes with a little humour — where we can work together to find a way forward.
People come to me with many different life experiences. Our sessions are a collaborative process, helping you to understand yourself more fully, see things from new perspectives, and develop tools and inner resources for life’s challenges.
After years of understanding and overcoming my own challenges, I developed a passion for helping others understand themselves more deeply too.
I offer a space that feels grounded, warm, and real — sometimes with a little humour — where we can work together to find a way forward.
Whatever your concerns might be, I offer you a safe space to express yourself, without fear of being judged. My practice reflects my belief that you are the expert in your own life. By talking together we can explore what is troubling you and find ways to address, come to terms with, or perhaps even resolve your difficulties. My sessions are non-directive which means you decide what happens during sessions; together we will explore your thoughts and feelings at a pace that feels right for you.
Whatever your concerns might be, I offer you a safe space to express yourself, without fear of being judged. My practice reflects my belief that you are the expert in your own life. By talking together we can explore what is troubling you and find ways to address, come to terms with, or perhaps even resolve your difficulties. My sessions are non-directive which means you decide what happens during sessions; together we will explore your thoughts and feelings at a pace that feels right for you.
Head to my website (link at the very bottom) for more details of how I can support you. Live a life you love instead of feeling exhausted, whilst trying to function in business, relationships and life. I will give you a clear line of sight to enable you to actively engage in the things that are important to you and live a life you love. Reflecting on life events of the past, the impact on the present and helping you shape the future. Change is possible, you just need to feel ready, show up and be willing to face those difficult thoughts and feelings. I've got your back and I've included some reviews for you to see the impact.
Head to my website (link at the very bottom) for more details of how I can support you. Live a life you love instead of feeling exhausted, whilst trying to function in business, relationships and life. I will give you a clear line of sight to enable you to actively engage in the things that are important to you and live a life you love. Reflecting on life events of the past, the impact on the present and helping you shape the future. Change is possible, you just need to feel ready, show up and be willing to face those difficult thoughts and feelings. I've got your back and I've included some reviews for you to see the impact.
I qualified as a nurse in 1987 and spent many years working primarily as a practice nurse. This role gave me a unique insight into the challenges people face when expressing their sexual needs, both individually and within relationships. Over time, I observed that treatment for sexual difficulties was often over-medicalised and lacked sensitivity, failing to consider the whole person.
In 2017, I began training in psychosexual therapy and have since had the privilege of working with the NHS and other specialist organisations, both face-to-face and online. Today, I practice independently as an online psychosexual therapist.
I qualified as a nurse in 1987 and spent many years working primarily as a practice nurse. This role gave me a unique insight into the challenges people face when expressing their sexual needs, both individually and within relationships. Over time, I observed that treatment for sexual difficulties was often over-medicalised and lacked sensitivity, failing to consider the whole person.
In 2017, I began training in psychosexual therapy and have since had the privilege of working with the NHS and other specialist organisations, both face-to-face and online. Today, I practice independently as an online psychosexual therapist.
My name is Becky Field and I am a qualified counsellor based in Lancaster. I offer in person face-to-face counselling sessions. My counselling sessions are person-centred, which means that we work together at a pace that meets your needs and feels comfortable to you. I believe that the quality of our therapeutic relationship is key to determining how well we work together.
My name is Becky Field and I am a qualified counsellor based in Lancaster. I offer in person face-to-face counselling sessions. My counselling sessions are person-centred, which means that we work together at a pace that meets your needs and feels comfortable to you. I believe that the quality of our therapeutic relationship is key to determining how well we work together.
Are you tired of just surviving? Giving everything you've got just to get through another day? Do you feel lost, alone and in pain, with no idea who you actually are or what you need or want? Perhaps too many years of perfectionism, people-pleasing and masking have taken their toll, and now you're ready to heal and discover who you really are underneath it all. Through Phoenixology therapy with Dr Naomi Parsons you'll find someone to walk the path alongside you, someone who's travelled the route themselves and knows that the view from the top is 1000% worth it. Sessions are always bespoke, filled with empathy, warmth and compassion.
Are you tired of just surviving? Giving everything you've got just to get through another day? Do you feel lost, alone and in pain, with no idea who you actually are or what you need or want? Perhaps too many years of perfectionism, people-pleasing and masking have taken their toll, and now you're ready to heal and discover who you really are underneath it all. Through Phoenixology therapy with Dr Naomi Parsons you'll find someone to walk the path alongside you, someone who's travelled the route themselves and knows that the view from the top is 1000% worth it. Sessions are always bespoke, filled with empathy, warmth and compassion.
Something in your life may feel heavier, more unsettled, or harder to manage than it once was. You may have been coping on your own for a long time, but have reached a point where that now feels impossible. In our sessions, I bring a calm, warm, steadying presence as you begin to make sense of your experiences and find a way forward that feels more manageable and true to you. You don’t need the right words or a crystal clear understanding of what’s going on in order to come to therapy, we can start wherever you are, move at a pace that feels right for you, and gently explore what feels most present and important for you right now.
Something in your life may feel heavier, more unsettled, or harder to manage than it once was. You may have been coping on your own for a long time, but have reached a point where that now feels impossible. In our sessions, I bring a calm, warm, steadying presence as you begin to make sense of your experiences and find a way forward that feels more manageable and true to you. You don’t need the right words or a crystal clear understanding of what’s going on in order to come to therapy, we can start wherever you are, move at a pace that feels right for you, and gently explore what feels most present and important for you right now.
I am a Gestalt Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor & trainer. I offer online psychotherapy and supervision.
Initially we have a consultation which is free, and we then reflect and decide whether we are a good match for working together. Please see my website for client testimonials and for more information. Thanks. 07892724023
I am a Gestalt Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor & trainer. I offer online psychotherapy and supervision.
Initially we have a consultation which is free, and we then reflect and decide whether we are a good match for working together. Please see my website for client testimonials and for more information. Thanks. 07892724023
Chi is a Sex and Relationship Psychotherapist, accredited by BACP and COSRT. He also works with people with sexual addictive behaviour and compulsivity. He has an excellent working knowledge on a range of psychiatric and mental health conditions.
Chi is a Sex and Relationship Psychotherapist, accredited by BACP and COSRT. He also works with people with sexual addictive behaviour and compulsivity. He has an excellent working knowledge on a range of psychiatric and mental health conditions.
Hi, I'm John. I offer down to earth counselling to help you make sense of whatever it is you're experiencing. I will offer you time and space for you to talk through your problems confidentially. I am there to listen to you. I will not use complicated jargon but will listen to what you have to say, with an appropriate use of humour to put you at ease. I will try to see the world through your eyes, whilst not judging and being genuine. I served in the Royal Navy and worked in high pressured businesses. My Facebook Page is Counselling Minds. Also on Instagram, Linkedin and X. Thanks for reading! I hope to hear from you soon, John.
Hi, I'm John. I offer down to earth counselling to help you make sense of whatever it is you're experiencing. I will offer you time and space for you to talk through your problems confidentially. I am there to listen to you. I will not use complicated jargon but will listen to what you have to say, with an appropriate use of humour to put you at ease. I will try to see the world through your eyes, whilst not judging and being genuine. I served in the Royal Navy and worked in high pressured businesses. My Facebook Page is Counselling Minds. Also on Instagram, Linkedin and X. Thanks for reading! I hope to hear from you soon, John.
I am here to support your healing process. Looking for a therapist is a courageous first step. I have found that common themes clients bring to therapy include: Feelings of shame and a lack of worthiness; being very self-critical; Feeling rejected, hurt, and alone; Stuck in relationships that are not fulfilling; Feeling that your life lacks purpose; Traumatic experiences that feel like they define you. Do any of these sound familiar? Would it help to have a space to work through these issues, to let go, and to feel greater freedom in your life? If any of these issues resonate with you then we can work together to make a difference.
I am here to support your healing process. Looking for a therapist is a courageous first step. I have found that common themes clients bring to therapy include: Feelings of shame and a lack of worthiness; being very self-critical; Feeling rejected, hurt, and alone; Stuck in relationships that are not fulfilling; Feeling that your life lacks purpose; Traumatic experiences that feel like they define you. Do any of these sound familiar? Would it help to have a space to work through these issues, to let go, and to feel greater freedom in your life? If any of these issues resonate with you then we can work together to make a difference.
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I studied at Northern Guild in Transactional Analysis. I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I offer long and short term therapy to help you reach your goals. I work with adults aged 18 and over, offering both short and long term work to achieve your therapeutic goals, from my home in the Eden Valley. I work with individuals and couples. I have completed a second specialist diploma training as a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist.
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I studied at Northern Guild in Transactional Analysis. I am a registered member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I offer long and short term therapy to help you reach your goals. I work with adults aged 18 and over, offering both short and long term work to achieve your therapeutic goals, from my home in the Eden Valley. I work with individuals and couples. I have completed a second specialist diploma training as a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist.
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I have helped people manage workplace stress, sort out who they are, explore coming out as gay, bi or trans, grieve for their parents and partners and pets, work their way through anger and frustration, and address addictive behaviours.
Whether you’re dealing with anger, anxiety, bereavement, depression, estrangement, family issues, identity, loneliness, menopause, mortality, powerlessness, relationships, or simply want to talk things through, I offer a confidential, non-judgmental space to explore what you’re feeling, and how you can manage it.
We’re all different and we all need to find our own way. I can help you do that. The world throws a lot at us, and expects a lot of us. And, very often, we expect a lot of ourselves too. For many of us, it can help to talk through what we’re dealing with, to help us understand what’s going on and find a way forward.
I have helped people manage workplace stress, sort out who they are, explore coming out as gay, bi or trans, grieve for their parents and partners and pets, work their way through anger and frustration, and address addictive behaviours.
Whether you’re dealing with anger, anxiety, bereavement, depression, estrangement, family issues, identity, loneliness, menopause, mortality, powerlessness, relationships, or simply want to talk things through, I offer a confidential, non-judgmental space to explore what you’re feeling, and how you can manage it.
We’re all different and we all need to find our own way. I can help you do that. The world throws a lot at us, and expects a lot of us. And, very often, we expect a lot of ourselves too. For many of us, it can help to talk through what we’re dealing with, to help us understand what’s going on and find a way forward.
Throughout my career, I have been drawn to the relational aspect of therapy, recognising that the therapeutic relationship is a powerful catalyst for change. I believe that a collaborative and empathetic approach is essential in fostering trust, understanding, and ultimately, lasting progress. My clients have come to rely on my active listening skills, emotional intelligence, and non-judgmental attitude, which allows them to feel safe and supported as they navigate their personal struggles. I take pride in my ability to establish strong therapeutic alliances, enabling me to tailor my approach to clients’ individual needs and goals.
Throughout my career, I have been drawn to the relational aspect of therapy, recognising that the therapeutic relationship is a powerful catalyst for change. I believe that a collaborative and empathetic approach is essential in fostering trust, understanding, and ultimately, lasting progress. My clients have come to rely on my active listening skills, emotional intelligence, and non-judgmental attitude, which allows them to feel safe and supported as they navigate their personal struggles. I take pride in my ability to establish strong therapeutic alliances, enabling me to tailor my approach to clients’ individual needs and goals.
I offer support with and have experience of working with: Depression and Anxiety, Neurodiversity, LGBTQIA+, Shame, Trauma, Bereavement, Burnout, Adoption and whatever else emerges in our work together.
Welcome. I’m Amy, an advanced trainee Gestalt Psychotherapist and qualified Relational Counsellor with 7 years of practise experience. I consider myself to be a contemporary relational Gestaltist, meaning that you and I work, explore and experience together to give you greater awareness and choice about your life. I work as creatively as you are comfortable with. If you are looking to perhaps learn and understand yourself more so that you may experience life in a new way, I would love to work with you to achieve your goals.
I offer support with and have experience of working with: Depression and Anxiety, Neurodiversity, LGBTQIA+, Shame, Trauma, Bereavement, Burnout, Adoption and whatever else emerges in our work together.
Welcome. I’m Amy, an advanced trainee Gestalt Psychotherapist and qualified Relational Counsellor with 7 years of practise experience. I consider myself to be a contemporary relational Gestaltist, meaning that you and I work, explore and experience together to give you greater awareness and choice about your life. I work as creatively as you are comfortable with. If you are looking to perhaps learn and understand yourself more so that you may experience life in a new way, I would love to work with you to achieve your goals.
I am a qualified person-centred therapist with 17 years of experience supporting children, young people, adults, and families across a wide range of settings. My background includes mainstream schools, alternative provisions, specialist projects, an award-winning CAMHS initiative, Family Welfare services in Wigan, and working within mental health services at Fazakerley Hospital, Liverpool. I have also held the role of Mental Health Service Manager at Armed Forces Headquarters, supporting personnel and families with their emotional wellbeing.
I offer a calm, creative, and non-judgemental space to explore thoughts and feelings
I am a qualified person-centred therapist with 17 years of experience supporting children, young people, adults, and families across a wide range of settings. My background includes mainstream schools, alternative provisions, specialist projects, an award-winning CAMHS initiative, Family Welfare services in Wigan, and working within mental health services at Fazakerley Hospital, Liverpool. I have also held the role of Mental Health Service Manager at Armed Forces Headquarters, supporting personnel and families with their emotional wellbeing.
I offer a calm, creative, and non-judgemental space to explore thoughts and feelings
When life feels overwhelming, having someone who truly listens can make all the difference. I offer a safe, relaxed space where you can talk openly and be yourself, without judgment.
I’m a person-centred, experiential psychotherapist offering accessible and affordable counselling in the heart of Preston, with flexible appointment times. As a registered member of the BACP and NCPS, I work within their ethical framework and welcome anything you bring to therapy; nothing is too big or too small.
I’m also an accredited Rewind Therapist, providing closure without disclosure for trauma, PTSD, and phobias, with extensive experience support
When life feels overwhelming, having someone who truly listens can make all the difference. I offer a safe, relaxed space where you can talk openly and be yourself, without judgment.
I’m a person-centred, experiential psychotherapist offering accessible and affordable counselling in the heart of Preston, with flexible appointment times. As a registered member of the BACP and NCPS, I work within their ethical framework and welcome anything you bring to therapy; nothing is too big or too small.
I’m also an accredited Rewind Therapist, providing closure without disclosure for trauma, PTSD, and phobias, with extensive experience support
I offer counselling at the Ulverston Business Centre as well as online.
Whether you’re experiencing low mood, anxiety, a lack of motivation, moving through a challenging period, or seeking deeper meaning in your life, I provide a safe and compassionate space to explore what needs attention and healing, and to reconnect with your inner power.
My approach is grounded in empathy, honesty, and a strong belief in your full potential.
I am a Psychosynthesis Counsellor, currently in my fifth year of training toward a Diploma in Psychotherapy and a Master’s degree in Psychology.
I offer counselling at the Ulverston Business Centre as well as online.
Whether you’re experiencing low mood, anxiety, a lack of motivation, moving through a challenging period, or seeking deeper meaning in your life, I provide a safe and compassionate space to explore what needs attention and healing, and to reconnect with your inner power.
My approach is grounded in empathy, honesty, and a strong belief in your full potential.
I am a Psychosynthesis Counsellor, currently in my fifth year of training toward a Diploma in Psychotherapy and a Master’s degree in Psychology.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, confused, or struggling to cope with a significant change, loss, or difficult experience. I provide a warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where you can safely explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Using an integrative approach, I support adults and children from all walks of life to develop self-awareness, process difficult emotions, build resilience, and navigate life's challenges.
Many people come to therapy feeling overwhelmed, stuck, confused, or struggling to cope with a significant change, loss, or difficult experience. I provide a warm, compassionate, and non-judgemental space where you can safely explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences. Using an integrative approach, I support adults and children from all walks of life to develop self-awareness, process difficult emotions, build resilience, and navigate life's challenges.
I'm a HCPC registered Consultant Psychologist with doctoral level professional training & a Chartered & Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society. Your therapy will always be progressed at your own pace, with assurance that I have 28 years' experience of working sensitively, confidentially and collaboratively with my clients. After initial formulation, I'll use any suitable, evidence-based approaches you prefer to help you learn new coping strategies, process important issues & emotions and work towards achieving your personal goals/recovery. Therapy can be remote or, where available & suitable, face-to-face in Cumbria
I'm a HCPC registered Consultant Psychologist with doctoral level professional training & a Chartered & Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society. Your therapy will always be progressed at your own pace, with assurance that I have 28 years' experience of working sensitively, confidentially and collaboratively with my clients. After initial formulation, I'll use any suitable, evidence-based approaches you prefer to help you learn new coping strategies, process important issues & emotions and work towards achieving your personal goals/recovery. Therapy can be remote or, where available & suitable, face-to-face in Cumbria
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LGBTQ+ Counsellors
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialised training, either during their degree programme or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalisation in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialised training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.