Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Counselling in Leeds

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Clara Peiro-Timoner
Psychotherapist, MA, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
Being neurodivergent myself, I've been drawn to work with autism, ADHD and other neurotypes, as well as the gender, sexuality, kink, and relationship diversity (polyamory/non-monogamy) community, including sex workers.
I believe that every person has the inner wisdom and potential to create a fulfilling life for themselves. However, at some point, most of us will find that we need external perspective and a space to explore issues that might make us feel stuck or hopeless. To me, counselling is a collaborative and creative relational process, and my role within it is to help people find their own personal power and joy, no matter their circumstances. I'm an energetic practitioner who will laugh and get excited with you, but also respect your rhythm and create space for grief, pain and stuckness, for as long as it's needed.
Being neurodivergent myself, I've been drawn to work with autism, ADHD and other neurotypes, as well as the gender, sexuality, kink, and relationship diversity (polyamory/non-monogamy) community, including sex workers.
I believe that every person has the inner wisdom and potential to create a fulfilling life for themselves. However, at some point, most of us will find that we need external perspective and a space to explore issues that might make us feel stuck or hopeless. To me, counselling is a collaborative and creative relational process, and my role within it is to help people find their own personal power and joy, no matter their circumstances. I'm an energetic practitioner who will laugh and get excited with you, but also respect your rhythm and create space for grief, pain and stuckness, for as long as it's needed.
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Daisy Carter
Psychotherapist, MA, MBABCP
Online Only
I know what it’s like to feel unseen, misunderstood, or like you don’t quite fit into the boxes society expects of you. Maybe you’re struggling with anxiety that feels like it’s always buzzing in the background, or depression that makes even the simplest tasks feel impossible. Perhaps you’re navigating the challenges of being neurodivergent in a world that isn’t always accommodating, or exploring your identity in a way that feels both liberating and daunting. Whatever brings you here, I want you to know this: you don’t have to face it alone.
I know what it’s like to feel unseen, misunderstood, or like you don’t quite fit into the boxes society expects of you. Maybe you’re struggling with anxiety that feels like it’s always buzzing in the background, or depression that makes even the simplest tasks feel impossible. Perhaps you’re navigating the challenges of being neurodivergent in a world that isn’t always accommodating, or exploring your identity in a way that feels both liberating and daunting. Whatever brings you here, I want you to know this: you don’t have to face it alone.
01302 202811 View 01302 202811
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Dr Sabina Yasmin Rokib
Psychotherapist, CPsychol
Serves Area
My mission at Healing Psychology is to provide compassionate evidence-based mental health services to our clients. I am committed to helping individuals improve their overall well-being and achieve their personal goals by addressing their unique psychological needs. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel comfortable sharing their concerns. I believe in treating every individual with dignity, respect and empathy and tailoring our services to meet their specific needs.
My mission at Healing Psychology is to provide compassionate evidence-based mental health services to our clients. I am committed to helping individuals improve their overall well-being and achieve their personal goals by addressing their unique psychological needs. I strive to create a safe and supportive environment where clients feel comfortable sharing their concerns. I believe in treating every individual with dignity, respect and empathy and tailoring our services to meet their specific needs.
0191 743 2385 View 0191 743 2385
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Jen Davies-Owen
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Are you struggling with disordered eating or an eating disorder? Through therapy we can explore your relationship with food and body image as you find freedom and self acceptance from distress related to eating, food, weight, weight stigma and body image issues. I understand the links between disordered eating and neurodivergence so adapt my approach to meet the needs of neurodivergent clients.
Are you struggling with disordered eating or an eating disorder? Through therapy we can explore your relationship with food and body image as you find freedom and self acceptance from distress related to eating, food, weight, weight stigma and body image issues. I understand the links between disordered eating and neurodivergence so adapt my approach to meet the needs of neurodivergent clients.
01244 667214 View 01244 667214
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Mamta Ward
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Taking the first step towards therapy — whether individually or as a couple — can feel daunting. I offer a warm, confidential and emotionally safe space where you can speak openly and be met with care, respect and understanding. Our work will always be guided by your needs, your pace and your goals. I work inclusively with all identities, including LGBTQIA+ identities, racial identity and neurodivergence, offering a neuroaffirmative, non-judgemental approach which honours who you are with someone who understands where you are starting from.
Taking the first step towards therapy — whether individually or as a couple — can feel daunting. I offer a warm, confidential and emotionally safe space where you can speak openly and be met with care, respect and understanding. Our work will always be guided by your needs, your pace and your goals. I work inclusively with all identities, including LGBTQIA+ identities, racial identity and neurodivergence, offering a neuroaffirmative, non-judgemental approach which honours who you are with someone who understands where you are starting from.
07401 206254 View 07401 206254
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Miles Dorfman - Therapist and ADHD Specialist
Psychotherapist, MA, BACP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Feeling stuck? Low? I work with individuals around ADHD, relationship concerns, depression, anxiety, self-development, social anxiety, and more. In my structured yet warm approach, I equip you with the tools to recognise and challenge your issues, instead of just putting a plaster on the symptoms. While working to uncover, challenge and dissolve unhelpful cognitions, we will also identify suboptimal aspects of your present life that are changeable, and work together to strategise forward.
Feeling stuck? Low? I work with individuals around ADHD, relationship concerns, depression, anxiety, self-development, social anxiety, and more. In my structured yet warm approach, I equip you with the tools to recognise and challenge your issues, instead of just putting a plaster on the symptoms. While working to uncover, challenge and dissolve unhelpful cognitions, we will also identify suboptimal aspects of your present life that are changeable, and work together to strategise forward.
020 3697 6940 View 020 3697 6940
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Mind and Environment Counselling
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
You might be feeling disconnected, depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed by past trauma? Seeking a safe, compassionate space to explore these feelings at your pace, where you’ll feel seen and heard without judgment? Want to find the root issue, inner peace, build resilience, and reconnect with yourself and the world? You might be struggling with the impact of a family member who has experienced hardship or even lost someone recently. Life can throw us a lot of hard curveballs, it can be so difficult to deal with them alone, but you don't have to, you are safe here.
You might be feeling disconnected, depressed, anxious, or overwhelmed by past trauma? Seeking a safe, compassionate space to explore these feelings at your pace, where you’ll feel seen and heard without judgment? Want to find the root issue, inner peace, build resilience, and reconnect with yourself and the world? You might be struggling with the impact of a family member who has experienced hardship or even lost someone recently. Life can throw us a lot of hard curveballs, it can be so difficult to deal with them alone, but you don't have to, you are safe here.
01248 663118 View 01248 663118
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Kyle James
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with adults who feel stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand, such as ongoing anxiety, behaviours that feel hard to stop, or difficulties around sex, relationships, or shame. Many people I work with sense that something isn’t right, and may even understand why, but feel frustrated that this hasn’t led to real change. My approach is calm and collaborative, focused on understanding what’s driving these patterns and supporting you to think things through and decide what feels right for you. Therapy with me isn’t about judgement or quick fixes, but about moving from understanding towards meaningful change. I’m a qualified
I work with adults who feel stuck in patterns they don’t fully understand, such as ongoing anxiety, behaviours that feel hard to stop, or difficulties around sex, relationships, or shame. Many people I work with sense that something isn’t right, and may even understand why, but feel frustrated that this hasn’t led to real change. My approach is calm and collaborative, focused on understanding what’s driving these patterns and supporting you to think things through and decide what feels right for you. Therapy with me isn’t about judgement or quick fixes, but about moving from understanding towards meaningful change. I’m a qualified
01446 506822 View 01446 506822
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Dr Rebecca Szlachcic
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I am an experienced HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist working in the NHS and in the private sector. I am a trauma informed therapist, recognising that many people are trying their best to cope and live with the difficult life experiences they have been through. I understand the importance of the therapeutic relationship in finding a ‘good fit’ with a therapist. I enjoy working collaboratively and creatively with individuals and have experience in working with people with mild to severe mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression, PTSD, psychosis and personality difficulties.
I am an experienced HCPC Registered Clinical Psychologist working in the NHS and in the private sector. I am a trauma informed therapist, recognising that many people are trying their best to cope and live with the difficult life experiences they have been through. I understand the importance of the therapeutic relationship in finding a ‘good fit’ with a therapist. I enjoy working collaboratively and creatively with individuals and have experience in working with people with mild to severe mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression, PTSD, psychosis and personality difficulties.
0113 467 9507 View 0113 467 9507
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Shauna Bruce
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Central Sheffield location for face to face sessions. EMDR therapy is now available as part of the services I provide. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a well-established therapeutic approach used to treat trauma, anxiety, and other emotional difficulties by helping the mind and body safely process unresolved experiences. Life can be hard and in our most challenging moments it can be difficult to reach out to those around us for help. That's where counselling comes in. I offer an unbiased, empathetic, warm, non-judgemental space to explore what is holding you back from reaching your true potential.
Central Sheffield location for face to face sessions. EMDR therapy is now available as part of the services I provide. EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) is a well-established therapeutic approach used to treat trauma, anxiety, and other emotional difficulties by helping the mind and body safely process unresolved experiences. Life can be hard and in our most challenging moments it can be difficult to reach out to those around us for help. That's where counselling comes in. I offer an unbiased, empathetic, warm, non-judgemental space to explore what is holding you back from reaching your true potential.
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Hope and Success counselling
Psychotherapist, MBACP
79 Endorsed
Online Only
In my opinion a free consultation is a must so you can get a chance to discuss what’s going on for you and how counselling could help. It’s also a chance to get a feel if we are a good match with no obligation to continue. I would be glad to hear from you to see if I can help you. "What to expect? I have a flexible approach to our sessions, I offer brief intervention work for short term problems which may be a reaction to a life event. Longer term therapy for difficulties you may have been experiencing over a long period of time.
In my opinion a free consultation is a must so you can get a chance to discuss what’s going on for you and how counselling could help. It’s also a chance to get a feel if we are a good match with no obligation to continue. I would be glad to hear from you to see if I can help you. "What to expect? I have a flexible approach to our sessions, I offer brief intervention work for short term problems which may be a reaction to a life event. Longer term therapy for difficulties you may have been experiencing over a long period of time.
020 4634 8717 View 020 4634 8717
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James Costigan
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Online Only
I am a genuine, caring, and insightful professional who creates a safe therapeutic space in which to foster self-awareness, mindfulness, personal growth, and transformation. The decision to seek therapy is often not a simple one. Yet once made, it marks a meaningful commitment to care for yourself — a commitment that we can nurture together in our work. Over time, this process can help you meet your challenges with greater understanding, compassion, and ease. I am now based in Phuket and currently work exclusively with UK-based clients online. This allows you to access consistent, high-quality support from the comfort and privacy
I am a genuine, caring, and insightful professional who creates a safe therapeutic space in which to foster self-awareness, mindfulness, personal growth, and transformation. The decision to seek therapy is often not a simple one. Yet once made, it marks a meaningful commitment to care for yourself — a commitment that we can nurture together in our work. Over time, this process can help you meet your challenges with greater understanding, compassion, and ease. I am now based in Phuket and currently work exclusively with UK-based clients online. This allows you to access consistent, high-quality support from the comfort and privacy
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Empathy understanding counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Counselling is a widely used talking therapy. I am Marco, a fully qualified counsellor who works in an integrative way with a range of therapeutic theories including Person Centred, EFT and Mindfulness, to find the best approach for you. The goal is to help you address your issues and help you identify your options. How do you eat an elephant? The answer is to cut it into bite sized chunks. I do the same to help you break down your issues easily. I am a certified counsellor and a registered member of the BACP. (Stay at home is not cut off socialization, join our online group to cope with depression) contact me for more information.
Counselling is a widely used talking therapy. I am Marco, a fully qualified counsellor who works in an integrative way with a range of therapeutic theories including Person Centred, EFT and Mindfulness, to find the best approach for you. The goal is to help you address your issues and help you identify your options. How do you eat an elephant? The answer is to cut it into bite sized chunks. I do the same to help you break down your issues easily. I am a certified counsellor and a registered member of the BACP. (Stay at home is not cut off socialization, join our online group to cope with depression) contact me for more information.
0113 733 7415 View 0113 733 7415
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Phil McQuillan
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I work with a range of presenting issues, including issues related to anxiety, depression, and trauma, but also have experience working with issues relating to relationships, bereavement, identity, self-criticality, burnout, neurodiversity/neurodivergence (assessed or self-identified), kink, bdsm and non-monogamy, and issues relating to working in the creative arts.
My approach is tailored to you; I use a variety of ways of helping people and will tailor the way we work together to suit you as an individual. I am relationally trained, and I may use person-centred, psychodynamic and CBT techniques as appropriate. It is important that we work together creatively to find the best way to help you find a way forward.
I work with a range of presenting issues, including issues related to anxiety, depression, and trauma, but also have experience working with issues relating to relationships, bereavement, identity, self-criticality, burnout, neurodiversity/neurodivergence (assessed or self-identified), kink, bdsm and non-monogamy, and issues relating to working in the creative arts.
My approach is tailored to you; I use a variety of ways of helping people and will tailor the way we work together to suit you as an individual. I am relationally trained, and I may use person-centred, psychodynamic and CBT techniques as appropriate. It is important that we work together creatively to find the best way to help you find a way forward.
01943 661246 View 01943 661246
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Abigail Leah Bonnett
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
As a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I offer a warm, non-judgmental, safe space where we can openly discuss issues. Whether you are exploring the nuances of your sexuality, confronting internalised homophobia, or navigating challenging family responses, I am here to support you every step of the way. I Specialise in gender identity, supporting clients through the complexities of their feelings and experiences, with a strong dedication to supporting transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming individuals.
As a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I offer a warm, non-judgmental, safe space where we can openly discuss issues. Whether you are exploring the nuances of your sexuality, confronting internalised homophobia, or navigating challenging family responses, I am here to support you every step of the way. I Specialise in gender identity, supporting clients through the complexities of their feelings and experiences, with a strong dedication to supporting transgender, nonbinary, and gender nonconforming individuals.
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Cass Jarvis
Counsellor, MBACP
5 Endorsed
Online Only
Nice to meet you! I'm Cass. An integrative therapist based in South Yorkshire currently offering online and telephone therapy. Here to collaborate and help people with any support they may be looking for. My approach with therapy is the ideology of taking the clinical, cold side out of the equation and creating something that people can really feel free to be themselves in. I understand that it can be hard to take the first step, and even harder to do the work. I can help support you with that journey, in a judgement free and safe space to heal and grow.
Nice to meet you! I'm Cass. An integrative therapist based in South Yorkshire currently offering online and telephone therapy. Here to collaborate and help people with any support they may be looking for. My approach with therapy is the ideology of taking the clinical, cold side out of the equation and creating something that people can really feel free to be themselves in. I understand that it can be hard to take the first step, and even harder to do the work. I can help support you with that journey, in a judgement free and safe space to heal and grow.
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Hannah Berhanu
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Music Therap.
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I am an experienced music psychotherapist, who has been privileged to work with children, young adults and older adults, with a range of diagnoses. During this time I am working remotely from home. Therefore, please get in touch if you would like online therapy sessions. Working through the NHS, various charities and independently with: self-esteem, childhood trauma, neurodiversity - such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, LGBTQIA+, self-harm, ADHD, cultural and identity concerns, anxiety and depression.
I am an experienced music psychotherapist, who has been privileged to work with children, young adults and older adults, with a range of diagnoses. During this time I am working remotely from home. Therefore, please get in touch if you would like online therapy sessions. Working through the NHS, various charities and independently with: self-esteem, childhood trauma, neurodiversity - such as Autism Spectrum Disorders, LGBTQIA+, self-harm, ADHD, cultural and identity concerns, anxiety and depression.
01628 965422 View 01628 965422
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Michael Henry
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Serves Area
you have ended up here... so let me just say that whatever you are going through can be surmounted... whatever need, issue or goal you have, you have all the resources you need to reach there... and I am confident that I can collaborate with you and help you get to that 'place' on the other side whereas this need, issue or goal can either be gone, managed or achieved...
you have ended up here... so let me just say that whatever you are going through can be surmounted... whatever need, issue or goal you have, you have all the resources you need to reach there... and I am confident that I can collaborate with you and help you get to that 'place' on the other side whereas this need, issue or goal can either be gone, managed or achieved...
020 8167 3627 View 020 8167 3627
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Kathleen Friel
Counsellor, MSc, BACP
Serves Area
I work collaboratively with clients to create a compassionate, non-judgmental space for exploring difficult emotions at your own pace. My approach is mostly person-centred, helping you feel safe and empowered to find your own solutions. I integrate other methods to meet your unique needs and have experience supporting clients with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and addiction. As a queer-friendly therapist, I strive to provide an inclusive and supportive space, welcoming diverse identities. I also aim to create an environment free from oppression and discrimination.
I work collaboratively with clients to create a compassionate, non-judgmental space for exploring difficult emotions at your own pace. My approach is mostly person-centred, helping you feel safe and empowered to find your own solutions. I integrate other methods to meet your unique needs and have experience supporting clients with anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, and addiction. As a queer-friendly therapist, I strive to provide an inclusive and supportive space, welcoming diverse identities. I also aim to create an environment free from oppression and discrimination.
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Jamie Calvert
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Hello, I'm Jamie, a qualified therapeutic counsellor, looking forward to understanding and supporting you on your counselling journey. I work with adult individuals and couples. I invite you to bring your whole authentic self, free from judgement or assumption. At its core, my approach centres on understanding and affirming your identity and how you relate to the world around you. Together, we will work collaboratively to alleviate your distress, build healthier, more meaningful relationships with yourself and others, and empower you to feel more certain of who you truly are.
Hello, I'm Jamie, a qualified therapeutic counsellor, looking forward to understanding and supporting you on your counselling journey. I work with adult individuals and couples. I invite you to bring your whole authentic self, free from judgement or assumption. At its core, my approach centres on understanding and affirming your identity and how you relate to the world around you. Together, we will work collaboratively to alleviate your distress, build healthier, more meaningful relationships with yourself and others, and empower you to feel more certain of who you truly are.
01226 448145 View 01226 448145

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