LGBTQ+ Affirming Counsellors in Leicester
I'm a qualified, insured counsellor trained primarily in the 'Person-Centred' approach to therapy (LC&CTA, Lewisham) and a registered member of BACP since 2015. I'm also qualified to practice single-session therapy (SST).
I have 25+ years experience working within community and social care settings in Leicester and London via charity and local government roles. These roles involved working with richly diverse communities and individuals where facing daily adversity and risk taking was standard.
Life can be difficult. I get it...
I'm a qualified, insured counsellor trained primarily in the 'Person-Centred' approach to therapy (LC&CTA, Lewisham) and a registered member of BACP since 2015. I'm also qualified to practice single-session therapy (SST).
I have 25+ years experience working within community and social care settings in Leicester and London via charity and local government roles. These roles involved working with richly diverse communities and individuals where facing daily adversity and risk taking was standard.
Life can be difficult. I get it...
I am an Integrative Counsellor who qualified from the University of Leicester and is a member of the BACP. I have a friendly & trustworthy personality and has experience in working with clients with a wide range of issues, including Depression, Anxiety, Bereavement, Trauma, PTSD, Low Confidence and problems arising from childhood. By applying an integrative approach; Psychodynamic, Person-Centred, Cogitative Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Transitional Analysis (TA), Gestalt etc. I would feel honoured to listen empathetically to your individual concerns.
I am an Integrative Counsellor who qualified from the University of Leicester and is a member of the BACP. I have a friendly & trustworthy personality and has experience in working with clients with a wide range of issues, including Depression, Anxiety, Bereavement, Trauma, PTSD, Low Confidence and problems arising from childhood. By applying an integrative approach; Psychodynamic, Person-Centred, Cogitative Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Transitional Analysis (TA), Gestalt etc. I would feel honoured to listen empathetically to your individual concerns.
With individuals, I work with (but not limited to): Depression & Anxiety; Relationship Issues; LGBTQIA+ - related Issues; Racial and cultural issues/conflicts; Low self-esteem; Lack of fulfilment.
I provide warm, confidential, and non-judgemental counselling. I am friendly and passionate about my work. Together, we can reflect on your situation to understand some of the sources of your challenges, and explore ways of moving forward to enable you to lead a more fulfilling life.
With individuals, I work with (but not limited to): Depression & Anxiety; Relationship Issues; LGBTQIA+ - related Issues; Racial and cultural issues/conflicts; Low self-esteem; Lack of fulfilment.
I provide warm, confidential, and non-judgemental counselling. I am friendly and passionate about my work. Together, we can reflect on your situation to understand some of the sources of your challenges, and explore ways of moving forward to enable you to lead a more fulfilling life.
As a gay woman, I am a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community and I am passionate about supporting people from the community.
I am passionate about offering individualised CBT, using a combination of traditional CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). We work together in the sessions to focus on what you would like to change and the goals you want to achieve. I also have further training in adapted CBT to support people who are or believe.
As a gay woman, I am a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community and I am passionate about supporting people from the community.
I am passionate about offering individualised CBT, using a combination of traditional CBT, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and Compassion Focused Therapy (CFT). We work together in the sessions to focus on what you would like to change and the goals you want to achieve. I also have further training in adapted CBT to support people who are or believe.
Some of my clients feel stuck, overwhelmed by emotions, unresolved past experiences, or uncertainty about their direction. They may struggle with anxiety, stress, low mood, or relationship challenges, or be navigating identity, childhood trauma, or gender and sexuality issues. They seek a safe, supportive space to explore patterns influencing their thoughts and behaviors, gain insight, and develop coping tools. Their goals include fostering self-awareness, building resilience, and creating lasting change to move forward with confidence and purpose, supported by a collaborative therapeutic relationship.
Some of my clients feel stuck, overwhelmed by emotions, unresolved past experiences, or uncertainty about their direction. They may struggle with anxiety, stress, low mood, or relationship challenges, or be navigating identity, childhood trauma, or gender and sexuality issues. They seek a safe, supportive space to explore patterns influencing their thoughts and behaviors, gain insight, and develop coping tools. Their goals include fostering self-awareness, building resilience, and creating lasting change to move forward with confidence and purpose, supported by a collaborative therapeutic relationship.
As a Gender Idendity, Lesbian, Gay and Bi-sexual specialist counsellor, I understand the unique challenges faced by couples and individuals in the UK.
I specialise in empathetic and informed counselling for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual couples and individuals, focusing on identity exploration, relationship dynamics, and minority stress. My approach is rooted in understanding the complex emotions, trauma, and challenges of navigating a society that may not fully accept their identities.
As a Gender Idendity, Lesbian, Gay and Bi-sexual specialist counsellor, I understand the unique challenges faced by couples and individuals in the UK.
I specialise in empathetic and informed counselling for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual couples and individuals, focusing on identity exploration, relationship dynamics, and minority stress. My approach is rooted in understanding the complex emotions, trauma, and challenges of navigating a society that may not fully accept their identities.
relationship issues or emotional difficulty? -> Low-cost online counselling & therapy -> Online booking -> spaces Mon, Weds & Thurs
relationship issues or emotional difficulty? -> Low-cost online counselling & therapy -> Online booking -> spaces Mon, Weds & Thurs
Your desire for an improvement in a particular area of your life has brought you to this page. And whatever you desire more of... whether it's more connection, love and ease in your relationships; more clarity, confidence and self-esteem or simply more peace, balance, and optimism in your life - you're in the right place. I’d love to help you discover a new and positive way forward so that you can step into your powerful potential and have the life and relationships that your heart truly desires. You can find out more about my psychotherapy, couples therapy and relationship coaching services on my website: www.farahhussain.com.
Your desire for an improvement in a particular area of your life has brought you to this page. And whatever you desire more of... whether it's more connection, love and ease in your relationships; more clarity, confidence and self-esteem or simply more peace, balance, and optimism in your life - you're in the right place. I’d love to help you discover a new and positive way forward so that you can step into your powerful potential and have the life and relationships that your heart truly desires. You can find out more about my psychotherapy, couples therapy and relationship coaching services on my website: www.farahhussain.com.
My Solution Wellbeing provides professional counselling, coaching, and mental health assessments tailored to the needs of adults, young people, students, and children. Our mission is to enhance community health and well-being through compassionate, expert support.
We collaborate with schools to deliver tailored mental health services, including anxiety counselling and specialised guidance for children. Additionally, we provide comprehensive Autism and ADHD assessments and diagnoses for individuals of all ages through our structured pathway, in collaboration with Rainbow Medical.
Whether you're facing personal challenges, seeking c
My Solution Wellbeing provides professional counselling, coaching, and mental health assessments tailored to the needs of adults, young people, students, and children. Our mission is to enhance community health and well-being through compassionate, expert support.
We collaborate with schools to deliver tailored mental health services, including anxiety counselling and specialised guidance for children. Additionally, we provide comprehensive Autism and ADHD assessments and diagnoses for individuals of all ages through our structured pathway, in collaboration with Rainbow Medical.
Whether you're facing personal challenges, seeking c
If you are reading this I wonder if life feels difficult at the moment. Perhaps you are feeling anxious, depressed, living with the distress of uncertainty? Finding it difficult to let go of control, of perfectionism, feeling vulnerable or struggling with living in a ‘never enough’ world? Is this having a negative effect on your relationships, or are you struggling to understand traumatic events in your past, and you can no longer soldier on as before? However you may be feeling, it can feel really scary to come and talk to a counsellor. But I respect your courage to reach out, and I will listen to you with warmth and empathy.
If you are reading this I wonder if life feels difficult at the moment. Perhaps you are feeling anxious, depressed, living with the distress of uncertainty? Finding it difficult to let go of control, of perfectionism, feeling vulnerable or struggling with living in a ‘never enough’ world? Is this having a negative effect on your relationships, or are you struggling to understand traumatic events in your past, and you can no longer soldier on as before? However you may be feeling, it can feel really scary to come and talk to a counsellor. But I respect your courage to reach out, and I will listen to you with warmth and empathy.
Hello, I’m Ravi, and thank you for visiting my page. I approach my work with a deeply personal perspective. Having experienced therapy myself, I understand what it feels like to be in the client’s chair—vulnerable, uncertain, anxious, and hopeful all at once. This experience has shaped my practice, allowing me to offer empathy, authenticity, a safe therapeutic space, and a sincere respect for each individual’s journey. Together, we’ll explore what has happened or is happening in your life, make sense of your thoughts and emotions, and work towards meaningful change that supports your mental and emotional well-being.
Hello, I’m Ravi, and thank you for visiting my page. I approach my work with a deeply personal perspective. Having experienced therapy myself, I understand what it feels like to be in the client’s chair—vulnerable, uncertain, anxious, and hopeful all at once. This experience has shaped my practice, allowing me to offer empathy, authenticity, a safe therapeutic space, and a sincere respect for each individual’s journey. Together, we’ll explore what has happened or is happening in your life, make sense of your thoughts and emotions, and work towards meaningful change that supports your mental and emotional well-being.
Most of us go through times when we feel low, worried or anxious. This might be linked to things like anxiety, panic attacks, night terrors or depression, or it may be a general sense of feeling down without knowing why. Talking with an experienced therapist can offer a calm, confidential and non-judgemental space to explore what’s troubling you, and to gently make sense of how your life experiences may be affecting how you feel now.
Most of us go through times when we feel low, worried or anxious. This might be linked to things like anxiety, panic attacks, night terrors or depression, or it may be a general sense of feeling down without knowing why. Talking with an experienced therapist can offer a calm, confidential and non-judgemental space to explore what’s troubling you, and to gently make sense of how your life experiences may be affecting how you feel now.
We all have mental health and just like our physical health can sometimes need help, so does our mental health. Our thoughts, feelings and emotions can feel over whelming and too much sometimes. Starting a therapeutic journey and having someone to talk to can help lessen the over whelm and support you through your challenging times. Therapy gives you a space to talk about whatever you want with no judgement. My role is not giving advice or problem-solving, but to sit beside you on your journey as we explore your thoughts and feelings.
We all have mental health and just like our physical health can sometimes need help, so does our mental health. Our thoughts, feelings and emotions can feel over whelming and too much sometimes. Starting a therapeutic journey and having someone to talk to can help lessen the over whelm and support you through your challenging times. Therapy gives you a space to talk about whatever you want with no judgement. My role is not giving advice or problem-solving, but to sit beside you on your journey as we explore your thoughts and feelings.
Hello, I believe it can be tough sometimes perhaps because you might be feeling stuck or your sense of direction has derailed, its ok! I get it! All you want is to feel heard. However you are feeling, it truly is ok! Trying to understand where it is you are right now is an important part of therapy, which will help you to overcome issues, such as anxiety, stress, lack of confidence & low self - esteem. You maybe feeling some or all of these and the thought of getting back on track feels like a challenge.
Hello, I believe it can be tough sometimes perhaps because you might be feeling stuck or your sense of direction has derailed, its ok! I get it! All you want is to feel heard. However you are feeling, it truly is ok! Trying to understand where it is you are right now is an important part of therapy, which will help you to overcome issues, such as anxiety, stress, lack of confidence & low self - esteem. You maybe feeling some or all of these and the thought of getting back on track feels like a challenge.
I provide a safe, confidential and non judgemental environment to explore emotional difficulties which may be causing distress or imbalance. I have been providing face to face Counselling for almost 2 decades and hold BACP Accreditation. I have experience of working with a variety of issues including sexuality, bereavement, cultural identity, self esteem, abuse, depression and many more during my career.
I provide a safe, confidential and non judgemental environment to explore emotional difficulties which may be causing distress or imbalance. I have been providing face to face Counselling for almost 2 decades and hold BACP Accreditation. I have experience of working with a variety of issues including sexuality, bereavement, cultural identity, self esteem, abuse, depression and many more during my career.
I am a qualified Individual, Couples and Family Counsellor. Registered member of BACP- (MBACP) Accredited practitioner.
I offer compassionate, professional counselling for individuals, couples, and families seeking clarity, connection, and meaningful change. Life can feel overwhelming at times—whether you’re navigating personal struggles, relationship challenges, or family conflict—and you don’t have to face it alone. My work is grounded in creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can speak openly, feel truly heard. I offer a 15 minutes free consultation to understand your needs and how we might work together.
I am a qualified Individual, Couples and Family Counsellor. Registered member of BACP- (MBACP) Accredited practitioner.
I offer compassionate, professional counselling for individuals, couples, and families seeking clarity, connection, and meaningful change. Life can feel overwhelming at times—whether you’re navigating personal struggles, relationship challenges, or family conflict—and you don’t have to face it alone. My work is grounded in creating a safe, non-judgmental space where you can speak openly, feel truly heard. I offer a 15 minutes free consultation to understand your needs and how we might work together.
Have you ever wished you could say how you really felt, and that someone would take the time to listen to you? Perhaps you have kept your thoughts and feelings to yourself through fear of being put down, judged, or laughed at? Or maybe you put your problems aside because you feel the other person is more important? Counselling is the opportunity to sort your thoughts; gives you time to work out what you really feel, the space to consider your options, and decide what you feel is best for you. People come for different reasons, but all wish the same outcomes; to be heard, be understood, feel better and find ways to enjoy their life.
Have you ever wished you could say how you really felt, and that someone would take the time to listen to you? Perhaps you have kept your thoughts and feelings to yourself through fear of being put down, judged, or laughed at? Or maybe you put your problems aside because you feel the other person is more important? Counselling is the opportunity to sort your thoughts; gives you time to work out what you really feel, the space to consider your options, and decide what you feel is best for you. People come for different reasons, but all wish the same outcomes; to be heard, be understood, feel better and find ways to enjoy their life.
I have been in practice for 25 years and during that time helped hundreds of clients with a wide range of emotional issues. I am a compassionate and approachable person that clients trust and feel at ease with. Relationship breakdowns and difficulties can leave people feeling lost and confused counselling can help them through this process of change . Past difficult experiences can have an impact on their lives in a negative way , I can help clients process past trauma so that they can live a more happy life. I was the clinical supervisor at a womens sexual abuse charity and the clinical lead of a cancer charity for 3 years .
I have been in practice for 25 years and during that time helped hundreds of clients with a wide range of emotional issues. I am a compassionate and approachable person that clients trust and feel at ease with. Relationship breakdowns and difficulties can leave people feeling lost and confused counselling can help them through this process of change . Past difficult experiences can have an impact on their lives in a negative way , I can help clients process past trauma so that they can live a more happy life. I was the clinical supervisor at a womens sexual abuse charity and the clinical lead of a cancer charity for 3 years .
I am a professionally qualified, experienced counsellor and clinical supervisor based in Leicestershire. I have over 23 years of experience working within a wide range of wellbeing, therapy, health & fitness industries. I have a humanistic approach to therapy; I have collated my knowledge from several different therapeutic disciplines which has helped me blend a unique approach for my clients.
When you access my wellbeing services you can gain a greater understanding of your life.
I am a professionally qualified, experienced counsellor and clinical supervisor based in Leicestershire. I have over 23 years of experience working within a wide range of wellbeing, therapy, health & fitness industries. I have a humanistic approach to therapy; I have collated my knowledge from several different therapeutic disciplines which has helped me blend a unique approach for my clients.
When you access my wellbeing services you can gain a greater understanding of your life.
Counselling is an incredible journey, it may be difficult at times but it can be so rewarding and life changing.
Talking to someone openly and honestly without fear of reprisal.
I also offer EMDR therapy for clients who have experienced shock or trauma. I work with adults and young people aged between 15 and 18. I work with a wide range of issues including: trauma, abuse, relationship problems, self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression, anger, shame, personality disorders, health anxiety, grief/loss, ADHD, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, work-related issues, health anxiety and more.
Counselling is an incredible journey, it may be difficult at times but it can be so rewarding and life changing.
Talking to someone openly and honestly without fear of reprisal.
I also offer EMDR therapy for clients who have experienced shock or trauma. I work with adults and young people aged between 15 and 18. I work with a wide range of issues including: trauma, abuse, relationship problems, self-esteem issues, anxiety, depression, anger, shame, personality disorders, health anxiety, grief/loss, ADHD, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, work-related issues, health anxiety and more.
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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.