LGBTQ+ Affirming Counsellors in North West London
Hello. I'm Andreas Ioannou, a London based psychotherapist offering in-person and online therapy to individuals and couples. I view psychotherapy as the safe space where you can share your stories, explore experiences and make decisions for change – for a happier or more meaningful life. I base my therapeutic approach and our relationship on the value of trust – which I see as the foundation for an open and honest dialogue.
Hello. I'm Andreas Ioannou, a London based psychotherapist offering in-person and online therapy to individuals and couples. I view psychotherapy as the safe space where you can share your stories, explore experiences and make decisions for change – for a happier or more meaningful life. I base my therapeutic approach and our relationship on the value of trust – which I see as the foundation for an open and honest dialogue.
If you're reading this you're probably looking for some support to make important changes to your life. Maybe you’ve noticed unhealthy or unwanted patterns in your relationships. Maybe you’re struggling to make sense of your emotions and behaviours. I will help you to understand yourself and support you to make the changes you may have been struggling to make on your own. You've come to the right place.
If you're reading this you're probably looking for some support to make important changes to your life. Maybe you’ve noticed unhealthy or unwanted patterns in your relationships. Maybe you’re struggling to make sense of your emotions and behaviours. I will help you to understand yourself and support you to make the changes you may have been struggling to make on your own. You've come to the right place.
Drawing on over 10 years’ experience in sexual health, LGBTQ+, I work with desire issues, performance anxiety, erectile difficulties, painful sex, chemsex, and substance use.
A warm, culturally aware therapist supporting anxiety, neurodiversity, relationships and intimacy.
You may be living with anxiety, panic, or a constant sense of being on edge. You might be autistic or neurodivergent and feel misunderstood in relationships, work, or intimacy. Perhaps you’re struggling with sexual concerns, shame, or feeling disconnected from your partner, especially within a cross-cultural relationship. You want a space where you don’t have to explain yourself or fit in. Your hope is to feel calmer, more confident, and able to build relationships that feel safe, authentic, and fulfilling.
Drawing on over 10 years’ experience in sexual health, LGBTQ+, I work with desire issues, performance anxiety, erectile difficulties, painful sex, chemsex, and substance use.
A warm, culturally aware therapist supporting anxiety, neurodiversity, relationships and intimacy.
You may be living with anxiety, panic, or a constant sense of being on edge. You might be autistic or neurodivergent and feel misunderstood in relationships, work, or intimacy. Perhaps you’re struggling with sexual concerns, shame, or feeling disconnected from your partner, especially within a cross-cultural relationship. You want a space where you don’t have to explain yourself or fit in. Your hope is to feel calmer, more confident, and able to build relationships that feel safe, authentic, and fulfilling.
Maybe you are reading this facing the impact of trauma, family or relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, grief, emotional difficulties. Maybe you are working hard to navigate a social world that doesn't make sense to you, feeling burned out in the process. Maybe ADHD or Autism are involved. You want to understand yourself, your emotional and relational patterns and make changes to improve your everyday life. You want a safe and trusting therapeutic space where you are seen and heard, where vulnerability is met with respect, with an experienced compassionate authentic psychologist who will help you reach your unique goals.
Maybe you are reading this facing the impact of trauma, family or relationship difficulties, anxiety, depression, grief, emotional difficulties. Maybe you are working hard to navigate a social world that doesn't make sense to you, feeling burned out in the process. Maybe ADHD or Autism are involved. You want to understand yourself, your emotional and relational patterns and make changes to improve your everyday life. You want a safe and trusting therapeutic space where you are seen and heard, where vulnerability is met with respect, with an experienced compassionate authentic psychologist who will help you reach your unique goals.
I offer a compassionate and non-judgemental therapeutic environment where you can feel completely accepted, without any pressure or expectations. My extensive and proven experience includes working with men facing a range of issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem, body image concerns, addictions, relationship difficulties, sexual issues, PTSD, and spiritual challenges. I provide therapy that is both empathetic and effective. Together, we can embark on a journey towards healing, personal growth, and developing a stronger sense of self, ensuring that you feel supported every step of the way.
I offer a compassionate and non-judgemental therapeutic environment where you can feel completely accepted, without any pressure or expectations. My extensive and proven experience includes working with men facing a range of issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem, body image concerns, addictions, relationship difficulties, sexual issues, PTSD, and spiritual challenges. I provide therapy that is both empathetic and effective. Together, we can embark on a journey towards healing, personal growth, and developing a stronger sense of self, ensuring that you feel supported every step of the way.
Since the Coronavirus pandemic my Psychotherapy practice has moved online, in most cases. My fee for working face-to-face - in and around the Greater London area - can be discussed. I offer one-to-one, couple and relationship counselling and group therapy. I work with an integrative approach, including theoretical principles such as Relational, Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Spiritual, Mindfulness, Gestalt, etc. I also incorporate Eco-Psychotherapy, as I believe we are each emotionally and spiritually impacted by the differing, ecological environments in which we live.
Since the Coronavirus pandemic my Psychotherapy practice has moved online, in most cases. My fee for working face-to-face - in and around the Greater London area - can be discussed. I offer one-to-one, couple and relationship counselling and group therapy. I work with an integrative approach, including theoretical principles such as Relational, Psychodynamic, Humanistic, Spiritual, Mindfulness, Gestalt, etc. I also incorporate Eco-Psychotherapy, as I believe we are each emotionally and spiritually impacted by the differing, ecological environments in which we live.
Hi, I'm Shane, a humanistic therapist in NW6. I am trained as a Person-centered / Pluralistic Counsellor / Psychotherapist and am a registered MBACP Counsellor & Psychotherapist. Finding a moment for yourself may be difficult, - glad to see you were able to arrive and that you’ve made it this far – I feel it’s such a brave move to reach out for help. As humans I feel we are able to find a strength and resilience which allows us to be the best versions of ourselves. This may mean asking for some guidance, in a warm safe space to explore what’s coming up for you. I'm here to hold whatever you share without judgement and with empathy
Hi, I'm Shane, a humanistic therapist in NW6. I am trained as a Person-centered / Pluralistic Counsellor / Psychotherapist and am a registered MBACP Counsellor & Psychotherapist. Finding a moment for yourself may be difficult, - glad to see you were able to arrive and that you’ve made it this far – I feel it’s such a brave move to reach out for help. As humans I feel we are able to find a strength and resilience which allows us to be the best versions of ourselves. This may mean asking for some guidance, in a warm safe space to explore what’s coming up for you. I'm here to hold whatever you share without judgement and with empathy
I offer integrative psychotherapy, drawing on a range of approaches. Rather than following a fixed method, I adapt to you – your needs, your pace and what feels most meaningful in your process.
My work is grounded in a holistic view of the person, taking into account the psychological, emotional, physical, and, for some, spiritual aspects of your experience. I believe that, in an imperfect world, we often learn to adapt in ways that take us away from who we really are. Therapy offers a space to gently reconnect with yourself, integrate different parts of who you are, and move toward a more authentic and fulfilling way of living.
I offer integrative psychotherapy, drawing on a range of approaches. Rather than following a fixed method, I adapt to you – your needs, your pace and what feels most meaningful in your process.
My work is grounded in a holistic view of the person, taking into account the psychological, emotional, physical, and, for some, spiritual aspects of your experience. I believe that, in an imperfect world, we often learn to adapt in ways that take us away from who we really are. Therapy offers a space to gently reconnect with yourself, integrate different parts of who you are, and move toward a more authentic and fulfilling way of living.
Hi, I am Alp (he/him), the founder of Art-Led Psychotherapy. I am an Integrative Arts Psychotherapist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), a full member of the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) and have an up-to-date ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ (DBS) check. Whether you're curious, feeling stuck, or simply looking for something new, I provide a safe, confidential, and compassionate space to create, reflect, and reconnect — at your own pace for an expressive form of talking therapy that utilises the arts to enhance physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
Hi, I am Alp (he/him), the founder of Art-Led Psychotherapy. I am an Integrative Arts Psychotherapist registered with the Health and Care Professions Council (HCPC), a full member of the British Association of Art Therapists (BAAT) and have an up-to-date ‘Disclosure and Barring Service’ (DBS) check. Whether you're curious, feeling stuck, or simply looking for something new, I provide a safe, confidential, and compassionate space to create, reflect, and reconnect — at your own pace for an expressive form of talking therapy that utilises the arts to enhance physical, mental, and emotional well-being.
My client's well-being is at the core of my work as clinical psychotherapist. I am sensitive to how difficult it is to start a counselling/psychotherapy journey and how difficult it might be at times to make the first phone call to ask for support. I hope that my kindness, warmth and authenticity create the conditions for my clients to feel welcomed, appreciated, listened and understood.
Counselling is a journey of truth, opening up to deep inquiry and self exploration can reveal us the unexpected. Clients tell me that I am warm that they feel listened and understood in a non judgmental way.
My client's well-being is at the core of my work as clinical psychotherapist. I am sensitive to how difficult it is to start a counselling/psychotherapy journey and how difficult it might be at times to make the first phone call to ask for support. I hope that my kindness, warmth and authenticity create the conditions for my clients to feel welcomed, appreciated, listened and understood.
Counselling is a journey of truth, opening up to deep inquiry and self exploration can reveal us the unexpected. Clients tell me that I am warm that they feel listened and understood in a non judgmental way.
New slots now have become available!
The healing process is more fun, quicker and more efficient when we work with all of you rather than only your mind. That's why my approach is Holistic and Integrative. Holistic means that we work with 4 different layers of your being: your physical body, mind, emotions and energetical body.
Working Integratively means that I have a rich tool box of different approaches and I use the one which is suitable to you at the right time.
Check my website for a longer video explaining my approach.
New slots now have become available!
The healing process is more fun, quicker and more efficient when we work with all of you rather than only your mind. That's why my approach is Holistic and Integrative. Holistic means that we work with 4 different layers of your being: your physical body, mind, emotions and energetical body.
Working Integratively means that I have a rich tool box of different approaches and I use the one which is suitable to you at the right time.
Check my website for a longer video explaining my approach.
If you're Autistic, ADHD, both, or suspect you might be, you've probably spent years adapting to a world that wasn't designed for how you experience the world. I work specifically with neurodivergent adults who want a therapist who gets it without needing everything explained. I understand sensory sensitivities, executive function challenges, and the exhaustion of masking because my practice is built around these realities, not just aware of them. Your self-knowledge is valid. You don't need a formal diagnosis to work with me. If you're ready to take a step, I'm here to walk with you.
If you're Autistic, ADHD, both, or suspect you might be, you've probably spent years adapting to a world that wasn't designed for how you experience the world. I work specifically with neurodivergent adults who want a therapist who gets it without needing everything explained. I understand sensory sensitivities, executive function challenges, and the exhaustion of masking because my practice is built around these realities, not just aware of them. Your self-knowledge is valid. You don't need a formal diagnosis to work with me. If you're ready to take a step, I'm here to walk with you.
”
I specialise in supporting LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent professionals who are juggling too much and feeling too little.
My style? Calm, collaborative, and gently challenging. I won’t sit in silence and nod. I’ll ask questions, offer thoughts, and help you connect with the emotions that are quietly running the show.
You don’t need to have the right words. You just need to show up. I’ll meet you there.
”
I specialise in supporting LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent professionals who are juggling too much and feeling too little.
My style? Calm, collaborative, and gently challenging. I won’t sit in silence and nod. I’ll ask questions, offer thoughts, and help you connect with the emotions that are quietly running the show.
You don’t need to have the right words. You just need to show up. I’ll meet you there.
Hi, I’m Pip, a Integrative and Relational Counsellor.
I support people who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious or stuck, and who are looking for a safe space to look at what’s going on without feeling they have to face it alone.
You might be here because:
• You’re going through a period of transition, loss or crisis
• You’re feeling overwhelmed or finding it hard to cope
• You’re questioning things
• You’re stuck in patterns you keep trying to change
• You feel disconnected and lonely
• You feel drained, exhausted or empty
• You’re thinking about the past and wondering how to move forward
Hi, I’m Pip, a Integrative and Relational Counsellor.
I support people who are feeling overwhelmed, anxious or stuck, and who are looking for a safe space to look at what’s going on without feeling they have to face it alone.
You might be here because:
• You’re going through a period of transition, loss or crisis
• You’re feeling overwhelmed or finding it hard to cope
• You’re questioning things
• You’re stuck in patterns you keep trying to change
• You feel disconnected and lonely
• You feel drained, exhausted or empty
• You’re thinking about the past and wondering how to move forward
I work with adults, young people, and creative professionals across a range of backgrounds - including LGBTQ+ folks and people who've faced discrimination or systemic barriers.
My approach is trauma-informed and relational, grounded in empathy, curiosity, and collaboration. I draw on experience in LGBTQ+ mental health, working with people seeking asylum and others facing systemic challenges. I bring a systemic awareness to therapy, exploring how wider contexts shape our wellbeing.
I work with adults, young people, and creative professionals across a range of backgrounds - including LGBTQ+ folks and people who've faced discrimination or systemic barriers.
My approach is trauma-informed and relational, grounded in empathy, curiosity, and collaboration. I draw on experience in LGBTQ+ mental health, working with people seeking asylum and others facing systemic challenges. I bring a systemic awareness to therapy, exploring how wider contexts shape our wellbeing.
My focus is neurocomplexity, queer and trans identities, racialised experience, and the impact of systemic harm.
You may be the one others rely on - thoughtful, capable, socially conscious - yet privately exhausted. Perhaps you learned to survive through competence, caretaking, or control. You have navigated spaces not built for you, carrying responsibility early. Beneath achievement, adaptation or resilience, there may be burnout, resentment or quiet loneliness. You want to untangle inherited baggage, understand relational patterns shaped by power and history, and build a life organised around desire and choice, rather than endurance and survival.
My focus is neurocomplexity, queer and trans identities, racialised experience, and the impact of systemic harm.
You may be the one others rely on - thoughtful, capable, socially conscious - yet privately exhausted. Perhaps you learned to survive through competence, caretaking, or control. You have navigated spaces not built for you, carrying responsibility early. Beneath achievement, adaptation or resilience, there may be burnout, resentment or quiet loneliness. You want to untangle inherited baggage, understand relational patterns shaped by power and history, and build a life organised around desire and choice, rather than endurance and survival.
Individuals and couples come to me when they feel stuck, disconnected, or uncertain in their sexual and relational lives; often navigating shame, desire differences, body confusion, breakdowns in communication, or a sense that something deeper is not being met. Alongside this, many are also curious about expanding into more aliveness: intimacy, fantasy, kink, alternative relating, emotional honesty, and relational depth.
My approach is grounded, somatic and relational where we move between difficulty and expansion, supporting greater embodiment, awareness, clarity, and the capacity to meet yourself and others more fully.
Individuals and couples come to me when they feel stuck, disconnected, or uncertain in their sexual and relational lives; often navigating shame, desire differences, body confusion, breakdowns in communication, or a sense that something deeper is not being met. Alongside this, many are also curious about expanding into more aliveness: intimacy, fantasy, kink, alternative relating, emotional honesty, and relational depth.
My approach is grounded, somatic and relational where we move between difficulty and expansion, supporting greater embodiment, awareness, clarity, and the capacity to meet yourself and others more fully.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, anger, or stress? Struggling with ADHD, relationship and family difficulties, or feeling disconnected from yourself as you try to discover who you truly are? This is a calm, inclusive, and confidential space for adults to speak openly at their own pace. Many also seek support here due to identity issues, life changes (including bereavement), or repeating patterns that feel difficult to break.
Together, we’ll understand your emotions, regain stability, and reconnect with yourself and others helping you move forward with confidence and experience a more fulfilling, balanced life.
Are you feeling overwhelmed by anxiety, depression, anger, or stress? Struggling with ADHD, relationship and family difficulties, or feeling disconnected from yourself as you try to discover who you truly are? This is a calm, inclusive, and confidential space for adults to speak openly at their own pace. Many also seek support here due to identity issues, life changes (including bereavement), or repeating patterns that feel difficult to break.
Together, we’ll understand your emotions, regain stability, and reconnect with yourself and others helping you move forward with confidence and experience a more fulfilling, balanced life.
Anxiety, stress and burnout can creep up slowly — until they start to take over.
You may feel constantly on edge, mentally exhausted, stuck in worry, or unable to switch off. Sleep suffers, confidence dips, work feels heavier and life feels harder than it used to. If this sounds familiar, you’re not failing — you’re overwhelmed.
I specialise in helping adults manage anxiety disorders, chronic stress and burnout, and in supporting people whose physical symptoms or chronic pain are intensified by stress and anxiety. Many of my clients are capable, high-functioning people who have reached a point where coping alone no longer works.
Anxiety, stress and burnout can creep up slowly — until they start to take over.
You may feel constantly on edge, mentally exhausted, stuck in worry, or unable to switch off. Sleep suffers, confidence dips, work feels heavier and life feels harder than it used to. If this sounds familiar, you’re not failing — you’re overwhelmed.
I specialise in helping adults manage anxiety disorders, chronic stress and burnout, and in supporting people whose physical symptoms or chronic pain are intensified by stress and anxiety. Many of my clients are capable, high-functioning people who have reached a point where coping alone no longer works.
Thank you for visiting my page. I am a registered psychotherapeutic counsellor. I support individuals with their general wellbeing, with particular areas of anxiety and stress, either on a short or long term basis. My main interests and expertise are helping people through significant change, connecting people with their feelings. Counselling can involve different types of loss. I have worked with bereavement, working with depression, abuse (sexual, physical, emotional and financial) anxiety and stress. I see clients face to face in WC1X, E17 and NW5, as well as over Zoom
Thank you for visiting my page. I am a registered psychotherapeutic counsellor. I support individuals with their general wellbeing, with particular areas of anxiety and stress, either on a short or long term basis. My main interests and expertise are helping people through significant change, connecting people with their feelings. Counselling can involve different types of loss. I have worked with bereavement, working with depression, abuse (sexual, physical, emotional and financial) anxiety and stress. I see clients face to face in WC1X, E17 and NW5, as well as over Zoom
See more therapy options for North West London, London
Nearby LGBTQ+ Counsellors Searches for North West London, London
- Central London
- East London
- North London
- South East London
- South London
- South West London
- West End
- West London
Nearby Searches for North West London, London
- Central London
- East London
- North London
- South East London
- South London
- South West London
- West End
- West London
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.