LGBTQ+ Affirming Counselling in South East London

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Dr Kaan Altan
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
A very warm welcome! My name is Kaan and I am a Clinical Psychologist and accredited CBT therapist and EMDR therapist, specialising in working with adults with a range of mental health difficulties, from anxiety and low mood, stress and burnout, difficulties regulating and managing emotions to trauma related difficulties. With 15 years of experience in the mental health, I have had the privilege of working with clients dealing with a wide range of issues and I’m passionate about helping individuals navigate their challenges and find healing and growth in their lives.
A very warm welcome! My name is Kaan and I am a Clinical Psychologist and accredited CBT therapist and EMDR therapist, specialising in working with adults with a range of mental health difficulties, from anxiety and low mood, stress and burnout, difficulties regulating and managing emotions to trauma related difficulties. With 15 years of experience in the mental health, I have had the privilege of working with clients dealing with a wide range of issues and I’m passionate about helping individuals navigate their challenges and find healing and growth in their lives.
020 4538 0791 View 020 4538 0791
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Late-Diagnosed ADHD & Autism | LGBTQ+ Inclusive
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
4 Endorsed
Online Only
I’m Matthew, a queer, neurodivergent psychotherapist offering online therapy across the UK.
Have you been diagnosed with ADHD or autism as an adult and found that, instead of clarity, it has brought confusion, grief, or shame? Many of the people I work with are in their 30s and beyond, navigating the impact of late diagnosis on identity, self-worth, and relationships.
I’m Matthew, a queer, neurodivergent psychotherapist offering online therapy across the UK.
Have you been diagnosed with ADHD or autism as an adult and found that, instead of clarity, it has brought confusion, grief, or shame? Many of the people I work with are in their 30s and beyond, navigating the impact of late diagnosis on identity, self-worth, and relationships.
020 3823 6649 View 020 3823 6649
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Dr Marco Antonio Marques Cortez
Counsellor, PhD, MUKCP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, addiction, neurodivergence, relationship difficulties, LGBTQ+ issues, life transitions, and workplace challenges.
Individual Sessions - Where you and I talk one-to-one, discussing your concerns, learning about you as an individual and developing the tools needed to improve your mind and ultimately, improve your life. Couple - Where you and I talk one-to-one, discussing your concerns, learning about you as an individual and developing the tools needed to improve you.
My areas of expertise include depression, anxiety, stress, trauma, addiction, neurodivergence, relationship difficulties, LGBTQ+ issues, life transitions, and workplace challenges.
Individual Sessions - Where you and I talk one-to-one, discussing your concerns, learning about you as an individual and developing the tools needed to improve your mind and ultimately, improve your life. Couple - Where you and I talk one-to-one, discussing your concerns, learning about you as an individual and developing the tools needed to improve you.
07880 506565 View 07880 506565
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Steve John Briggs
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am an experienced and qualified psychotherapist with an advanced diploma in client centred counselling . I have worked for many years with adults and young people in private practice, the voluntary sector, and as a counsellor within the NHS primary care service. I work creatively in a way that suits each individual. The way you feel may interfere with your every day life and talking about the things that trouble you will help. You may be troubled by something in the past or the present. The way you feel may interfere with your every day life and relationships stopping you reaching your full potential . talking is proven to help.
I am an experienced and qualified psychotherapist with an advanced diploma in client centred counselling . I have worked for many years with adults and young people in private practice, the voluntary sector, and as a counsellor within the NHS primary care service. I work creatively in a way that suits each individual. The way you feel may interfere with your every day life and talking about the things that trouble you will help. You may be troubled by something in the past or the present. The way you feel may interfere with your every day life and relationships stopping you reaching your full potential . talking is proven to help.
023 8214 5919 View 023 8214 5919
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David Clifford
Psychotherapist, COSRT Accred
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I work with individuals and couples experiencing relationship challenges, communication difficulties, loss of intimacy and sexual concerns, including stress, anxiety, sexual anxiety, erectile and ejaculation difficulties, affair and betrayal recovery, desire differences, concerns around porn or sexual behaviours, shame, LGBTQ+ experiences, alternative relationships and chemsex.
My approach is collaborative and tailored to you. Drawing on my experience at leading UK sexual health organisations, I aim to help you make sense of what’s happening, understand the underlying patterns, and support you in creating meaningful, lasting change.
I work with individuals and couples experiencing relationship challenges, communication difficulties, loss of intimacy and sexual concerns, including stress, anxiety, sexual anxiety, erectile and ejaculation difficulties, affair and betrayal recovery, desire differences, concerns around porn or sexual behaviours, shame, LGBTQ+ experiences, alternative relationships and chemsex.
My approach is collaborative and tailored to you. Drawing on my experience at leading UK sexual health organisations, I aim to help you make sense of what’s happening, understand the underlying patterns, and support you in creating meaningful, lasting change.
020 3879 3502 View 020 3879 3502
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Anthony Furlong
Psychotherapist, PhD, BACP
Serves Area
Hello, I'm Tony and I'm an integrative therapist originally from Yorkshire. I pride myself on my warm, present and calm nature. I am passionate about working in a way that allows you to explore your relationships with yourself and others, and healing in the process. I work integratively, which essentially means that I'm trained to use different approaches and tools based on you and your needs. This brings flexibility to our collaborative online therapy sessions. I am trained to work across different areas such as anxiety, depression, OCD, attachment, sexual health, sexual addiction, gender, sexuality, body image and relationships.
Hello, I'm Tony and I'm an integrative therapist originally from Yorkshire. I pride myself on my warm, present and calm nature. I am passionate about working in a way that allows you to explore your relationships with yourself and others, and healing in the process. I work integratively, which essentially means that I'm trained to use different approaches and tools based on you and your needs. This brings flexibility to our collaborative online therapy sessions. I am trained to work across different areas such as anxiety, depression, OCD, attachment, sexual health, sexual addiction, gender, sexuality, body image and relationships.
020 4538 8527 View 020 4538 8527
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Jack Parnell-Driver
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Online Only
Sexuality and Gender Idenity and People from the LGBTQ+ Community.
Hello, I'm Jack – a BACP accredited psychotherapeutic counsellor and clinical supervisor. I offer online or telephone counselling, with both short-term and long-term support options. My approach is guided by you—I'll meet you where you are, and together, we can create a safe, supportive space to explore what's on your mind. This is your time to be heard and understood. I draw primarily from person-centred and humanistic approaches, focusing on understanding your unique experiences and perspective. Together, we can explore what you'd like to work on.
Sexuality and Gender Idenity and People from the LGBTQ+ Community.
Hello, I'm Jack – a BACP accredited psychotherapeutic counsellor and clinical supervisor. I offer online or telephone counselling, with both short-term and long-term support options. My approach is guided by you—I'll meet you where you are, and together, we can create a safe, supportive space to explore what's on your mind. This is your time to be heard and understood. I draw primarily from person-centred and humanistic approaches, focusing on understanding your unique experiences and perspective. Together, we can explore what you'd like to work on.
01444 223627 View 01444 223627
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Gay Men's Therapy
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Serves Area
Gay Men’s Therapy is a psychotherapy service for gay men provided by gay men.
Are you identifying as a gay or queer man looking for the right therapist for you? Have you had therapy before, but felt your therapist didn’t understand you or you couldn't share all your experiences? Have you never seen a therapist before and feel unsure how to find the right one? Are you a couple and feel you need to talk to someone who understands?
Gay Men’s Therapy is a psychotherapy service for gay men provided by gay men.
Are you identifying as a gay or queer man looking for the right therapist for you? Have you had therapy before, but felt your therapist didn’t understand you or you couldn't share all your experiences? Have you never seen a therapist before and feel unsure how to find the right one? Are you a couple and feel you need to talk to someone who understands?
020 3667 9077 View 020 3667 9077
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Jon Miller
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
Whatever brings you to therapy, I aim to support you in exploring your full potential in life. Perhaps anxiety, stress, or low mood are making it hard to get through each day. Maybe you feel controlled by your emotions, your past, or habits you can't seem to break. You may be carrying the weight of painful experiences, loss, or trauma that has left you feeling stuck. Or perhaps you are simply struggling to feel good about yourself — your worth, your body, your place in the world.
Whatever brings you to therapy, I aim to support you in exploring your full potential in life. Perhaps anxiety, stress, or low mood are making it hard to get through each day. Maybe you feel controlled by your emotions, your past, or habits you can't seem to break. You may be carrying the weight of painful experiences, loss, or trauma that has left you feeling stuck. Or perhaps you are simply struggling to feel good about yourself — your worth, your body, your place in the world.
020 4634 7167 View 020 4634 7167
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John Ridley
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Serves Area
A Thoughtful, Individualised Approach to Therapy and Coaching... Everyone has a desire to be the best possible version of themselves. My role is to help you achieve your goals, whatever they may be. I can help with therapy for personal wellbeing, stress and anxiety, depression, relationship and sexuality issues, substance use, health conditions and HIV. Whether you’re seeking counselling, psychotherapy, coaching, or a blend, I offer a space where you can feel understood, supported, and empowered to move forward. All of our work together begins with an initial consultation, where we’ll discuss your goals and needs.
A Thoughtful, Individualised Approach to Therapy and Coaching... Everyone has a desire to be the best possible version of themselves. My role is to help you achieve your goals, whatever they may be. I can help with therapy for personal wellbeing, stress and anxiety, depression, relationship and sexuality issues, substance use, health conditions and HIV. Whether you’re seeking counselling, psychotherapy, coaching, or a blend, I offer a space where you can feel understood, supported, and empowered to move forward. All of our work together begins with an initial consultation, where we’ll discuss your goals and needs.
020 3488 6342 View 020 3488 6342
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Darragh Kirk
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Serves Area
I can help with a wide range of difficulties, and have a particular interest in working with couples and those who identify as LGBTQ+.
Relationships can provide us with support and also lead to stress, conflict and misunderstandings. That's why they're at the centre of systemic psychotherapy. I meet with people to think about the changes they want to see within significant relationships in their lives. It’s important that you come to therapy feeling confident that you won’t be judged and that your strengths will be recognised. My role is to provide a safe and supportive therapeutic space, where people can explore their worries and problems, and find ways to move forward with their lives. I'll sometimes discuss strategies that others have found helpful.
I can help with a wide range of difficulties, and have a particular interest in working with couples and those who identify as LGBTQ+.
Relationships can provide us with support and also lead to stress, conflict and misunderstandings. That's why they're at the centre of systemic psychotherapy. I meet with people to think about the changes they want to see within significant relationships in their lives. It’s important that you come to therapy feeling confident that you won’t be judged and that your strengths will be recognised. My role is to provide a safe and supportive therapeutic space, where people can explore their worries and problems, and find ways to move forward with their lives. I'll sometimes discuss strategies that others have found helpful.
020 4572 6308 View 020 4572 6308
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Darren Vella
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Equally I have experience of working with clients who come from a wide range of backgrounds, specifically those from the LGBTQ+ community.
As an integrative counsellor (integrative meaning, I am trained in different modalities and apply them accordingly), my training emphasises the related experience of the therapeutic relationship that would ground our work. I am trained specifically in Gestalt, Psychodynamic and CBT modalities of treatment, which will be applied to your specific needs.
Equally I have experience of working with clients who come from a wide range of backgrounds, specifically those from the LGBTQ+ community.
As an integrative counsellor (integrative meaning, I am trained in different modalities and apply them accordingly), my training emphasises the related experience of the therapeutic relationship that would ground our work. I am trained specifically in Gestalt, Psychodynamic and CBT modalities of treatment, which will be applied to your specific needs.
0121 816 0810 View 0121 816 0810
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David Poynor
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I specialise in working with LGBTQ+ individuals, providing a welcoming and affirming environment where you can feel seen, heard, and valued.
Life can be overwhelming, and whether you’re feeling stuck, anxious, or weighed down by past experiences, seeking support is a powerful first step toward change. Many of my clients come to me feeling lost, unsure of their next move, and often exhausted by the pressures of daily life. You might be wrestling with feelings of isolation, frustration, or a sense of “not being enough.” Therapy offers a safe and confidential space where you can slow down and work through challenges in a meaningful way. I work collaboratively with clients to overcome challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem issues.
I specialise in working with LGBTQ+ individuals, providing a welcoming and affirming environment where you can feel seen, heard, and valued.
Life can be overwhelming, and whether you’re feeling stuck, anxious, or weighed down by past experiences, seeking support is a powerful first step toward change. Many of my clients come to me feeling lost, unsure of their next move, and often exhausted by the pressures of daily life. You might be wrestling with feelings of isolation, frustration, or a sense of “not being enough.” Therapy offers a safe and confidential space where you can slow down and work through challenges in a meaningful way. I work collaboratively with clients to overcome challenges like anxiety, depression, trauma, and self-esteem issues.
020 8059 2143 View 020 8059 2143
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Neil Leow
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I have extensive experience working long and short term with LGBTQ+, men of all creed as well as the South-East Asian community.
I offer a space in which I walk together with my client, with full acceptance of their way of being. With this, I firmly believe that clients can find the inner strength in order to cope and change what they want or need. My practice is not neutral. It is relational.
I have extensive experience working long and short term with LGBTQ+, men of all creed as well as the South-East Asian community.
I offer a space in which I walk together with my client, with full acceptance of their way of being. With this, I firmly believe that clients can find the inner strength in order to cope and change what they want or need. My practice is not neutral. It is relational.
020 3857 8116 View 020 3857 8116
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Ben Macqueen
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
I'm an LGBT+ counsellor specialising in working with gay men.
I'm an "integrative" therapist. This means I'm able to tailor our therapy sessions specifically to you and your needs by drawing on a range of different approaches. My extensive training gives me access to a number of tools and techniques from the Humanistic, Gestalt, and Transactional Analysis psychotherapy models.
I'm an LGBT+ counsellor specialising in working with gay men.
I'm an "integrative" therapist. This means I'm able to tailor our therapy sessions specifically to you and your needs by drawing on a range of different approaches. My extensive training gives me access to a number of tools and techniques from the Humanistic, Gestalt, and Transactional Analysis psychotherapy models.
07951 823356 View 07951 823356
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Laurent Rowland
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Clients l work with often feel trapped in cycles of addiction and want a way out but may not know where to start. They struggle with control, shame, and the impact their behaviour has on their health, relationships, and future. They need support, understanding, and practical tools to regain control. Their goal is lasting recovery, inner stability, and a healthier life. They want freedom from addiction so they can rebuild confidence, repair relationships, and create a future they feel proud of.
Clients l work with often feel trapped in cycles of addiction and want a way out but may not know where to start. They struggle with control, shame, and the impact their behaviour has on their health, relationships, and future. They need support, understanding, and practical tools to regain control. Their goal is lasting recovery, inner stability, and a healthier life. They want freedom from addiction so they can rebuild confidence, repair relationships, and create a future they feel proud of.
020 4538 4644 View 020 4538 4644
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Peter Junior Royal
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Online Only
Hello and welcome! I am Peter Royal, a licensed and registered counsellor/psychotherapist. I understand that finding a counsellor can be daunting. But rest assured, I aim to make the process smooth for you to start your journey.
Hello and welcome! I am Peter Royal, a licensed and registered counsellor/psychotherapist. I understand that finding a counsellor can be daunting. But rest assured, I aim to make the process smooth for you to start your journey.
01727 649261 View 01727 649261
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David Weale
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Serves Area
I work mainly with LGBT clients particularly individual gay men and couples.
I am a transactional analysis psychotherapist and counsellor. I always appreciate that it takes courage to seek support and the first step can seem daunting. Therapy can help to organise your thoughts and feelings and free you from repeated patterns of behaviour that prevent you from leading a happier and more fulfilling life. You can learn to understand why those patterns are there and how to change them, so that they no longer control what you are trying to achieve for yourself. I work online and face to face (depending on availability of space). The virtual setting is calm, confidential and safe.
I work mainly with LGBT clients particularly individual gay men and couples.
I am a transactional analysis psychotherapist and counsellor. I always appreciate that it takes courage to seek support and the first step can seem daunting. Therapy can help to organise your thoughts and feelings and free you from repeated patterns of behaviour that prevent you from leading a happier and more fulfilling life. You can learn to understand why those patterns are there and how to change them, so that they no longer control what you are trying to achieve for yourself. I work online and face to face (depending on availability of space). The virtual setting is calm, confidential and safe.
020 3917 4167 View 020 3917 4167
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Max Fedyk
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I work with adults, young people, and creative professionals — including LGBTQ+ people who've faced discrimination or systemic barriers.
My approach is Gestalt — relational, trauma-informed, and grounded in empathy, curiosity, and collaboration. I draw on experience in LGBTQ+ mental health and diverse community settings, and bring a systemic awareness to therapy: exploring how identity, belonging, and wider contexts shape our mental health and sense of self.
I work with adults, young people, and creative professionals — including LGBTQ+ people who've faced discrimination or systemic barriers.
My approach is Gestalt — relational, trauma-informed, and grounded in empathy, curiosity, and collaboration. I draw on experience in LGBTQ+ mental health and diverse community settings, and bring a systemic awareness to therapy: exploring how identity, belonging, and wider contexts shape our mental health and sense of self.
020 4634 6110 View 020 4634 6110
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Gareth Prosser
Psychotherapist, MSc, SNCPS Acc.
Online Only
After 'coming out' many gay or queer people can feel stuck, isolated and overwhelmed by life.
A Senior Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist holding an accreditation with Pink Therapy as a Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diversity (GSRD) therapist. I hold a diploma at the Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology (CICS) in Compulsive Sexual Behaviours, accredited by the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT). My core training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy was at the The Bowlby Centre in London, with a specialism in Attachment. My clinical approach incorporates different techniques and approaches relevant for the individual needs, mirroring the complexity of human experience and ever expanding self knowledge .
After 'coming out' many gay or queer people can feel stuck, isolated and overwhelmed by life.
A Senior Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist holding an accreditation with Pink Therapy as a Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diversity (GSRD) therapist. I hold a diploma at the Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology (CICS) in Compulsive Sexual Behaviours, accredited by the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT). My core training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy was at the The Bowlby Centre in London, with a specialism in Attachment. My clinical approach incorporates different techniques and approaches relevant for the individual needs, mirroring the complexity of human experience and ever expanding self knowledge .
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