LGBTQ+ Affirming Counsellors in London
I am a neurodiverse therapist, with ADHD, second-generation immigrant, none binary person of color. My role is to offer a space where every part of you—your neurotype, your culture, your queerness, your heritage—is not only welcomed but fundamentally understood.
My work is centered on healing the trauma of childhood, addressing the imprints left by experiences such as emotional neglect, abuse, parental conflict, and family separation and we look at how these experiences inform the way we relate today. I have particular expertise working with clients who, as children, took on caring roles.
I am a neurodiverse therapist, with ADHD, second-generation immigrant, none binary person of color. My role is to offer a space where every part of you—your neurotype, your culture, your queerness, your heritage—is not only welcomed but fundamentally understood.
My work is centered on healing the trauma of childhood, addressing the imprints left by experiences such as emotional neglect, abuse, parental conflict, and family separation and we look at how these experiences inform the way we relate today. I have particular expertise working with clients who, as children, took on caring roles.
My experience in practice includes working with:
Depression / Anxiety / Bereavement / Low self-esteem / Loneliness / Burnout and work-stress / Relationship problems / Intimacy / Social anxiety / Family issues / Childhood trauma / ADHD / Complex PTSD / Trauma / Sexual abuse / Emotional abuse / Sexual identity / Gender identity / LGBTQ+ issues / Discrimination / Perfectionism / Recurring thoughts / Creative blocks / Health / Sleep / Sex
Sometimes clients need a space to explore parts of their life or themself to understand it more clearly. Some clients are experiencing distressing feelings and need a space to process these. Other clients are looking to explore specific consistent thoughts or behaviours. These are a few examples of how the therapy can be personalised to you.
My experience in practice includes working with:
Depression / Anxiety / Bereavement / Low self-esteem / Loneliness / Burnout and work-stress / Relationship problems / Intimacy / Social anxiety / Family issues / Childhood trauma / ADHD / Complex PTSD / Trauma / Sexual abuse / Emotional abuse / Sexual identity / Gender identity / LGBTQ+ issues / Discrimination / Perfectionism / Recurring thoughts / Creative blocks / Health / Sleep / Sex
Sometimes clients need a space to explore parts of their life or themself to understand it more clearly. Some clients are experiencing distressing feelings and need a space to process these. Other clients are looking to explore specific consistent thoughts or behaviours. These are a few examples of how the therapy can be personalised to you.
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.
Dr Alison Pak completed her BSc (Hons) at University College, London, a Masters in Social and Developmental Psychology at the University of Cambridge, and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at University College, London. She has experience working in various NHS settings and in private practice, and is currently based in a practice in South West London. Dr Pak draws on a range of therapeutic models (e.g., Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy), often including creativity as one of her core competencies.
Dr Alison Pak completed her BSc (Hons) at University College, London, a Masters in Social and Developmental Psychology at the University of Cambridge, and her Doctorate in Clinical Psychology at University College, London. She has experience working in various NHS settings and in private practice, and is currently based in a practice in South West London. Dr Pak draws on a range of therapeutic models (e.g., Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, Narrative Therapy and Psychodynamic Therapy), often including creativity as one of her core competencies.
I’m here to offer my expertise and and my eight years of therapeutic experience to those who feel they need support and understanding, in whatever area of their life has become difficult. Together we can seek the answers to your issues and hopefully as we explore, we will come to a clearer place with more security and more peace than we had before. We are on path whilst you are int her apt and there will both joys and challenges along that road.
I’m here to offer my expertise and and my eight years of therapeutic experience to those who feel they need support and understanding, in whatever area of their life has become difficult. Together we can seek the answers to your issues and hopefully as we explore, we will come to a clearer place with more security and more peace than we had before. We are on path whilst you are int her apt and there will both joys and challenges along that road.
I also have specialist expertise in LGBTQ+ mental health such as navigating experiences connected to identity, relationships, community, self-esteem, or the minority stress and emotional impact of living in a heteronormative world.
My therapeutic style is integrative and grounded in evidence-based approaches, including CBT, psychodynamic therapy and couple therapy. I tailor therapy to each person’s goals, lived experience and cultural context, always committed to providing a supportive and affirming space.
I also have specialist expertise in LGBTQ+ mental health such as navigating experiences connected to identity, relationships, community, self-esteem, or the minority stress and emotional impact of living in a heteronormative world.
My therapeutic style is integrative and grounded in evidence-based approaches, including CBT, psychodynamic therapy and couple therapy. I tailor therapy to each person’s goals, lived experience and cultural context, always committed to providing a supportive and affirming space.
If you want therapy that is warm, LGBTQ+ affirmative and genuinely tailored, we will work integratively to make sense of what your system learned to do to survive, while also using DBT-informed skills to steady emotions, build self-trust and create healthier relationships.
I work collaboratively with clients to explore the patterns that shape their thoughts, emotions and behaviours. By understanding these, we can begin to create meaningful change. Together, we will holistically address all facets of your life, helping you break free from unhelpful cycles and build a foundation where you can truly thrive.
If you want therapy that is warm, LGBTQ+ affirmative and genuinely tailored, we will work integratively to make sense of what your system learned to do to survive, while also using DBT-informed skills to steady emotions, build self-trust and create healthier relationships.
I work collaboratively with clients to explore the patterns that shape their thoughts, emotions and behaviours. By understanding these, we can begin to create meaningful change. Together, we will holistically address all facets of your life, helping you break free from unhelpful cycles and build a foundation where you can truly thrive.
I welcome people from all walks of life, particularly LGBTQ clients.
I offer counselling, Rewind therapy, EMDR, and mindfulness/body-based/hypnotherapy techniques. EMDR and Rewind are primarily used for trauma treatment but can help with a range of other difficulties.
I offer online therapy, with a limited face-to-face practice in Crouch End, north London.
I welcome people from all walks of life, particularly LGBTQ clients.
I offer counselling, Rewind therapy, EMDR, and mindfulness/body-based/hypnotherapy techniques. EMDR and Rewind are primarily used for trauma treatment but can help with a range of other difficulties.
I offer online therapy, with a limited face-to-face practice in Crouch End, north London.
I am an integrative therapist specialising in LGBTQIA therapy, sex & relationships therapy, kink-aware therapy, poly-aware therapy, and bereavement therapy.
Areas of focus:
LGBTQIA+
Anxiety
Depression
OCD
Kink
Polyamory / Ethical non-monogamy (ENM)
Self esteem
Sex and relationships
Stress
Trauma
I am an integrative therapist specialising in LGBTQIA therapy, sex & relationships therapy, kink-aware therapy, poly-aware therapy, and bereavement therapy.
Areas of focus:
LGBTQIA+
Anxiety
Depression
OCD
Kink
Polyamory / Ethical non-monogamy (ENM)
Self esteem
Sex and relationships
Stress
Trauma
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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.
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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 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.
I respect the impact of intersectionality on our lives, especially in LGBTQ+ & POC, whilst supporting your self-awareness, autonomy, & ability to make decisions that align with your best interests.
I am deeply passionate about empowering others to find a deeper understanding of self and internal security. As an Integrative Psychotherapist, I combine various models to tailor treatment according to the specific needs of my clients. We are all unique individuals with our own unique life experiences and aspirations, I believe that therapy should reflect this uniqueness. My aim is to consistently adapt to your needs, which may vary and change across the course of our work together. By creating a safe, judgement-free environment, I invite you to be yourself as we can explore your life experiences, feelings, thoughts and behaviours.
I respect the impact of intersectionality on our lives, especially in LGBTQ+ & POC, whilst supporting your self-awareness, autonomy, & ability to make decisions that align with your best interests.
I am deeply passionate about empowering others to find a deeper understanding of self and internal security. As an Integrative Psychotherapist, I combine various models to tailor treatment according to the specific needs of my clients. We are all unique individuals with our own unique life experiences and aspirations, I believe that therapy should reflect this uniqueness. My aim is to consistently adapt to your needs, which may vary and change across the course of our work together. By creating a safe, judgement-free environment, I invite you to be yourself as we can explore your life experiences, feelings, thoughts and behaviours.
Forest Therapy Wellness Centre
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MBACP Snr. Accred
1 Endorsed
London E18
Are you struggling with anxiety, panic attacks? Alternatively are you feeling overwhelmed by neurodivergent traits such as ASD or ADHD? Perhaps you're dealing with relationship challenges, anger management, or childhood trauma. You might feel misunderstood or trapped in patterns of self-doubt or emotional pain. Your goal is to break free from these struggles, find clarity, and regain control of your life. You're seeking support, understanding, and tools to help you create lasting change and emotional freedom. I believe my 30 years of experience will enable me or one of my trusted colleagues to be able to help you.
Are you struggling with anxiety, panic attacks? Alternatively are you feeling overwhelmed by neurodivergent traits such as ASD or ADHD? Perhaps you're dealing with relationship challenges, anger management, or childhood trauma. You might feel misunderstood or trapped in patterns of self-doubt or emotional pain. Your goal is to break free from these struggles, find clarity, and regain control of your life. You're seeking support, understanding, and tools to help you create lasting change and emotional freedom. I believe my 30 years of experience will enable me or one of my trusted colleagues to be able to help you.
Are you feeling anxious or depressed, overwhelmed or unable to cope? Perhaps you are questioning why you keep repeating the same old patterns? You may feel unable to move forward, or want to find greater purpose. Whatever brought you here today, I imagine you are struggling with something important that is impacting your life. I offer a safe and welcoming space where you can feel heard, respected and valued. Fundamental to our wellbeing and happiness, our sense of purpose may also be touched into, or even be the focus of the work.
Are you feeling anxious or depressed, overwhelmed or unable to cope? Perhaps you are questioning why you keep repeating the same old patterns? You may feel unable to move forward, or want to find greater purpose. Whatever brought you here today, I imagine you are struggling with something important that is impacting your life. I offer a safe and welcoming space where you can feel heard, respected and valued. Fundamental to our wellbeing and happiness, our sense of purpose may also be touched into, or even be the focus of the work.
Working exclusively via video call ensuring that clients feel relaxed in familiar surroundings, I work with my clients to help them to find a route through their struggles, helping them to unhook themselves from unhelpful thinking styles and strategies. From the outset my clients understand that counselling requires them to put into practice the things that we identify during our sessions - just like homework. The solutions don't come from our sessions, they come from the work that my clients put in between our sessions.
Working exclusively via video call ensuring that clients feel relaxed in familiar surroundings, I work with my clients to help them to find a route through their struggles, helping them to unhook themselves from unhelpful thinking styles and strategies. From the outset my clients understand that counselling requires them to put into practice the things that we identify during our sessions - just like homework. The solutions don't come from our sessions, they come from the work that my clients put in between our sessions.
With extensive experience supporting LGBTQ+ clients, I provide a space where all identities are respected and understood.
You might be feeling a bit stuck, unsure of yourself, or disconnected from who you really are. Maybe you keep falling into old patterns, second-guessing yourself, or trying to live up to what others expect. You might just want to feel more clear, more at ease, and more like you.
Therapy can be a space to slow down, make sense of what’s been getting in the way, and reconnect with yourself. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back and help you move toward a life that feels more grounded, fulfilling, and authentically yours.
With extensive experience supporting LGBTQ+ clients, I provide a space where all identities are respected and understood.
You might be feeling a bit stuck, unsure of yourself, or disconnected from who you really are. Maybe you keep falling into old patterns, second-guessing yourself, or trying to live up to what others expect. You might just want to feel more clear, more at ease, and more like you.
Therapy can be a space to slow down, make sense of what’s been getting in the way, and reconnect with yourself. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back and help you move toward a life that feels more grounded, fulfilling, and authentically yours.
I’m a relational art therapist who supports students, young adults, couples and individuals seeking a deeper connection with themselves. Many of my clients come to therapy during times of transition, stress, or uncertainty — when emotions feel overwhelming or difficult to express. In our sessions, art becomes a safe and meaningful way to explore what words cannot fully capture.
I’m a relational art therapist who supports students, young adults, couples and individuals seeking a deeper connection with themselves. Many of my clients come to therapy during times of transition, stress, or uncertainty — when emotions feel overwhelming or difficult to express. In our sessions, art becomes a safe and meaningful way to explore what words cannot fully capture.
Offering adults therapy and psychological assessment in the centre of London and online. I think that every person’s therapy journey is different. Some people need skills and coping techniques to help deal with things in their current context. For others it is important to address the underlying psychological mechanisms that give rise to the problems or symptoms at different points in life. For some it is important to address childhood origins of problems so that they can break free of repeating, destructive life patterns. I want to help people find the journey that is right for them.
Offering adults therapy and psychological assessment in the centre of London and online. I think that every person’s therapy journey is different. Some people need skills and coping techniques to help deal with things in their current context. For others it is important to address the underlying psychological mechanisms that give rise to the problems or symptoms at different points in life. For some it is important to address childhood origins of problems so that they can break free of repeating, destructive life patterns. I want to help people find the journey that is right for them.
I am a gay man and have particular expertise working with LGBT+ clients, both individuals and those in relationships.
I recognise we are all different – such as our race, gender, sexuality or age - and take that into account in how I work. I work relationally, which means we will use our relationship to better understand how you relate to yourself and other people.
I am a gay man and have particular expertise working with LGBT+ clients, both individuals and those in relationships.
I recognise we are all different – such as our race, gender, sexuality or age - and take that into account in how I work. I work relationally, which means we will use our relationship to better understand how you relate to yourself and other people.
I have a special interest in working with addiction and LGBTQ issues.
I work with individuals and couples- providing a warm, calm, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings, experiences, relationships, or life challenges. Whether you need a compassionate listener or a deeply reflective and analytical approach, I am here to support you.
For couples, every relationship has challenges, but with support, growth is possible. We can improve communication, manage conflict, navigate transitions, and heal from grief or trauma.
I have a special interest in working with addiction and LGBTQ issues.
I work with individuals and couples- providing a warm, calm, and non-judgmental space where you can explore your feelings, experiences, relationships, or life challenges. Whether you need a compassionate listener or a deeply reflective and analytical approach, I am here to support you.
For couples, every relationship has challenges, but with support, growth is possible. We can improve communication, manage conflict, navigate transitions, and heal from grief or trauma.
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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.