LGBTQ+ Affirming Counselling in Lymm
As an experienced BACP-registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I provide a warm, confidential, and non-judgemental environment where you can talk openly about whatever is troubling you.
My approach is primarily Person-Centred, which means I work alongside you with empathy, respect and understanding. I also draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Transactional Analysis, and Mindfulness, enabling me to tailor sessions to your individual needs and help you develop greater self-awareness, resilience, and wellbeing.
As an experienced BACP-registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I provide a warm, confidential, and non-judgemental environment where you can talk openly about whatever is troubling you.
My approach is primarily Person-Centred, which means I work alongside you with empathy, respect and understanding. I also draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Transactional Analysis, and Mindfulness, enabling me to tailor sessions to your individual needs and help you develop greater self-awareness, resilience, and wellbeing.
Welcome I'm proud your here. I'm an Integrative Counselling and MBACP enabling me to offer my clients across all cultures and backgrounds a comprehensive, empathic therapeutic experience. Infusing Person Centred, CBT and Transactional Analysis Modalities creating a unique therapeutic relationship with my clients ages 16 years plus. I have ran my own business and juggled four children for the past thirty years understanding life's challenges so offer authentic progressive therapy for depression anxiety bereavement burnout self -esteem. Specialisms Addiction/Recovery, Teenage Issues- individuals and families. Your safe space is here.
Welcome I'm proud your here. I'm an Integrative Counselling and MBACP enabling me to offer my clients across all cultures and backgrounds a comprehensive, empathic therapeutic experience. Infusing Person Centred, CBT and Transactional Analysis Modalities creating a unique therapeutic relationship with my clients ages 16 years plus. I have ran my own business and juggled four children for the past thirty years understanding life's challenges so offer authentic progressive therapy for depression anxiety bereavement burnout self -esteem. Specialisms Addiction/Recovery, Teenage Issues- individuals and families. Your safe space is here.
I'm an experienced Psychotherapist qualified to Level 7 (Masters degree) and a BACP registered Couples Psychotherapist Counsellor. I have a Masters in counselling, relationship therapy. EMDR Parts 1, 2 & 3 for PTSD trauma work. I work with a variety of problems such as Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, ADHD, Transgendered issues, Affairs and Couples Counselling, Anger management, Grief, Suicide, Self Harm, PTSD and trauma. I also work with relationship issues such as communication problems, conflict, affairs, divorce and separation, post natal depression, loss of intimacy, trauma and I work with same sex relationships.
I'm an experienced Psychotherapist qualified to Level 7 (Masters degree) and a BACP registered Couples Psychotherapist Counsellor. I have a Masters in counselling, relationship therapy. EMDR Parts 1, 2 & 3 for PTSD trauma work. I work with a variety of problems such as Depression, Anxiety, Relationship Issues, ADHD, Transgendered issues, Affairs and Couples Counselling, Anger management, Grief, Suicide, Self Harm, PTSD and trauma. I also work with relationship issues such as communication problems, conflict, affairs, divorce and separation, post natal depression, loss of intimacy, trauma and I work with same sex relationships.
I am an integrative counsellor offering talking therapy focused on you and your needs. Sometimes this will mean providing a safe place to openly discuss your concerns and difficulties without judgement and sometimes this will be providing solutions and guidance around practical elements to help overcome your concerns and difficulties, depending on what best suits your needs. I work with adults and couples across a range of presenting issues.
I am an integrative counsellor offering talking therapy focused on you and your needs. Sometimes this will mean providing a safe place to openly discuss your concerns and difficulties without judgement and sometimes this will be providing solutions and guidance around practical elements to help overcome your concerns and difficulties, depending on what best suits your needs. I work with adults and couples across a range of presenting issues.
Hi, I'm Sonia. I’m an Integrative Counsellor and EMDR Therapist. Prior to my private practice I have 19 years experience in the NHS supporting Healthcare staff. I understand life can become challenging and overwhelming at times and seeking the right help and Therapist can feel daunting. My clients have described me as having a sense of calmness and deep level of compassion, enabling them to feel heard and understood at their most difficult times. I offer a safe, empathic and respectful space to find your unique way of expressing yourself, tailoring my approach to best suit your individual personality and needs.
Hi, I'm Sonia. I’m an Integrative Counsellor and EMDR Therapist. Prior to my private practice I have 19 years experience in the NHS supporting Healthcare staff. I understand life can become challenging and overwhelming at times and seeking the right help and Therapist can feel daunting. My clients have described me as having a sense of calmness and deep level of compassion, enabling them to feel heard and understood at their most difficult times. I offer a safe, empathic and respectful space to find your unique way of expressing yourself, tailoring my approach to best suit your individual personality and needs.
Sometimes life can feel difficult and overwhelming. You may find yourself feeling stuck, anxious, or low, whether there are clear reasons for this or not. Perhaps painful experiences from the past continue to affect your self-esteem, relationships, or daily life. You may feel constantly on edge, struggle with intrusive thoughts, or find yourself repeating unhelpful patterns. Maybe you minimise your feelings, telling yourself "it will pass" or that others have it worse. You don't have to face these challenges alone. I offer a safe, supportive space where we can explore your experiences together and help you move forward.
Sometimes life can feel difficult and overwhelming. You may find yourself feeling stuck, anxious, or low, whether there are clear reasons for this or not. Perhaps painful experiences from the past continue to affect your self-esteem, relationships, or daily life. You may feel constantly on edge, struggle with intrusive thoughts, or find yourself repeating unhelpful patterns. Maybe you minimise your feelings, telling yourself "it will pass" or that others have it worse. You don't have to face these challenges alone. I offer a safe, supportive space where we can explore your experiences together and help you move forward.
Ninety percent of the work I do is with men.
Over the past five years, my work has focused heavily on men's issues, trauma, sex, sexuality, identity, purpose, stress, anxiety, overwhelm and burnout.
I also have a particular focus on identity, self-worth and boundaries.
I frequently work with men in the following sectors: Business Owners, Executives, Founders, Entrepreneurs, Legal Professionals, Medical Practitioners, Financial Industry, Tech Leaders, Professional Athletes, Entertainment Industry, Media Personalities and Influencers.
I offer a free 15-minute consultation call should you have any questions.
Ninety percent of the work I do is with men.
Over the past five years, my work has focused heavily on men's issues, trauma, sex, sexuality, identity, purpose, stress, anxiety, overwhelm and burnout.
I also have a particular focus on identity, self-worth and boundaries.
I frequently work with men in the following sectors: Business Owners, Executives, Founders, Entrepreneurs, Legal Professionals, Medical Practitioners, Financial Industry, Tech Leaders, Professional Athletes, Entertainment Industry, Media Personalities and Influencers.
I offer a free 15-minute consultation call should you have any questions.
Lets be honest, finding the right counsellor can feel very daunting, especially with so many profiles to read so I'll try to keep it simple. I provide a confidential, non-judgmental, safe space where you can feel comfortable opening up about your inner most thoughts and feelings. We can explore things like your relationships, your history and childhood, bereavements, the impact of the pandemic on you or anything that you feel you need to gain clarity on or offload. The sessions are yours to use however you feel is needed and I will be there to support and encourage you on your journey. It's an hour to focus on you!
Lets be honest, finding the right counsellor can feel very daunting, especially with so many profiles to read so I'll try to keep it simple. I provide a confidential, non-judgmental, safe space where you can feel comfortable opening up about your inner most thoughts and feelings. We can explore things like your relationships, your history and childhood, bereavements, the impact of the pandemic on you or anything that you feel you need to gain clarity on or offload. The sessions are yours to use however you feel is needed and I will be there to support and encourage you on your journey. It's an hour to focus on you!
Online Counselling/Psychotherapy available via Zoom or Skype. Based in Warrington,Cheshire, I am a highly qualified therapist with a PhD in Counselling and MSc in Clinical Counselling. As an experienced BACP Registered and Accredited Person-Centred Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I provide a safe, professional and confidential talking therapy service for individuals, couples and families. My work is influenced by the Person-Centred Approach based on acceptance, empathy and genuineness. I am also a qualified practitioner in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Regulation) and a Clinical Supervisor trained at postgraduate level.
Online Counselling/Psychotherapy available via Zoom or Skype. Based in Warrington,Cheshire, I am a highly qualified therapist with a PhD in Counselling and MSc in Clinical Counselling. As an experienced BACP Registered and Accredited Person-Centred Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I provide a safe, professional and confidential talking therapy service for individuals, couples and families. My work is influenced by the Person-Centred Approach based on acceptance, empathy and genuineness. I am also a qualified practitioner in EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Regulation) and a Clinical Supervisor trained at postgraduate level.
Are you a woman looking for something different but feeling stuck in fear and uncertainty. Perhaps you're tired of putting yourself last, navigating guilt, or struggling to imagine a future where you come first. Change can feel both empowering and daunting—but it begins with you. The power to create change is already within you. Change requires stepping outside your comfort zone, & navigating the fears of failure and unfamiliarity that often hold us back. Together, we’ll uncover the hidden beliefs and patterns that shape your decisions and behaviours and reshape them to align with your values, aspirations, and potential.
Are you a woman looking for something different but feeling stuck in fear and uncertainty. Perhaps you're tired of putting yourself last, navigating guilt, or struggling to imagine a future where you come first. Change can feel both empowering and daunting—but it begins with you. The power to create change is already within you. Change requires stepping outside your comfort zone, & navigating the fears of failure and unfamiliarity that often hold us back. Together, we’ll uncover the hidden beliefs and patterns that shape your decisions and behaviours and reshape them to align with your values, aspirations, and potential.
Hi, my name is Julie. I am a professional Counsellor and Supervisor and an member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling Society. I provide a confidential, counselling service to meet your individual needs providing a safe, non-judgemental environment where you can work at your own pace in a place of safety and comfort where your feelings and emotions can be expressed and explored. I offer support and understanding in a non-critical way and appreciate and respect differences and diversity in culture, ethnicity, race, gender, sexuality, physical ability and spirituality
Hi, my name is Julie. I am a professional Counsellor and Supervisor and an member of the British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy (BACP) and the National Counselling Society. I provide a confidential, counselling service to meet your individual needs providing a safe, non-judgemental environment where you can work at your own pace in a place of safety and comfort where your feelings and emotions can be expressed and explored. I offer support and understanding in a non-critical way and appreciate and respect differences and diversity in culture, ethnicity, race, gender, sexuality, physical ability and spirituality
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I am a Queer Non-Binary / LGBTQIA+ Person-Centred Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor.
I am committed to providing an inclusive, welcoming, safe and confidential space where you can talk about the thoughts, feelings and experiences that you want to. The type of therapy I offer is called ‘Person Centred’. It is a non-pathologising, non-judgmental, non-directive approach to counselling. I am LGBTQIA+ and neurodiversity affirming.
I am a Queer Non-Binary / LGBTQIA+ Person-Centred Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor.
I am committed to providing an inclusive, welcoming, safe and confidential space where you can talk about the thoughts, feelings and experiences that you want to. The type of therapy I offer is called ‘Person Centred’. It is a non-pathologising, non-judgmental, non-directive approach to counselling. I am LGBTQIA+ and neurodiversity affirming.
Warm and down-to-earth, I offer a compassionate, collaborative space to explore your feelings and needs. Together, we can make sense of patterns, protective strategies and how earlier experiences may shape the present. Perhaps you find yourself feeling stuck, ashamed, avoiding closeness, or struggling with conflict or anxiety?
You may be experiencing life changes such as separation, menopause or loss (including dementia), difficulties in relationships, the impact of sexual harm, or sexual difficulties. I work with adults of all genders, sexualities and relationship styles.
Warm and down-to-earth, I offer a compassionate, collaborative space to explore your feelings and needs. Together, we can make sense of patterns, protective strategies and how earlier experiences may shape the present. Perhaps you find yourself feeling stuck, ashamed, avoiding closeness, or struggling with conflict or anxiety?
You may be experiencing life changes such as separation, menopause or loss (including dementia), difficulties in relationships, the impact of sexual harm, or sexual difficulties. I work with adults of all genders, sexualities and relationship styles.
Elephant in The Room Psychotherapy & Counselling
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Stockport SK4
We all experience losses in life – not just when someone dies but when we lose anything that is important to us: our relationships, our dreams of having a family, our health, our home, our job, our independence, our pets, and our hopes or expectations. Often, we are able to grieve for those losses and adjust but sometimes we are left feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, angry, guilty, ashamed, withdrawn, or numb for many months or even years later. Adjusting to losses in life is not about ‘getting over’ them but about finding ways to live a life that includes them.
We all experience losses in life – not just when someone dies but when we lose anything that is important to us: our relationships, our dreams of having a family, our health, our home, our job, our independence, our pets, and our hopes or expectations. Often, we are able to grieve for those losses and adjust but sometimes we are left feeling anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, angry, guilty, ashamed, withdrawn, or numb for many months or even years later. Adjusting to losses in life is not about ‘getting over’ them but about finding ways to live a life that includes them.
I’m an experienced psychotherapist/counsellor, psychosexual and LGBTQ+/ Queer relationship therapist working in person in Worthing and online (UK and Internationally).
I offer a genuinely accepting, empathic and safe space for us to explore your feelings, experiences, thoughts and memories. I will not tell you what to do but together at your pace we can explore your concerns.
I’m an experienced psychotherapist/counsellor, psychosexual and LGBTQ+/ Queer relationship therapist working in person in Worthing and online (UK and Internationally).
I offer a genuinely accepting, empathic and safe space for us to explore your feelings, experiences, thoughts and memories. I will not tell you what to do but together at your pace we can explore your concerns.
I have worked with the queer community for over 10 years.
I often collaborate with people who define as highly sensitive, neurodivergent or alternative in some way. You may think, feel and experience the world differently and that can come with huge ups and downs.
Perhaps you look around and wonder how everyone else seems to be holding it together when you feel and think so deeply. Perhaps you get stuck in patterns of thinking and behaving that no longer help. I get it - life is often messy, unpredictable, and confusing, and at times it can feel like the cliff of overwhelm and burnout looms large.
Curious about change in your life, work and relationships? Then lets connect!
I have worked with the queer community for over 10 years.
I often collaborate with people who define as highly sensitive, neurodivergent or alternative in some way. You may think, feel and experience the world differently and that can come with huge ups and downs.
Perhaps you look around and wonder how everyone else seems to be holding it together when you feel and think so deeply. Perhaps you get stuck in patterns of thinking and behaving that no longer help. I get it - life is often messy, unpredictable, and confusing, and at times it can feel like the cliff of overwhelm and burnout looms large.
Curious about change in your life, work and relationships? Then lets connect!
Do your feelings overwhelm you? Is it hard to stay in control? Are you unkind to yourself? I understand how hard it is to ask for help.
Untangling a lifetime of feelings and thoughts can be daunting, but with the right support you can identify those limiting patterns and change the beliefs, feelings, and responses holding you back from the life you want and the person you want to be.
Choice comes from understanding yourself, then making the right changes. I understand how hard it can be to do that on your own. I will be with you on that journey, supporting and empowering you to move from self-awareness to real, lasting change
Do your feelings overwhelm you? Is it hard to stay in control? Are you unkind to yourself? I understand how hard it is to ask for help.
Untangling a lifetime of feelings and thoughts can be daunting, but with the right support you can identify those limiting patterns and change the beliefs, feelings, and responses holding you back from the life you want and the person you want to be.
Choice comes from understanding yourself, then making the right changes. I understand how hard it can be to do that on your own. I will be with you on that journey, supporting and empowering you to move from self-awareness to real, lasting change
As someone who is proudly queer, neurodiverse, and an active member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I understand what it can feel like to exist outside of society's expectations.
I warmly welcome people of all genders, sexualities, relationship styles, and identities, including those exploring non-traditional relationships. I believe that every person deserves to be met with respect, curiosity, and compassion, free from judgement or assumptions.
Above all, I believe that everyone deserves a place where they can belong. My hope is to offer a space where you can show up exactly as you are, explore whatever is on your mind, and feel supported as you move towards a life that feels more authentic, connected, and meaningful.
As someone who is proudly queer, neurodiverse, and an active member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I understand what it can feel like to exist outside of society's expectations.
I warmly welcome people of all genders, sexualities, relationship styles, and identities, including those exploring non-traditional relationships. I believe that every person deserves to be met with respect, curiosity, and compassion, free from judgement or assumptions.
Above all, I believe that everyone deserves a place where they can belong. My hope is to offer a space where you can show up exactly as you are, explore whatever is on your mind, and feel supported as you move towards a life that feels more authentic, connected, and meaningful.
DebbieClements MA. Online Specialist LGBTQiA Trans
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Snr. Accred
Online Only
Hi, I'm Debbie and I offer high quality, low cost counselling for those who are LGBTQiA or are questioning their identity.
I specialise in supporting those who are diverse around their gender, sexuality and/or relationships or are questioning their identity-adults and young people (JNC qualified). I hold a Masters degree in Gender, Sexuality and Culture, am Pink Therapy advanced accredited and BACP senior accredited so you can be assured of a high quality, professional service.
Hi, I'm Debbie and I offer high quality, low cost counselling for those who are LGBTQiA or are questioning their identity.
I specialise in supporting those who are diverse around their gender, sexuality and/or relationships or are questioning their identity-adults and young people (JNC qualified). I hold a Masters degree in Gender, Sexuality and Culture, am Pink Therapy advanced accredited and BACP senior accredited so you can be assured of a high quality, professional service.
Having worked in the NHS for over fifteen years; I specialise in Psychiatric care and Neurodiversity. As a Neurodivergent therapist, I have found from practice and my research, which evidences Neurodivergent Affirming Therapy; strong therapeutic alliance with my patients; there's reassurance, safety and a sense of belonging when working with someone who actually gets you! I have worked hard to ensure therapy caters to and adapts to our brains! Techniques such as eye contact, open questions, long silences, often made me and my patients want to run away, perpetuating a belief of hopelessness and helplessness.
Having worked in the NHS for over fifteen years; I specialise in Psychiatric care and Neurodiversity. As a Neurodivergent therapist, I have found from practice and my research, which evidences Neurodivergent Affirming Therapy; strong therapeutic alliance with my patients; there's reassurance, safety and a sense of belonging when working with someone who actually gets you! I have worked hard to ensure therapy caters to and adapts to our brains! Techniques such as eye contact, open questions, long silences, often made me and my patients want to run away, perpetuating a belief of hopelessness and helplessness.
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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.