Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Counselling in Manchester
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Genevieve Collister Brown
Psychotherapist, COSRT General
Verified
Verified
I'm a sex and relationship therapist with over 5 years experience in empowering people through sex education. I work with a wide range of issues including understanding your gender, sexuality and identities (inc. LGBTQIA+), finding the right relationship style for you (non-monogamy, monogamy, polyamory etc), negotiating safer BDSM and
kink
practices, exploring consent, issues with sexual functioning (genital pain, erection issues, inability to orgasm etc), navigating relationship conflicts and improving sexual intimacy. I also work with people who have experienced sexual trauma and abuse and work in a trauma-informed way.
Philip Anthony Counselling
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Also extensive experience with LGBTQ+ people; This includes identity, relationships, internalised homophobia, coming out (or not), sexual identity (including
kink
Aware etc.
Talking about personal issues can be difficult but I am here to support your individual needs. I work with children up to 17 years old, young people, adults and couples. Contacting a counsellor can scary if you have never done it before, but please be assured we will move at your own speed in your own time. You can contact me via email or phone, then decide after the free initial consultation if you want to continue. Concessions for up to and including 17 years old & students. (Student I.D required). Couples Face to Face only. Individuals face to face, zoom or phone.
Not accepting new clients
Alex Sanderson-Shortt
Counsellor, MA, MNCS Prof Accred
Verified
Verified
I work positivley with members of the
kink
community.
I am a highly experienced relationship counsellor who works with couples, individuals and polyamorous/open relationships across a range of issues. I work effectively and non-judgementally with affairs and betrayal, communication issues, family and work pressures, anxiety and depression etc. I work in a positive way with sexual issues as part of relationship therapy but also more serious issues in psychosexual therapy. In addition to my general counselling I work extensively with clients with diverse sexualities, genders and relationship styles.
Trusting Heart Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am an open-minded counsellor that is
kink
aware and LGBTQ+ allied.
I offer online and telephone counselling, where you can access therapy from the comfort of your home, or from a place where you feel safe.I wonder if you are feeling emotionally drained, exhausted, and just not sure how to stop the thinking that you have? I wonder do you find yourself putting other people first and having little time for yourself? or perhaps you have always felt like this and don't know how to change? I am here to help YOU put the pieces together!
Andi Lee Smart
Psychologist, CPsychol
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
This has led to me developing an established amount of experience working with a wide range of gender expressions (transgender, nonbinary, omnigenderand) as well as sexual and relationship diversities (BDSM,
kink
, polyamory).
Life can throw many diverse challenges at us: for example loss, crisis and/or change that can cause us to question our sense of direction. I believe that within these challenging times we have the ability to grow and develop – even flourish – through exploring how the emotional, psychological and physical self are interconnected – the way in which one area feeds into another. This path of exploration often requires us to delve into our internal and external worlds: who we are, our authentic selves, others around us as well as the world in which we live.
Aurelia De Rocha
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Am LGBTQ+ and
kink
friendly and aware.
If you've got problems, I can help.. As a therapist I am happiest when I am genuinely able to make a difference to someone and help them feel better. I have had a great deal of experience of working with many different people, each one of them with their own unique story, and their own way of seeing the world, each one of them also with the problems that sometimes arise for all of us as human beings trying to live the best we can. Maybe you feel anxious and don't know why? Perhaps you've had things happen that are still affecting you?
Kate Una Marks
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am poly and
kink
friendly.
Contacting a therapist can be a big step and it can take time to find the right fit for you/ your child/ your family. It is important to speak with various therapists to explore what their training and experience means they can offer you. I encourage you to do this. There is much in anyone's life that may lead them to seeking out therapy. Many of us need support at times and/ or want to explore parts of ourselves, our families. our histories in more detail. Therapy should be a safe and brave place to do this and this is what i feel i am able to offer the people i work with.
Ailis Weir
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
I am also non-monogamous and
kink
-aware, so am happy to discuss these aspects of life with you in an open way.
I am a person-centred counsellor who primarily works with members of the LGBTQ+ community. While mental health issues can be a huge barrier for anyone, for LGBTQ+ people these issues can be magnified. Often LGBTQ+ folks struggle to feel understood, to feel heard, and can suffer social isolation as a result. Coming out, again and again, to ourselves, our friends, our partners all while finding one’s true sense of self, can be a lifelong mission. My outlook on counselling is based on compassion and honesty, and I work to foster an environment where collaboration and discourse are encouraged, working with you to get the best outcomes.
Office is near:
Manchester M1 & Online
Leah Spasova
Psychologist, GMBPsS
Verified
Verified
Tired of finding yourself frustrated, lonely, unfulfilled and lost in your intimate life and relationships? Yes, spending life stuck and unhappy, feeling like a lab rat – trying to figure out a maze without a map can be soul destroying. I've been talking, teaching and helping people with their relationships and sexuality since 2007, and no story can faze me. You can feel safe - I'll get you. I will understand and not judge one bit. This is your journey. Are you struggling with intimacy and sexuality? Are you curious about kinky sex or swinging? Or maybe you want to open your relationship? Or to begin with - actually find a partner?
Jules Haley
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I’m an experienced BACP registered therapist offering long or short term, individual and couples/ relationship counselling, online and in Worthing/Brighton. I use the pronouns ‘she/they’. I work with adults (18+) who have a range of life experiences including trauma/abuse, chronic illness, alcohol issues and those wanting to explore their sexuality and gender. I work with people from a range of cultural backgrounds including queer, poly and and
kink
communities, neurodiversity, asexuality, and people who identify or questioning across the gender spectrum. I am committed to providing an inclusive, safe and confidential space.
Waitlist for new clients
Katie Craven
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Are you struggling with your mental health? Do you want to talk openly about a situation in your life without judgement? Is the past or the present holding you back from moving forward? My name is Katie Craven and I am person centred counsellor who is passionate about personal development and growth in a safe and warm space. I can support and empower you in a journey of self discovery and help you heal and grow towards your full potential. I offer face to face, video, telephone and email therapy. If you would like to know a bit more about any of these options, please feel free to email me and I'd be happy to answer any questions.
Manchester M4
& Online
Waitlist for new clients
Austen Miall
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
My name is Austen and I have specialist experience and training in the areas of Trauma, Emotional Regulation and Sexuality related problems. Trauma can take many forms; you might be struggling with the impact of childhood sexual abuse and neglect. Alternatively, isolation and shame as a teen may have lead you to lose yourself in sex or porn addiction. I offer a therapeutic relationship that is strictly confidential and supportive where you can talk openly about your experiences and feelings without being judged. I have experience of working for counselling services within the NHS, Terrence Higgins Trust and Leeds Beckett University.
Colin David Ogdon
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
If you're struggling right now, you truly can be helped. Anxiety and depression are extremely common and in a world of pressure many of us are suffering in ways that don't fit a label and often others can't see. You deserve better than that and I built my practice to ensure hope and help is available in Manchester.
Richard Hall
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am a Counsellor and Psychotherapist based in Manchester City Centre, offering both in person and online sessions. You may be struggling with a specific issue or pattern of behaviour and know already what you would like to talk about. Alternatively, you may simply be feeling down and low and need support with processing your feelings and emotions. Counselling may be able to offer a fresh perspective, or support you to make changes needed to get you to a better place. I work with clients from all backgrounds but have particular experience working with men and with LGBT+ issues.
Craig Budzik
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I believe that human wellness is multidimensional. No singular event, element or experience of living can truly cause wellness or suffering. It’s a complex interplay between various factors which make up our experience of life. With this in mind, there can be no singular therapy and counselling service that can heal all. There can be no singular psychological approach which is capable of explaining the complexity of the human experience. This is why my approach is integrative and holistic, with a collaborative style that pulls in ideas from various models and ideologies.
Manchester M16
& Online
Alice Constant
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Sometimes life can get on top of you, and feels more difficult than it should. You may be feeling stuck, unfulfilled, or unable to connect fully with those around you. I will support you to work through these feelings, understanding and accepting where you are right now, and exploring what you might want to do to move forward. I provide a safe, warm and non-judgemental environment where you feel valued and heard; a supportive space where you have the opportunity to talk about your life and experiences. working through things at your own pace.
Laura Fenn
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Starting therapy can be a difficult decision- you may feel desperate and alone but reaching out for help is the most important step on the road to recovery. I am a qualified integrative therapist who advocates for celebrating our uniqueness. The base of my sessions is always Person-Centred; to listen, offering compassion and warmth. I also offer stress, anxiety and mindfulness techniques and other therapeutic approaches were appropriate. I have worked extensively with clients suffering from a wide range of issues including trauma, anxiety, and bereavement, and have much experience of working with the LGBTQ+ community
Rob Radcliffe
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I imagine it's overwhelming reading all these blurbs and trying to figure out which one stands out for you, so I'm not going to add to the noise. Qualified therapist and supervisor, 10 years' full time experience, bloke, getting on a bit these days, sense of humour, personable and down to earth, approachable and friendly, I will do my best to understand you and support you but I will also challenge you to get out of whatever is keeping you stuck when appropriate! I generally work with individuals but also offer LGBTQIA+ friendly couples/relationship counselling as this can be a difficult to access service.
Joseph Sheridan-Ruddy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Are you an LGBTQ+ person and looking to gain some clarity in life? Are you struggling with your romantic relationships or trying to make sense of your past? You might find that you feel isolated, alone and are missing out on connections with loved ones. These difficult feelings can cloud the parts of your life which should bring you joy; this unhappiness can lead to further disconnect with those around us.
Redwood Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Whatever you’re going through, you’ve arrived here because you are looking for something in your life to be different. This could be the way you perceive yourself, your relationships with others, or your world. It can be difficult to know where to turn in times like this and sometimes you can feel very alone with your own experiences, struggling to open up to those around you for fear of being burdensome, not understood or accepted. Believing that each person can be empowered to find their own answers, we’ll work as a team to facilitate insight, as well as to discover solutions to problems.
Manchester M19
& Online
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Sex-positive counselling in Manchester for sex-positive clients
If you are sex-positive or are looking for help with being sex-positive in Manchester or for a Manchester sex-positive counsellor, these professionals provide kink allied therapy in Manchester and counselling for sex-positive clients.
If you are sex-positive or are looking for help with being sex-positive in Manchester or for a Manchester sex-positive counsellor, these professionals provide kink allied therapy in Manchester and counselling for sex-positive clients.