LGBTQ+ Affirming Counselling in Northampton

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Shaheen Walker
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Hi - are you feeling stuck? Repeating the same patterns of behaviour again and again in your life or relationship and going around in circles? Do you feel a lack of love/respect from your partner or someone close to you? Is sex/intimacy or compulsive sexual behaviour an issue? Perhaps trauma, life changes, neurodiversity (adhd/asc) or difficult times have led to anxiety/depression, the trust has gone, or you're feeling sad, angry, lonely, numb, or not sure what you feel anymore? I provide a safe, non-judgmental space supporting individuals, couples, neurodiverse and enm relationships gain confidence to change and improve wellbeing.
Hi - are you feeling stuck? Repeating the same patterns of behaviour again and again in your life or relationship and going around in circles? Do you feel a lack of love/respect from your partner or someone close to you? Is sex/intimacy or compulsive sexual behaviour an issue? Perhaps trauma, life changes, neurodiversity (adhd/asc) or difficult times have led to anxiety/depression, the trust has gone, or you're feeling sad, angry, lonely, numb, or not sure what you feel anymore? I provide a safe, non-judgmental space supporting individuals, couples, neurodiverse and enm relationships gain confidence to change and improve wellbeing.
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Dr Livia M Pontes
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a Clinical Psychologist & Neuropsychologist with over 20 years’ experience, specialising in women’s mental health, particularly during the menopause transition, pregnancy, and postnatal period. I work with women who often feel overwhelmed, invisible, or disconnected from themselves after years of holding everything together for others. My approach is integrative and grounded in neuroscience & evidence-based approaches, including CBT, ACT and CFT. I work holistically, considering the emotional, biological, social and cultural factors that shape mental health, and tailor therapy to each person’s needs and goals.
I am a Clinical Psychologist & Neuropsychologist with over 20 years’ experience, specialising in women’s mental health, particularly during the menopause transition, pregnancy, and postnatal period. I work with women who often feel overwhelmed, invisible, or disconnected from themselves after years of holding everything together for others. My approach is integrative and grounded in neuroscience & evidence-based approaches, including CBT, ACT and CFT. I work holistically, considering the emotional, biological, social and cultural factors that shape mental health, and tailor therapy to each person’s needs and goals.
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Chad Newman Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Hi I’m Chad, Firstly, thank you for being courageous and taking the first step towards finding help, which I know can feel quite scary. I'm a deeply caring and understanding person, firmly believing that we may all need some help at times in our lives and that this can feel daunting. Being heard and understood with no judgement enables and empowers my clients to experience and build their lives as they truly want them.
Hi I’m Chad, Firstly, thank you for being courageous and taking the first step towards finding help, which I know can feel quite scary. I'm a deeply caring and understanding person, firmly believing that we may all need some help at times in our lives and that this can feel daunting. Being heard and understood with no judgement enables and empowers my clients to experience and build their lives as they truly want them.
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Benjamin Stimpson
Counsellor, MBACP
I work with a diverse range of clients, but work a great deal with men, LGBTQ+ (particularly Trans and ENBY clients), neurodiverse, members of fetish communities, and North Americans living in the UK.
Please feel free to get in touch for a complimentary consultation where we will discuss your needs, answer any questions you might have, and you can get a feel for me as a counsellor.
I work with a diverse range of clients, but work a great deal with men, LGBTQ+ (particularly Trans and ENBY clients), neurodiverse, members of fetish communities, and North Americans living in the UK.
Please feel free to get in touch for a complimentary consultation where we will discuss your needs, answer any questions you might have, and you can get a feel for me as a counsellor.
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Matt Lightfoot
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Hi, I'm Matt. You've taken a courageous and positive step in seeking a therapist to work with. It can be really nerve-wracking to find the strength to reach out and ask for support - I've certainly been there, and have been personally helped by counselling in my own life! I work with a range of issues, most notably anxiety, depression, stress, relationships & sexuality, addiction, coping with life changes and supporting people in finding more direction, purpose & fulfilment in their lives.
Hi, I'm Matt. You've taken a courageous and positive step in seeking a therapist to work with. It can be really nerve-wracking to find the strength to reach out and ask for support - I've certainly been there, and have been personally helped by counselling in my own life! I work with a range of issues, most notably anxiety, depression, stress, relationships & sexuality, addiction, coping with life changes and supporting people in finding more direction, purpose & fulfilment in their lives.
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Dr Luke Ward
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP Accred
Online Only
I bring a wealth of experience in both these areas, shaped by my clinical practice, my research on LGBTQIA+ health, and my academic background.
I offer trauma-informed and affirming integrative counselling tailored to you. We can explore your sense of identity and belonging, make sense of past experiences, and develop new ways of relating to yourself and others. I offer online assessments, weekly sessions, and evidence-based support including EMDR.
I bring a wealth of experience in both these areas, shaped by my clinical practice, my research on LGBTQIA+ health, and my academic background.
I offer trauma-informed and affirming integrative counselling tailored to you. We can explore your sense of identity and belonging, make sense of past experiences, and develop new ways of relating to yourself and others. I offer online assessments, weekly sessions, and evidence-based support including EMDR.
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Carol's Support Services
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
I’m an integrative therapist with a special interest in working with adults struggling with anxiety, low self-worth, identity or sexuality questions, and those feeling overwhelmed by stress, relationships, or people-pleasing patterns. I offer a warm, respectful space where you can feel genuinely heard and supported. Together we’ll explore what’s going on now, how your past may be influencing the present, and introduce practical tools to help you understand yourself more deeply, respond with more self-compassion, and move towards lasting emotional change that feels meaningful, empowering, and sustainable in your daily life.
I’m an integrative therapist with a special interest in working with adults struggling with anxiety, low self-worth, identity or sexuality questions, and those feeling overwhelmed by stress, relationships, or people-pleasing patterns. I offer a warm, respectful space where you can feel genuinely heard and supported. Together we’ll explore what’s going on now, how your past may be influencing the present, and introduce practical tools to help you understand yourself more deeply, respond with more self-compassion, and move towards lasting emotional change that feels meaningful, empowering, and sustainable in your daily life.
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Blue Room Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I offer person-centred counselling in a safe, non-judgmental space, and have both personal and professional insight into LGBTQ+ experiences.
Are you feeling sad, lost, or overwhelmed? You might be facing relationship issues, a traumatic experience, or simply feel low without knowing why. It’s not always easy to carry these feelings alone. You may be looking for a space where you can talk openly and honestly, without judgment. My own experience of being in therapy showed me the power of feeling truly heard and accepted. That experience deeply informs how I work—with empathy, authenticity, and a commitment to creating a safe, respectful space.
I offer person-centred counselling in a safe, non-judgmental space, and have both personal and professional insight into LGBTQ+ experiences.
Are you feeling sad, lost, or overwhelmed? You might be facing relationship issues, a traumatic experience, or simply feel low without knowing why. It’s not always easy to carry these feelings alone. You may be looking for a space where you can talk openly and honestly, without judgment. My own experience of being in therapy showed me the power of feeling truly heard and accepted. That experience deeply informs how I work—with empathy, authenticity, and a commitment to creating a safe, respectful space.
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Northampton Therapy Rooms
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Welcome to the Northampton Therapy Rooms! We have a network of highly experienced counsellors, psychotherapists, CBT therapists, and psychologists who offer tailored support for your mental health and well-being. Sometimes you might not know what kind of therapy will work best for you, so we will match you with one of our therapists who we believe will be a good fit.
Welcome to the Northampton Therapy Rooms! We have a network of highly experienced counsellors, psychotherapists, CBT therapists, and psychologists who offer tailored support for your mental health and well-being. Sometimes you might not know what kind of therapy will work best for you, so we will match you with one of our therapists who we believe will be a good fit.
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the therapy room
Psychotherapist, MBACP
At The Therapy Room, we want to help you to get back to good. A Northamptonshire-based practice, we offer psychotherapy for men, women, couples and families of all ages. Fully qualified (NCS &BACP) professional support for therapists as a Supervisor.
At The Therapy Room, we want to help you to get back to good. A Northamptonshire-based practice, we offer psychotherapy for men, women, couples and families of all ages. Fully qualified (NCS &BACP) professional support for therapists as a Supervisor.
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Darren Clayson
Psychotherapist, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
My goal is to help you experience the life-change you're looking for. This could be lower levels of distress, depression or anxiety. Or maybe you just feel your life lacks meaning right now. You want to change your future and find new direction. I help all kinds of people with all kinds of issues and you should never think that what you're feeling is unworthy of therapy. If you're looking at this site and feeling you need help, you have made the right decision and have made the first step toward realising the change in your life that you long for.
My goal is to help you experience the life-change you're looking for. This could be lower levels of distress, depression or anxiety. Or maybe you just feel your life lacks meaning right now. You want to change your future and find new direction. I help all kinds of people with all kinds of issues and you should never think that what you're feeling is unworthy of therapy. If you're looking at this site and feeling you need help, you have made the right decision and have made the first step toward realising the change in your life that you long for.
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Marina Shukh
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Online Only
Currently, I am mostly concentrated on my psychotherapeutic practice and counselling for Ukrainians based in Ukraine or displaced by the war during the last three years.
Currently, I am mostly concentrated on my psychotherapeutic practice and counselling for Ukrainians based in Ukraine or displaced by the war during the last three years.
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Kate Warren
Counsellor, MBACP
I offer a warm non judgmental space where you can explore your experiences, be they past or current, and begin to see how they may be affecting your life. I bring a warm, grounded presence and where it feels right a sense of humour and lightness too. Therapy doesn't have to be serious all the time. Sometimes a shared laugh or a moment of light relief is just as healing as tears. I love to work creatively and with, and in nature and offer walk and talk therapy. this can take place from my practice where we have access to countryside and forestry or in a convenient green space near you.
I offer a warm non judgmental space where you can explore your experiences, be they past or current, and begin to see how they may be affecting your life. I bring a warm, grounded presence and where it feels right a sense of humour and lightness too. Therapy doesn't have to be serious all the time. Sometimes a shared laugh or a moment of light relief is just as healing as tears. I love to work creatively and with, and in nature and offer walk and talk therapy. this can take place from my practice where we have access to countryside and forestry or in a convenient green space near you.
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A&F Psychological Services Ltd
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Forensic Psych.
We understand that everyday life is stressful and have worked to make our services as flexible as possible, and adapted to your needs. Our aim is to provide quality assessment, support and psychology services for individuals and their families, to improve mental and emotional well-being. We're a collection of chartered and HCPC registered Psychologists experienced in working with adult and adolescent clients. Our clinicians can support you with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, phobias, and OCD.
We understand that everyday life is stressful and have worked to make our services as flexible as possible, and adapted to your needs. Our aim is to provide quality assessment, support and psychology services for individuals and their families, to improve mental and emotional well-being. We're a collection of chartered and HCPC registered Psychologists experienced in working with adult and adolescent clients. Our clinicians can support you with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, phobias, and OCD.
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Katie Shepherd
Counsellor, MBACP
Therapeutic counselling can help you if you are struggling to cope with anxiety or depression, or if you have suffered a bereavement, a life changing event or you are a survivor of abuse or trauma. Whatever brings you to therapy, talking to a professional, feeling heard and understood can be a truly positive and healing experience. You can learn to understand the origins of your problems and how to be able to accept them in your life, without them dominating your time. Developing skills and strategies to help you cope, achieving personal growth and resilience, so that you can manage life's challenges the best way for you.
Therapeutic counselling can help you if you are struggling to cope with anxiety or depression, or if you have suffered a bereavement, a life changing event or you are a survivor of abuse or trauma. Whatever brings you to therapy, talking to a professional, feeling heard and understood can be a truly positive and healing experience. You can learn to understand the origins of your problems and how to be able to accept them in your life, without them dominating your time. Developing skills and strategies to help you cope, achieving personal growth and resilience, so that you can manage life's challenges the best way for you.
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Lee Johnson
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Hi, I feel privileged to have over 25 yrs psychotherapy experience, helping people, from diverse backgrounds, to heal from childhood trauma, adult complex PTSD, OCD, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, depression, panic and substance misuse. I am experienced in working with Veterans and survivors of terror. Diversity and inclusivity are close to my heart and I offer adaptations to suit individual's neuro-divergencies, as needed. If you are looking to find a safe space, with a therapist who will listen to you and work creatively, alongside you, to find your solutions to whatever is currently troubling you, I may be the therapist for you
Hi, I feel privileged to have over 25 yrs psychotherapy experience, helping people, from diverse backgrounds, to heal from childhood trauma, adult complex PTSD, OCD, Generalised Anxiety Disorder, depression, panic and substance misuse. I am experienced in working with Veterans and survivors of terror. Diversity and inclusivity are close to my heart and I offer adaptations to suit individual's neuro-divergencies, as needed. If you are looking to find a safe space, with a therapist who will listen to you and work creatively, alongside you, to find your solutions to whatever is currently troubling you, I may be the therapist for you
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Photo of Deena Singh - Reach out Remedy: Children & Young People, Psychotherapist, MSc, BACP
It's OK not to be OK! Many of us experience low mood, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, loss and are victims of trauma, sexual abuse and more. These experiences can have an huge impact on our daily lives. We are living through pressing times but remember, your mental health is important. It is really difficult to talk about you feel and what you have experienced in life. I am able to adapt and tailor sessions to your individual needs. Please reach out.
It's OK not to be OK! Many of us experience low mood, anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, loss and are victims of trauma, sexual abuse and more. These experiences can have an huge impact on our daily lives. We are living through pressing times but remember, your mental health is important. It is really difficult to talk about you feel and what you have experienced in life. I am able to adapt and tailor sessions to your individual needs. Please reach out.
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Serendipity Psychology Services Ltd
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
2 Endorsed
Serendipity Psychology is a team of professionally registered, highly qualified psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors and occupational therapists working across Northamptonshire, Milton Keynes, Leicestershire, Coventry & Warwickshire and many other areas of the UK. Our team aspire to deliver exceptional, personalised psychological treatment and care throughout the time you need us. We offer a range of specialist support and pathways of care, including a neurodivergence pathway for the assessment and support of ASD and ADHD, and a lower-fee pathway for those who may struggle to access independent therapy because of the cost.
Serendipity Psychology is a team of professionally registered, highly qualified psychologists, psychotherapists, counsellors and occupational therapists working across Northamptonshire, Milton Keynes, Leicestershire, Coventry & Warwickshire and many other areas of the UK. Our team aspire to deliver exceptional, personalised psychological treatment and care throughout the time you need us. We offer a range of specialist support and pathways of care, including a neurodivergence pathway for the assessment and support of ASD and ADHD, and a lower-fee pathway for those who may struggle to access independent therapy because of the cost.
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Carole Scarlett
Counsellor, MBACP
At times we need a place, independent of family & friends, to explore any fears/anxieties we have. Do you have a safe space to explore how your feeling? How can I help? I offer a safe, confidential & non-judgemental space for you to do so talking through any issues you may have. My expertise is extensive, working with issues such as e.g. Abuse, Anxiety/Worrying, Bereavement, Depression, PTSD, Domestic Violence, Self-esteem/Confidence, Low Moods, Neuro-diversity & Self-harm. This makes me unique and experienced to work successfully with clients to overcome these setbacks and to build upon your inner resources to move forward.
At times we need a place, independent of family & friends, to explore any fears/anxieties we have. Do you have a safe space to explore how your feeling? How can I help? I offer a safe, confidential & non-judgemental space for you to do so talking through any issues you may have. My expertise is extensive, working with issues such as e.g. Abuse, Anxiety/Worrying, Bereavement, Depression, PTSD, Domestic Violence, Self-esteem/Confidence, Low Moods, Neuro-diversity & Self-harm. This makes me unique and experienced to work successfully with clients to overcome these setbacks and to build upon your inner resources to move forward.
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Sally Adams
Psychotherapist, PhD, MBACP
I work with adults and young people experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress, or relationship difficulties who feel overwhelmed or stuck. You may find yourself overthinking, doubting yourself, or struggling to cope in the way you used to. For some, these difficulties are linked to past experiences, including trauma or emotional neglect, which can affect identity, self-worth, or how safe life feels. I also support those experiencing trauma, dissociation or parts of self that feel confusing or hard to understand. Together, we gently make sense of what’s happening and find a way forward at your pace.
I work with adults and young people experiencing anxiety, low mood, stress, or relationship difficulties who feel overwhelmed or stuck. You may find yourself overthinking, doubting yourself, or struggling to cope in the way you used to. For some, these difficulties are linked to past experiences, including trauma or emotional neglect, which can affect identity, self-worth, or how safe life feels. I also support those experiencing trauma, dissociation or parts of self that feel confusing or hard to understand. Together, we gently make sense of what’s happening and find a way forward at your pace.
01977 807191 View 01977 807191
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.