LGBTQ+ Affirming Counselling in Northwich

Carryn Williams
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
Do you find yourself constantly putting everyone else first, and resenting it inside? Struggling with a phobia that's taking over your life? Exhausted by complicated family dynamics, or confidence that keeps letting you down? I work with people who feel like that. I help them to figure out what's going on for them, to feel more grounded, less stuck, and to feel more like themselves again (after we've figured out who that is, sometimes!) I aim to be warm as well as direct. I won't just let you talk endlessly - I'll challenge you. In turn, you can say whatever you need to, however you need to. I'm here for it.
Do you find yourself constantly putting everyone else first, and resenting it inside? Struggling with a phobia that's taking over your life? Exhausted by complicated family dynamics, or confidence that keeps letting you down? I work with people who feel like that. I help them to figure out what's going on for them, to feel more grounded, less stuck, and to feel more like themselves again (after we've figured out who that is, sometimes!) I aim to be warm as well as direct. I won't just let you talk endlessly - I'll challenge you. In turn, you can say whatever you need to, however you need to. I'm here for it.
01270 916689 View 01270 916689
Alex Sanderson-Shortt
Counsellor, MA, PNCPS Acc.
Waitlist for new clients
I specialise in working with LGBT clients and those in open and poly relationships.
I offer ongoing and in depth therapy, where the focus is very much on working with clients to understand what is important to you and what and how you want to make change.
I specialise in working with LGBT clients and those in open and poly relationships.
I offer ongoing and in depth therapy, where the focus is very much on working with clients to understand what is important to you and what and how you want to make change.
01606 532680 View 01606 532680
Grace Child
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
1 Endorsed
Do you sense that something in your life isn't working? Maybe you’re stuck in a familiar pattern, struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, or relationship problems that you can't name. Maybe you're ready to explore this even if you're not sure where to start. I offer a space where you can slow down and look honestly at your thoughts, feelings, behaviours and relationships. Drawing on an integrative approach, we work collaboratively to help you understand yourself more deeply. Not just to cope but to genuinely change.
Do you sense that something in your life isn't working? Maybe you’re stuck in a familiar pattern, struggling with anxiety, self-doubt, or relationship problems that you can't name. Maybe you're ready to explore this even if you're not sure where to start. I offer a space where you can slow down and look honestly at your thoughts, feelings, behaviours and relationships. Drawing on an integrative approach, we work collaboratively to help you understand yourself more deeply. Not just to cope but to genuinely change.
01606 539437 View 01606 539437
Delamere Health Ltd
Counsellor, MBACP
People stay with us when alcohol, drugs, prescription drugs or addictive behaviour have become a problem in life. We believe that with the right support anyone can permanently break the addictive cycle and grow beyond addiction.
People stay with us when alcohol, drugs, prescription drugs or addictive behaviour have become a problem in life. We believe that with the right support anyone can permanently break the addictive cycle and grow beyond addiction.
0330 058 1956 View 0330 058 1956
Sandra Cole
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
I also work affirmingly with neurodiverse and LGBTQ+ clients, drawing on parts work, somatic, EMDR and relational therapy at a steady, collaborative pace.
Emotion carries a powerful potential for change. When we meet our inner world with conscious, compassionate curiosity, we can witness our story while also shaping what comes next. I’m an integrative, trauma‑informed therapist and clinical supervisor offering a steady, collaborative space to slow down, understand what’s been shaping you, and explore new possibilities with care, clarity and support.
I also work affirmingly with neurodiverse and LGBTQ+ clients, drawing on parts work, somatic, EMDR and relational therapy at a steady, collaborative pace.
Emotion carries a powerful potential for change. When we meet our inner world with conscious, compassionate curiosity, we can witness our story while also shaping what comes next. I’m an integrative, trauma‑informed therapist and clinical supervisor offering a steady, collaborative space to slow down, understand what’s been shaping you, and explore new possibilities with care, clarity and support.
01606 664243 View 01606 664243
Christine (Chris) Jackson
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
I qualified as a Person-Centred Counsellor in 2013 and feel privileged to work with adults, couples and young people. I am also a qualified supervisor having the pleasure to supervise both trainee and qualified counsellors. I offer a safe, caring and respectful relationship in which you are offered the space to explore self in ways which feel comfortable for you. Counselling can help with a wide range of issues including relationships, work-related matters, loneliness, sexuality, spirituality, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, abuse,trauma, illness, loss and bereavement.
I qualified as a Person-Centred Counsellor in 2013 and feel privileged to work with adults, couples and young people. I am also a qualified supervisor having the pleasure to supervise both trainee and qualified counsellors. I offer a safe, caring and respectful relationship in which you are offered the space to explore self in ways which feel comfortable for you. Counselling can help with a wide range of issues including relationships, work-related matters, loneliness, sexuality, spirituality, low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, abuse,trauma, illness, loss and bereavement.
01606 668847 View 01606 668847
Dr Liddy Carver
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
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.
01925 938935 View 01925 938935
Gill Farley
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. We feel exhausted, stressed, unable to switch off, unsure of our direction, our identity, or there’s something just not quite right. We seem to find time for others, but there’s no time for ourselves or we’re unsure where to turn. Does this sound familiar? This is where I can help. Hi, I'm Gill and I am a Counsellor in the Frodsham area. I can offer you acceptance and a safe, supportive confidential space; where together at a pace guided by you, we can start to make sense of your thoughts, feelings and emotions and get to the bottom of what's weighing you down. Helping you rediscover you.
Sometimes life can feel overwhelming. We feel exhausted, stressed, unable to switch off, unsure of our direction, our identity, or there’s something just not quite right. We seem to find time for others, but there’s no time for ourselves or we’re unsure where to turn. Does this sound familiar? This is where I can help. Hi, I'm Gill and I am a Counsellor in the Frodsham area. I can offer you acceptance and a safe, supportive confidential space; where together at a pace guided by you, we can start to make sense of your thoughts, feelings and emotions and get to the bottom of what's weighing you down. Helping you rediscover you.
01244 727223 View 01244 727223
Cat Hudson
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I have worked with the LGBTQ+ community and with couples at Relate.
I'm Cat Hudson, a MBACP Registered Counsellor offering online and face-to-face counselling in the UK, Warrington and the Wigan area. I work with adults, couples and young people using an integrative, Person-Centred and CBT approach, here to offer a safe and supportive space where you can be truly heard. Life can feel overwhelming, and sometimes we lose sight of ourselves through no fault of our own. My focus is not on “what’s wrong with you,” but on “what’s happened to you.” Together we can explore your experiences, build self-awareness, and develop compassion for yourself
I have worked with the LGBTQ+ community and with couples at Relate.
I'm Cat Hudson, a MBACP Registered Counsellor offering online and face-to-face counselling in the UK, Warrington and the Wigan area. I work with adults, couples and young people using an integrative, Person-Centred and CBT approach, here to offer a safe and supportive space where you can be truly heard. Life can feel overwhelming, and sometimes we lose sight of ourselves through no fault of our own. My focus is not on “what’s wrong with you,” but on “what’s happened to you.” Together we can explore your experiences, build self-awareness, and develop compassion for yourself
01942 946897 View 01942 946897
Sarah louise Jackson
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
01270 696672 View 01270 696672

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Alex Rowan Mckevitt
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
I am a queer, non binary therapist.
My areas of special interest are: Addiction, Attachment, Body Image, Family Estrangement, Gender Identity, LGBTQIA+, Childhood Wounding, Intimacy and Sex, Trauma.
I am a queer, non binary therapist.
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Vik Dudley
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
I am white, working-class, neurodivergent, queer and ethically non-monogamous.
I am a person-centred counsellor, which means that I believe you know best what you need. I will offer you a safe place, support, and acceptance for you to explore your struggles. I believe that with non-judgemental care, people naturally move towards self improvement. Even if you're not entirely sure what's wrong or how to fix it, together we can explore it and, hopefully, find your path through it. I work one-on-one, both face-to-face and online. I offer as many sessions as you need, providing you with a place to explore your problems, without judgement.
I am white, working-class, neurodivergent, queer and ethically non-monogamous.
I am a person-centred counsellor, which means that I believe you know best what you need. I will offer you a safe place, support, and acceptance for you to explore your struggles. I believe that with non-judgemental care, people naturally move towards self improvement. Even if you're not entirely sure what's wrong or how to fix it, together we can explore it and, hopefully, find your path through it. I work one-on-one, both face-to-face and online. I offer as many sessions as you need, providing you with a place to explore your problems, without judgement.
01538 710667 View 01538 710667
Ash Orme
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Ash and I am an integrative counsellor offering counselling online across the UK and face to face counselling in Bath (and soon Bristol.) My areas of special interest are in trauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, neurodiversity, loss and grief.
Being an integrative counsellor means that my training is in a variety of theories and approaches which I can draw upon in my work. I work on a session by session basis, so you can be in control of the right timeframe of counselling for you.
My name is Ash and I am an integrative counsellor offering counselling online across the UK and face to face counselling in Bath (and soon Bristol.) My areas of special interest are in trauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, neurodiversity, loss and grief.
Being an integrative counsellor means that my training is in a variety of theories and approaches which I can draw upon in my work. I work on a session by session basis, so you can be in control of the right timeframe of counselling for you.
01480 776374 View 01480 776374
Romario Wanliss
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Working with myself, we will explore the most important relationship you will ever have, the one with yourself.
Working with myself, we will explore the most important relationship you will ever have, the one with yourself.
01562 540769 View 01562 540769
Claire Shaw Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Although each person’s situation is unique, some of the many issues I work with include: bereavement and other losses; exploring gender, sex and relationship diversity, and offering an affirming approach to LGBTQ+ clients; chronic illness and disability; relationship issues; the impact of the pandemic and COVID-19.
Are you feeling anxious or struggling? This could be through a bereavement, or difficulties in a relationship. Perhaps health issues such as chronic illness, disability or menopause have affected how you are feeling. Maybe work is causing you stress, or you have been made redundant. Do you feel misunderstood or not heard? Maybe you don’t have somewhere you feel supported to be yourself and to speak freely. Perhaps you feel like you don't have anyone to talk to who understands. You may need a place to be heard and to explore your feelings.
Although each person’s situation is unique, some of the many issues I work with include: bereavement and other losses; exploring gender, sex and relationship diversity, and offering an affirming approach to LGBTQ+ clients; chronic illness and disability; relationship issues; the impact of the pandemic and COVID-19.
Are you feeling anxious or struggling? This could be through a bereavement, or difficulties in a relationship. Perhaps health issues such as chronic illness, disability or menopause have affected how you are feeling. Maybe work is causing you stress, or you have been made redundant. Do you feel misunderstood or not heard? Maybe you don’t have somewhere you feel supported to be yourself and to speak freely. Perhaps you feel like you don't have anyone to talk to who understands. You may need a place to be heard and to explore your feelings.
020 4538 3657 View 020 4538 3657
Natalie Kendall
Counsellor, MBBS, MBACP
Serves Area
Hello! Nice to meet you! I'm Natalie (Nat)—an integrative therapist based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Welcome to Spectrum Counselling. I am a registered member of the B.A.C.P. I offer a safe, kind, and non-judgmental counselling services. I embrace neurodiversity as I have years of personal and professional experience. ADHD, ADD, Autism, Dyslexia and other cognitive conditions (diagnosed and undiagnosed.) However, it is your experience that counts. It can be difficult to Reach out and I am here for you to listen and understand your needs.
Hello! Nice to meet you! I'm Natalie (Nat)—an integrative therapist based in Barnsley, South Yorkshire. Welcome to Spectrum Counselling. I am a registered member of the B.A.C.P. I offer a safe, kind, and non-judgmental counselling services. I embrace neurodiversity as I have years of personal and professional experience. ADHD, ADD, Autism, Dyslexia and other cognitive conditions (diagnosed and undiagnosed.) However, it is your experience that counts. It can be difficult to Reach out and I am here for you to listen and understand your needs.
01226 445164 View 01226 445164
Paula Straube Therapy
Verified Verified
Serves Area
I focus on GSRD, including queer, kink/BDSM and non-monogamy, as well as neurodivergent clients, couples and polycules.
The therapy I offer is typically longer-term, often lasting from six months to three years or more. With individuals, I usually work weekly, and with therapeutic systems such as couples, throuples or polycules, I work on a fortnightly basis.
I focus on GSRD, including queer, kink/BDSM and non-monogamy, as well as neurodivergent clients, couples and polycules.
The therapy I offer is typically longer-term, often lasting from six months to three years or more. With individuals, I usually work weekly, and with therapeutic systems such as couples, throuples or polycules, I work on a fortnightly basis.
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Rob Radcliffe
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
I know it can be overwhelming to sift through all these profiles, so I’ll keep it simple. I'm a qualified therapist with 12 years of full-time experience. I'm a friendly, down-to-earth bloke with a good sense of humour, and I've gained (a bit of) the wisdom that comes with age and experience. My goal is to understand and support you, but I'll also challenge you to break free from whatever is holding you back when needed. I have a proven track record of helping people reduce distress, understand themselves better, and navigate life more effectively.
I know it can be overwhelming to sift through all these profiles, so I’ll keep it simple. I'm a qualified therapist with 12 years of full-time experience. I'm a friendly, down-to-earth bloke with a good sense of humour, and I've gained (a bit of) the wisdom that comes with age and experience. My goal is to understand and support you, but I'll also challenge you to break free from whatever is holding you back when needed. I have a proven track record of helping people reduce distress, understand themselves better, and navigate life more effectively.
0161 850 6480 View 0161 850 6480
Andreia Fortes
Counsellor, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Bolton BL3
Reaching out can be difficult. Maybe you feel stuck, anxious, unsettled, lost your way, or uncomfortable with whom you have become. The difficulties within our lives can change who we are or how we see the world. It can lead to thoughts or behaviours that take us away from who we are, resulting in a feeling of something not being right, struggling to cope or to make sense of things. When entering therapy, our life experiences enter too, and healing occurs within the processing. We will work together to build trust and explore your emotions and thoughts within a non-judgemental and safe environment, working at your own pace.
Reaching out can be difficult. Maybe you feel stuck, anxious, unsettled, lost your way, or uncomfortable with whom you have become. The difficulties within our lives can change who we are or how we see the world. It can lead to thoughts or behaviours that take us away from who we are, resulting in a feeling of something not being right, struggling to cope or to make sense of things. When entering therapy, our life experiences enter too, and healing occurs within the processing. We will work together to build trust and explore your emotions and thoughts within a non-judgemental and safe environment, working at your own pace.
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Jake Maxwell Watts
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
My work is proudly LGBTQ+ friendly, and I welcome people of all backgrounds.
I believe there is no reason why we can't all live enjoyable, meaningful lives. Unfortunately, for reasons often out of our control, we can get blown off course. As a qualified Counselling Psychologist, I consider it a great privilege to work with people who are struggling with their emotional and mental health. I place the therapeutic relationship at the centre of my practice. Only when we feel safe is there room to grow.
My work is proudly LGBTQ+ friendly, and I welcome people of all backgrounds.
I believe there is no reason why we can't all live enjoyable, meaningful lives. Unfortunately, for reasons often out of our control, we can get blown off course. As a qualified Counselling Psychologist, I consider it a great privilege to work with people who are struggling with their emotional and mental health. I place the therapeutic relationship at the centre of my practice. Only when we feel safe is there room to grow.
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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.