LGBTQ+ Affirming Counselling in Oakham
Have you suffered through trauma? Are you neurodivergent or questioning whether you might be? Are you generally struggling in life? Feeling unsupported? Or maybe you just want to get to know yourself better? If any of this sounds like you then I could be the therapist for you - and we can take things at a pace that feels safe, thoughtful, and right for you.
Have you suffered through trauma? Are you neurodivergent or questioning whether you might be? Are you generally struggling in life? Feeling unsupported? Or maybe you just want to get to know yourself better? If any of this sounds like you then I could be the therapist for you - and we can take things at a pace that feels safe, thoughtful, and right for you.
Are you struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Bereavement, Burnout, Trauma or generally feeling stuck. Are you unsure how to get help? You've made the first step! I am able to assist children, adolescents and adults. I am committed to doing my absolute best. You can rest assurred will be welcomed into a relaxed and non judgemental environment to explore your individual needs. I am based in Stamford, Lincolnshire and Cople, Bedfordshire. My main areas of work are Bereavement and Trauma however also cover many other difficulties and all enquiries are welcome. I am currently taking on new clients in Stamford and Bedford.
Are you struggling with Anxiety, Depression, Bereavement, Burnout, Trauma or generally feeling stuck. Are you unsure how to get help? You've made the first step! I am able to assist children, adolescents and adults. I am committed to doing my absolute best. You can rest assurred will be welcomed into a relaxed and non judgemental environment to explore your individual needs. I am based in Stamford, Lincolnshire and Cople, Bedfordshire. My main areas of work are Bereavement and Trauma however also cover many other difficulties and all enquiries are welcome. I am currently taking on new clients in Stamford and Bedford.
You may have reached a point where old wounds, anxiety, relationship difficulties, burnout, loss, or feeling stuck or depressed are significantly affecting your life. Whatever has brought you here, I offer a space where you'll be met with compassion, curiosity, equality, and without judgement. With over 20 years' clinical experience working with adults and children across a variety of settings, and training in multiple modalities, I work in a trauma-informed, humanistic, and relational way, tailoring therapy to your unique needs rather than expecting you to fit a particular model.
You may have reached a point where old wounds, anxiety, relationship difficulties, burnout, loss, or feeling stuck or depressed are significantly affecting your life. Whatever has brought you here, I offer a space where you'll be met with compassion, curiosity, equality, and without judgement. With over 20 years' clinical experience working with adults and children across a variety of settings, and training in multiple modalities, I work in a trauma-informed, humanistic, and relational way, tailoring therapy to your unique needs rather than expecting you to fit a particular model.
I have specialist interest in adoption, men’s issues, and run an LGBTQ+ affirmative practice.
I offer individual, in-person psychotherapy in Oakham, Rutland. My approach is relational and integrative — the relationship between us is not the backdrop to the work, it is part of the work. I draw on attachment theory, psychodynamic therapy, and humanistic principles, working with what unfolds between us in real time as well as what is happening in life.
I have specialist interest in adoption, men’s issues, and run an LGBTQ+ affirmative practice.
I offer individual, in-person psychotherapy in Oakham, Rutland. My approach is relational and integrative — the relationship between us is not the backdrop to the work, it is part of the work. I draw on attachment theory, psychodynamic therapy, and humanistic principles, working with what unfolds between us in real time as well as what is happening in life.
Helping Young People realise their full potential within an ever changing world. I have over 15 years experience in counselling young people in private practice, schools and colleges. I have successfully worked on anxiety prevention and lifting low mood. I have experience working with suicide ideation, family dynamics, dyspraxia, autism, self harming behaviours, sexuality and gender, exam pressure, bullying, OCD and many more. I consider that, at times, young people need additional emotional support outside of their family and friends network in order that they can achieve their full potential.
Helping Young People realise their full potential within an ever changing world. I have over 15 years experience in counselling young people in private practice, schools and colleges. I have successfully worked on anxiety prevention and lifting low mood. I have experience working with suicide ideation, family dynamics, dyspraxia, autism, self harming behaviours, sexuality and gender, exam pressure, bullying, OCD and many more. I consider that, at times, young people need additional emotional support outside of their family and friends network in order that they can achieve their full potential.
“Understanding why I do what I do” is a common thread running through a lot of my client work. I offer a non-judgmental safe space for clients to explore their sexuality, sexual preferences and sexual behaviours whatever they may be, working towards a positive and fulfilling sexual future which is right for you as an individual or for you and your partner/s. Kink friendly. Practicing in Uppingham, I am an integrative psychosexual psychotherapist, a registered member of COSRT (College of Sexual and Relationship Therapy) and ATSAC (Association for the Treatment of Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity). I am also STOPSO trained.
“Understanding why I do what I do” is a common thread running through a lot of my client work. I offer a non-judgmental safe space for clients to explore their sexuality, sexual preferences and sexual behaviours whatever they may be, working towards a positive and fulfilling sexual future which is right for you as an individual or for you and your partner/s. Kink friendly. Practicing in Uppingham, I am an integrative psychosexual psychotherapist, a registered member of COSRT (College of Sexual and Relationship Therapy) and ATSAC (Association for the Treatment of Sexual Addiction and Compulsivity). I am also STOPSO trained.
I’m a Psychotherapist with a deep specialism in relationships, intimacy, and modern dating. I work with individuals and couples regarding distress in interpersonal relationships or hurdles to actualising loving connection.
Alongside my clinical work, I bring over 14 years of experience from within the dating and relationship industry. As the founder of professional matchmaking agencies, I’ve worked closely with busy and often high-achieving singles and couples navigating modern dating, partnership challenges, and long-term relationship goals. I help people move through the motions of modern love, dating and relating.
I’m a Psychotherapist with a deep specialism in relationships, intimacy, and modern dating. I work with individuals and couples regarding distress in interpersonal relationships or hurdles to actualising loving connection.
Alongside my clinical work, I bring over 14 years of experience from within the dating and relationship industry. As the founder of professional matchmaking agencies, I’ve worked closely with busy and often high-achieving singles and couples navigating modern dating, partnership challenges, and long-term relationship goals. I help people move through the motions of modern love, dating and relating.
You may be feeling anxious or overwhelmed, doubting yourself or quietly believing you’re “not enough.” Perhaps you’re struggling with confidence or self-esteem, coping with bereavement, loss or change, finding relationships difficult, or simply feeling that you’re not quite yourself. You may be longing to feel more confident, more like yourself again, and able to move through life with greater ease. You don’t need to know exactly what’s wrong or what you need from counselling before getting in touch. Sometimes, simply knowing you’d like things to feel different is enough.
You may be feeling anxious or overwhelmed, doubting yourself or quietly believing you’re “not enough.” Perhaps you’re struggling with confidence or self-esteem, coping with bereavement, loss or change, finding relationships difficult, or simply feeling that you’re not quite yourself. You may be longing to feel more confident, more like yourself again, and able to move through life with greater ease. You don’t need to know exactly what’s wrong or what you need from counselling before getting in touch. Sometimes, simply knowing you’d like things to feel different is enough.
I am a friendly, experienced psychotherapist & counsellor working to support clients with a range of mental health presentations. These include: Addiction, anxiety, body image issues, bereavement, codependency, depression, gender & identity issues, personality disorders, relationship difficulties, survivors of sexual assault, survivors of emotional or physical abuse and trauma. Your safety and confidentiality are the centre of my work at all times. My ethos is that our mental health is just as important as our physical health, and we should feel comfortable accessing help and support without stigma or prejudice for doing so.
I am a friendly, experienced psychotherapist & counsellor working to support clients with a range of mental health presentations. These include: Addiction, anxiety, body image issues, bereavement, codependency, depression, gender & identity issues, personality disorders, relationship difficulties, survivors of sexual assault, survivors of emotional or physical abuse and trauma. Your safety and confidentiality are the centre of my work at all times. My ethos is that our mental health is just as important as our physical health, and we should feel comfortable accessing help and support without stigma or prejudice for doing so.
Does your young person... Seem different from others? Struggle to switch off or fall asleep? Find it hard to fit in or feel motivated? Prefer time alone? Feel low or sad without a clear reason?
Does your young person... Seem different from others? Struggle to switch off or fall asleep? Find it hard to fit in or feel motivated? Prefer time alone? Feel low or sad without a clear reason?
Life can be difficult and stressful, and navigating its challenges can become hard. Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed, getting out of bed in the morning is hard, maybe relationships are difficult, you have worries about the future or the past is looming heavily in your thoughts.
Life can be difficult and stressful, and navigating its challenges can become hard. Perhaps you're feeling overwhelmed, getting out of bed in the morning is hard, maybe relationships are difficult, you have worries about the future or the past is looming heavily in your thoughts.
I am Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, who trained within the NHS and worked within the NHS for many years. I am qualified and experienced in working with children, adolescents and young adults (0-25 years old), parents and providing supervision and consultation to professionals. I provide assessment and therapeutic intervention for a range of common psychological issues including low mood, depression, anxiety, self-harm and suicidal thoughts, neurodivergence (ASD, ADHD, AUDHD), school refusal and attachment concerns. I offer brief, short and longer term work. I am a recognised provider with WPA.
I am Child and Adolescent Psychotherapist, who trained within the NHS and worked within the NHS for many years. I am qualified and experienced in working with children, adolescents and young adults (0-25 years old), parents and providing supervision and consultation to professionals. I provide assessment and therapeutic intervention for a range of common psychological issues including low mood, depression, anxiety, self-harm and suicidal thoughts, neurodivergence (ASD, ADHD, AUDHD), school refusal and attachment concerns. I offer brief, short and longer term work. I am a recognised provider with WPA.
I am a qualified Integrative Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor. I have over 15 years’ experience working within a mental health and social care settings, working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-worth, loneliness, relationship issues, loss and bereavement. Also working within the rehabilitation sector part of the NHS helping people to understand and cope with their behaviour whilst exploring deep rooted feelings and belief systems. I hold a particular interest supporting survivors of domestic abuse and violence and the long term impact this can have on mental and physical health
I am a qualified Integrative Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor. I have over 15 years’ experience working within a mental health and social care settings, working with individuals struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, self-worth, loneliness, relationship issues, loss and bereavement. Also working within the rehabilitation sector part of the NHS helping people to understand and cope with their behaviour whilst exploring deep rooted feelings and belief systems. I hold a particular interest supporting survivors of domestic abuse and violence and the long term impact this can have on mental and physical health
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Sometimes our life can feel complicated, our emotions can feel like they are working against us. We can find ourselves experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, and trauma. Maybe life has become difficult and we can’t cope, or have lost our direction? I work with individuals, couples, and support people from a diverse range backgrounds, who are experiencing some of the struggles I have outlined above. You Need Not Struggle, I have counselled and supported clients with a variety of life’s problems, from specific concerns to issues where the client is less sure as to the cause of their unhappiness, over 25 years working in this field.
Sometimes our life can feel complicated, our emotions can feel like they are working against us. We can find ourselves experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, and trauma. Maybe life has become difficult and we can’t cope, or have lost our direction? I work with individuals, couples, and support people from a diverse range backgrounds, who are experiencing some of the struggles I have outlined above. You Need Not Struggle, I have counselled and supported clients with a variety of life’s problems, from specific concerns to issues where the client is less sure as to the cause of their unhappiness, over 25 years working in this field.
I have previously worked with all kinds of people, aged 18 to 80, including queer clients, musicians, and the recently bereaved.
Feeling a bit lost and not sure how to move forward? You might be uncertain about who you are, questioning your direction, or navigating a period of change. Therapy can be a helpful way to explore and overcome whatever is causing you difficulties. I am a person-centred therapist, which means I trust that you are the expert in your own life and I work alongside you to create the meaningful change that you need. Rather than working on one “problem” in isolation, I work with the whole unique person, within a space where you are welcomed and understood.
I have previously worked with all kinds of people, aged 18 to 80, including queer clients, musicians, and the recently bereaved.
Feeling a bit lost and not sure how to move forward? You might be uncertain about who you are, questioning your direction, or navigating a period of change. Therapy can be a helpful way to explore and overcome whatever is causing you difficulties. I am a person-centred therapist, which means I trust that you are the expert in your own life and I work alongside you to create the meaningful change that you need. Rather than working on one “problem” in isolation, I work with the whole unique person, within a space where you are welcomed and understood.
I am Qualified as an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I have robust supervision every month and have always been passionate about helping people. I previously worked in mental health and with learning disabilities. I have experience working with anxiety and depression, trauma, domestic abuse, loss and bereavement. I work with adults (age 16+) on an open ended basis, with the intention of allowing you to enhance your life and live it more fully. I am also trained in Couple's Therapy, working in an Integrative way to work on issues such as communication, loss, infidelity and more!
I am Qualified as an Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist. I have robust supervision every month and have always been passionate about helping people. I previously worked in mental health and with learning disabilities. I have experience working with anxiety and depression, trauma, domestic abuse, loss and bereavement. I work with adults (age 16+) on an open ended basis, with the intention of allowing you to enhance your life and live it more fully. I am also trained in Couple's Therapy, working in an Integrative way to work on issues such as communication, loss, infidelity and more!
Hi there and welcome to my profile, I know how difficult the process of finding a right therapist can be, I'll keep things brief. Do you find yourself constantly masking and adapting to others or putting their needs ahead of your own to feel accepted? Do you find it difficult to speak up about what you may want from or how to feel confident in relationships? Do you may feel stuck between wanting connection and fearing rejection?
If so, you are not alone, I find that when people may report feeling unseen, misunderstood, there may be feelings of awkwardness and disconnection with others and you may struggle to ask for what you want.
Hi there and welcome to my profile, I know how difficult the process of finding a right therapist can be, I'll keep things brief. Do you find yourself constantly masking and adapting to others or putting their needs ahead of your own to feel accepted? Do you find it difficult to speak up about what you may want from or how to feel confident in relationships? Do you may feel stuck between wanting connection and fearing rejection?
If so, you are not alone, I find that when people may report feeling unseen, misunderstood, there may be feelings of awkwardness and disconnection with others and you may struggle to ask for what you want.
Hi I’m Emily, a qualified therapist with many years of experience supporting children, young people, parents & carers. I specialise in working with neurodivergent people, children (diagnosed or not) and those struggling with anxiety, separation anxiety, low mood, sleep difficulties, anger, demand avoidance, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, behavioural challenges, emotional dysregulation & PTSD.
If your child finds life overwhelming, or you feel unsure how best to support them, help is available here. Together, we’ll explore practical strategies to help reduce stress, build resilience, and strengthen connection at home and school.
Hi I’m Emily, a qualified therapist with many years of experience supporting children, young people, parents & carers. I specialise in working with neurodivergent people, children (diagnosed or not) and those struggling with anxiety, separation anxiety, low mood, sleep difficulties, anger, demand avoidance, Oppositional Defiance Disorder, behavioural challenges, emotional dysregulation & PTSD.
If your child finds life overwhelming, or you feel unsure how best to support them, help is available here. Together, we’ll explore practical strategies to help reduce stress, build resilience, and strengthen connection at home and school.
The service I offer is queer-, kink-, ENM-friendly and culturally sensitive.
As someone who experienced a profound alignment to my artistic path and community in recent years after what felt like a lifetime of painful trial and error, I am particularly invested in helping individuals who wish to self-actualise any frustrated creative potential or uncover a calling. The transpersonal aspect of psychotherapy deals with a spiritual dimension of the human experience (not necessarily one that is religious) and in this capacity I hope to assist with people undergoing spiritual emergency.
The service I offer is queer-, kink-, ENM-friendly and culturally sensitive.
As someone who experienced a profound alignment to my artistic path and community in recent years after what felt like a lifetime of painful trial and error, I am particularly invested in helping individuals who wish to self-actualise any frustrated creative potential or uncover a calling. The transpersonal aspect of psychotherapy deals with a spiritual dimension of the human experience (not necessarily one that is religious) and in this capacity I hope to assist with people undergoing spiritual emergency.
We are all unique and present different ranges of issues requiring highly tailored therapy & Clinical Supervision. As a UKCP accredited, Psychotherapist & Supervisor, qualified (Distinction), at MSc level. I work in a relational/humanistic way, offering myself, my knowledge, and life experience to an extensive range of clients, to encourage growth and healing. Commissioned to work with the Nottinghamshire Police, BAME Crown Prosecution Service, NHS, whilst supporting Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP) and private patients with issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma and grief, childhood trauma and relationship issues.
We are all unique and present different ranges of issues requiring highly tailored therapy & Clinical Supervision. As a UKCP accredited, Psychotherapist & Supervisor, qualified (Distinction), at MSc level. I work in a relational/humanistic way, offering myself, my knowledge, and life experience to an extensive range of clients, to encourage growth and healing. Commissioned to work with the Nottinghamshire Police, BAME Crown Prosecution Service, NHS, whilst supporting Employee Assistance Programmes (EAP) and private patients with issues such as depression, anxiety, trauma and grief, childhood trauma and relationship issues.
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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.