LGBTQ+ Affirming Counselling in Peterborough
I have been committed to greater inclusion of LGBT+ people throughout my working life.
I have 15 years experience working with survivors in the domestic abuse and sexual violence sector for Women's Aid, the Sexual Assault Referral Centre and Rape Crisis as a counsellor. I have considerable training in working in a trauma-informed, strengths-based way.
I am also trained in EMDR which is an effective therapy for alleviating impacts of trauma.
I have been committed to greater inclusion of LGBT+ people throughout my working life.
I have 15 years experience working with survivors in the domestic abuse and sexual violence sector for Women's Aid, the Sexual Assault Referral Centre and Rape Crisis as a counsellor. I have considerable training in working in a trauma-informed, strengths-based way.
I am also trained in EMDR which is an effective therapy for alleviating impacts of trauma.
Hi, I'm Cat, thank you for reading my profile. I offer pluralistic counselling either in-person at a central Peterborough location (PE1) or remotely online or via telephone. The work we do will vary according to your needs. Sessions typically take place weekly or bi-weekly. It is possible to work in the short-term (maybe 4-6 sessions) or in the longer-term with an ongoing alliance (1 year+) and anything in between!
Hi, I'm Cat, thank you for reading my profile. I offer pluralistic counselling either in-person at a central Peterborough location (PE1) or remotely online or via telephone. The work we do will vary according to your needs. Sessions typically take place weekly or bi-weekly. It is possible to work in the short-term (maybe 4-6 sessions) or in the longer-term with an ongoing alliance (1 year+) and anything in between!
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I provide a safe, comfortable, nonjudgemental space where you will be heard, understood and valued, perhaps for the first time in your life. If you struggle with anxiety, depression, feeling sad, panic attacks or relationship problems or perhaps you feel emotional, low in mood or you feel no one listens or understands or maybe you simply feel you have lost your way in life, counselling can help you make sense of your struggles, make positive changes and enable you to move forward in life feeling lighter and at peace.
Hello, Thank you for taking the time to read my profile. I provide a safe, comfortable, nonjudgemental space where you will be heard, understood and valued, perhaps for the first time in your life. If you struggle with anxiety, depression, feeling sad, panic attacks or relationship problems or perhaps you feel emotional, low in mood or you feel no one listens or understands or maybe you simply feel you have lost your way in life, counselling can help you make sense of your struggles, make positive changes and enable you to move forward in life feeling lighter and at peace.
Feeling anxious, lost and not knowing where to start?
Drop me an email and we can start with a chat.
For over a decade, I have worked across private practice, educational settings, community services, and specialist trauma organisations.
My deep expertise is in long‑term therapeutic work, particularly working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse. I provide safe, boundaried, and trauma‑informed spaces where you can explore complex emotional and psychological experiences at your own pace. My approach is grounded in empathy, and respect. The work takes time while building trust in this relational dynamics.
Feeling anxious, lost and not knowing where to start?
Drop me an email and we can start with a chat.
For over a decade, I have worked across private practice, educational settings, community services, and specialist trauma organisations.
My deep expertise is in long‑term therapeutic work, particularly working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse. I provide safe, boundaried, and trauma‑informed spaces where you can explore complex emotional and psychological experiences at your own pace. My approach is grounded in empathy, and respect. The work takes time while building trust in this relational dynamics.
Hi, I’m Isabella, an autistic counsellor offering a compassionate space for neurodivergent adults to explore, heal, and thrive. Life can feel overwhelming when navigating a world that doesn’t always understand you. At Heart and Mind Therapies, I provide tailored, flexible therapy that adapts to your needs and celebrates your individuality. Therapy should feel safe and affirming—here, you’ll be met with understanding, not judgment. You deserve more than just surviving. You deserve to thrive.
You might be managing anxiety, depression, or burnout, feeling like you’re just surviving day to day. I understand because I’ve been there too.
Hi, I’m Isabella, an autistic counsellor offering a compassionate space for neurodivergent adults to explore, heal, and thrive. Life can feel overwhelming when navigating a world that doesn’t always understand you. At Heart and Mind Therapies, I provide tailored, flexible therapy that adapts to your needs and celebrates your individuality. Therapy should feel safe and affirming—here, you’ll be met with understanding, not judgment. You deserve more than just surviving. You deserve to thrive.
You might be managing anxiety, depression, or burnout, feeling like you’re just surviving day to day. I understand because I’ve been there too.
If you feel anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, overworked or confused or if you are experiencing specific difficulties and would benefit from help and support, please get in touch. Perhaps you are faced with an impossible decision? Asking for help can be the hardest step to take in a fast-paced world where you are just expected to cope and to 'get on with it.' Whether you want to make changes in your life, reach milestone decisions, set new goals or simply find a space to be heard and explore your feelings and thoughts without judgement, expectation or agenda then I can offer you just what you need.
If you feel anxious, depressed, overwhelmed, overworked or confused or if you are experiencing specific difficulties and would benefit from help and support, please get in touch. Perhaps you are faced with an impossible decision? Asking for help can be the hardest step to take in a fast-paced world where you are just expected to cope and to 'get on with it.' Whether you want to make changes in your life, reach milestone decisions, set new goals or simply find a space to be heard and explore your feelings and thoughts without judgement, expectation or agenda then I can offer you just what you need.
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.
Hello there, I'm AJ – a UKCP accredited Integrative Clinical Psychotherapist, and I bring more than just qualifications to the therapeutic space. Sessions will be a sanctuary where your thoughts/feelings will be heard and cherished. Embarking on this journey, whether for short-term solutions or a more extended exploration, means stepping into a space where you are seen, understood, and valued. Holding an MSc with distinction, I offer a safe, judgment-free zone for individuals and couples. Anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and trauma find a compassionate ally in my practice, where we may also explore healing through EMDR.
Hello there, I'm AJ – a UKCP accredited Integrative Clinical Psychotherapist, and I bring more than just qualifications to the therapeutic space. Sessions will be a sanctuary where your thoughts/feelings will be heard and cherished. Embarking on this journey, whether for short-term solutions or a more extended exploration, means stepping into a space where you are seen, understood, and valued. Holding an MSc with distinction, I offer a safe, judgment-free zone for individuals and couples. Anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, and trauma find a compassionate ally in my practice, where we may also explore healing through EMDR.
People come to see me to experience a safe and supportive place to talk so they can begin to feel better. I am well attuned in providing effective talking therapy for a wide range of difficulties and issues that people can experience in life. I provide counselling and psychotherapy to individuals from a diverse range of personal backgrounds and contexts.
People come to see me to experience a safe and supportive place to talk so they can begin to feel better. I am well attuned in providing effective talking therapy for a wide range of difficulties and issues that people can experience in life. I provide counselling and psychotherapy to individuals from a diverse range of personal backgrounds and contexts.
Hi, I’m Sukeina, a relational Integrative Psychotherapist with over 15 years’ experience working with adults and young people. I understand that reaching out for support can feel daunting, especially when trying to find the right therapist. You might be struggling with anxiety, low mood, loss of a loved one, or feeling burnt out. You might be burdened by traumatic memories, or you’re struggling with body image, or identity. You may want to improve your self-esteem, relationships, or make changes to unhelpful behaviours. If you’re ready to begin this journey and are looking for professional therapy, I am here to help.
Hi, I’m Sukeina, a relational Integrative Psychotherapist with over 15 years’ experience working with adults and young people. I understand that reaching out for support can feel daunting, especially when trying to find the right therapist. You might be struggling with anxiety, low mood, loss of a loved one, or feeling burnt out. You might be burdened by traumatic memories, or you’re struggling with body image, or identity. You may want to improve your self-esteem, relationships, or make changes to unhelpful behaviours. If you’re ready to begin this journey and are looking for professional therapy, I am here to help.
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?
Choosing to have counselling can be a daunting step and I fully understand that. We all need someone to talk to and to feel heard and understood. As a Person-Centred BACP Accredited Counsellor my aim is to support you, in a safe confidential space to explore whatever difficulties you are experiencing, without any judgement. I am here to help you understand yourself a bit more, unravel your thoughts and feelings and work towards you feeling better and happier, possibly make changes and feel more able to function. I firmly believe in this quote: 'People start to heal the moment they feel heard'
Choosing to have counselling can be a daunting step and I fully understand that. We all need someone to talk to and to feel heard and understood. As a Person-Centred BACP Accredited Counsellor my aim is to support you, in a safe confidential space to explore whatever difficulties you are experiencing, without any judgement. I am here to help you understand yourself a bit more, unravel your thoughts and feelings and work towards you feeling better and happier, possibly make changes and feel more able to function. I firmly believe in this quote: 'People start to heal the moment they feel heard'
I am a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist working within a pluralistic modality. Originally I trained as an Integrative Counsellor, qualifying in 2017 and have been working in a therapeutic capacity since 2015. The key to the way I work is in the relationship we build with each other, to facilitate exploring your thinking, feelings and experience. I work in a person centred way which is pluralistic, meaning I have a range of training, research based inter and experience to draw upon. I believe that you are the expert in your own feelings and experience, although you may not be feel like an expert in yourself at times.
I am a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist working within a pluralistic modality. Originally I trained as an Integrative Counsellor, qualifying in 2017 and have been working in a therapeutic capacity since 2015. The key to the way I work is in the relationship we build with each other, to facilitate exploring your thinking, feelings and experience. I work in a person centred way which is pluralistic, meaning I have a range of training, research based inter and experience to draw upon. I believe that you are the expert in your own feelings and experience, although you may not be feel like an expert in yourself at times.
Many people feel confident in their careers but at a loss when it comes to their relationships, communication breaking down, intimacy fading, or the same painful pattern repeating after an affair or betrayal. I offer individual relationship, sex and intimacy counselling for people who want honest, lasting change. Together, we explore what's really happening, understand the patterns beneath it, and find clearer ways to communicate, reconnect and rebuild intimacy.
Many people feel confident in their careers but at a loss when it comes to their relationships, communication breaking down, intimacy fading, or the same painful pattern repeating after an affair or betrayal. I offer individual relationship, sex and intimacy counselling for people who want honest, lasting change. Together, we explore what's really happening, understand the patterns beneath it, and find clearer ways to communicate, reconnect and rebuild intimacy.
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.
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.
Life can be really difficult at times and I am here to offer a safe non-judgemental space to explore what is happening for you, to help you take back control and empower you to move forward. I am a fully qualified personal psychotherapist and counsellor and hypnotherapist working from home. Which provides a warm, safe and friendly environment.
Life can be really difficult at times and I am here to offer a safe non-judgemental space to explore what is happening for you, to help you take back control and empower you to move forward. I am a fully qualified personal psychotherapist and counsellor and hypnotherapist working from home. Which provides a warm, safe and friendly environment.
Therapy for late-diagnosed neurodivergent adults
You may have spent years feeling like an outsider, overwhelmed, or exhausted from trying to keep up – only to discover later in life that you are neurodivergent, whether it’s a formal diagnosis or self-identified.
A late diagnosis or self-identification can bring relief, but it can also stir up grief, anger, confusion and questions about identity, relationships, and work. You might be going through a process of 'unmasking’, trying to discover what or who is at the core of you, or why things that seem easy for others around you have always felt so hard.
Therapy for late-diagnosed neurodivergent adults
You may have spent years feeling like an outsider, overwhelmed, or exhausted from trying to keep up – only to discover later in life that you are neurodivergent, whether it’s a formal diagnosis or self-identified.
A late diagnosis or self-identification can bring relief, but it can also stir up grief, anger, confusion and questions about identity, relationships, and work. You might be going through a process of 'unmasking’, trying to discover what or who is at the core of you, or why things that seem easy for others around you have always felt so hard.
A qualified psychotherapist with many years of clinical experience supporting adults (18+). I offer both online & face-to-face.
A wide range of issues including trauma, stress, anxiety, confidence, self-esteem, sexual concerns (including porn addiction) & disordered thinking.
I believe each person has the capacity to change how they see themselves. A shift in self-perception can significantly influence how we experience life. However, many of us become overly critical and develop negative self-views that can limit growth and wellbeing.
Explore where these thoughts and beliefs come from, how they developed & if still helpful today.
A qualified psychotherapist with many years of clinical experience supporting adults (18+). I offer both online & face-to-face.
A wide range of issues including trauma, stress, anxiety, confidence, self-esteem, sexual concerns (including porn addiction) & disordered thinking.
I believe each person has the capacity to change how they see themselves. A shift in self-perception can significantly influence how we experience life. However, many of us become overly critical and develop negative self-views that can limit growth and wellbeing.
Explore where these thoughts and beliefs come from, how they developed & if still helpful today.
Hi, I am Martina and for the past three decades have worked with a wide range of clients (including children/young people and adults). During your life journey you may find yourself overwhelmed with stress and anxiety, feel weighed down by problems or painful trauma memories, have to deal with unexpected loss or crisis... Or perhaps you may want to focus on improving your relationships, changing unhelpful behavioural patterns, increasing your self esteem and confidence and overall personal growth. If you are looking for a professional therapist to support you in this process , I can help.
Hi, I am Martina and for the past three decades have worked with a wide range of clients (including children/young people and adults). During your life journey you may find yourself overwhelmed with stress and anxiety, feel weighed down by problems or painful trauma memories, have to deal with unexpected loss or crisis... Or perhaps you may want to focus on improving your relationships, changing unhelpful behavioural patterns, increasing your self esteem and confidence and overall personal growth. If you are looking for a professional therapist to support you in this process , I can help.
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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.