Lesbian Counselling in Peterborough
I offer a warm, confidential listening space to enable you to explore your thoughts and concerns without judgement. I believe that within a supportive counselling relationship we can build on our own strengths and resilience in order to change and grow, and to find ways to cope better with adversity and live as fully as we can. I am led by the needs of you as an individual, working at your pace. I offer short and long-term work.
I have been committed to greater inclusion of LGBT+ people throughout my working life. I also have experience of working with autistic people and ADHD to provide effective therapy based on individual needs.
I offer a warm, confidential listening space to enable you to explore your thoughts and concerns without judgement. I believe that within a supportive counselling relationship we can build on our own strengths and resilience in order to change and grow, and to find ways to cope better with adversity and live as fully as we can. I am led by the needs of you as an individual, working at your pace. I offer short and long-term work.
I have been committed to greater inclusion of LGBT+ people throughout my working life. I also have experience of working with autistic people and ADHD to provide effective therapy based on individual needs.
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
As a psychotherapist, I specialise in supporting individuals who have experienced childhood trauma and/or have a diagnosis of BPD. I work with people who experience overwhelming triggers that disrupt their present relationships and sabotage their daily lives. My aim is to support you to unpack and understand your experiences, learn useful and research-backed tools, and work towards reclaiming a sense of wellbeing, confidence and safety in your life.
The goal is for you to leave therapy with the power to foster authentic connections, trust yourself again and finally feel safe in your world.
As a psychotherapist, I specialise in supporting individuals who have experienced childhood trauma and/or have a diagnosis of BPD. I work with people who experience overwhelming triggers that disrupt their present relationships and sabotage their daily lives. My aim is to support you to unpack and understand your experiences, learn useful and research-backed tools, and work towards reclaiming a sense of wellbeing, confidence and safety in your life.
The goal is for you to leave therapy with the power to foster authentic connections, trust yourself again and finally feel safe in your world.
This service offers psychological assessment and therapy for adolescents and adults. People seek help for a range of reasons including anxiety, low mood, relationship issues, low self esteem or distress following traumatic events. A comprehensive assessment is always undertaken as a first step. This ensures clients have a good understanding of the process of therapy and can discuss in advance what approaches might be most useful for them. I draw on a range of evidence based approaches including EMDR, CBT and systemic practice.
This service offers psychological assessment and therapy for adolescents and adults. People seek help for a range of reasons including anxiety, low mood, relationship issues, low self esteem or distress following traumatic events. A comprehensive assessment is always undertaken as a first step. This ensures clients have a good understanding of the process of therapy and can discuss in advance what approaches might be most useful for them. I draw on a range of evidence based approaches including EMDR, CBT and systemic practice.
Every therapy session will more than likely be a journey. Emotions run high because feeling and memories emerge that you may have not been prepared for so it's important that you feel comfortable, safe and supported. The therapy session should be a judgement free zone where you are listened to but also challenged while your boundaries are respected. You shouldn't feel the need to filter yourself, let it be your time for expression because that time is solely about you and how you're feeling. Not every session will leave you feeling emotionally raw because therapy is as much about your good days as it is your bad. Enjoy the process.
Every therapy session will more than likely be a journey. Emotions run high because feeling and memories emerge that you may have not been prepared for so it's important that you feel comfortable, safe and supported. The therapy session should be a judgement free zone where you are listened to but also challenged while your boundaries are respected. You shouldn't feel the need to filter yourself, let it be your time for expression because that time is solely about you and how you're feeling. Not every session will leave you feeling emotionally raw because therapy is as much about your good days as it is your bad. Enjoy the process.
Hi I'm Jasmine, I'm glad you've found me. I'm a BABCP accredited CBT Therapist, and an EMDR therapist. I have experience in treating a wide range of psychological difficulties. Anxiety, phobias, panic attacks? Low self-esteem, or confidence issues? I'm here to help. Together, we'll make sense of what's going on and develop strategies to break free from anxiety's grip. I'm passionate about helping people find their motivation, self-confidence, and squash self-doubt so that you can live your best life. If you're looking for a therapist who gets it, is encouraging & straight forward, I'm happy to explore anything you'd like to discuss.
Hi I'm Jasmine, I'm glad you've found me. I'm a BABCP accredited CBT Therapist, and an EMDR therapist. I have experience in treating a wide range of psychological difficulties. Anxiety, phobias, panic attacks? Low self-esteem, or confidence issues? I'm here to help. Together, we'll make sense of what's going on and develop strategies to break free from anxiety's grip. I'm passionate about helping people find their motivation, self-confidence, and squash self-doubt so that you can live your best life. If you're looking for a therapist who gets it, is encouraging & straight forward, I'm happy to explore anything you'd like to discuss.
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.
I have been a qualified psycotherapist and counsellor for in the region of 30 years to 2020 and have, during this time worked with ages 5 and upwards both individually, as couples, groups and families. I have worked alongside local authorities social services, education establishments, foster agencies, Police, CAMH, Health Insurance companies, the NHS and others.
I have been a qualified psycotherapist and counsellor for in the region of 30 years to 2020 and have, during this time worked with ages 5 and upwards both individually, as couples, groups and families. I have worked alongside local authorities social services, education establishments, foster agencies, Police, CAMH, Health Insurance companies, the NHS and others.
Welcome, if you or someone you know is going through a difficult time in life, perhaps struggling with an eating disorder, anxiety, stress, or depression. Let's see how I can help you get your life back. Together we'll figure out what you need, how you would like things to be and implement change to help you move forward feeling happier.
Harley Street Health District Price £145,
Stamford & Remote £95.
Welcome, if you or someone you know is going through a difficult time in life, perhaps struggling with an eating disorder, anxiety, stress, or depression. Let's see how I can help you get your life back. Together we'll figure out what you need, how you would like things to be and implement change to help you move forward feeling happier.
Harley Street Health District Price £145,
Stamford & Remote £95.
I have been a counsellor/therapist for the last 18 years. I love my work and I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space so that we can work through difficult and sometimes traumatic experiences. My counselling style is varied as it is very much dependent on the individuals or couples needs and concerns. I have felt honoured to work with those who have been my clients. It is a privilege that I don’t take lightly. Meet with me for an introductory consultation and we can discover the best ways to help make the changes needed to help you on your journey.
I have been a counsellor/therapist for the last 18 years. I love my work and I offer a supportive, non-judgmental space so that we can work through difficult and sometimes traumatic experiences. My counselling style is varied as it is very much dependent on the individuals or couples needs and concerns. I have felt honoured to work with those who have been my clients. It is a privilege that I don’t take lightly. Meet with me for an introductory consultation and we can discover the best ways to help make the changes needed to help you on your journey.
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We’re VIVA, a friendly team of experienced, fully qualified therapists and we specialise in helping neurodivergent adults and couples. We provide online therapy that meets you exactly where you are. Our therapists are fully qualified and experienced and work with clients who are neurodivergent, and who also have low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relationship, or grief and loss. If you're neurodivergent, we can gently explore what that means for you and how it affects your everyday life, your relationships, and how you see yourself. We can also help you work on getting that work-life balance just right, if it feels out of kilter.
We’re VIVA, a friendly team of experienced, fully qualified therapists and we specialise in helping neurodivergent adults and couples. We provide online therapy that meets you exactly where you are. Our therapists are fully qualified and experienced and work with clients who are neurodivergent, and who also have low self-esteem, depression, anxiety, relationship, or grief and loss. If you're neurodivergent, we can gently explore what that means for you and how it affects your everyday life, your relationships, and how you see yourself. We can also help you work on getting that work-life balance just right, if it feels out of kilter.
Do you feel frightened that your world might fall apart if you look at your sexuality or gender? Maybe you have thoughts going round and round in your head, and feel like you’ve lost track of perspective. Maybe you: don't like sex/like sex 'too much' /wrong kind of sex? Your gender doesn't fit with other people's idea of you. You may feel you are betraying your family, children or culture by expressing yourself. You may believe that what’s inside you is too shocking, or wrong or too much for the people around you. You may feel like there’s no-one you can talk to, which can be very isolating .
Do you feel frightened that your world might fall apart if you look at your sexuality or gender? Maybe you have thoughts going round and round in your head, and feel like you’ve lost track of perspective. Maybe you: don't like sex/like sex 'too much' /wrong kind of sex? Your gender doesn't fit with other people's idea of you. You may feel you are betraying your family, children or culture by expressing yourself. You may believe that what’s inside you is too shocking, or wrong or too much for the people around you. You may feel like there’s no-one you can talk to, which can be very isolating .
The search for a counsellor can feel overwhelming and it can be difficult to know where to start. I believe that successful counselling is largely determined by the rapport between the client and counsellor. If you would like to message me, we can arrange an initial consultation to discuss your reasons for thinking about counselling, what you hope to achieve and to see how well we are suited to working together.
The search for a counsellor can feel overwhelming and it can be difficult to know where to start. I believe that successful counselling is largely determined by the rapport between the client and counsellor. If you would like to message me, we can arrange an initial consultation to discuss your reasons for thinking about counselling, what you hope to achieve and to see how well we are suited to working together.
Do you struggle with change? Are endings difficult for you or do you find it hard to move on? Is life not turning out how you hoped or planned? Maybe you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed or depressed and would like someone to talk to. I’m here to listen.
Although we usually associate grief with the death of a loved one, there are other endings that can feel significant to us. Relationship break-up, redundancy, retirement, moving home, ill-health, worries about getting older can also be profound losses. These can trigger similar feelings of grief and they force us into a changed personal world.
Do you struggle with change? Are endings difficult for you or do you find it hard to move on? Is life not turning out how you hoped or planned? Maybe you are feeling anxious, overwhelmed or depressed and would like someone to talk to. I’m here to listen.
Although we usually associate grief with the death of a loved one, there are other endings that can feel significant to us. Relationship break-up, redundancy, retirement, moving home, ill-health, worries about getting older can also be profound losses. These can trigger similar feelings of grief and they force us into a changed personal world.
Hello! My name is Peggy. I am a dedicated, passionate, and highly qualified integrative counsellor who specializes in children and young people. I am passionate about helping individuals to be able to help themselves.
I have a specialist interest in working with the LGBTQIA+ community. I have a deep understanding of the issues and problems that the LGBTQIA+ community is affected by. I want to help give a voice to those in the community, a chance to be heard and to know that they have a safe place where they can do so.
Hello! My name is Peggy. I am a dedicated, passionate, and highly qualified integrative counsellor who specializes in children and young people. I am passionate about helping individuals to be able to help themselves.
I have a specialist interest in working with the LGBTQIA+ community. I have a deep understanding of the issues and problems that the LGBTQIA+ community is affected by. I want to help give a voice to those in the community, a chance to be heard and to know that they have a safe place where they can do so.
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Lesbian Counsellors
What is lesbian-affirming therapy?
Lesbian-affirming therapy is a type of mental health support that fully affirms and reflects a client's lesbian identity. It is rooted in acceptance and does not attempt to change or question an individual's sexual orientation. In this type of therapy, clients work with a therapist who understands the unique experiences of lesbian women. This support is especially important, as research shows that lesbian individuals face higher rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges compared to heterosexual populations. Lesbian-affirming therapy acknowledges that lesbian individuals may encounter specific stressors—such as coming out challenges, family rejection, workplace discrimination, and minority stress—that require specialised understanding and intervention. Lesbian-affirming therapists often work with clients across all age groups, from adolescents navigating their emerging identity to adults and older individuals addressing life transitions and relationship concerns. Many therapists also provide couples therapy for lesbian partners, helping them navigate relationship dynamics, communication challenges, or external stressors that may impact their relationship. It is important to note that therapists provide talk therapy and counseling services but do not prescribe medication—if medication is needed for conditions like depression or anxiety, they will coordinate care with a psychiatrist or primary care physician who can provide psychiatric medication management alongside therapeutic support.
Why should I see a lesbian therapist?
Some clients prefer to work with lesbian therapists who may bring personal lived experience to the therapeutic relationship. Choosing to work with a lesbian therapist can offer a deeper sense of connection, comfort, and shared understanding. A therapist who identifies as lesbian may require clients to give less background explanation—whether it’s about navigating romantic relationships, feeling unseen in certain spaces, or processing the impact of past relationship challenges. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. Additionally, many lesbian-affirming therapists can connect clients to other providers or community-based resources—such as bisexual support groups or LGBTQ+ organisations—that offer additional affirming spaces for connection.
How do I find a lesbian therapist?
The Psychology Today online directory is a helpful tool for finding lesbian-affirming therapists. You can use search filters to identify therapists who specialise in LGBTQ+ care and work specifically with bisexual clients. You can also filter by clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, accepted insurance, session costs, and languages spoken to find the right fit. Look for profiles where therapists explicitly mention working with lesbian clients, or where they describe their approach as identity-affirming, inclusive, or trauma-informed. Many providers will also list their own identities, which may help you find someone with shared lived experience if that is important to you. You can also look for credentials or continuing education in areas such as LGBTQ+ mental health, trauma-informed care, and intersectionality.