Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Counselling in Poole
I’m a Chartered Principal Clinical Psychologist with over 18 years of NHS experience and a background in leading psychological care for trauma, psychosis, and complex mental health problems.
I’m passionate about challenging stigma, supporting people to make sense of their experiences, and finding hopeful paths forward, even when things feel stuck or overwhelming. We will take time to understand what matters to you, work at a pace that feels manageable, and adapt therapy together as your needs change.
I’m a Chartered Principal Clinical Psychologist with over 18 years of NHS experience and a background in leading psychological care for trauma, psychosis, and complex mental health problems.
I’m passionate about challenging stigma, supporting people to make sense of their experiences, and finding hopeful paths forward, even when things feel stuck or overwhelming. We will take time to understand what matters to you, work at a pace that feels manageable, and adapt therapy together as your needs change.
My approach to therapy is founded in the belief that every individual deserves a safe and compassionate space to address their challenges and work towards their well-being. Drawing from my training, I use an integrative approach and value each client's unique experiences, beliefs, and cultural background, recognising that effective therapy must adapt to the diverse array of human experience. I firmly believe that everyone has the capacity to reach their full potential and I am dedicated to walking alongside individuals on their journey of self-healing
My approach to therapy is founded in the belief that every individual deserves a safe and compassionate space to address their challenges and work towards their well-being. Drawing from my training, I use an integrative approach and value each client's unique experiences, beliefs, and cultural background, recognising that effective therapy must adapt to the diverse array of human experience. I firmly believe that everyone has the capacity to reach their full potential and I am dedicated to walking alongside individuals on their journey of self-healing
Many people struggle in silence with sexual concerns - whether it's loss of desire, difficulties with arousal or orgasm, painful sex, sexual compulsivity, or shame around sexuality. These challenges can feel isolating, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. I work collaboratively and sensitively to help you understand what's going on beneath the surface and to move towards greater connection, confidence, and pleasure in your intimate life.
Many people struggle in silence with sexual concerns - whether it's loss of desire, difficulties with arousal or orgasm, painful sex, sexual compulsivity, or shame around sexuality. These challenges can feel isolating, but you don’t have to navigate them alone. I work collaboratively and sensitively to help you understand what's going on beneath the surface and to move towards greater connection, confidence, and pleasure in your intimate life.
Dr Wayne Adlem - Local Expert on Relationships & Psychosexual issues.
Wayne has worked with many individuals and couples overcome issues of an intimate and personal nature to find fulfillment in their lives.
• Fully insured via a combined treatment policy which includes: Professional liability/Indemnity & Public & Products liability.
• Holds an Enhanced DBS Clearance certificate and is subscribed to the update service.
• You can see the reviews from past clients on the Relink Therapy Website.
• Policies & Procedures are in place for clarity and consistency.
• Holds a UK Business bank account for all transactions.
Dr Wayne Adlem - Local Expert on Relationships & Psychosexual issues.
Wayne has worked with many individuals and couples overcome issues of an intimate and personal nature to find fulfillment in their lives.
• Fully insured via a combined treatment policy which includes: Professional liability/Indemnity & Public & Products liability.
• Holds an Enhanced DBS Clearance certificate and is subscribed to the update service.
• You can see the reviews from past clients on the Relink Therapy Website.
• Policies & Procedures are in place for clarity and consistency.
• Holds a UK Business bank account for all transactions.
Are you or your child finding it difficult to cope with life’s challenges? At times, we can all face situations that affect our mental health. You or your child may be experiencing thoughts or behaviours that cause confusion, distress, or harm. Experiences such as bullying, feeling out of place, or struggling with social and cultural expectations can have a profound impact on wellbeing, sometimes leading to anxiety, low mood, or other mental health difficulties. I understand that seeking help can feel daunting, and my aim is to provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you or your child can feel at ease.
Are you or your child finding it difficult to cope with life’s challenges? At times, we can all face situations that affect our mental health. You or your child may be experiencing thoughts or behaviours that cause confusion, distress, or harm. Experiences such as bullying, feeling out of place, or struggling with social and cultural expectations can have a profound impact on wellbeing, sometimes leading to anxiety, low mood, or other mental health difficulties. I understand that seeking help can feel daunting, and my aim is to provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space where you or your child can feel at ease.
Do you feel you could develop your potential further? Do you feel anxious or depressed or suffer from PTSD? Is your relationship suffering? Are you finding difficult to manage stressors? Is this getting in the way of you achieving your goals and the quality of life and relationship you desire? I can help!
Do you feel you could develop your potential further? Do you feel anxious or depressed or suffer from PTSD? Is your relationship suffering? Are you finding difficult to manage stressors? Is this getting in the way of you achieving your goals and the quality of life and relationship you desire? I can help!
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Laced in is an approach that is open and sex positive.
Welcome!
I'm Jess, an open-minded, sex-positive counsellor - In person & online across Europe, supporting Anxiety, Trauma & Relationship Growth. Neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, OCD) & LGBTQIA+ affirming.
Life can feel overwhelming when intense emotions or past experiences continue to affect daily life. You may struggle with emotional regulation difficulties, or hypersensitivity. You might have noticed patterns like fear of abandonment, codependency, or enmeshment in relationships. Past experiences, including attachment trauma or emotional abuse, can make it difficult to set healthy boundaries in relationships.
Laced in is an approach that is open and sex positive.
Welcome!
I'm Jess, an open-minded, sex-positive counsellor - In person & online across Europe, supporting Anxiety, Trauma & Relationship Growth. Neurodiversity (ADHD, Autism, Dyslexia, OCD) & LGBTQIA+ affirming.
Life can feel overwhelming when intense emotions or past experiences continue to affect daily life. You may struggle with emotional regulation difficulties, or hypersensitivity. You might have noticed patterns like fear of abandonment, codependency, or enmeshment in relationships. Past experiences, including attachment trauma or emotional abuse, can make it difficult to set healthy boundaries in relationships.
Specific areas of focus are, couples therapy, sex and kink, eating disorders and shame related to trauma.
Do others view you as a calm river with a constant, steady flow? Does this stop you from telling them about the disarming undercurrent that pulls you in all directions? Perhaps you feel like you need to maintain the outward appearance of being someone who ‘has it all’ when inwardly you are scared that you aren’t enough. Appearing perfect can be exhausting, it can also be isolating and erode our true sense of self. I am here so that you can rest your mask down for a while. By tapping into and meeting the needs of your inner self you will find that you feel resourced enough to fortify your relationships with others.
Specific areas of focus are, couples therapy, sex and kink, eating disorders and shame related to trauma.
Do others view you as a calm river with a constant, steady flow? Does this stop you from telling them about the disarming undercurrent that pulls you in all directions? Perhaps you feel like you need to maintain the outward appearance of being someone who ‘has it all’ when inwardly you are scared that you aren’t enough. Appearing perfect can be exhausting, it can also be isolating and erode our true sense of self. I am here so that you can rest your mask down for a while. By tapping into and meeting the needs of your inner self you will find that you feel resourced enough to fortify your relationships with others.
I am a sex-positive, GDSR, Kink-affirming therapist who supports those exploring their sexualities and desires without shame or judgment.
I work with both couples and individuals navigating sexual, relationship and intimacy difficulties and I bring a psychosexual-informed lens to help foster connection, understanding, and pleasure in relationships. My work is neuroaffirming, and I support adults exploring life through the lens of neurodivergence (including Autism, ADHD).
I am a sex-positive, GDSR, Kink-affirming therapist who supports those exploring their sexualities and desires without shame or judgment.
I work with both couples and individuals navigating sexual, relationship and intimacy difficulties and I bring a psychosexual-informed lens to help foster connection, understanding, and pleasure in relationships. My work is neuroaffirming, and I support adults exploring life through the lens of neurodivergence (including Autism, ADHD).
I work with adults and couples experiencing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, stress, low self‑esteem, relationship difficulties, sexual concerns, loss of desire, intimacy issues, performance anxiety, cultural and identity‑related challenges, and major life transitions. I also support clients navigating intercultural and interracial relationship dynamics, migration‑related stress, and questions around identity and belonging.
I work with adults and couples experiencing a wide range of concerns, including anxiety, stress, low self‑esteem, relationship difficulties, sexual concerns, loss of desire, intimacy issues, performance anxiety, cultural and identity‑related challenges, and major life transitions. I also support clients navigating intercultural and interracial relationship dynamics, migration‑related stress, and questions around identity and belonging.
I am a bisexual cisgender woman, and I use she/her pronouns. I am also neurodivergent and an intersectional feminist. These parts of who I am naturally shape the way I work. My counselling practice is inclusive and rooted in compassion. I aim to offer a space where you can explore what’s been heavy to carry and feel seen and accepted just as you are.
Being queer and neurodivergent myself, I know what it can feel like to exist between worlds, to mask, to question belonging, and to be misunderstood. These experiences have inspired me to focus my practice on LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent individuals.
I am a bisexual cisgender woman, and I use she/her pronouns. I am also neurodivergent and an intersectional feminist. These parts of who I am naturally shape the way I work. My counselling practice is inclusive and rooted in compassion. I aim to offer a space where you can explore what’s been heavy to carry and feel seen and accepted just as you are.
Being queer and neurodivergent myself, I know what it can feel like to exist between worlds, to mask, to question belonging, and to be misunderstood. These experiences have inspired me to focus my practice on LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent individuals.
We can look at issues such as anxiety, sexuality, neurodivergence, gender, stress, overwhelm, communication issues, sex, infidelity, ENM and kink.
Are you finding life a little difficult at the moment? Maybe there feels like there’s a block stopping you from moving forward. Is communication causing problems for you, leaving you feeling unheard and frustrated? Are you feeling disconnected from those important relationships? Together we can look at unpicking the difficult bits. I work with individuals and couples. I'm a GSRD (gender, sexual and relationship diversity) therapist and my approach is rooted in the person-centred approach, meaning that our sessions are led by you at your pace, although I’ll gently encourage you to explore the tougher stuff together in our sessions.
We can look at issues such as anxiety, sexuality, neurodivergence, gender, stress, overwhelm, communication issues, sex, infidelity, ENM and kink.
Are you finding life a little difficult at the moment? Maybe there feels like there’s a block stopping you from moving forward. Is communication causing problems for you, leaving you feeling unheard and frustrated? Are you feeling disconnected from those important relationships? Together we can look at unpicking the difficult bits. I work with individuals and couples. I'm a GSRD (gender, sexual and relationship diversity) therapist and my approach is rooted in the person-centred approach, meaning that our sessions are led by you at your pace, although I’ll gently encourage you to explore the tougher stuff together in our sessions.
Hello, my name is Vicky and I am glad you are here. I am a passionate and dedicated counsellor specialising in helping individuals and couples navigate their relationship challenges. Whether you’re dealing with intimacy issues, recovering from an affair, or feeling stuck and unable to move forward, I am here to support you. Many of my clients come to me feeling hopeless, stuck, and lost in their relationships, unable to move forward or reconnect with their partners. I specialise in guiding clients through these difficult times, helping them rebuild their self-esteem and confidence, and rediscovering the joy and connection they crave
Hello, my name is Vicky and I am glad you are here. I am a passionate and dedicated counsellor specialising in helping individuals and couples navigate their relationship challenges. Whether you’re dealing with intimacy issues, recovering from an affair, or feeling stuck and unable to move forward, I am here to support you. Many of my clients come to me feeling hopeless, stuck, and lost in their relationships, unable to move forward or reconnect with their partners. I specialise in guiding clients through these difficult times, helping them rebuild their self-esteem and confidence, and rediscovering the joy and connection they crave
I am an Integrative Counsellor and TRE Provider (Trauma and Tension Releasing Exercise) based in Southampton Hampshire. Being Integrative means that I am able to use tools from many different types of therapy to support each individual I work with. TRE is a body based tool that enables me to help people in an alternative way than traditional talk therapy.
I am an Integrative Counsellor and TRE Provider (Trauma and Tension Releasing Exercise) based in Southampton Hampshire. Being Integrative means that I am able to use tools from many different types of therapy to support each individual I work with. TRE is a body based tool that enables me to help people in an alternative way than traditional talk therapy.
I am a qualified Mental Health Nurse and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) Therapist with extensive experience supporting people through trauma, crisis and life transitions. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, PTSD or challenges linked to past experiences. I also work with people who feel stuck or unsure why they are experiencing certain difficulties, helping them to understand patterns in relationships, parenting or sense of self and find ways to move forward.
My practice is inclusive and affirming of neurodivergence and diverse identities.
I am a qualified Mental Health Nurse and EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing) Therapist with extensive experience supporting people through trauma, crisis and life transitions. I work with adults experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, PTSD or challenges linked to past experiences. I also work with people who feel stuck or unsure why they are experiencing certain difficulties, helping them to understand patterns in relationships, parenting or sense of self and find ways to move forward.
My practice is inclusive and affirming of neurodivergence and diverse identities.
Does life sometimes feel like a jigsaw puzzle with pieces not slotting together? I am a great believer that we need to invest in ourselves. When life becomes difficult and those pieces are just not fitting, therapy gives you the opportunity to focus on yourself, make you the priority in an otherwise busy life. I have been through such times and it encouraged me to train as a counsellor then a psychotherapist to help clients with general mental health issues and other life difficulties, such as grief and other losses, addiction, sexuality, relationships, domestic abuse and anger issues.
Does life sometimes feel like a jigsaw puzzle with pieces not slotting together? I am a great believer that we need to invest in ourselves. When life becomes difficult and those pieces are just not fitting, therapy gives you the opportunity to focus on yourself, make you the priority in an otherwise busy life. I have been through such times and it encouraged me to train as a counsellor then a psychotherapist to help clients with general mental health issues and other life difficulties, such as grief and other losses, addiction, sexuality, relationships, domestic abuse and anger issues.
Hello, I’m Dr Sarah Butler, a UK-based Counselling Psychologist offering online therapy for adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, burnt out, or weighed down by low self-esteem. You might be struggling with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, phobias, depression, or long-standing patterns that leave you doubting yourself or feeling “not good enough.” You may also be seeking clarity around possible adult ADHD. Whatever has brought you here, you don’t have to navigate it alone. With over 13 years of experience, including extensive work within the NHS and MOD, I offer evidence-based, trauma-informed therapy tailored to your needs.
Hello, I’m Dr Sarah Butler, a UK-based Counselling Psychologist offering online therapy for adults who feel overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, burnt out, or weighed down by low self-esteem. You might be struggling with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, phobias, depression, or long-standing patterns that leave you doubting yourself or feeling “not good enough.” You may also be seeking clarity around possible adult ADHD. Whatever has brought you here, you don’t have to navigate it alone. With over 13 years of experience, including extensive work within the NHS and MOD, I offer evidence-based, trauma-informed therapy tailored to your needs.
Are you wanting to think more clearly, feel calmer and more content? Therapy can help you reduce symptoms caused by overwhelm, bereavement, a sense of loss or issues at work, or in your relationships. I help clients from 16 up to understand and manage their emotions and relationship difficulties with other people or with themselves, including cross cultural and neurodivergence aspects. Together, we can process what is causing you problems and create your new story. Appointments available in person, either outdoors or indoors, and online. You do not have to commit to a set number of sessions. You can decide what is right for you.
Are you wanting to think more clearly, feel calmer and more content? Therapy can help you reduce symptoms caused by overwhelm, bereavement, a sense of loss or issues at work, or in your relationships. I help clients from 16 up to understand and manage their emotions and relationship difficulties with other people or with themselves, including cross cultural and neurodivergence aspects. Together, we can process what is causing you problems and create your new story. Appointments available in person, either outdoors or indoors, and online. You do not have to commit to a set number of sessions. You can decide what is right for you.
I focus mostly on identity and intersectional experiences. My main areas of interest and knowledge are queer identities, gender identity (including cis, trans+, enby, and intersex), poly relationships, families with mixed ethnic and/or religious backgrounds, disability/illness (including hidden) and difficult parenting/parented relationships (including single parenting, and queer parenting). I am open to working with any kind of client, regardless of lifestyle, history, and past mistakes. Please see my website for more information and my inclusion statement. I work online only and my session fees range from £30 to £60 per session.
I focus mostly on identity and intersectional experiences. My main areas of interest and knowledge are queer identities, gender identity (including cis, trans+, enby, and intersex), poly relationships, families with mixed ethnic and/or religious backgrounds, disability/illness (including hidden) and difficult parenting/parented relationships (including single parenting, and queer parenting). I am open to working with any kind of client, regardless of lifestyle, history, and past mistakes. Please see my website for more information and my inclusion statement. I work online only and my session fees range from £30 to £60 per session.
Do you struggle with difficulties in your life that are preventing you from living your life to the fullest? Do you feel overwhelmed, uncertain and unable to cope with your emotions and behaviours? This is a natural part of life, and from time to time we all need support to help us understand why we feel or act the way we do, so we can find clarity and develop ways to cope.
Do you struggle with difficulties in your life that are preventing you from living your life to the fullest? Do you feel overwhelmed, uncertain and unable to cope with your emotions and behaviours? This is a natural part of life, and from time to time we all need support to help us understand why we feel or act the way we do, so we can find clarity and develop ways to cope.
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Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Counsellors
Why might an individual want to see a sex-positive, kink-allied therapist?
A sex-positive or kinky individual may want to see a sex-positive, kink-allied therapist because the client may feel safer and more supported discussing their experiences and challenges. A therapist who identifies as kink-friendly will have experience with clients having diverse sexual preferences and will likely be nonjudgmental and supportive about issues brought to the table. It is important to note that sex-positive, kink-allied individuals may find equal success with therapists who do not have such specialised knowledge and background. The most important factor in the success of therapy is for the client and practitioner to form a strong, trusting bond.
Do therapists have special training to gain expertise in sex-positive, kink-allied treatment?
Generally, no. There are limited training programs and unofficial accreditations that therapists can pursue, but a therapist’s expertise will ultimately come from their previous experience with similar clients, their engagement with organisations that promote sex positivity or kink-allied lifestyles, and the importance they place on safety and cultural sensitivity.
How can individuals recognise a good sex-positive, kink-allied therapist?
An experienced therapist is able to help clients explore their sexual identity and expression and relieve any discomfort or stigma attached to discussing such matters and the client’s overall challenges. A therapist who is sex-positive and kink-allied is able to create an environment that honors a client’s experience and sexual preferences. To recognise a good therapist, clients can simply ask directly about topics and issues important to them and gauge their comfort level and connection with a clinician based on the responses.
Can clients benefit from having a therapist with a focus on sex positivity and alternative sexual lifestyles?
Some individuals may feel most comfortable knowing that the clinician they’re working with has a commitment to creating an atmosphere of sex positivity and has experience with relationship diversity and alternative relationship structures. Working with a sex-positive, kink-allied therapist may help clients respect their own challenges and improve identity-affirming treatment.