Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Counselling in Saint Leonards-on-sea
Starting therapy can be daunting, so hopefully we can make this first step less mysterious and enable you to decide if choosing me as your therapist is the right option.
I genuinely believe that you are the very best expert in you. Unfortunately for many, we grew up and continue to live with far too many negative external judgments and influences. Counselling enables you to re-find who you truly are, when those influences and judgements are recognised and their power reduced.
Whatever your reason for seeking therapy, my biggest role is to keep you safe and supported throughout.
Starting therapy can be daunting, so hopefully we can make this first step less mysterious and enable you to decide if choosing me as your therapist is the right option.
I genuinely believe that you are the very best expert in you. Unfortunately for many, we grew up and continue to live with far too many negative external judgments and influences. Counselling enables you to re-find who you truly are, when those influences and judgements are recognised and their power reduced.
Whatever your reason for seeking therapy, my biggest role is to keep you safe and supported throughout.
Hello. I'm Chris and I'm a UKCP-member psychotherapist working with individuals and groups in Hastings and St Leonards, East Sussex. I'm committed to helping you explore your experiences, challenges, and unique identity. I work with clients from all backgrounds and affirm cultural and identity diversity. I am practiced in helping clients with relationship, sex, and intimacy issues, as well as difficult childhood experiences. Maybe you are feeling generally low or anxious or feel that your life lacks focus, purpose, or meaning. Alongside you, I can help you make sense of your situation and reconnect with your authentic self.
Hello. I'm Chris and I'm a UKCP-member psychotherapist working with individuals and groups in Hastings and St Leonards, East Sussex. I'm committed to helping you explore your experiences, challenges, and unique identity. I work with clients from all backgrounds and affirm cultural and identity diversity. I am practiced in helping clients with relationship, sex, and intimacy issues, as well as difficult childhood experiences. Maybe you are feeling generally low or anxious or feel that your life lacks focus, purpose, or meaning. Alongside you, I can help you make sense of your situation and reconnect with your authentic self.
Please note that I work specifically with people of any age in the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as family members or those exploring their identity. I am a Clinical Psychologist with specific skills in trauma, emotional dysregulation, unusual experiences (e.g. psychosis), anxiety disorders and depression. I am experienced at working with neurodiversity. I am person-centred and try to work anti-oppressively, meaning that I think with people about injustice they may have experienced and how that might have impacted them, as part of our therapy. I work integratively, meaning that I draw on many different models as a therapist.
Please note that I work specifically with people of any age in the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as family members or those exploring their identity. I am a Clinical Psychologist with specific skills in trauma, emotional dysregulation, unusual experiences (e.g. psychosis), anxiety disorders and depression. I am experienced at working with neurodiversity. I am person-centred and try to work anti-oppressively, meaning that I think with people about injustice they may have experienced and how that might have impacted them, as part of our therapy. I work integratively, meaning that I draw on many different models as a therapist.
If you’re reading this, I’m guessing things aren’t feeling quite ‘right’ in your life at the moment. Perhaps you’re struggling with some difficult thoughts or feelings. Perhaps you’ve hit a fork in the road and you’re unsure which way to go. Perhaps you’re not really sure what ‘it’ is that needs to change. I believe that opening up and sharing your concerns with someone who is trained to listen and respond to you, is the first step in working through them. While counselling can’t remove the challenging experiences that you're facing, it can help to empower you so you can move through them with strength and purpose.
If you’re reading this, I’m guessing things aren’t feeling quite ‘right’ in your life at the moment. Perhaps you’re struggling with some difficult thoughts or feelings. Perhaps you’ve hit a fork in the road and you’re unsure which way to go. Perhaps you’re not really sure what ‘it’ is that needs to change. I believe that opening up and sharing your concerns with someone who is trained to listen and respond to you, is the first step in working through them. While counselling can’t remove the challenging experiences that you're facing, it can help to empower you so you can move through them with strength and purpose.
I am a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society and have a doctorate in Psychotherapeutic and Counselling Psychology from the University of Surrey. Prior to this qualification I was awarded a Bachelor of Science (First Class Honours) degree in Psychology with Clinical Psychology from the University of Kent. I have a wide range of experience working within a number of Community Mental Health Teams and Psychological Services Departments for the Kent and Medway NHS Foundation Trust. These roles involved working with a broad spectrum of psychological distress ranging from mild to severe and enduring.
I am a Chartered Psychologist with the British Psychological Society and have a doctorate in Psychotherapeutic and Counselling Psychology from the University of Surrey. Prior to this qualification I was awarded a Bachelor of Science (First Class Honours) degree in Psychology with Clinical Psychology from the University of Kent. I have a wide range of experience working within a number of Community Mental Health Teams and Psychological Services Departments for the Kent and Medway NHS Foundation Trust. These roles involved working with a broad spectrum of psychological distress ranging from mild to severe and enduring.
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We all experience difficulties in our life, but when these difficulties start to impact our ability to enjoy life, work, and manage our relationships, we might want to get some extra support. Counselling provides a unique opportunity to talk through and process your experiences and feelings in a safe, confidential and consistent space. Clients come to me to find a calm environment to work through issues at their own pace. I won't tell you what to do, but I'll be with you each step of the way.
We all experience difficulties in our life, but when these difficulties start to impact our ability to enjoy life, work, and manage our relationships, we might want to get some extra support. Counselling provides a unique opportunity to talk through and process your experiences and feelings in a safe, confidential and consistent space. Clients come to me to find a calm environment to work through issues at their own pace. I won't tell you what to do, but I'll be with you each step of the way.
Sometimes life feels heavy, and you just need a place where you can take the mask off and be yourself. I offer a warm, safe and confidential space where you can talk openly, feel heard, and never feel judged.
As a counsellor trained in Person-Centred Therapy and CBT, I support people who may be struggling, feeling stuck, or simply needing someone independent to listen. Whether you want to work through difficulties or just need space to vent, you are welcome here.
Taking the first step can feel hard, but you don’t have to do it alone. Reach out when you feel ready.
Sometimes life feels heavy, and you just need a place where you can take the mask off and be yourself. I offer a warm, safe and confidential space where you can talk openly, feel heard, and never feel judged.
As a counsellor trained in Person-Centred Therapy and CBT, I support people who may be struggling, feeling stuck, or simply needing someone independent to listen. Whether you want to work through difficulties or just need space to vent, you are welcome here.
Taking the first step can feel hard, but you don’t have to do it alone. Reach out when you feel ready.
Imagine waking up feeling refreshed, with a clear mind and a sense of purpose. Picture yourself navigating relationships with calm and confidence, living a life where you're not just coping, but thriving. Does this feel out of reach? It doesn’t have to be. Perhaps you lie awake at night, your mind racing with anxious thoughts. Or feel trapped in a relationship that brings more pain than joy. Or dream of writing that book or making art, yet find yourself procrastinating. Or feel unsure of your next steps, longing for a life that feels more fully your own.
Imagine waking up feeling refreshed, with a clear mind and a sense of purpose. Picture yourself navigating relationships with calm and confidence, living a life where you're not just coping, but thriving. Does this feel out of reach? It doesn’t have to be. Perhaps you lie awake at night, your mind racing with anxious thoughts. Or feel trapped in a relationship that brings more pain than joy. Or dream of writing that book or making art, yet find yourself procrastinating. Or feel unsure of your next steps, longing for a life that feels more fully your own.
While I work in other areas, I specialise in intimacy issues including sex and kink positivity, sex addiction and mens work.
You may feel stuck in repeating cycles—around addiction, relationships, or intimacy—even though you understand your patterns and genuinely want things to change. Shame, attachment wounds, or codependency often sit underneath, leaving you longing for connection, self-acceptance, and a sense of freedom. Many of the people I work with feel tired of looking outside themselves for answers and are ready to begin a more grounded, authentic kind of healing.
Most people come to therapy feeling unsure or ambivalent — often that’s exactly where meaningful change begins....
While I work in other areas, I specialise in intimacy issues including sex and kink positivity, sex addiction and mens work.
You may feel stuck in repeating cycles—around addiction, relationships, or intimacy—even though you understand your patterns and genuinely want things to change. Shame, attachment wounds, or codependency often sit underneath, leaving you longing for connection, self-acceptance, and a sense of freedom. Many of the people I work with feel tired of looking outside themselves for answers and are ready to begin a more grounded, authentic kind of healing.
Most people come to therapy feeling unsure or ambivalent — often that’s exactly where meaningful change begins....
The beautiful thing is: although facing our problems is hard, it is also endlessly surprising, joyful, sometimes hilarious, and illuminating.
If you're struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression or trauma, I can help you to make powerful, practical changes to your life.
I’m a psychotherapist and supervisor, with ADHD, and decades of experience as a lead practitioner in mental health settings.
I know how stuck we can feel- and I've helped hundreds of people just like you to get unstuck.
Contrary to our worst fears, if you're committed to working hard, you don't have to stay stuck. A better world is possible.
The beautiful thing is: although facing our problems is hard, it is also endlessly surprising, joyful, sometimes hilarious, and illuminating.
If you're struggling with ADHD, anxiety, depression or trauma, I can help you to make powerful, practical changes to your life.
I’m a psychotherapist and supervisor, with ADHD, and decades of experience as a lead practitioner in mental health settings.
I know how stuck we can feel- and I've helped hundreds of people just like you to get unstuck.
Contrary to our worst fears, if you're committed to working hard, you don't have to stay stuck. A better world is possible.
Thinking about starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re already struggling.
For over 14 years I’ve supported people through periods of change, challenge, and uncertainty in a range of helping roles. I’m an experienced & accredited Psychotherapist, registered with BPC and BACP, and I believe I can potentially help you.
I offer a supportive, open, inclusive, and non-judgemental space where we can explore what’s going on for you, at your own pace. Therapy can help you to understand your issues and where they come from, develop ways of dealing with them, and become a more integrated and self aware person.
Thinking about starting therapy can feel overwhelming, especially if you’re already struggling.
For over 14 years I’ve supported people through periods of change, challenge, and uncertainty in a range of helping roles. I’m an experienced & accredited Psychotherapist, registered with BPC and BACP, and I believe I can potentially help you.
I offer a supportive, open, inclusive, and non-judgemental space where we can explore what’s going on for you, at your own pace. Therapy can help you to understand your issues and where they come from, develop ways of dealing with them, and become a more integrated and self aware person.
Hello, and welcome. I am so glad you have found your way here.
My name is Laurie White-Bracken. I specialise in working with men & boys, and individuals with ADHD (both formally and self-diagnosed). This means that I often work around topics such as unworthiness, anger, shame, feeling misunderstood, injustice and overwhelm.
That said, I do not limit my practice to anyone, and am always open to working with those who have the desire to find a more fulfilling, and peaceful life, and are at a point in their life where they are ready to do so.
Hello, and welcome. I am so glad you have found your way here.
My name is Laurie White-Bracken. I specialise in working with men & boys, and individuals with ADHD (both formally and self-diagnosed). This means that I often work around topics such as unworthiness, anger, shame, feeling misunderstood, injustice and overwhelm.
That said, I do not limit my practice to anyone, and am always open to working with those who have the desire to find a more fulfilling, and peaceful life, and are at a point in their life where they are ready to do so.
A warm hello to you, as you search for support. The search itself can be stressful, on top of whatever you're already struggling with. When life is difficult, some things can be too hard or futile to carry alone. 20 years of experience has consistently proven to me (and my clients) that talking with someone trained to really listen can make a profound difference.
I’ve been accompanying people for a long time. I've heard, understood, supported and facilitated a lot. It's an honour to be someone you can lean on, who you can risk being honest with. I'm there as you find your way to a steadier, clearer, more peaceful sense of yourself.
A warm hello to you, as you search for support. The search itself can be stressful, on top of whatever you're already struggling with. When life is difficult, some things can be too hard or futile to carry alone. 20 years of experience has consistently proven to me (and my clients) that talking with someone trained to really listen can make a profound difference.
I’ve been accompanying people for a long time. I've heard, understood, supported and facilitated a lot. It's an honour to be someone you can lean on, who you can risk being honest with. I'm there as you find your way to a steadier, clearer, more peaceful sense of yourself.
We are a not for profit therapy service offering free initial consultations where we think with you in depth about your difficulties and your needs. This is followed, if you wish it, by referral to one of our 40 counsellors and therapists. We provide a range of services for those with mild, moderate and severe difficulties including depression, anxiety, phobias, relationship difficulties, early trauma, self harm, gender issues, domestic violence, unresolved grief and personality disorder. We offer individual counselling, psychotherapy and couples therapy. We see adults and children. 8 week Mindfulness Course starting January.
We are a not for profit therapy service offering free initial consultations where we think with you in depth about your difficulties and your needs. This is followed, if you wish it, by referral to one of our 40 counsellors and therapists. We provide a range of services for those with mild, moderate and severe difficulties including depression, anxiety, phobias, relationship difficulties, early trauma, self harm, gender issues, domestic violence, unresolved grief and personality disorder. We offer individual counselling, psychotherapy and couples therapy. We see adults and children. 8 week Mindfulness Course starting January.
I am an experienced psychotherapist with UK qualifications in Psychology and Psychotherapy and over 20 years working in the world of relationships, sexuality and wellbeing. I help individuals, couples and other relationship groups deal with struggles, development, change and loss within their relationships and personally. Most of my clients are trying to overcome problems in relationship with themselves and/or others. I use an integrated approach to psychotherapy, leaning heavily towards Relational Life Therapy which is always underpinned by current psychological research.
I am an experienced psychotherapist with UK qualifications in Psychology and Psychotherapy and over 20 years working in the world of relationships, sexuality and wellbeing. I help individuals, couples and other relationship groups deal with struggles, development, change and loss within their relationships and personally. Most of my clients are trying to overcome problems in relationship with themselves and/or others. I use an integrated approach to psychotherapy, leaning heavily towards Relational Life Therapy which is always underpinned by current psychological research.
You might be in the middle of a crisis, feeling stressed, overwhelmed or disconnected, or maybe you want to come to terms with something that happened long ago. Or possibly you are feeling stuck in a cycle of difficult feelings, thoughts and behaviours, struggling with a significant relationship, or feeling unable to find meaning, peace or happiness in life.
I will be alongside you as you explore and make sense of your thoughts, feelings and experiences in any area of you life. You would be free to choose how you use your therapy sessions, and I aim to bring compassion, acceptance, attentiveness and honesty in our work together.
You might be in the middle of a crisis, feeling stressed, overwhelmed or disconnected, or maybe you want to come to terms with something that happened long ago. Or possibly you are feeling stuck in a cycle of difficult feelings, thoughts and behaviours, struggling with a significant relationship, or feeling unable to find meaning, peace or happiness in life.
I will be alongside you as you explore and make sense of your thoughts, feelings and experiences in any area of you life. You would be free to choose how you use your therapy sessions, and I aim to bring compassion, acceptance, attentiveness and honesty in our work together.
Hi, I’m Tom, and I’m here to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing and growth. I know how difficult it can be to reach out for help, especially when life feels overwhelming. My approach to therapy is all about creating a space where you can feel safe, heard, and understood—without judgment. I work with people facing a variety of challenges, from anxiety and depression to trauma and relationship issues. I’m particularly passionate about supporting men’s mental health and understanding the unique struggles that come with societal pressures and expectations.
Hi, I’m Tom, and I’m here to walk alongside you on your journey toward healing and growth. I know how difficult it can be to reach out for help, especially when life feels overwhelming. My approach to therapy is all about creating a space where you can feel safe, heard, and understood—without judgment. I work with people facing a variety of challenges, from anxiety and depression to trauma and relationship issues. I’m particularly passionate about supporting men’s mental health and understanding the unique struggles that come with societal pressures and expectations.
I have years of experience working with non-monogamy (polyamory, open-relationships), sex, kink and relationships and attachment.
I offer an attachment-informed, relational humanistic counselling which emphasises the importance of the therapeutic relationship within which I attempt to offer acceptance and understanding for whatever you wish to bring. I look to create a safe space where you can bring your whole self and explore anything you wish in your own time. I've worked with people experiencing a wide range of psychological, emotional, sexual and relational issues. I also work with couples in a collaborative and compassionate way looking to foster good communication.
I have years of experience working with non-monogamy (polyamory, open-relationships), sex, kink and relationships and attachment.
I offer an attachment-informed, relational humanistic counselling which emphasises the importance of the therapeutic relationship within which I attempt to offer acceptance and understanding for whatever you wish to bring. I look to create a safe space where you can bring your whole self and explore anything you wish in your own time. I've worked with people experiencing a wide range of psychological, emotional, sexual and relational issues. I also work with couples in a collaborative and compassionate way looking to foster good communication.
Do you find yourself struggling with low mood, stress, anxiety, or difficult life changes? Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in repeating patterns, or unsure why you react the way you do. You might be experiencing loss, relationship challenges, or simply wondering who you are and what you want in life.
Do you find yourself struggling with low mood, stress, anxiety, or difficult life changes? Maybe you’re feeling overwhelmed, stuck in repeating patterns, or unsure why you react the way you do. You might be experiencing loss, relationship challenges, or simply wondering who you are and what you want in life.
You might be feeling a bit stuck, unsure of yourself, or disconnected from who you really are. Maybe you keep falling into old patterns, second-guessing yourself, or trying to live up to what others expect. You might just want to feel more clear, more at ease, and more like you.
Therapy can be a space to slow down, make sense of what’s been getting in the way, and reconnect with yourself. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back and help you move toward a life that feels more grounded, fulfilling, and authentically yours.
You might be feeling a bit stuck, unsure of yourself, or disconnected from who you really are. Maybe you keep falling into old patterns, second-guessing yourself, or trying to live up to what others expect. You might just want to feel more clear, more at ease, and more like you.
Therapy can be a space to slow down, make sense of what’s been getting in the way, and reconnect with yourself. Together, we’ll explore what’s holding you back and help you move toward a life that feels more grounded, fulfilling, and authentically yours.
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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.