Lesbian Counselling in Saint Neots

Sarah Cooper
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
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.
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Dr Lucy Wilman
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
I'm a Counselling Psychologist. I used to work in NHS services and I now work outside in nature. Therapy with me uses walk and talk appointments at parks in Cambridge or a nature reserve near St Neots. This provides a different experience than being sat inside and can change how engaging in therapy feels. Some people find it easier to talk about difficulties in walk and talk sessions. I provide therapy for a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, and couples counselling. I offer a free 30 minute telephone conversation to find out what help is needed and to answer any questions.
I'm a Counselling Psychologist. I used to work in NHS services and I now work outside in nature. Therapy with me uses walk and talk appointments at parks in Cambridge or a nature reserve near St Neots. This provides a different experience than being sat inside and can change how engaging in therapy feels. Some people find it easier to talk about difficulties in walk and talk sessions. I provide therapy for a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, and couples counselling. I offer a free 30 minute telephone conversation to find out what help is needed and to answer any questions.
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Anna Hayward
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
Being autistic and ADHD myself I know how difficult it is to find a counsellor who 'gets' you. My decades of lived-experience, as well as formal training can help you understand yourself and your neurodivergence, without needing to mask or hide your struggles. I can help you rebuild your self-esteem, grow in self-acceptance and even improve your confidence with socialising and dealing with people. By helping you understand your neurodivergence, I can help you figure out what works for you, reducing your anxiety, social difficulties, meltdowns and burnout.
Being autistic and ADHD myself I know how difficult it is to find a counsellor who 'gets' you. My decades of lived-experience, as well as formal training can help you understand yourself and your neurodivergence, without needing to mask or hide your struggles. I can help you rebuild your self-esteem, grow in self-acceptance and even improve your confidence with socialising and dealing with people. By helping you understand your neurodivergence, I can help you figure out what works for you, reducing your anxiety, social difficulties, meltdowns and burnout.
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I believe that as we are all unique the counselling we receive should be tailored to meet your individual needs which is why I work as an integrative humanistic therapist. This allows me to get to know you and understand your perspective on your issues to enable you to make the changes in your life you would like to make by offering you a warm, friendly and confidential space for you to explore what ever is worrying you. I work with clients to build a trusting and safe relationship which will allow you to feel you can explore your feelings freely and without judgement enabling a greater sense of empowerment for your life ahead.
I believe that as we are all unique the counselling we receive should be tailored to meet your individual needs which is why I work as an integrative humanistic therapist. This allows me to get to know you and understand your perspective on your issues to enable you to make the changes in your life you would like to make by offering you a warm, friendly and confidential space for you to explore what ever is worrying you. I work with clients to build a trusting and safe relationship which will allow you to feel you can explore your feelings freely and without judgement enabling a greater sense of empowerment for your life ahead.
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We are a team of qualified accredited Psychotherapists and Counsellors. We have 25 years experience of counselling children, young people and families, having worked in a variety of settings including schools, colleges and CAHMS, delivering therapeutic work with children . We are qualified practitioners in delivering a range of therapeutic interventions such as Play therapy, DDP, VIG, Trauma focused CBT and EMDR therapy. We are experienced in working with children and young people aged 4 years to 30 years old. We have therapy dogs and pigs to support children with managing their anxieties and to help calm them during sessions.
We are a team of qualified accredited Psychotherapists and Counsellors. We have 25 years experience of counselling children, young people and families, having worked in a variety of settings including schools, colleges and CAHMS, delivering therapeutic work with children . We are qualified practitioners in delivering a range of therapeutic interventions such as Play therapy, DDP, VIG, Trauma focused CBT and EMDR therapy. We are experienced in working with children and young people aged 4 years to 30 years old. We have therapy dogs and pigs to support children with managing their anxieties and to help calm them during sessions.
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More Therapists Nearby

Heather Oglesby
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
I work both in-person and online where we can safely explore any issues that you may have in confidence. I strongly believe that everyone can benefit from counselling, provided they have a good connection with their counsellor. That is why the relationship is at the heart of my work. I work with a wide range of people, I am passionate about working with those who identify as LGBTQ+ and those who may be questioning their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Being queer myself, I have a deep understanding of the different struggles and discrimination we face day to day. I am also kink, poly/open relationship friendly.
I work both in-person and online where we can safely explore any issues that you may have in confidence. I strongly believe that everyone can benefit from counselling, provided they have a good connection with their counsellor. That is why the relationship is at the heart of my work. I work with a wide range of people, I am passionate about working with those who identify as LGBTQ+ and those who may be questioning their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Being queer myself, I have a deep understanding of the different struggles and discrimination we face day to day. I am also kink, poly/open relationship friendly.
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Deirdre MacGinley
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
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 .
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Shaheen Walker
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Hi - are you feeling stuck? Repeating the same patterns of behaviour again and again in your life or relationship and going around in circles? Do you feel a lack of love/respect from your partner or someone close to you? Is sex/intimacy or compulsive sexual behaviour an issue? Perhaps trauma, life changes, neurodiversity (adhd/asc) or difficult times have led to anxiety/depression, the trust has gone, or you're feeling sad, angry, lonely, numb, or not sure what you feel anymore? I provide a safe, non-judgmental space supporting individuals, couples, neurodiverse and enm relationships gain confidence to change and improve wellbeing.
Hi - are you feeling stuck? Repeating the same patterns of behaviour again and again in your life or relationship and going around in circles? Do you feel a lack of love/respect from your partner or someone close to you? Is sex/intimacy or compulsive sexual behaviour an issue? Perhaps trauma, life changes, neurodiversity (adhd/asc) or difficult times have led to anxiety/depression, the trust has gone, or you're feeling sad, angry, lonely, numb, or not sure what you feel anymore? I provide a safe, non-judgmental space supporting individuals, couples, neurodiverse and enm relationships gain confidence to change and improve wellbeing.
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Joanne Thompson
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Online Only
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.
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Carol's Support Services
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
I’m an integrative therapist with a special interest in working with adults struggling with anxiety, low self-worth, identity or sexuality questions, and those feeling overwhelmed by stress, relationships, or people-pleasing patterns. I offer a warm, respectful space where you can feel genuinely heard and supported. Together we’ll explore what’s going on now, how your past may be influencing the present, and introduce practical tools to help you understand yourself more deeply, respond with more self-compassion, and move towards lasting emotional change that feels meaningful, empowering, and sustainable in your daily life.
I’m an integrative therapist with a special interest in working with adults struggling with anxiety, low self-worth, identity or sexuality questions, and those feeling overwhelmed by stress, relationships, or people-pleasing patterns. I offer a warm, respectful space where you can feel genuinely heard and supported. Together we’ll explore what’s going on now, how your past may be influencing the present, and introduce practical tools to help you understand yourself more deeply, respond with more self-compassion, and move towards lasting emotional change that feels meaningful, empowering, and sustainable in your daily life.
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Claudia Kent
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
I’m Claudia (she/her) and I’m here to explore with you all things sex and relationships. As a person-centered psychotherapist and sexologist I work with individuals and couples navigating the messy, beautiful and complex parts of being human, especially sex, sexuality, identity and relationships. I can support you if you feel disconnected from your body, your feelings, or your loved ones. Perhaps you’re struggling with relationship dynamics and expressing needs. I offer a space to explore what’s going on, how it’s impacting you and how we can move towards your desired outcomes from therapy.
I’m Claudia (she/her) and I’m here to explore with you all things sex and relationships. As a person-centered psychotherapist and sexologist I work with individuals and couples navigating the messy, beautiful and complex parts of being human, especially sex, sexuality, identity and relationships. I can support you if you feel disconnected from your body, your feelings, or your loved ones. Perhaps you’re struggling with relationship dynamics and expressing needs. I offer a space to explore what’s going on, how it’s impacting you and how we can move towards your desired outcomes from therapy.
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VIVA Therapy
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
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.
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Chiltern Talking Therapies / Chiltern ADHD Clinic
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Serves Area
Hi, I'm Jennie! I'm a CBT/EMDR Therapist and owner of Chiltern TT/ADHD Clinic. My Associates and I offer face to face or virtual CBT, EMDR, Counselling, Schema, Coaching and Art Therapy sessions and ADHD Assessments. We can support adults and young people with a wide range of difficulties. We are non-judgemental and have a wealth of experience between us, from working with addictions, offenders, children, clients with brain injuries and couples. I pride our team on being non-judgemental and accepting of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. We all hold DBS checks and indemnity insurance, which you can view at any time.
Hi, I'm Jennie! I'm a CBT/EMDR Therapist and owner of Chiltern TT/ADHD Clinic. My Associates and I offer face to face or virtual CBT, EMDR, Counselling, Schema, Coaching and Art Therapy sessions and ADHD Assessments. We can support adults and young people with a wide range of difficulties. We are non-judgemental and have a wealth of experience between us, from working with addictions, offenders, children, clients with brain injuries and couples. I pride our team on being non-judgemental and accepting of individuals from a wide range of backgrounds. We all hold DBS checks and indemnity insurance, which you can view at any time.
01442 971728 View 01442 971728
Psychosexual and Relationship Therapy
Psychotherapist, MA, COSRT General
3 Endorsed
Serves Area
Sex and relationship difficulties can feel lonely, painful and hard to name. I am a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist, often called a sex therapist, supporting couples, throuples and individuals online and in Essex. I work with low desire, mismatched desire, painful sex, erection or ejaculation difficulties, orgasm concerns, porn-related worries, affairs, secrecy, shame and relationship crisis. My approach is warm, practical and direct where helpful.
Sex and relationship difficulties can feel lonely, painful and hard to name. I am a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist, often called a sex therapist, supporting couples, throuples and individuals online and in Essex. I work with low desire, mismatched desire, painful sex, erection or ejaculation difficulties, orgasm concerns, porn-related worries, affairs, secrecy, shame and relationship crisis. My approach is warm, practical and direct where helpful.
020 3909 9848 View 020 3909 9848
Blue Room Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Bedford MK42
Are you feeling sad, lost, or overwhelmed? You might be facing relationship issues, a traumatic experience, or simply feel low without knowing why. It’s not always easy to carry these feelings alone. You may be looking for a space where you can talk openly and honestly, without judgment. My own experience of being in therapy showed me the power of feeling truly heard and accepted. That experience deeply informs how I work—with empathy, authenticity, and a commitment to creating a safe, respectful space.
Are you feeling sad, lost, or overwhelmed? You might be facing relationship issues, a traumatic experience, or simply feel low without knowing why. It’s not always easy to carry these feelings alone. You may be looking for a space where you can talk openly and honestly, without judgment. My own experience of being in therapy showed me the power of feeling truly heard and accepted. That experience deeply informs how I work—with empathy, authenticity, and a commitment to creating a safe, respectful space.
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Amanda Burns
Counsellor, MBACP
Ely CB6
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.
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Natalie Bailey
Counsellor, MBACP
Bedford MK45
Do you feel like pain from your past is holding you back? distorting or determining your present? Do you feel like you have a lot of emotions but your not really sure why? or how to manage them? Are you struggling to maintain relationships? pursue your goals? do you feel stuck? disconnected? depressed? lost? Whatever it is you have going on- I want to support you. Sometimes facing the truth of your experience can feel scary, i want to create a space where you feel safe and less alone in that.
Do you feel like pain from your past is holding you back? distorting or determining your present? Do you feel like you have a lot of emotions but your not really sure why? or how to manage them? Are you struggling to maintain relationships? pursue your goals? do you feel stuck? disconnected? depressed? lost? Whatever it is you have going on- I want to support you. Sometimes facing the truth of your experience can feel scary, i want to create a space where you feel safe and less alone in that.
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Dr Hettie Malcomson
Counsellor, PhD, MBACP
3 Endorsed
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed or stuck? Struggling with relationships or big life questions? I offer a confidential, supportive space where we can work collaboratively, creatively and without judgement to explore at your own pace whatever feels important to you. Rather than interpreting your past or diagnosing, I aim to support a process of awareness that can open up new possibilities for how you experience yourself and your relationships. I work in a hybrid way: both online and in person in Cambridge, London & Mexico City. Get in touch to arrange a no-fee, 15-minute online conversation to talk about working together.
Feeling anxious, overwhelmed or stuck? Struggling with relationships or big life questions? I offer a confidential, supportive space where we can work collaboratively, creatively and without judgement to explore at your own pace whatever feels important to you. Rather than interpreting your past or diagnosing, I aim to support a process of awareness that can open up new possibilities for how you experience yourself and your relationships. I work in a hybrid way: both online and in person in Cambridge, London & Mexico City. Get in touch to arrange a no-fee, 15-minute online conversation to talk about working together.
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Dr Livia M Pontes
Psychologist, MSc, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a Clinical Psychologist & Neuropsychologist with over 20 years’ experience, specialising in women’s mental health, particularly during the menopause transition, pregnancy, and postnatal period. I work with women who often feel overwhelmed, invisible, or disconnected from themselves after years of holding everything together for others. My approach is integrative and grounded in neuroscience & evidence-based approaches, including CBT, ACT and CFT. I work holistically, considering the emotional, biological, social and cultural factors that shape mental health, and tailor therapy to each person’s needs and goals.
I am a Clinical Psychologist & Neuropsychologist with over 20 years’ experience, specialising in women’s mental health, particularly during the menopause transition, pregnancy, and postnatal period. I work with women who often feel overwhelmed, invisible, or disconnected from themselves after years of holding everything together for others. My approach is integrative and grounded in neuroscience & evidence-based approaches, including CBT, ACT and CFT. I work holistically, considering the emotional, biological, social and cultural factors that shape mental health, and tailor therapy to each person’s needs and goals.
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Lisa Howarth Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Individuals & couples. Are you repeating the same painful patterns? Has communication, emotional or sexual intimacy become difficult? Warm and down-to-earth, I’m a qualified therapist and psychosexual psychotherapist in training. I work with many difficulties, and many of my clients bring relationships. Together, we can understand how past experiences and protective patterns shape the present, helping you to create meaningful, lasting change. I welcome all sexualities and relationship styles, and can help with trauma, painful sex and low desire.
Individuals & couples. Are you repeating the same painful patterns? Has communication, emotional or sexual intimacy become difficult? Warm and down-to-earth, I’m a qualified therapist and psychosexual psychotherapist in training. I work with many difficulties, and many of my clients bring relationships. Together, we can understand how past experiences and protective patterns shape the present, helping you to create meaningful, lasting change. I welcome all sexualities and relationship styles, and can help with trauma, painful sex and low desire.
0161 524 5095 View 0161 524 5095
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.