Lesbian Counselling in Sale
I offer support for those who feel squeezed out of traditional spaces or have fallen through the gaps in the system. It's time to reclaim your life.
I specialise in working with: LGBTQIA+ adults, neurodivergent adults, eating disorders, supporters/families of above.
You may want to come to me to talk about struggles around sexuality, gender or relationships or you may want to talk to me about something else safe in the knowledge that I’m not going to try to pin your struggles down to an aspect of your identity that you’re perfectly comfortable with (as many people have reported with non-queer therapists).
I offer support for those who feel squeezed out of traditional spaces or have fallen through the gaps in the system. It's time to reclaim your life.
I specialise in working with: LGBTQIA+ adults, neurodivergent adults, eating disorders, supporters/families of above.
You may want to come to me to talk about struggles around sexuality, gender or relationships or you may want to talk to me about something else safe in the knowledge that I’m not going to try to pin your struggles down to an aspect of your identity that you’re perfectly comfortable with (as many people have reported with non-queer therapists).
Life can feel heavy at times, and it’s easy to feel stuck or overwhelmed. You don’t have to face it alone. In our sessions, we connect in a calm, wooden cabin nestled in a peaceful garden surrounded by trees, a space rooted in authenticity and acceptance, where you can slow down, breathe, and explore what’s happening for you.
Life can feel heavy at times, and it’s easy to feel stuck or overwhelmed. You don’t have to face it alone. In our sessions, we connect in a calm, wooden cabin nestled in a peaceful garden surrounded by trees, a space rooted in authenticity and acceptance, where you can slow down, breathe, and explore what’s happening for you.
Sharing difficulties with a stranger can be daunting, but often better than facing them alone. Explore your experiences during our sessions together and find a way to understand, cope and thrive in this ever challenging world. Start today.
Sharing difficulties with a stranger can be daunting, but often better than facing them alone. Explore your experiences during our sessions together and find a way to understand, cope and thrive in this ever challenging world. Start today.
If you're willing to gently turn inward, ask yourself some uncomfortable yet meaningful questions, and bring your full self into a therapeutic relationship, I'm ready to work with you. Many of my clients come with anxiety, trauma, ADHD, grief, relationship difficulties, identity questions, or a sense of feeling stuck or disconnected. Together, we explore not only what is happening, but also why, creating opportunities for deeper understanding and meaningful change.
If you're willing to gently turn inward, ask yourself some uncomfortable yet meaningful questions, and bring your full self into a therapeutic relationship, I'm ready to work with you. Many of my clients come with anxiety, trauma, ADHD, grief, relationship difficulties, identity questions, or a sense of feeling stuck or disconnected. Together, we explore not only what is happening, but also why, creating opportunities for deeper understanding and meaningful change.
As an experienced BACP-registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I provide a warm, confidential, and non-judgemental environment where you can talk openly about whatever is troubling you.
My approach is primarily Person-Centred, which means I work alongside you with empathy, respect and understanding. I also draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Transactional Analysis, and Mindfulness, enabling me to tailor sessions to your individual needs and help you develop greater self-awareness, resilience, and wellbeing.
As an experienced BACP-registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I provide a warm, confidential, and non-judgemental environment where you can talk openly about whatever is troubling you.
My approach is primarily Person-Centred, which means I work alongside you with empathy, respect and understanding. I also draw on a range of therapeutic approaches, including CBT, Solution-Focused Therapy, Transactional Analysis, and Mindfulness, enabling me to tailor sessions to your individual needs and help you develop greater self-awareness, resilience, and wellbeing.
I specialise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focussing on Children, Adolescents and Adults. My experience has allowed me to help people who have suffered from a wide range of mental health conditions including eating disorders, self harm, substance abuse, gambling, depression, phobias and trauma.
I specialise in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy focussing on Children, Adolescents and Adults. My experience has allowed me to help people who have suffered from a wide range of mental health conditions including eating disorders, self harm, substance abuse, gambling, depression, phobias and trauma.
I am a warm and passionate Clinical Psychologist with experience of practicing and training in a range of evidence based approaches, including: Psycho-dynamic therapy (exploring past and present interpersonal relationship patterns and impact on current difficulties), CBT, Compassionate Focused Therapy, Mentalisation Based Therapy and EMDR. As an integrative practitioner, I am able offer a flexible and responsive approach to your individual needs. I believe in the importance of providing a therapeutic space, that enables clients to explore their inner world safely and confidentially, acknowledging that it can be hard to seek help.
I am a warm and passionate Clinical Psychologist with experience of practicing and training in a range of evidence based approaches, including: Psycho-dynamic therapy (exploring past and present interpersonal relationship patterns and impact on current difficulties), CBT, Compassionate Focused Therapy, Mentalisation Based Therapy and EMDR. As an integrative practitioner, I am able offer a flexible and responsive approach to your individual needs. I believe in the importance of providing a therapeutic space, that enables clients to explore their inner world safely and confidentially, acknowledging that it can be hard to seek help.
Share your problems, Challenge them, Learn new ways of coping and experience Change with my psychological services. I have over 10 years of training and practice in the most effective therapies aimed at helping people with complex and less complex mental health needs. As a highly skilled Chartered Counselling Psychologist, I can help you feel empowered and gain control of yourself and your responses to challenging situations. Book yourself for an initial psychological assessment session which will help us to have a better understanding of your issues and what specific approach is needed to resolve these issues: www.drjulijajain.com
Share your problems, Challenge them, Learn new ways of coping and experience Change with my psychological services. I have over 10 years of training and practice in the most effective therapies aimed at helping people with complex and less complex mental health needs. As a highly skilled Chartered Counselling Psychologist, I can help you feel empowered and gain control of yourself and your responses to challenging situations. Book yourself for an initial psychological assessment session which will help us to have a better understanding of your issues and what specific approach is needed to resolve these issues: www.drjulijajain.com
You may be experiencing depression, anxiety, or feeling confused that life, and relationships aren't turning out how you expected. We all find ourselves repeating unhelpful or painful patterns of behaviour sometimes, and feel unable to change them. In therapy these patterns are uncovered and you can learn how to change them to be a new, healthier and happier you, to enjoy a fuller life and healthier relationships. If you have not had therapy before give it a try. Everyone can benefit from therapy and improve their quality of life so don't hesitate to take the first step
You may be experiencing depression, anxiety, or feeling confused that life, and relationships aren't turning out how you expected. We all find ourselves repeating unhelpful or painful patterns of behaviour sometimes, and feel unable to change them. In therapy these patterns are uncovered and you can learn how to change them to be a new, healthier and happier you, to enjoy a fuller life and healthier relationships. If you have not had therapy before give it a try. Everyone can benefit from therapy and improve their quality of life so don't hesitate to take the first step
When we are struggling and in pain, the need to be heard, understood, to be appreciated and valued and to feel safe is crucial to our healing. I have over 25 years experience working with families, couples, individuals, children & groups with mental health concerns and/or addictions and specialize in trauma. I work collaboratively alongside you, providing guidance on your journey towards healing. You know your strengths, areas for personal growth & your feelings. I know how the mind works, about how to push through barriers that hold you back, about recovery & healing. Together we will embark on a journey that is beneficial to you.
When we are struggling and in pain, the need to be heard, understood, to be appreciated and valued and to feel safe is crucial to our healing. I have over 25 years experience working with families, couples, individuals, children & groups with mental health concerns and/or addictions and specialize in trauma. I work collaboratively alongside you, providing guidance on your journey towards healing. You know your strengths, areas for personal growth & your feelings. I know how the mind works, about how to push through barriers that hold you back, about recovery & healing. Together we will embark on a journey that is beneficial to you.
Hey, I'm an EMDR & Trauma psychotherapist working online. My approach to therapy is integrative, meaning I use different therapy methods, such as EMDR, that will help with your process. My speciality is working with trauma, specifically childhood and sexual trauma. I have additional training working with neurodivergence and EMDR. Further information on my training and background can be found on my website listed below.
Hey, I'm an EMDR & Trauma psychotherapist working online. My approach to therapy is integrative, meaning I use different therapy methods, such as EMDR, that will help with your process. My speciality is working with trauma, specifically childhood and sexual trauma. I have additional training working with neurodivergence and EMDR. Further information on my training and background can be found on my website listed below.
I believe that the therapist and client come together as a team to work through issues that may stand in the way of you reaching your potential. Through my training, I have mainly used Transactional Analysis, but also have some experience working in a solution-focussed way and like to work integratively as each person is an individual who may like to work in a different way. I work with people on a range of issues, but find that I work with people with anxiety or depression most commonly, and pride myself on working hard to make people feel at ease.
I believe that the therapist and client come together as a team to work through issues that may stand in the way of you reaching your potential. Through my training, I have mainly used Transactional Analysis, but also have some experience working in a solution-focussed way and like to work integratively as each person is an individual who may like to work in a different way. I work with people on a range of issues, but find that I work with people with anxiety or depression most commonly, and pride myself on working hard to make people feel at ease.
I have been practicing as a full-time Counsellor since 2002. I have worked in a variety of settings and for a wide variety of clients from young children to couples. I work as a Client Centred therapist helping clients find ways to live a more fulfilling life. Helping clients find out who they are, not who they are trying or feel they ought to be. I do a lot of work with children, students and young adults. I have also, since 2003, done short term EAP work in my private practice for a local housing association.
I have been practicing as a full-time Counsellor since 2002. I have worked in a variety of settings and for a wide variety of clients from young children to couples. I work as a Client Centred therapist helping clients find ways to live a more fulfilling life. Helping clients find out who they are, not who they are trying or feel they ought to be. I do a lot of work with children, students and young adults. I have also, since 2003, done short term EAP work in my private practice for a local housing association.
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I’m an experienced psychotherapist/counsellor, psychosexual and LGBTQ+/Queer relationship therapist working in person in Worthing and online (UK and Internationally). I work with adults (18+) individually or couples/relationships who have a range of life experiences including trauma/abuse, chronic illness, alcohol issues, sex and sexual health, sexuality and gender. I work with people from a range of cultural backgrounds including queer, poly and and kink communities, neurodivergent, asexuality, and people who identify or questioning across the gender spectrum. I am committed to providing an inclusive, safe and confidential space.
I’m an experienced psychotherapist/counsellor, psychosexual and LGBTQ+/Queer relationship therapist working in person in Worthing and online (UK and Internationally). I work with adults (18+) individually or couples/relationships who have a range of life experiences including trauma/abuse, chronic illness, alcohol issues, sex and sexual health, sexuality and gender. I work with people from a range of cultural backgrounds including queer, poly and and kink communities, neurodivergent, asexuality, and people who identify or questioning across the gender spectrum. I am committed to providing an inclusive, safe and confidential space.
Whether you’re dealing with anger, anxiety, bereavement, depression, estrangement, family issues, identity, loneliness, menopause, mortality, powerlessness, relationships, or simply want to talk things through, I offer a confidential, non-judgmental space to explore what you’re feeling, and how you can manage it.
We’re all different and we all need to find our own way. I can help you do that. The world throws a lot at us, and expects a lot of us. And, very often, we expect a lot of ourselves too. For many of us, it can help to talk through what we’re dealing with, to help us understand what’s going on and find a way forward.
Whether you’re dealing with anger, anxiety, bereavement, depression, estrangement, family issues, identity, loneliness, menopause, mortality, powerlessness, relationships, or simply want to talk things through, I offer a confidential, non-judgmental space to explore what you’re feeling, and how you can manage it.
We’re all different and we all need to find our own way. I can help you do that. The world throws a lot at us, and expects a lot of us. And, very often, we expect a lot of ourselves too. For many of us, it can help to talk through what we’re dealing with, to help us understand what’s going on and find a way forward.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, exhausting, or difficult to make sense of- especially when anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, stress, loss, or past experiences begin affecting your daily life.
Together we will create a comfortable space where you can talk openly and explore what is going on for you at your own pace.
My approach is compassionate and collaborative, and I aim to build a therapeutic relationship where you feel heard, understood and safe.
I work with young people (13yrs +) and adults exploring issues such as grief, trauma, anxiety and school avoidance.
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming, exhausting, or difficult to make sense of- especially when anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, stress, loss, or past experiences begin affecting your daily life.
Together we will create a comfortable space where you can talk openly and explore what is going on for you at your own pace.
My approach is compassionate and collaborative, and I aim to build a therapeutic relationship where you feel heard, understood and safe.
I work with young people (13yrs +) and adults exploring issues such as grief, trauma, anxiety and school avoidance.
Perhaps you’ve found yourself here because you’re exhausted by the way life feels right now. You may be living with anxiety, overthinking, low self-esteem, grief, relationship difficulties, burnout, or the pressures of caring for others. Maybe you’re living with chronic illness or pain and carrying far more than those around you realise. Whatever has brought you here, I want you to know one thing: you matter. If you’ve lost hope, that’s okay. Until you’re ready to find it again, I’ll hold hope in your capacity to heal, grow and move forward.
Perhaps you’ve found yourself here because you’re exhausted by the way life feels right now. You may be living with anxiety, overthinking, low self-esteem, grief, relationship difficulties, burnout, or the pressures of caring for others. Maybe you’re living with chronic illness or pain and carrying far more than those around you realise. Whatever has brought you here, I want you to know one thing: you matter. If you’ve lost hope, that’s okay. Until you’re ready to find it again, I’ll hold hope in your capacity to heal, grow and move forward.
Having worked in the NHS for over fifteen years; I specialise in Psychiatric care and Neurodiversity. As a Neurodivergent therapist, I have found from practice and my research, which evidences Neurodivergent Affirming Therapy; strong therapeutic alliance with my patients; there's reassurance, safety and a sense of belonging when working with someone who actually gets you! I have worked hard to ensure therapy caters to and adapts to our brains! Techniques such as eye contact, open questions, long silences, often made me and my patients want to run away, perpetuating a belief of hopelessness and helplessness.
Having worked in the NHS for over fifteen years; I specialise in Psychiatric care and Neurodiversity. As a Neurodivergent therapist, I have found from practice and my research, which evidences Neurodivergent Affirming Therapy; strong therapeutic alliance with my patients; there's reassurance, safety and a sense of belonging when working with someone who actually gets you! I have worked hard to ensure therapy caters to and adapts to our brains! Techniques such as eye contact, open questions, long silences, often made me and my patients want to run away, perpetuating a belief of hopelessness and helplessness.
Life can change in ways that leave you feeling untethered from who you were. Grief, divorce, illness, role changes, or other unexpected transitions can quietly reshape your identity, your relationships, and your sense of direction. You may be functioning on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, numb, or not quite like yourself underneath. You may be struggling to function and feel shame about not living up to who you once were. You might wonder whether what you’re experiencing is grief, anxiety, burnout, or something else entirely.
Life can change in ways that leave you feeling untethered from who you were. Grief, divorce, illness, role changes, or other unexpected transitions can quietly reshape your identity, your relationships, and your sense of direction. You may be functioning on the outside while feeling overwhelmed, numb, or not quite like yourself underneath. You may be struggling to function and feel shame about not living up to who you once were. You might wonder whether what you’re experiencing is grief, anxiety, burnout, or something else entirely.
I'm Lucy, a counsellor offering online counselling, and specialise in working with Transgender and LGBTQ clients. I am an out and proud transgender woman, and my mission has always been to offer high quality and accessible counselling to people within the LGBTQ community. I offer a safe and non-judgmental online space where we can build a strong and empathetic therapeutic alliance. Within this we can explore your experiences and the unique issues facing you, without the discrimination and invalidation you may encounter in the world.
I'm Lucy, a counsellor offering online counselling, and specialise in working with Transgender and LGBTQ clients. I am an out and proud transgender woman, and my mission has always been to offer high quality and accessible counselling to people within the LGBTQ community. I offer a safe and non-judgmental online space where we can build a strong and empathetic therapeutic alliance. Within this we can explore your experiences and the unique issues facing you, without the discrimination and invalidation you may encounter in the world.
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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.