LGBTQ+ Affirming Counselling in Seaham
Counselling provides an opportunity to work through what is happening within your life, in a safe, accepted therapeutic space, where you are free to explore who you are and focus upon what brings you to counselling. Counselling enables you to gain support, to be truly heard and listened to, by a skilled professional, someone who is patient, present and focused upon supporting you without any judgement, with whatever your needs may be.
Counselling provides an opportunity to work through what is happening within your life, in a safe, accepted therapeutic space, where you are free to explore who you are and focus upon what brings you to counselling. Counselling enables you to gain support, to be truly heard and listened to, by a skilled professional, someone who is patient, present and focused upon supporting you without any judgement, with whatever your needs may be.
Hello, I’m Bev. Sometimes life can feel overwhelming and when our thoughts are disorganised it can be challenging to see a clear way forward and to make positive and healthy choices. Although it is helpful talking to others, many people feel more comfortable and more able to be fully open, talking to a trained professional. I am an Integrative Person-centered Counsellor and EMDR Practitioner. I have experience in supporting and helping clients overcome mental health issues including; bereavement, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and trauma.
Hello, I’m Bev. Sometimes life can feel overwhelming and when our thoughts are disorganised it can be challenging to see a clear way forward and to make positive and healthy choices. Although it is helpful talking to others, many people feel more comfortable and more able to be fully open, talking to a trained professional. I am an Integrative Person-centered Counsellor and EMDR Practitioner. I have experience in supporting and helping clients overcome mental health issues including; bereavement, anxiety, depression, relationship difficulties and trauma.
My special interests include grief, trauma, relational issues and working with the LGBTQIA community.
It takes courage to be reflective about ourselves and consider the things that might be getting in our way. Finding the right therapist can be an overwhelming task. I’m Amy, a humanistic and integrative Psychotherapist. Whatever has brought you here, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, changes to your identity or other stumbling blocks in life; our co-created relationship could be the catalyst for change you’re looking for.
My special interests include grief, trauma, relational issues and working with the LGBTQIA community.
It takes courage to be reflective about ourselves and consider the things that might be getting in our way. Finding the right therapist can be an overwhelming task. I’m Amy, a humanistic and integrative Psychotherapist. Whatever has brought you here, anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, relationship difficulties, changes to your identity or other stumbling blocks in life; our co-created relationship could be the catalyst for change you’re looking for.
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Whatever you may be having difficulty with in life I offer non-judgemental support to help explore it with you. I understand it can feel scary to think about contacting & talking to someone & I would hope to help you feel okay & safe in our initial chat. I'm an experienced psychotherapist & counsellor & we can work out together whether I'm the right therapist for you. I offer support for many issues including feelings of anxiety, low mood, bereavement, loss, trauma, depresssion, relationships, life transitions, or feeling empty in life. Counselling can be about seeking clarity, personal growth or working through confusing feelings.
Whatever you may be having difficulty with in life I offer non-judgemental support to help explore it with you. I understand it can feel scary to think about contacting & talking to someone & I would hope to help you feel okay & safe in our initial chat. I'm an experienced psychotherapist & counsellor & we can work out together whether I'm the right therapist for you. I offer support for many issues including feelings of anxiety, low mood, bereavement, loss, trauma, depresssion, relationships, life transitions, or feeling empty in life. Counselling can be about seeking clarity, personal growth or working through confusing feelings.
I specialise in working with symptoms and origins of trauma, loss, relationship, and LGBTQIA+, issues, and their effects on poor mental health.
Hello, thank you for visiting my profile.
Here's a little about me, to help you in your search for therapy and personal growth.
I provide a safe and confidential space to support you on your journey to understand and process the events and challenges you have faced and the impact they've had in your life. I hope to support and enable exploration of the past and/or move towards your goals and aspirations.
Using many tools, techniques, and resources, you can reflect and gain fresh perspectives on your current situation to find solutions for your future. Together we can work toward finding self-empowering meaningful change.
I specialise in working with symptoms and origins of trauma, loss, relationship, and LGBTQIA+, issues, and their effects on poor mental health.
Hello, thank you for visiting my profile.
Here's a little about me, to help you in your search for therapy and personal growth.
I provide a safe and confidential space to support you on your journey to understand and process the events and challenges you have faced and the impact they've had in your life. I hope to support and enable exploration of the past and/or move towards your goals and aspirations.
Using many tools, techniques, and resources, you can reflect and gain fresh perspectives on your current situation to find solutions for your future. Together we can work toward finding self-empowering meaningful change.
This typically involves working with problems concerning sexual intimacy, sexual expression and relationships most often supporting gay, lesbian and queer people.
Hi, I'm Cat, thank you for reading my profile. I offer pluralistic counselling either in-person at a central Peterborough location (PE1) or remotely online or via telephone. The work we do will vary according to your needs. Sessions typically take place weekly or bi-weekly. It is possible to work in the short-term (maybe 4-6 sessions) or in the longer-term with an ongoing alliance (1 year+) and anything in between!
This typically involves working with problems concerning sexual intimacy, sexual expression and relationships most often supporting gay, lesbian and queer people.
Hi, I'm Cat, thank you for reading my profile. I offer pluralistic counselling either in-person at a central Peterborough location (PE1) or remotely online or via telephone. The work we do will vary according to your needs. Sessions typically take place weekly or bi-weekly. It is possible to work in the short-term (maybe 4-6 sessions) or in the longer-term with an ongoing alliance (1 year+) and anything in between!
For Relationships I blend System Theory with EFT/NVC/The Gottmans Approach with a twist of Queer Theory.
I make 3 promises to my clients: 1) They will be seen in the context of their lives... the problem is the problem, the person is the person. 2) We will use the words, terms and language that feel right by you. 3) We will figure out your unique values as a means to know how to go forward, like a ship changing course in a storm.
For Relationships I blend System Theory with EFT/NVC/The Gottmans Approach with a twist of Queer Theory.
I make 3 promises to my clients: 1) They will be seen in the context of their lives... the problem is the problem, the person is the person. 2) We will use the words, terms and language that feel right by you. 3) We will figure out your unique values as a means to know how to go forward, like a ship changing course in a storm.
Hi there, I'm Chris.
Have you or a loved one been struggling to cope with anxiety, feeling overwhelmed or low? Maybe social situations are difficult to face, or work and studies are harder to manage? Perhaps you've been experiencing really difficult unwanted and intrusive thoughts, or feeling driven to repeat certain actions. Doing the things that you used to be able to do maybe just feels too heavy. If you're a loved one, maybe you've noticed your young person change from how they used to be. If any of this sounds familiar, I can help by providing a safe and open space to support you in overcoming these challenges.
Hi there, I'm Chris.
Have you or a loved one been struggling to cope with anxiety, feeling overwhelmed or low? Maybe social situations are difficult to face, or work and studies are harder to manage? Perhaps you've been experiencing really difficult unwanted and intrusive thoughts, or feeling driven to repeat certain actions. Doing the things that you used to be able to do maybe just feels too heavy. If you're a loved one, maybe you've noticed your young person change from how they used to be. If any of this sounds familiar, I can help by providing a safe and open space to support you in overcoming these challenges.
You may be LGBTQIA+ or GSRD and want a safe, non-judgmental space to be heard, make sense of painful experiences and feel more grounded and hopeful.
I offer integrative therapy tailored to you, especially around grief, anxiety, identity, sexuality, gender and relationship difficulties. I have particular experience with LGBTQIA+, GSRD and multicultural clients. Using CBT, humanistic therapy, mindfulness and hypnotherapy, I offer a calm space to explore safely and find practical ways to cope and grow.
You may be LGBTQIA+ or GSRD and want a safe, non-judgmental space to be heard, make sense of painful experiences and feel more grounded and hopeful.
I offer integrative therapy tailored to you, especially around grief, anxiety, identity, sexuality, gender and relationship difficulties. I have particular experience with LGBTQIA+, GSRD and multicultural clients. Using CBT, humanistic therapy, mindfulness and hypnotherapy, I offer a calm space to explore safely and find practical ways to cope and grow.
Therapy That Transforms – Mind. Body. Life.
If you're here, something isn’t working. Maybe it’s anxiety, motivation, identity, burnout, or self-worth. You feel stuck in patterns you can't explain – or can't seem to change.
I'm a qualified therapist and behavioural change specialist, with a background in fitness, addiction recovery, and psychological resilience. I offer a holistic, transformative approach based in real life results – not surface-level coping.
My work at PLW Studio in Darlington, I’ve helped hundreds of clients reconnect with themselves, shift long-standing beliefs, and build the emotional and physical foundations.
Therapy That Transforms – Mind. Body. Life.
If you're here, something isn’t working. Maybe it’s anxiety, motivation, identity, burnout, or self-worth. You feel stuck in patterns you can't explain – or can't seem to change.
I'm a qualified therapist and behavioural change specialist, with a background in fitness, addiction recovery, and psychological resilience. I offer a holistic, transformative approach based in real life results – not surface-level coping.
My work at PLW Studio in Darlington, I’ve helped hundreds of clients reconnect with themselves, shift long-standing beliefs, and build the emotional and physical foundations.
My qualifying training is as a humanistic integrative psychotherapist, trainer and supervisor. I have since undergone extensive post qualifying training, study and experience to enable me to work in a way which is Jungian Oriented. I have 35 years experience working with individuaIs, families and groups. After working in independent organisations as well as Health and Social care, I set up my own independent private therapy service and teaching centre. My hope has been to create a space where all individuals feel respected, accepted, supported and understood in order that to fully understand themselves and their place in the world.
My qualifying training is as a humanistic integrative psychotherapist, trainer and supervisor. I have since undergone extensive post qualifying training, study and experience to enable me to work in a way which is Jungian Oriented. I have 35 years experience working with individuaIs, families and groups. After working in independent organisations as well as Health and Social care, I set up my own independent private therapy service and teaching centre. My hope has been to create a space where all individuals feel respected, accepted, supported and understood in order that to fully understand themselves and their place in the world.
I offer supportive sessions for all adults where your identity, experiences, and voice are respected and valued. My approach is warm, inclusive and grounded in the belief that therapy should be a space where you feel free to be fully yourself - no judgement, no masks. Whether you're navigating identity, relationships, self-worth, or life's messier moments, I'm here to support you in reconnecting with your voice, your strength, and your freedom to live life on your terms.
I offer supportive sessions for all adults where your identity, experiences, and voice are respected and valued. My approach is warm, inclusive and grounded in the belief that therapy should be a space where you feel free to be fully yourself - no judgement, no masks. Whether you're navigating identity, relationships, self-worth, or life's messier moments, I'm here to support you in reconnecting with your voice, your strength, and your freedom to live life on your terms.
I understand reaching out for support can feel difficult, especially if you’ve been feeling stuck for some time. If you’re considering therapy, you're welcome to get in touch and make use of a free initial consultation.
I’m an EMDR Psychotherapist, Consultant and Clinical Supervisor, and an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I have over fifteen years of experience supporting individuals with their mental health and emotional wellbeing, particularly in relation to trauma, anxiety, and feeling stuck in patterns that are difficult to shift.
I understand reaching out for support can feel difficult, especially if you’ve been feeling stuck for some time. If you’re considering therapy, you're welcome to get in touch and make use of a free initial consultation.
I’m an EMDR Psychotherapist, Consultant and Clinical Supervisor, and an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I have over fifteen years of experience supporting individuals with their mental health and emotional wellbeing, particularly in relation to trauma, anxiety, and feeling stuck in patterns that are difficult to shift.
We also provide LGBT+ affirmative therapy.
I work from the understanding that human experience includes distress, conflict, and harm, and that avoiding these realities is neither helpful nor therapeutic. In the therapy room, I offer a non-judgemental, reflective space where clients can explore their experiences honestly and at their own pace. My role is not to impose interpretations or provide simplistic reassurance, but to listen carefully, ask meaningful questions, and support clients in developing insight, emotional awareness, and psychological resilience.I see therapy as a collaborative process grounded in respect, autonomy, and ethical practice.
We also provide LGBT+ affirmative therapy.
I work from the understanding that human experience includes distress, conflict, and harm, and that avoiding these realities is neither helpful nor therapeutic. In the therapy room, I offer a non-judgemental, reflective space where clients can explore their experiences honestly and at their own pace. My role is not to impose interpretations or provide simplistic reassurance, but to listen carefully, ask meaningful questions, and support clients in developing insight, emotional awareness, and psychological resilience.I see therapy as a collaborative process grounded in respect, autonomy, and ethical practice.
Life can be overwhelming at times, and sometimes talking therapy can help you get 'unstuck'. Let us collaboratively work together and create manageable steps towards the goals you want to achieve.
Life can be overwhelming at times, and sometimes talking therapy can help you get 'unstuck'. Let us collaboratively work together and create manageable steps towards the goals you want to achieve.
Sex therapy is at the core of the work I do. I offer a focused sex therapy approach that aims for specific, measurable changes. This is often shorter-term therapy, targeting present-day challenges, as opposed to long-term psychotherapy.
While the work may touch on exploratory psychotherapy around underlying patterns and meanings in thoughts and behaviors to gain deeper self-understanding, I do not offer open-ended, long-term, or generic psychotherapy.
Sex therapy is at the core of the work I do. I offer a focused sex therapy approach that aims for specific, measurable changes. This is often shorter-term therapy, targeting present-day challenges, as opposed to long-term psychotherapy.
While the work may touch on exploratory psychotherapy around underlying patterns and meanings in thoughts and behaviors to gain deeper self-understanding, I do not offer open-ended, long-term, or generic psychotherapy.
I am a Jungian analyst with a particular interest in individuation, dreams, and the artistic imagination.
I am a Jungian analyst with a particular interest in individuation, dreams, and the artistic imagination.
I work predominantly with queer, neurodivergent clients as I believe that it is essential to work with a therapist that understands your lived experience of being queer in a heteronormative and neurotypical world.
I am a queer neurodivergent therapist, with AuDHD myself, and I accept that the client ultimately is the expert in themselves. I am there to offer support and gentle curiosity in working out how cycles of behaviour and experience impact and impede our lives, and what we can do together to make positive shifts and lasting change.
I work predominantly with queer, neurodivergent clients as I believe that it is essential to work with a therapist that understands your lived experience of being queer in a heteronormative and neurotypical world.
I am a queer neurodivergent therapist, with AuDHD myself, and I accept that the client ultimately is the expert in themselves. I am there to offer support and gentle curiosity in working out how cycles of behaviour and experience impact and impede our lives, and what we can do together to make positive shifts and lasting change.
I especially encourage transgender, non-binary, and gender-questioning individuals to get in touch with me - as a queer non-binary therapist, LGBTQ+ experiences are central to my practice.
It can be exceptionally tough to start looking for therapy, and I'm proud of you for doing so. As both a practicing therapist and as someone who has healed and grown in therapy myself, I know how it feels to be in both chairs in the therapy office. Our sessions will have you at the centre, and I specialise in helping trans and/or non-binary people become who they really are without judgement. If you're looking for somewhere to create meaning in your life, you’re feeling lost or hopeless, or you’re seeking emotional support, please get in touch. I’m offering therapy through Zoom and by phone, depending on your preference.
I especially encourage transgender, non-binary, and gender-questioning individuals to get in touch with me - as a queer non-binary therapist, LGBTQ+ experiences are central to my practice.
It can be exceptionally tough to start looking for therapy, and I'm proud of you for doing so. As both a practicing therapist and as someone who has healed and grown in therapy myself, I know how it feels to be in both chairs in the therapy office. Our sessions will have you at the centre, and I specialise in helping trans and/or non-binary people become who they really are without judgement. If you're looking for somewhere to create meaning in your life, you’re feeling lost or hopeless, or you’re seeking emotional support, please get in touch. I’m offering therapy through Zoom and by phone, depending on your preference.
Sometimes life feels harder than it should.
I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, disconnected from themselves, or simply not quite like they used to. Many people come to me when overthinking is taking over, routines feel hard to maintain, life pressures are building up, or they’re navigating change, caregiving, pain, or uncertainty.
Some people are looking for something more practical or accessible than traditional therapy, while others want support alongside it. Together, we focus on making things feel lighter, clearer, healthier, and more manageable — in ways that fit real life.
Sometimes life feels harder than it should.
I work with adults who feel overwhelmed, anxious, stuck, disconnected from themselves, or simply not quite like they used to. Many people come to me when overthinking is taking over, routines feel hard to maintain, life pressures are building up, or they’re navigating change, caregiving, pain, or uncertainty.
Some people are looking for something more practical or accessible than traditional therapy, while others want support alongside it. Together, we focus on making things feel lighter, clearer, healthier, and more manageable — in ways that fit real life.
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LGBTQ+ Counsellors
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialised training, either during their degree programme or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalisation in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialised training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.