LGBTQ+ Affirming Counselling in Shipley
Hello. I am a fully qualified, EMDR therapist, psychotherapist/counsellor & supervisor. I work with a wide range of difficulties. My specialism is working Intensively with trauma - this means offering multiple EMDR sessions over a short time period, working through, what traditionally can take months of therapy, in a much shorter time.
I've worked in the NHS & private practice for over 20 years. I'm qualified & trained in different models of therapy, meaning that I adapt the way I work to suit individual needs.
I'm passionate about psychological therapy having seen personally and professionally how powerful it can be.
Hello. I am a fully qualified, EMDR therapist, psychotherapist/counsellor & supervisor. I work with a wide range of difficulties. My specialism is working Intensively with trauma - this means offering multiple EMDR sessions over a short time period, working through, what traditionally can take months of therapy, in a much shorter time.
I've worked in the NHS & private practice for over 20 years. I'm qualified & trained in different models of therapy, meaning that I adapt the way I work to suit individual needs.
I'm passionate about psychological therapy having seen personally and professionally how powerful it can be.
LGBTQ+ affirmative, trauma-informed therapy for people who have always felt different in some way.
Working with me can help you:
- Learn to manage anxiety and panic attacks so they don’t prevent you from living
- Stop letting your inner critic hold you back. Improve your confidence so you can trust in your decisions and feel better about yourself.
- Not let your attachment style stop you from creating and keeping healthy relationships.
LGBTQ+ affirmative, trauma-informed therapy for people who have always felt different in some way.
Working with me can help you:
- Learn to manage anxiety and panic attacks so they don’t prevent you from living
- Stop letting your inner critic hold you back. Improve your confidence so you can trust in your decisions and feel better about yourself.
- Not let your attachment style stop you from creating and keeping healthy relationships.
I have an awareness and understanding of the issues impacting LGBTQIA people and neurodiverse individuals.
I believe people blossom when they feel seen, heard and understood. My therapeutic approach is integrative (which is therapist speak for a bit of this and a bit of that - depending on what is likely to be useful for what is being discussed) but the client (you) is always the best expert on themselves. I don’t assume there is a right way for a person to "Do Therapy" and adapt my approach to the needs and goals of each person I work with - but always working with curiosity, kindness and integrity.
Whether you're anxious, burnt out experiencing loss or just need someone to talk to, you are accepted, just as you are with me.
I have an awareness and understanding of the issues impacting LGBTQIA people and neurodiverse individuals.
I believe people blossom when they feel seen, heard and understood. My therapeutic approach is integrative (which is therapist speak for a bit of this and a bit of that - depending on what is likely to be useful for what is being discussed) but the client (you) is always the best expert on themselves. I don’t assume there is a right way for a person to "Do Therapy" and adapt my approach to the needs and goals of each person I work with - but always working with curiosity, kindness and integrity.
Whether you're anxious, burnt out experiencing loss or just need someone to talk to, you are accepted, just as you are with me.
Love, sex and personal relationships are where we manage our hopes, fears and vulnerabilities. When our connection with ourselves and others is good it feels transformative. When it isn’t it can be extremely distressing. I offer an integrative approach to relationship and psychosexual therapy to work with you, whether single or in a couple. I work with monogamous as well as open/polyamorous relationships. Troubled relationships, arguing, erection issues, loss of desire, anxiety, painful sex, vaginismus, premature ejaculation, or shame about porn use, kinks. This can all change.
Love, sex and personal relationships are where we manage our hopes, fears and vulnerabilities. When our connection with ourselves and others is good it feels transformative. When it isn’t it can be extremely distressing. I offer an integrative approach to relationship and psychosexual therapy to work with you, whether single or in a couple. I work with monogamous as well as open/polyamorous relationships. Troubled relationships, arguing, erection issues, loss of desire, anxiety, painful sex, vaginismus, premature ejaculation, or shame about porn use, kinks. This can all change.
Hello, my name is Sean. I am a person-centred therapist. Accredited by the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. I have experience in counselling adults and young people as well as 11 years’ experience supporting people with mental health difficulties. I know that life can bring challenges that can be understood better through sharing with a skilled listener. I also know that it is very difficult to reach out and ask to be heard. Baring this in mind, I offer a friendly, non-judgmental, and confidential space where you can explore your emotions and experiences.
Hello, my name is Sean. I am a person-centred therapist. Accredited by the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society. I have experience in counselling adults and young people as well as 11 years’ experience supporting people with mental health difficulties. I know that life can bring challenges that can be understood better through sharing with a skilled listener. I also know that it is very difficult to reach out and ask to be heard. Baring this in mind, I offer a friendly, non-judgmental, and confidential space where you can explore your emotions and experiences.
Hi, I'm Monika. Welcome to Prosperity Therapy. Well done, you've taken that first step in searching for support with whatever it is you're struggling with, and I'm here to help! I'm an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with 16 years of NHS experience. I offer
one to one therapy online to adults using CBT to help you to work towards your therapy goals and reduce symptoms. I specialise in supporting people struggling with anxiety and low self esteem. Functioning with anxiety and pushing through day to day can be exhausting and can often lead to burnout.
Hi, I'm Monika. Welcome to Prosperity Therapy. Well done, you've taken that first step in searching for support with whatever it is you're struggling with, and I'm here to help! I'm an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with 16 years of NHS experience. I offer
one to one therapy online to adults using CBT to help you to work towards your therapy goals and reduce symptoms. I specialise in supporting people struggling with anxiety and low self esteem. Functioning with anxiety and pushing through day to day can be exhausting and can often lead to burnout.
Hi, I’m Keturah, a qualified children and young peoples counsellor and the heart behind Valued Voices Counselling. I’m passionate about creating a safe, welcoming space where every child and young person feels truly heard and understood.
Through gentle, child-centered therapy, I help children and young people explore their feelings, build resilience, understand how to navigate through challenging times and develop healthy ways to express themselves. I use an integrative approach in working with children and young people that blends play, empathy, creativity, and evidence-based techniques to meet each child exactly where they are.
Hi, I’m Keturah, a qualified children and young peoples counsellor and the heart behind Valued Voices Counselling. I’m passionate about creating a safe, welcoming space where every child and young person feels truly heard and understood.
Through gentle, child-centered therapy, I help children and young people explore their feelings, build resilience, understand how to navigate through challenging times and develop healthy ways to express themselves. I use an integrative approach in working with children and young people that blends play, empathy, creativity, and evidence-based techniques to meet each child exactly where they are.
Welcome! I'm Keturah, a qualified children and young people's counsellor, and I'm passionate about creating a safe, nurturing space where every child can feel heard, valued, and supported.
Working with children is more than a profession for me—it's a calling. I believe that every child has an innate capacity for healing and growth when given the right support and environment. Through gentle, child-led therapy, I help young people navigate their emotions, build resilience, and discover their own strength.
Welcome! I'm Keturah, a qualified children and young people's counsellor, and I'm passionate about creating a safe, nurturing space where every child can feel heard, valued, and supported.
Working with children is more than a profession for me—it's a calling. I believe that every child has an innate capacity for healing and growth when given the right support and environment. Through gentle, child-led therapy, I help young people navigate their emotions, build resilience, and discover their own strength.
Hi, my name’s Janina and I am a fully qualified therapist offering in-person counselling in the centre of Leeds, Ilkley and Saltaire, as well as online counselling to people across the UK. You may be looking for support to process difficult events, time to explore your own sense of identity, or space to allow your feelings to be heard. Taking the decision to start counselling can be a difficult and daunting step and my priority is to ensure we work together at a pace that feels right for you. As every person is unique, every therapeutic relationship is too, so the way we work together will be individual to you.
Hi, my name’s Janina and I am a fully qualified therapist offering in-person counselling in the centre of Leeds, Ilkley and Saltaire, as well as online counselling to people across the UK. You may be looking for support to process difficult events, time to explore your own sense of identity, or space to allow your feelings to be heard. Taking the decision to start counselling can be a difficult and daunting step and my priority is to ensure we work together at a pace that feels right for you. As every person is unique, every therapeutic relationship is too, so the way we work together will be individual to you.
When it’s not always possible to chat to a friend or loved one about personal issues counselling can be really helpful. Using a warm and down to earth style my sessions will use techniques to help discover the underlying symptoms, using a non direct approach. This will allow us to explore any issues you have, develop ways to overcome them, and move forward positively at a pace that feels right for you. As a fully qualified therapist, I offer help if you suffer emotional from problems with low self esteem, relationships, work related stress, abuse, child related issues, abandonment, drug abuse and addiction, amongst many others.
When it’s not always possible to chat to a friend or loved one about personal issues counselling can be really helpful. Using a warm and down to earth style my sessions will use techniques to help discover the underlying symptoms, using a non direct approach. This will allow us to explore any issues you have, develop ways to overcome them, and move forward positively at a pace that feels right for you. As a fully qualified therapist, I offer help if you suffer emotional from problems with low self esteem, relationships, work related stress, abuse, child related issues, abandonment, drug abuse and addiction, amongst many others.
My name is Gurchehn, I am a Counsellor/Psychotherapist. I offer therapy for anxiety, depression, low mood and relationship issues. I believe life can be a rollercoaster but within the challenges we face, we can have the ability to grow and develop. My background - I was born and raised in a traditional Punjabi household and have an understanding of cultural limitations. I found my passion supporting and empowering others whilst working as a case worker to support carers. I believe life can be a rollercoaster but within the challenges we face, we can have the ability to grow and develop.
My name is Gurchehn, I am a Counsellor/Psychotherapist. I offer therapy for anxiety, depression, low mood and relationship issues. I believe life can be a rollercoaster but within the challenges we face, we can have the ability to grow and develop. My background - I was born and raised in a traditional Punjabi household and have an understanding of cultural limitations. I found my passion supporting and empowering others whilst working as a case worker to support carers. I believe life can be a rollercoaster but within the challenges we face, we can have the ability to grow and develop.
Whether you are finding it difficult to cope, would like support for a specific issue or are feeling stuck, therapy can offer you a safe, confidential space to explore difficulties with the help of a professional trained to listen and respond in an insightful, non-judgmental and caring way. You do not need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy, although it is fine if you are. Working together we can address the issue which you bring while gaining greater self-awareness and self-acceptance so you can make meaningful and enduring changes in your life. I offer counselling in Bingley and online.
Whether you are finding it difficult to cope, would like support for a specific issue or are feeling stuck, therapy can offer you a safe, confidential space to explore difficulties with the help of a professional trained to listen and respond in an insightful, non-judgmental and caring way. You do not need to be in crisis to benefit from therapy, although it is fine if you are. Working together we can address the issue which you bring while gaining greater self-awareness and self-acceptance so you can make meaningful and enduring changes in your life. I offer counselling in Bingley and online.
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Do you feel devastated after an affair, or trapped in the hurt and mistrust that followed? I provide specialist couples counselling for partners facing the hardest challenges - betrayal, sex & intimacy that’s vanished, the same fight on repeat, or the complexities of neurodiverse or poly relationships. By the time people find me, they’ve usually tried everything else. My style is structured, direct, and designed to create change. One couple put it this way: “When all hope was lost, Shan’s help and guidance enabled us to reconnect and be stronger than we have ever been".
Do you feel devastated after an affair, or trapped in the hurt and mistrust that followed? I provide specialist couples counselling for partners facing the hardest challenges - betrayal, sex & intimacy that’s vanished, the same fight on repeat, or the complexities of neurodiverse or poly relationships. By the time people find me, they’ve usually tried everything else. My style is structured, direct, and designed to create change. One couple put it this way: “When all hope was lost, Shan’s help and guidance enabled us to reconnect and be stronger than we have ever been".
With particular experience in LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergence & the Performing Arts, I offer a compassionate, sincere and confidential space for individuals and couples to work through their experiences.
My core approach is rooted in Transactional Analysis and Integrative Psychotherapy; humanistic and relational frameworks which look at how the past might be living in the 'here & now'. Together in therapy we will learn about you, and what you need to flourish in the world; to live how you want to with vitality.
With particular experience in LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergence & the Performing Arts, I offer a compassionate, sincere and confidential space for individuals and couples to work through their experiences.
My core approach is rooted in Transactional Analysis and Integrative Psychotherapy; humanistic and relational frameworks which look at how the past might be living in the 'here & now'. Together in therapy we will learn about you, and what you need to flourish in the world; to live how you want to with vitality.
I have special interest in Gender Identity, Sexuality, Relationships, and issues facing LGBTQIA+ individuals.
A relatable and compassionate Therapist, based in Manchester City Centre, working both in person and online. Perhaps your past experiences are having an impact on your day to day life, or you are feeling down and need support. I offer clients the time and space to explore themselves, past and present events. Whatever it is that you are going through I will do my best to help. Sometimes it can feel overwhelming to know where to start and I welcome clients to bring their full selves, in all their complexity, to sessions, without pressure to have to "be" a certain kind of way.
I have special interest in Gender Identity, Sexuality, Relationships, and issues facing LGBTQIA+ individuals.
A relatable and compassionate Therapist, based in Manchester City Centre, working both in person and online. Perhaps your past experiences are having an impact on your day to day life, or you are feeling down and need support. I offer clients the time and space to explore themselves, past and present events. Whatever it is that you are going through I will do my best to help. Sometimes it can feel overwhelming to know where to start and I welcome clients to bring their full selves, in all their complexity, to sessions, without pressure to have to "be" a certain kind of way.
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.
Are you navigating a period where life no longer feels familiar, after loss, separation, relocation, illness, or a major life transition? Perhaps you’ve been holding everything together for a long time, yet quietly feel unmoored, uncertain, or unlike yourself.
You don’t have to face this period of change alone.
I work with adults facing significant change who want a calm, thoughtful space to make sense of what has shifted. Many of the people I support are capable, reflective individuals who find themselves at an unexpected crossroads — grieving not only what has been lost, but questioning who they are now and how to move forward.
Are you navigating a period where life no longer feels familiar, after loss, separation, relocation, illness, or a major life transition? Perhaps you’ve been holding everything together for a long time, yet quietly feel unmoored, uncertain, or unlike yourself.
You don’t have to face this period of change alone.
I work with adults facing significant change who want a calm, thoughtful space to make sense of what has shifted. Many of the people I support are capable, reflective individuals who find themselves at an unexpected crossroads — grieving not only what has been lost, but questioning who they are now and how to move forward.
In today’s world a more dynamic and flexible service offering psychotherapy is needed
Feedback I have received from clients indicates on line and flexible appointment times plus support telephone service outside of therapy sessions is valuable.
This is what I offer to individuals and couples who want to change and explore behaviours/issues that are difficult to manage in day to day situations and relationships.
Offering one to one sessions, group therapy ,psychodynamic family interventions and couples therapy can give a greater choice in therapeutic approach which suits the individual/s
In today’s world a more dynamic and flexible service offering psychotherapy is needed
Feedback I have received from clients indicates on line and flexible appointment times plus support telephone service outside of therapy sessions is valuable.
This is what I offer to individuals and couples who want to change and explore behaviours/issues that are difficult to manage in day to day situations and relationships.
Offering one to one sessions, group therapy ,psychodynamic family interventions and couples therapy can give a greater choice in therapeutic approach which suits the individual/s
Clients come to me for support with a number of issues such as anxiety, neurodiversity struggles, relationship & sexual issues.
I also specialise in working with Breast Cancer, terminal illness and grief (be it about yourself, or dealing with a loved one's diagnosis).
Due to my longstanding corporate HR background, many clients also work with me to address work related issues such as confidence, imposter syndrome, toxic workplace relationships, low self esteem and exploring career potential. I am also accredited to use a number of psychometric tools which can provide additional solutions for clients to take away.
Clients come to me for support with a number of issues such as anxiety, neurodiversity struggles, relationship & sexual issues.
I also specialise in working with Breast Cancer, terminal illness and grief (be it about yourself, or dealing with a loved one's diagnosis).
Due to my longstanding corporate HR background, many clients also work with me to address work related issues such as confidence, imposter syndrome, toxic workplace relationships, low self esteem and exploring career potential. I am also accredited to use a number of psychometric tools which can provide additional solutions for clients to take away.
DebbieClements MA. Online Specialist LGBTQiA Trans
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Snr. Accred
Online Only
Hi, I'm Debbie and I offer high quality, low cost counselling for those who are LGBTQiA or are questioning their identity.
I specialise in supporting those who are diverse around their gender, sexuality and/or relationships or are questioning their identity-adults and young people (JNC qualified). I hold a Masters degree in Gender, Sexuality and Culture, am Pink Therapy advanced accredited and BACP senior accredited so you can be assured of a high quality, professional service.
Hi, I'm Debbie and I offer high quality, low cost counselling for those who are LGBTQiA or are questioning their identity.
I specialise in supporting those who are diverse around their gender, sexuality and/or relationships or are questioning their identity-adults and young people (JNC qualified). I hold a Masters degree in Gender, Sexuality and Culture, am Pink Therapy advanced accredited and BACP senior accredited so you can be assured of a high quality, professional service.
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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.