Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Counselling in Shipley

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Kayleigh Fletcher
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
What I offer: Trauma & Sexual Abuse Men’s Mental Health Anxiety & Depression Anger & Emotional Regulation LGBTQ+ Support & Kink-Aware Counselling Relationships & Family Challenges Self-Esteem & Confidence Mindfulness & Coping Strategies Youth & Knife Crime Support Rehabilitation & Probation Support
I support people from all walks of life who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma, or low self-esteem. Many seek a safe, non-judgemental space to talk, explore emotions, and find healthier ways forward. While my practice is open to everyone, I have a specialist focus on men’s mental health, offering a space where men can speak freely about pressures, identity, or past experiences. Together, we work towards greater clarity, resilience, and confidence in life.
What I offer: Trauma & Sexual Abuse Men’s Mental Health Anxiety & Depression Anger & Emotional Regulation LGBTQ+ Support & Kink-Aware Counselling Relationships & Family Challenges Self-Esteem & Confidence Mindfulness & Coping Strategies Youth & Knife Crime Support Rehabilitation & Probation Support
I support people from all walks of life who may be struggling with anxiety, depression, grief, relationship difficulties, trauma, or low self-esteem. Many seek a safe, non-judgemental space to talk, explore emotions, and find healthier ways forward. While my practice is open to everyone, I have a specialist focus on men’s mental health, offering a space where men can speak freely about pressures, identity, or past experiences. Together, we work towards greater clarity, resilience, and confidence in life.
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Gemma - Navigating Minds Therapy
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Shipley BD18
I believe people thrive when they feel seen, heard, and understood. My therapeutic approach is integrative but rooted in a person centred base. I don’t assume there is a “right” way for a person to heal or grow and adapt my approach to the needs and goals of each client, working with curiosity, kindness and integrity. Whether you're anxious, have low self-esteem, are experiencing workplace stress, going through grief and loss, or simply need someone to talk with to try and make sense of what's going on for you - you will be offered acceptance exactly as you are while talking to a real person.
I believe people thrive when they feel seen, heard, and understood. My therapeutic approach is integrative but rooted in a person centred base. I don’t assume there is a “right” way for a person to heal or grow and adapt my approach to the needs and goals of each client, working with curiosity, kindness and integrity. Whether you're anxious, have low self-esteem, are experiencing workplace stress, going through grief and loss, or simply need someone to talk with to try and make sense of what's going on for you - you will be offered acceptance exactly as you are while talking to a real person.
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Tabitha Bast: Relationship and Sex Therapy
Counsellor, MSc, COSRT General
1 Endorsed
Online Only
Love, sex and personal relationships are where we manage our hopes, fears and vulnerabilities. When our connection with ourselves and others is good it can feel transformative, but 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 can feel transformative, but 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.
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Kaitlyn Hillier
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Online Only
I have experience working with anxiety, grief, depression, interpersonal and relational issues, intimacy, sexuality, self‑confidence, self‑esteem, self‑awareness, and personality. I am committed to anti‑oppressive practice, freedom from judgement or marginalization, and client empowerment. I have extensive experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community and with issues relating to sexuality and alternative sexual lifestyles. I have completed specialty training in sex therapy. I also work with dreams, symbolism, and depth psychologies. I offer a fully virtual, cross‑border practice serving adults in both the UK and Canada.
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Online Only
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Lou Goodwin
Psychotherapist, MSc, COSRT General
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I am a therapist specialising in kink-aware and sex-positive support for individuals, couples, and those in open or polyamorous relationships.
My therapeutic philosophy is rooted in collaboration. I provide a secure space for exploration, questioning, and rebuilding, while working with you to identify and clarify your values.
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Sarah Marzillier
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Online Only
I am polyamory, BDSM and kink aware.
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I am polyamory, BDSM and kink aware.
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Tell Us A Tail
Psychotherapist, MSc, COSRT General
Hi I'm Shelly. I'm a COSRT accredited & UKCP Registered therapist. Many of my clients come to therapy feeling confused or stuck in their relationships or sexual lives. You may be struggling with desire, sexual confidence, intimacy, or repeating relationship patterns that leave you feeling disconnected or unsure of yourself. Others come after difficult experiences or trauma that have affected how safe or comfortable they feel with closeness or touch.
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Valentina Cerutti
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Christopher Anderson
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
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I have extensive experience of working with individuals, couples and groups since 2006. At this point I guess what really matters to you is deciding whether or not I am the right therapist for you. If so, please read on. Availability: Monday, face to face, 7:30am - 8pm, Sowerby Bridge. Thursday, face to face, 10am -8pm, Sowerby Bridge. Online and phone appointments available at other times but daytime only.
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Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Counsellors
Why might an individual want to see a sex-positive, kink-allied therapist?
A sex-positive or kinky individual may want to see a sex-positive, kink-allied therapist because the client may feel safer and more supported discussing their experiences and challenges. A therapist who identifies as kink-friendly will have experience with clients having diverse sexual preferences and will likely be nonjudgmental and supportive about issues brought to the table. It is important to note that sex-positive, kink-allied individuals may find equal success with therapists who do not have such specialised knowledge and background. The most important factor in the success of therapy is for the client and practitioner to form a strong, trusting bond.

Do therapists have special training to gain expertise in sex-positive, kink-allied treatment?
Generally, no. There are limited training programs and unofficial accreditations that therapists can pursue, but a therapist’s expertise will ultimately come from their previous experience with similar clients, their engagement with organisations that promote sex positivity or kink-allied lifestyles, and the importance they place on safety and cultural sensitivity.

How can individuals recognise a good sex-positive, kink-allied therapist?
An experienced therapist is able to help clients explore their sexual identity and expression and relieve any discomfort or stigma attached to discussing such matters and the client’s overall challenges. A therapist who is sex-positive and kink-allied is able to create an environment that honors a client’s experience and sexual preferences. To recognise a good therapist, clients can simply ask directly about topics and issues important to them and gauge their comfort level and connection with a clinician based on the responses.

Can clients benefit from having a therapist with a focus on sex positivity and alternative sexual lifestyles?
Some individuals may feel most comfortable knowing that the clinician they’re working with has a commitment to creating an atmosphere of sex positivity and has experience with relationship diversity and alternative relationship structures. Working with a sex-positive, kink-allied therapist may help clients respect their own challenges and improve identity-affirming treatment.