Open Relationships Non-Monogamy Counselling in Shrewsbury
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Lorelei Green
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
I provide a space that is free of judgement, in which you feel safe enough to explore your thoughts, feelings, options and healing at your own pace. I have a masters degree in trauma and PTSD and I am also trained in the Rewind Technique, which means you do not have to tell me about the traumatic event if you don't want to, but you do have to think about it. My way of working is person-centred-based, but I do bring in other interventions like CBT, mindfulness, trauma-interventions and creative therapy. To see a list of other training I have done, please visit the About Me section on my website.
Katie Birch
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am passionate about offering support to you during this challenging time. I provide a safe and confidential space. A non judgemental environment will allow you to tell your story and feel heard. Together we can discuss what has brought you to therapy, discover coping strategies and explore future goals. Counselling can help you to understand yourself and others better.
Steve John Briggs
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
I am an experienced and qualified psychotherapist with an advanced diploma in client centred counselling . I have worked for many years with adults and young people in private practice, the voluntary sector, and as a counsellor within the NHS primary care service. I work creatively in a way that suits each individual. The way you feel may interfere with your every day life and talking about the things that trouble you will help. You may be troubled by something in the past or the present. The way you feel may interfere with your every day life and relationships stopping you reaching your full potential . talking is proven to help.
Lesley Perks
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hi, I'm Lesley. I offer a professional, non-judgemental, and confidential service to meet your individual needs. I offer a free, absolutely no obligation, 30minute, initial consultation because research has shown that one of the most important parts of counselling is the relationship between you and your counsellor, so in the initial consultation you can see if I am the right counsellor for you. I work with a very diverse range of issues, including neurodiversity, and if something is causing you to worry or feel low, whatever it might be, we can see if counselling can help you. We work at your speed, short, medium or long term
Luci Ladyman, Highfield Counselling online
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Hi, Im Luci, a qualified Person-Centred Counsellor specialising in Anxiety, Depression and Trauma. I have additional training in cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) meaning that alongside talking therapy we can also look at CBT techniques and coping strategies allowing a bespoke counselling package fully suited to your individual needs. I Provide online and telephone counselling allowing us to work around busy schedules and work, family commitments etc... making counselling more accessible to everyone.
Ben Stimpson
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
Currently Accepting New Online Clients (18+) - Are you facing an issue you need support with? Are you looking for a safe and affirmative environment to do that work? I am an LGBT/Queer identified therapist who can help clients come back into relationship with self. My clients find themselves at cross roads, or in places of change. You've identified a need to explore an issue, and you are looking for a safe and affirming space to do that work. I work virtually currently, and you can do your therapy work from the comfort of your own home.
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Shrewsbury SY1 & Online
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Absolute Counselling
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
I am a Person-Centered counsellor (Person-center means, client led) who uses CBT and Solution Focused techniques where suitable. My background includes yoga, reiki, meditation, aromatherapy and mindfulness. This means I can offer an holistic approach to the therapeutic work. The relationship between myself and the client (you) is at the heart of ALL therapy. Counselling is about change, and change can be very difficult and scary to do. In fact, sometimes we actually don't know how to do it. With support from myself, we will explore your anxiety, concerns, behavior, beliefs and feelings.
Online Therapists
Genevieve Collister Brown
Psychotherapist, COSRT General
Verified
Verified
I'm a sex and relationship therapist with over 5 years experience in empowering people through sex education. I work with a wide range of issues including understanding your gender, sexuality and identities (inc. LGBTQIA+), finding the right relationship style for you (non-monogamy, monogamy,
polyamory
etc), negotiating safer BDSM and kink practices, exploring consent, issues with sexual functioning (genital pain, erection issues, inability to orgasm etc), navigating relationship conflicts and improving sexual intimacy. I also work with people who have experienced sexual trauma and abuse and work in a trauma-informed way.
Claudia Kent
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I work affirmatively with LGBTQIA+ persons and those practicing kink or
polyamory
as well as anyone exploring what gender, sexuality or identity might mean in their lives and relationships.
My name is Claudia (she/her), and I work in a gentle manner that aims to make the counselling room into a welcoming space for exploring all feelings. I am genuinely interested in the broad range of human experience, and my ambition is to support you as you process your story and feelings at a pace that feels comfortable. If you find yourself stuck or confused, I use active, compassionate listening methods to help you onwards.
Waitlist for new clients
Lucas Voclere Counselling & Psychotherapy (Online)
Queer French Neurodivergent Online Counsellor, I focus on personal development, gender & sexual identity, relationships (including
polyamory
/ENM/CNM), sexuality, neurodiversity, and cultural identity (including expat life).
Are you struggling with your life, your self-esteem or your relationships? Struggling to understand who you are, what you need, how to cope and what changes you could make to improve your life? Haunted by your past? Terrified of your future? Then the humanistic and integrative talking therapy I offer could help you. I hold a safe space of acceptance of everything you are and want to present, honouring your life experience and difficulties. I facilitate awareness & will, healing & resilience, and well-being to help you tailor your life around your unique identity and needs.
Ellipsis Counselling
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
My aim for setting up a therapy practice was to provide help to those who are struggling with life's challenges. Do you feel as though something in your life isn't right? Maybe you've found yourself at a crossroads, unsure of where to go next. You might want support with reaching a decision, or facing your past. You might be looking to address relational/behavioural patterns, or want someone to help you cope through a crisis. It might be none of those things.It could be difficult to explain, and others don't seem to understand:- all you know is that you don't want to feel like it anymore, and you want things to be different.
Newport NP20
& Online
Peter John Ashby
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, UKCP Trainee
Verified
Verified
Hello and Welcome, Thank you for clicking on my profile, Starting the Therapeutic journey can be daunting, even more so if you are somebody who prefers to keep themselves to themselves or finds talking to people a challenge in itself, We will get to know each other by finding common ground and creating a safe space, using Transactional Analysis techniques, Therapeutic TTRPG techniques or Talking Geek, my goal is to help you feel comfortable and engaged in the process whilst exploring the presenting issues and working towards mutually agreed upon goals and autonomy
Emma Bowers
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
How you’re feeling or thinking may be difficult or overwhelming. Perhaps you’re grappling with things that happened in the past or what’s going on for you now. Maybe you’re figuring out what’s important to you and how you’d like your life to be. You might be finding work, or your relationships with friends and loved ones unsatisfying or tricky. Perhaps you're finding yourself in familiar situations time and again and want things to be different but you’re at a loss about to how to make it happen. Whatever your unique reasons are for looking for a therapist, you’ve probably already been trying hard to figure things out on your own.
Paul J. Gilbert
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified
Verified
I am an experienced and highly qualified Psychotherapist and Counsellor. I offer Single-Session, Short-Term and Long-Term Therapy. I work with a wide range of problems such as Depression, Anxiety, Low Self-Esteem, Sadness, Loss, Relationship Issues, BPD, OCD, Anger, Feeling Lost, Domestic Violence, Trauma, Sexual Violence & Abuse etc. People can seek therapy when they are feeling vulnerable and experiencing a challenging time in their lives, often due to past experiences or events that are happening in the present time. I will help you to explore and understand your experience and find solutions together.
Karolina Orenczak
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I help trauma and loss survivors be secure in the here and now, connect with their inner child, and live life on their own terms.
Phinity Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
We will facilitate open and honest dialogue, so we may explore your concerns, anxieties, pain, trauma, or sadness, and uncover issues you might normally avoid because they feel threatening. This safe confrontation will allow you to learn how to process your challenges in a helpful way which is incredibly powerful, changing how you relate to yourself, others, and your world, thereby offering movement toward healing, growth, and.....joy.
Rachel Northen - Sex And Relationship Therapist
Counsellor, COSRT General
Verified
Verified
I specialise in male and female sexual difficulties and in relationship issues and work with couples and individuals. Sexual issues may have a physiological and/or psychological cause and include: loss of intimacy and desire, mismatched libidos, orgasm difficulties, erectile dysfunction, premature and delayed ejaculation, vaginismus, sexual pain, menopause, sexual phobia and anxiety, lack of confidence and issues with porn use. Relationship issues include: infidelity, loss of trust, communication difficulties, lack of intimacy/connection, adjusting to change, conflict, stress and anxiety, separation and different attachment styles.
Charlotta Nuboer-Cope
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
If life is overwhelming and confusing, it can be very helpful to talk through what is going on with someone who is trained to listen. I am a compassionate counsellor and my approach is warm, empathic and accepting. I aim to establish a trusting relationship so that you feel safe to explore the issues you bring. I have experience working with clients who have depression, anxiety, trauma, PTSD and OCD as well as those with life problems due to bereavement, divorce, job stress, parenting, difficult relationships and low self-esteem.
Waitlist for new clients
Dr Miguel Montenegro
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am a Chartered and Registered Clinical Psychologist, Neuropsychologist and Psychotherapist based in Liverpool City Centre and online for video calls. Going to clients is possible but only when appointments are funded by NHS, local authorities, and accident claims cases. I work with people who need specific assessments and therapy for anxiety, depression, bipolar, PTSD, ADHD, Autism, psychosis, low self-esteem, work-related stress, brain injuries, dementia, learning disabilities, personality disorders, relationship issues and many more. Appointments in English and Portuguese languages.
Hope Therapy Hub
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
Verified
Verified
Accredited as a CBT Therapist with the BABCP for 15 years and a registered Nurse with the NMC. I have recently become an independent practitioner with a bespoke outdoor space and Hub . I have experience of working with complex needs of Adults, children and their families. My specialities are working with anxiety disorders, OCD, social anxiety, panic, phobias, generalised anxiety, health anxiety and low mood as well as more complex and entrenched problems. I also specialise in trauma focussed work and I am qualified in a number of approaches such as EMDR, ACT Mindfulness and vaso-vagal theory.
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Open Relationships Non-Monogamy Counsellors
Why might an individual want to see a therapist specialising in open relationships and consensual non-monogamy?
A client seeking help with an open or consensually non-monogamous relationship will prefer to talk with a professional whom they can count on to be nonjudgmental. Talking with a supportive therapist may on its own help relieve some of the stigma and challenges partners face. That said, the most important factor in the success of any type of therapy is the ability of the client and practitioner to form a strong, trusting bond. For this reason, an individual or couple could find success with a therapist who does not specialise in non-monogamous relationships but with whom they can build trust.
When should open or consensually non-monogamous partners seek counselling?
Like other couples, polyamorous partners typically seek counseling when they face relationship challenges they can’t solve themselves. In non-monogamous relationships, this could include breaches of trust, including infidelity; unclear rules or violations of boundaries; jealousy of outside partners; the stress of juggling the needs of multiple partners; or the effect of high partner turnover on children. Like those of other couples, polyamorous bonds can be threatened by increasingly frequent arguments, poor or dysfunctional communication, diminished emotional or physical intimacy, or the feeling that something is wrong, even if they don’t know what it is.
Do therapists have special training to gain expertise in open relationships and consensual non-monogamy?
No, but individuals seeking help with non-monogamous relationships would most likely consult a licensed professional with specific training in couples counseling or couples therapy. Couples counselling and couples therapy both involve teaching concrete strategies to navigate conflict in relationships. A good therapist can engage both partners as they explain these approaches but can also work with a single partner.
How long does therapy for consensually non-monogamous couples typically last?
Couples therapy for any type of couple, tends to be relatively time-limited, lasting around 12 weeks on average. A good therapist will tailor sessions to the individual partners’ emotions and sometimes their past, along with patterns found to be repeating in the relationship. In many cases, clients should expect their therapist to assign “homework” between weekly sessions.