Polyamory and ENM Counselling in Sidcup
Hi, I’m Jo, a qualified Integrative Counsellor (BACP/NCPS), EMDR Trauma Therapist, and Clinical Sexologist (COSRT). I specialise in helping people overcome emotional, relational, and sexual challenges. Using EMDR, I support individuals in healing from trauma and regaining control of their lives. As a Clinical Sexologist, I offer compassionate guidance on sexual health, intimacy, desire, identity, and communication, helping you build fulfilling relationships. I provide a comfy affirming space where everyone is welcome and supported to show up as themselves.
Hi, I’m Jo, a qualified Integrative Counsellor (BACP/NCPS), EMDR Trauma Therapist, and Clinical Sexologist (COSRT). I specialise in helping people overcome emotional, relational, and sexual challenges. Using EMDR, I support individuals in healing from trauma and regaining control of their lives. As a Clinical Sexologist, I offer compassionate guidance on sexual health, intimacy, desire, identity, and communication, helping you build fulfilling relationships. I provide a comfy affirming space where everyone is welcome and supported to show up as themselves.
I am an Integrative Counsellor (MBACP) and I work with adults and couples both in-person and online on a wide range of behavioural, emotional, and relationship issues. I am here to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings and facilitate self-awareness and movement towards healing and growth. I have been trained in a number of modalities including person-centred, psychodynamic, existential, cognitive, and relational approaches. My practice also draws on embodied/somatic approaches to trauma. My approach is tailored to the client and what works best for each individual.
I am an Integrative Counsellor (MBACP) and I work with adults and couples both in-person and online on a wide range of behavioural, emotional, and relationship issues. I am here to provide a safe and non-judgmental space for individuals to explore their thoughts and feelings and facilitate self-awareness and movement towards healing and growth. I have been trained in a number of modalities including person-centred, psychodynamic, existential, cognitive, and relational approaches. My practice also draws on embodied/somatic approaches to trauma. My approach is tailored to the client and what works best for each individual.
I am a DBT-informed therapist working with adults who experience intense emotions, complex mental health difficulties, or who have felt misunderstood in previous therapy or mental health services.
I offer online therapy across the UK and work with a range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, psychosis-related experiences (such as hearing voices or paranoia), addiction, grief, and long-standing relationship or family challenges.
I have particular experience supporting people with traits associated with anxiety, borderline personality (BPD/EUPD), emotional dysregulation, OCD and intrusive thoughts
I am a DBT-informed therapist working with adults who experience intense emotions, complex mental health difficulties, or who have felt misunderstood in previous therapy or mental health services.
I offer online therapy across the UK and work with a range of difficulties, including anxiety, depression, psychosis-related experiences (such as hearing voices or paranoia), addiction, grief, and long-standing relationship or family challenges.
I have particular experience supporting people with traits associated with anxiety, borderline personality (BPD/EUPD), emotional dysregulation, OCD and intrusive thoughts
Hi, I'm Victoria, an experienced anxiety and couples counsellor. I help people overcome persistent anxiety, insomnia, burnout, and acute or complex trauma symptoms. My couples therapy work, reliably reduces conflict, rebuilds trust, strengthens communication and intimacy and restores emotional connection. I am also a trained CBT-I therapist, a 4-8 session, evidence‑based insomnia treatment.
I will support you with practical strategies to ease symptoms while we discover and make sense of the underlying causes. My approach is warm and collaborative, helping you feel understood, empowered and more in control of your emotional world.
Hi, I'm Victoria, an experienced anxiety and couples counsellor. I help people overcome persistent anxiety, insomnia, burnout, and acute or complex trauma symptoms. My couples therapy work, reliably reduces conflict, rebuilds trust, strengthens communication and intimacy and restores emotional connection. I am also a trained CBT-I therapist, a 4-8 session, evidence‑based insomnia treatment.
I will support you with practical strategies to ease symptoms while we discover and make sense of the underlying causes. My approach is warm and collaborative, helping you feel understood, empowered and more in control of your emotional world.
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A warm, culturally aware therapist supporting anxiety, neurodiversity, relationships and intimacy.
You may be living with anxiety, panic, or a constant sense of being on edge. You might be autistic or neurodivergent and feel misunderstood in relationships, work, or intimacy. Perhaps you’re struggling with sexual concerns, shame, or feeling disconnected from your partner, especially within a cross-cultural relationship. You want a space where you don’t have to explain yourself or fit in. Your hope is to feel calmer, more confident, and able to build relationships that feel safe, authentic, and fulfilling.
A warm, culturally aware therapist supporting anxiety, neurodiversity, relationships and intimacy.
You may be living with anxiety, panic, or a constant sense of being on edge. You might be autistic or neurodivergent and feel misunderstood in relationships, work, or intimacy. Perhaps you’re struggling with sexual concerns, shame, or feeling disconnected from your partner, especially within a cross-cultural relationship. You want a space where you don’t have to explain yourself or fit in. Your hope is to feel calmer, more confident, and able to build relationships that feel safe, authentic, and fulfilling.
Hello, my name is Bjorn Ventris (he/him). I am a relationship and sex therapist based in Hackney. I work with individuals, couples & polycules from all backgrounds and orientations to help them improve their relationships and sex lives.
Some issues I help clients with include: open relationships & consensual non-monogamy, mismatched desire, improving communication, conflict, long term commitment, infidelity and rebuilding trust, improving intimacy, relationship endings & separation, step families, erectile dysfunction, rapid or retarded ejaculation, vaginismus, sexual trauma, compulsive sexual behaviour and problematic porn use.
Hello, my name is Bjorn Ventris (he/him). I am a relationship and sex therapist based in Hackney. I work with individuals, couples & polycules from all backgrounds and orientations to help them improve their relationships and sex lives.
Some issues I help clients with include: open relationships & consensual non-monogamy, mismatched desire, improving communication, conflict, long term commitment, infidelity and rebuilding trust, improving intimacy, relationship endings & separation, step families, erectile dysfunction, rapid or retarded ejaculation, vaginismus, sexual trauma, compulsive sexual behaviour and problematic porn use.
Are you feeling lost? Doing things that don't fit who you are? Or does it feel like you just don't know yourself anymore?
I can help you find yourself again. You can't follow the same old script, you have to dare to write your own story: exploring, questioning, and embracing every part of who you are. Self-discovery is an advenrure whether it's about defying norms, fighting for your own survival or searching for clarity, transformation, and connection. You don't have to wait I'm here to help you write your story - Book: www.lpg.scot/book-gavin
Are you feeling lost? Doing things that don't fit who you are? Or does it feel like you just don't know yourself anymore?
I can help you find yourself again. You can't follow the same old script, you have to dare to write your own story: exploring, questioning, and embracing every part of who you are. Self-discovery is an advenrure whether it's about defying norms, fighting for your own survival or searching for clarity, transformation, and connection. You don't have to wait I'm here to help you write your story - Book: www.lpg.scot/book-gavin
Hello. I understand first-hand how difficult it can be to make that first step of reaching out for help, and I’m so glad that you are here. It may be that you have experienced events in the past that are impacting your life now, or are currently going through some dark times, and need support in navigating your way through? Perhaps you have been feeling anxious or depressed and just want to feel better? Or are there changes in your life that you are struggling with? You might know exactly what you need to work through…or you may not understand exactly what is going on, but you know something just doesn't feel right. I can help.
Hello. I understand first-hand how difficult it can be to make that first step of reaching out for help, and I’m so glad that you are here. It may be that you have experienced events in the past that are impacting your life now, or are currently going through some dark times, and need support in navigating your way through? Perhaps you have been feeling anxious or depressed and just want to feel better? Or are there changes in your life that you are struggling with? You might know exactly what you need to work through…or you may not understand exactly what is going on, but you know something just doesn't feel right. I can help.
Have you been diagnosed with ADHD or autism as an adult and found that, instead of clarity, it has brought confusion, grief, or shame? Many of the people I work with are in their 30s and beyond, navigating the impact of late diagnosis on identity, self-worth, and relationships.
Have you been diagnosed with ADHD or autism as an adult and found that, instead of clarity, it has brought confusion, grief, or shame? Many of the people I work with are in their 30s and beyond, navigating the impact of late diagnosis on identity, self-worth, and relationships.
Being neurodivergent myself, I've been drawn to work with autism, ADHD and other neurotypes, as well as the gender, sexuality, kink, and relationship diversity ( polyamory/non-monogamy) community, including sex workers.
I believe that every person has the inner wisdom and potential to create a fulfilling life for themselves. However, at some point, most of us will find that we need external perspective and a space to explore issues that might make us feel stuck or hopeless.
To me, counselling is a collaborative and creative relational process, and my role within it is to help people find their own personal power and joy, no matter their circumstances.
I'm an energetic practitioner who will laugh and get excited with you, but also respect your rhythm and create space for grief, pain and stuckness, for as long as it's needed.
Being neurodivergent myself, I've been drawn to work with autism, ADHD and other neurotypes, as well as the gender, sexuality, kink, and relationship diversity ( polyamory/non-monogamy) community, including sex workers.
I believe that every person has the inner wisdom and potential to create a fulfilling life for themselves. However, at some point, most of us will find that we need external perspective and a space to explore issues that might make us feel stuck or hopeless.
To me, counselling is a collaborative and creative relational process, and my role within it is to help people find their own personal power and joy, no matter their circumstances.
I'm an energetic practitioner who will laugh and get excited with you, but also respect your rhythm and create space for grief, pain and stuckness, for as long as it's needed.
I aim to provide a safe welcoming, non-judgmental space where clients can freely express their thoughts, feelings and truly be heard. I am here to listen to you and help you find the best way forward. I use a collaborative approach where we examine thoughts and feelings from the past and examine how those past feelings affect the client in the here and now. My hope is to help clients realise that they have the tools to help themselves move forward in life and I’ll assist in finding new perspectives that help to bring self-awareness, strength, self-belief and enable positive change.
I aim to provide a safe welcoming, non-judgmental space where clients can freely express their thoughts, feelings and truly be heard. I am here to listen to you and help you find the best way forward. I use a collaborative approach where we examine thoughts and feelings from the past and examine how those past feelings affect the client in the here and now. My hope is to help clients realise that they have the tools to help themselves move forward in life and I’ll assist in finding new perspectives that help to bring self-awareness, strength, self-belief and enable positive change.
My lived experience as a queer, non-monogamous person lends itself to a deeper understanding and empathy of the experiences of queer (LGBTQ+) and non-monogamous (inc. polyamorous) people.
Hello, I’m Rebecca. I will be by your side as you explore whatever you wish to share, accepting all parts of you and bringing all parts of myself. As a person-centred therapist I offer a space that is non-judgemental, open and supportive. I offer you space that is just for you, to have the time to be heard and express yourself. I'm passionate about social justice and embed this in my practice, curious about how your identities and life experiences are felt and perceived. It feels like a really hard time to be queer and/or trans at the moment, I'm here to hold you and have understanding and experience. You are welcome and accepted.
My lived experience as a queer, non-monogamous person lends itself to a deeper understanding and empathy of the experiences of queer (LGBTQ+) and non-monogamous (inc. polyamorous) people.
Hello, I’m Rebecca. I will be by your side as you explore whatever you wish to share, accepting all parts of you and bringing all parts of myself. As a person-centred therapist I offer a space that is non-judgemental, open and supportive. I offer you space that is just for you, to have the time to be heard and express yourself. I'm passionate about social justice and embed this in my practice, curious about how your identities and life experiences are felt and perceived. It feels like a really hard time to be queer and/or trans at the moment, I'm here to hold you and have understanding and experience. You are welcome and accepted.
I am polyamory, BDSM and kink aware.
I am very experienced in a range of different therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). I have a particular interest in energy psychology, where Eastern energy approaches have been combined with Western psychological therapy.
I am polyamory, BDSM and kink aware.
I am very experienced in a range of different therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). I have a particular interest in energy psychology, where Eastern energy approaches have been combined with Western psychological therapy.
Perhaps you're exploring ethical non-monogamy (ENM), polyamory, or questioning monogamy, and want relationships that feel honest and sustainable.
I offer queer-affirming, sex-positive & kink-aware therapy online across the UK, with particular experience in ENM / polyamory. My approach is integrative and depth-oriented: we explore present-day challenges alongside attachment patterns and early relational experiences, working collaboratively toward lasting change alongside day-to-day challenges.
Perhaps you're exploring ethical non-monogamy (ENM), polyamory, or questioning monogamy, and want relationships that feel honest and sustainable.
I offer queer-affirming, sex-positive & kink-aware therapy online across the UK, with particular experience in ENM / polyamory. My approach is integrative and depth-oriented: we explore present-day challenges alongside attachment patterns and early relational experiences, working collaboratively toward lasting change alongside day-to-day challenges.
You may be someone who appears to cope well on the outside while feeling anxious, low, burnt out, or disconnected inside. You might be ADHD or autistic, queer, a person of colour, or living in ways that sit outside the norm. Perhaps you have spent years masking, people-pleasing, or adapting to feel safe, and are now questioning who you are, what you want, or how you relate to others. You want a space where you do not have to explain yourself or be shaped to fit someone else’s framework.
You may be someone who appears to cope well on the outside while feeling anxious, low, burnt out, or disconnected inside. You might be ADHD or autistic, queer, a person of colour, or living in ways that sit outside the norm. Perhaps you have spent years masking, people-pleasing, or adapting to feel safe, and are now questioning who you are, what you want, or how you relate to others. You want a space where you do not have to explain yourself or be shaped to fit someone else’s framework.
I work with adults experiencing a wide range of emotional and relational difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, identity and relationship issues, intimacy difficulties, shame, disconnection, or feeling stuck in recurring patterns. I have particular experience working with LGBTQ+ clients, Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diversity (GSRD), sexual health and HIV, psychosexual concerns, and the impact of early relational trauma. Together, we create a collaborative space to explore emotional life, relationships, identity, and the patterns that may continue to shape how you relate to yourself and others.
I work with adults experiencing a wide range of emotional and relational difficulties, including anxiety, depression, trauma, identity and relationship issues, intimacy difficulties, shame, disconnection, or feeling stuck in recurring patterns. I have particular experience working with LGBTQ+ clients, Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diversity (GSRD), sexual health and HIV, psychosexual concerns, and the impact of early relational trauma. Together, we create a collaborative space to explore emotional life, relationships, identity, and the patterns that may continue to shape how you relate to yourself and others.
I work with monogamous as well as open/ polyamorous relationships.
Focusing on your goals and using a collaborative approach we will identify what your blocks are to happier relationships and satisfying sex, making changes in the here and now to thoughts, behaviours and patterns. Through agreed tasks outside of therapy, and safe space within therapy we will explore your past and your now to get to the future you desire.
I work with monogamous as well as open/ polyamorous relationships.
Focusing on your goals and using a collaborative approach we will identify what your blocks are to happier relationships and satisfying sex, making changes in the here and now to thoughts, behaviours and patterns. Through agreed tasks outside of therapy, and safe space within therapy we will explore your past and your now to get to the future you desire.
We all experience difficulties in our life, but when these difficulties start to impact our ability to enjoy life, work, and manage our relationships, we might want to get some extra support. Counselling provides a unique opportunity to talk through and process your experiences and feelings in a safe, confidential and consistent space. Clients come to me to find a calm environment to work through issues at their own pace. I won't tell you what to do, but I'll be with you each step of the way.
We all experience difficulties in our life, but when these difficulties start to impact our ability to enjoy life, work, and manage our relationships, we might want to get some extra support. Counselling provides a unique opportunity to talk through and process your experiences and feelings in a safe, confidential and consistent space. Clients come to me to find a calm environment to work through issues at their own pace. I won't tell you what to do, but I'll be with you each step of the way.
Hi I'm Laura. I have experience working with clients from gender, sexual & relationship diverse backgrounds. I'm sex positive, sex worker allied and have experience of kink dynamics. Importantly I wont assume anything about you or your experiences, I listen to You as we work together to uncover patterns, develop insights, and build strategies for healing & growth.
Hi I'm Laura. I have experience working with clients from gender, sexual & relationship diverse backgrounds. I'm sex positive, sex worker allied and have experience of kink dynamics. Importantly I wont assume anything about you or your experiences, I listen to You as we work together to uncover patterns, develop insights, and build strategies for healing & growth.
My clients are typically people with intercultural background - individuals, couples or groups. They might be facing challenges related to significant change – moving between different countries/cultures, change in their relationship status or professional roles. They might be going through challenging times in life and facing difficult choices: infidelity, separation, opening their relationship, empty nest syndrome. We work in their first or second language - English, Russian or Bulgarian. And even if I don’t speak your native tongue, as someone who is multilingual, I understand the challenges and gifts that come with bilingualism.
My clients are typically people with intercultural background - individuals, couples or groups. They might be facing challenges related to significant change – moving between different countries/cultures, change in their relationship status or professional roles. They might be going through challenging times in life and facing difficult choices: infidelity, separation, opening their relationship, empty nest syndrome. We work in their first or second language - English, Russian or Bulgarian. And even if I don’t speak your native tongue, as someone who is multilingual, I understand the challenges and gifts that come with bilingualism.
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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.