Lesbian Counselling in South Shields
You might feel stuck, overwhelmed or emotionally exhausted. Perhaps you’re grieving, questioning your identity or sexuality, managing complex relationships, or feeling caught between cultures, family and who you really are. 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.
You might feel stuck, overwhelmed or emotionally exhausted. Perhaps you’re grieving, questioning your identity or sexuality, managing complex relationships, or feeling caught between cultures, family and who you really are. 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.
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.
I’m a qualified Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor with over 7 years of experience running my own practice. I’m deeply committed to helping clients navigate lifes challenges, working through anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, burnout, or relationship difficulties.
I support children and adults, tailoring therapy to meet each clients emotional, developmental, and psychological needs. My approach is compassionate and grounded in the belief that clients deserve to feel safe, understood, respected, heard and supported. I take an integrative, person-centred approach, combining evidence-based therapies to best suit your needs.
I’m a qualified Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor with over 7 years of experience running my own practice. I’m deeply committed to helping clients navigate lifes challenges, working through anxiety, depression, grief, trauma, burnout, or relationship difficulties.
I support children and adults, tailoring therapy to meet each clients emotional, developmental, and psychological needs. My approach is compassionate and grounded in the belief that clients deserve to feel safe, understood, respected, heard and supported. I take an integrative, person-centred approach, combining evidence-based therapies to best suit your needs.
Hi, my name is Vicky and welcome to Counselling Direct. Are you struggling with life's challenges such as anxiety, ADHD/ADD, ASD, bereavement, depression or low self-esteem, then counselling can help. I offer a warm and friendly professional service and provide a safe and confidential space where you can feel free to explore your thoughts, feelings and issues. I work with people with a range of difficulties, helping them to gain personal awareness, a clearer perspective on their life and make positive changes.
Hi, my name is Vicky and welcome to Counselling Direct. Are you struggling with life's challenges such as anxiety, ADHD/ADD, ASD, bereavement, depression or low self-esteem, then counselling can help. I offer a warm and friendly professional service and provide a safe and confidential space where you can feel free to explore your thoughts, feelings and issues. I work with people with a range of difficulties, helping them to gain personal awareness, a clearer perspective on their life and make positive changes.
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Are you looking for help from someone who knows what it’s like to be queer? You’ve found me!
I specialise in helping trans and/or non-binary people become who they really are without judgement. My main areas of therapeutic expertise are in gender identity, trauma, neurodivergence, and LGBTQ+ life.
I offer therapy exclusively through Zoom and over the phone, depending on your preference. This means you can access therapy from a confidential space in the comfort of your own home.
It can be exceptionally tough to start looking for therapy, and I'm proud of you for doing so.
Are you looking for help from someone who knows what it’s like to be queer? You’ve found me!
I specialise in helping trans and/or non-binary people become who they really are without judgement. My main areas of therapeutic expertise are in gender identity, trauma, neurodivergence, and LGBTQ+ life.
I offer therapy exclusively through Zoom and over the phone, depending on your preference. This means you can access therapy from a confidential space in the comfort of your own home.
It can be exceptionally tough to start looking for therapy, and I'm proud of you for doing so.
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.
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.
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.
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 individuals who have difficulties in managing their emotions and therefore struggle with things like relationships, drinking, substance use, self harming and other impulsive behaviour. You don't need a formal diagnosis to work with me, but I do have a speciality of working with people with personality disorders. I also have lots of experience of working with people who have had traumatic histories and are struggling to manage as a result. This might mean they are depressed, anxious or just finding trusting people hard. As well as these specialities, I also work with all major mental health issues
I specialise in working with individuals who have difficulties in managing their emotions and therefore struggle with things like relationships, drinking, substance use, self harming and other impulsive behaviour. You don't need a formal diagnosis to work with me, but I do have a speciality of working with people with personality disorders. I also have lots of experience of working with people who have had traumatic histories and are struggling to manage as a result. This might mean they are depressed, anxious or just finding trusting people hard. As well as these specialities, I also work with all major mental health issues
Many of my clients decide to work with me because something significant is changing in their life. A decision to be made at a crossroads. Relationship difficulties. The devastation of a loss or bereavement. Career transition. Questions of personal identity. It is at times like these that having someone neutral to talk to can be so valuable.
Many of my clients decide to work with me because something significant is changing in their life. A decision to be made at a crossroads. Relationship difficulties. The devastation of a loss or bereavement. Career transition. Questions of personal identity. It is at times like these that having someone neutral to talk to can be so valuable.
I'm an BACP Accredited Integrative counsellor, psychotherapist, supervisor and EMDR practitioner, with over 14 years experience.
Sometimes life can be hard, and it can be difficult to make sense of distressing thoughts and feelings, and recover from painful life events. Often talking to family and friends may be difficult for a number of reasons.
I will provide a safe, confidential space for you, underpinned by a supportive and empathic therapeutic relationship where we can work together on your difficulties.
I'm an BACP Accredited Integrative counsellor, psychotherapist, supervisor and EMDR practitioner, with over 14 years experience.
Sometimes life can be hard, and it can be difficult to make sense of distressing thoughts and feelings, and recover from painful life events. Often talking to family and friends may be difficult for a number of reasons.
I will provide a safe, confidential space for you, underpinned by a supportive and empathic therapeutic relationship where we can work together on your difficulties.
Are you a couple, finding yourselves in an endless cycle of arguments or uncomfortable silences? Is your relationship struggling to trust after infidelity, suffering from intimacy concerns, or feeling disconnected?
Are you in need of experienced and effective therapeutic support to navigate challenges such as parenting conflicts, financial stress, and life transitions? You are not alone! My compassionate, integrative approach provides a roadmap to lasting change through understanding—not blame. Take the first step toward a stronger future together: schedule your free initial consultation today.
Are you a couple, finding yourselves in an endless cycle of arguments or uncomfortable silences? Is your relationship struggling to trust after infidelity, suffering from intimacy concerns, or feeling disconnected?
Are you in need of experienced and effective therapeutic support to navigate challenges such as parenting conflicts, financial stress, and life transitions? You are not alone! My compassionate, integrative approach provides a roadmap to lasting change through understanding—not blame. Take the first step toward a stronger future together: schedule your free initial consultation today.
Hi there! I'm Marina, a psychologist with a Master's in Clinical Psychology at the Jungian Studies Centre in São Paulo and a PhD Course in Human Sexuality in Portugal. I'm from Brazil and currently living in Newcastle. I'm an open-minded therapist who offers an empathic and non- judgmental environment. I work with people online and in-person in English or Portuguese.
Hi there! I'm Marina, a psychologist with a Master's in Clinical Psychology at the Jungian Studies Centre in São Paulo and a PhD Course in Human Sexuality in Portugal. I'm from Brazil and currently living in Newcastle. I'm an open-minded therapist who offers an empathic and non- judgmental environment. I work with people online and in-person in English or Portuguese.
UKCP registered Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor and Trainer with 14 years experience. I work with people who have/are experiencing difficulties with any type of relationship such as romantic, family, work, peers, and people experiencing emotional abuse/coercion and control in relationships. I work with people struggling with compulsive sexual behaviours-sometimes known as porn/sex addiction, and I offer therapy to individuals, couples and groups.
UKCP registered Psychotherapist, Clinical Supervisor and Trainer with 14 years experience. I work with people who have/are experiencing difficulties with any type of relationship such as romantic, family, work, peers, and people experiencing emotional abuse/coercion and control in relationships. I work with people struggling with compulsive sexual behaviours-sometimes known as porn/sex addiction, and I offer therapy to individuals, couples and groups.
I try to create a safe, comfortable environment to help people with mental health issues.. I have experience of helping people with, trauma effects, borderline personality disorder, dissociation, depression, anxiety and relationship difficulties.
I try to create a safe, comfortable environment to help people with mental health issues.. I have experience of helping people with, trauma effects, borderline personality disorder, dissociation, depression, anxiety and relationship difficulties.
Hello, I am a widely experienced, Psychosexual Therapist/Supervisor. If you want to understand yourself better,/change unwanted behaviours to 'feel' better I would be delighted to receive an EMAIL from you. I work with common & also unusual Sex & Relationship difficulties & Mental health conditions . I assess you, help you identify goals & I review how you think our work is progressing. I explain the rational for my exploration & focus of the tasks I ask you to practice. I work collaboratively with you-as a team to reach your goals. Clients say this is a good way to work. I often see the funny side of life, when appropriate :-)
Hello, I am a widely experienced, Psychosexual Therapist/Supervisor. If you want to understand yourself better,/change unwanted behaviours to 'feel' better I would be delighted to receive an EMAIL from you. I work with common & also unusual Sex & Relationship difficulties & Mental health conditions . I assess you, help you identify goals & I review how you think our work is progressing. I explain the rational for my exploration & focus of the tasks I ask you to practice. I work collaboratively with you-as a team to reach your goals. Clients say this is a good way to work. I often see the funny side of life, when appropriate :-)
We welcome you to a safe space....Coming for therapy can help you to identify what the issues are so that you can feel better about yourself, your relationships, your work and your life. All of our therapists are independent private practitioners with a great deal of experience of working with a vast range of issues in a variety of settings. We offer a wide range of daytime, late evening & Saturday appointments to fit around your busy schedule . If you're coming to us by car, we have free on-street parking and we are a few minutes walk from the nearest bus stop & metro stations.
We welcome you to a safe space....Coming for therapy can help you to identify what the issues are so that you can feel better about yourself, your relationships, your work and your life. All of our therapists are independent private practitioners with a great deal of experience of working with a vast range of issues in a variety of settings. We offer a wide range of daytime, late evening & Saturday appointments to fit around your busy schedule . If you're coming to us by car, we have free on-street parking and we are a few minutes walk from the nearest bus stop & metro stations.
Counsellor, HICBT & EMDR therapist
Hi im Sharon. I offer a warm non-judgemental space where you can explore and express what's troubling you. Sometimes you might become stuck and not really know why or how to change your situation. At other times you might be looking for someone to provide support because of something specific.
Counsellor, HICBT & EMDR therapist
Hi im Sharon. I offer a warm non-judgemental space where you can explore and express what's troubling you. Sometimes you might become stuck and not really know why or how to change your situation. At other times you might be looking for someone to provide support because of something specific.
My work is to empower you to understand and manage your own and your family's psychological wellbeing. From initial confusion and hopelessness the end game is enlightenment and clarity. I rely on data, clear aims, objectives, and objective measurement.
My work is to empower you to understand and manage your own and your family's psychological wellbeing. From initial confusion and hopelessness the end game is enlightenment and clarity. I rely on data, clear aims, objectives, and objective measurement.
I work with individuals who think they may have compulsive sexual behaviour, shame about themselves and their sexual activities, or just shame more broadly. I have a particular interest in working with gay men around sexual issues, including chems and shame. Many of my clients are high-functioning and self-aware, yet struggle with cycles of secrecy, self-criticism, or disconnection. Together, we slow things down to understand what sits beneath these patterns, helping you develop a more stable, compassionate, and integrated way of relating to yourself and others.
I work with individuals who think they may have compulsive sexual behaviour, shame about themselves and their sexual activities, or just shame more broadly. I have a particular interest in working with gay men around sexual issues, including chems and shame. Many of my clients are high-functioning and self-aware, yet struggle with cycles of secrecy, self-criticism, or disconnection. Together, we slow things down to understand what sits beneath these patterns, helping you develop a more stable, compassionate, and integrated way of relating to yourself and others.
Nearby Lesbian Counsellors Searches for South Shields
- Alnwick
- Darlington
- Durham
- Gateshead
- Morpeth
- Newcastle upon Tyne
- North Shields
- Ponteland
- Stockton-on-Tees
- Sunderland
- Whitley Bay
Lesbian Counsellors
What is lesbian-affirming therapy?
Lesbian-affirming therapy is a type of mental health support that fully affirms and reflects a client's lesbian identity. It is rooted in acceptance and does not attempt to change or question an individual's sexual orientation. In this type of therapy, clients work with a therapist who understands the unique experiences of lesbian women. This support is especially important, as research shows that lesbian individuals face higher rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges compared to heterosexual populations. Lesbian-affirming therapy acknowledges that lesbian individuals may encounter specific stressors—such as coming out challenges, family rejection, workplace discrimination, and minority stress—that require specialised understanding and intervention. Lesbian-affirming therapists often work with clients across all age groups, from adolescents navigating their emerging identity to adults and older individuals addressing life transitions and relationship concerns. Many therapists also provide couples therapy for lesbian partners, helping them navigate relationship dynamics, communication challenges, or external stressors that may impact their relationship. It is important to note that therapists provide talk therapy and counseling services but do not prescribe medication—if medication is needed for conditions like depression or anxiety, they will coordinate care with a psychiatrist or primary care physician who can provide psychiatric medication management alongside therapeutic support.
Why should I see a lesbian therapist?
Some clients prefer to work with lesbian therapists who may bring personal lived experience to the therapeutic relationship. Choosing to work with a lesbian therapist can offer a deeper sense of connection, comfort, and shared understanding. A therapist who identifies as lesbian may require clients to give less background explanation—whether it’s about navigating romantic relationships, feeling unseen in certain spaces, or processing the impact of past relationship challenges. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. Additionally, many lesbian-affirming therapists can connect clients to other providers or community-based resources—such as bisexual support groups or LGBTQ+ organisations—that offer additional affirming spaces for connection.
How do I find a lesbian therapist?
The Psychology Today online directory is a helpful tool for finding lesbian-affirming therapists. You can use search filters to identify therapists who specialise in LGBTQ+ care and work specifically with bisexual clients. You can also filter by clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, accepted insurance, session costs, and languages spoken to find the right fit. Look for profiles where therapists explicitly mention working with lesbian clients, or where they describe their approach as identity-affirming, inclusive, or trauma-informed. Many providers will also list their own identities, which may help you find someone with shared lived experience if that is important to you. You can also look for credentials or continuing education in areas such as LGBTQ+ mental health, trauma-informed care, and intersectionality.