LGBTQ+ Affirming Counsellors in Stonehouse
I work with anyone navigating difficult times – whether you come with a specific issue or feel stuck and overwhelmed. My particular experience is supporting people grieving loss in any form, struggling with addiction, or facing anxiety, relationship difficulties, and low mood.
People come because they need a safe, non-judgmental space to be heard. Often they're carrying things they can't talk about elsewhere. I help you move forward by creating a calm space, listening deeply, exploring what's keeping you stuck, and working collaboratively to find approaches that actually work for you. We adjust our work together based on what helps.
I work with anyone navigating difficult times – whether you come with a specific issue or feel stuck and overwhelmed. My particular experience is supporting people grieving loss in any form, struggling with addiction, or facing anxiety, relationship difficulties, and low mood.
People come because they need a safe, non-judgmental space to be heard. Often they're carrying things they can't talk about elsewhere. I help you move forward by creating a calm space, listening deeply, exploring what's keeping you stuck, and working collaboratively to find approaches that actually work for you. We adjust our work together based on what helps.
We all face difficult times in life, in fact I think we could just say, life is difficult. In counselling you will be thinking with another person about how you manage life’s struggles, how you relate to friends and family and how your present situation may be related to your past experiences. Talking and thinking with another can bring about a new perspective to old problems or worries and help you find new ways of approaching things. in. In my experience even small changes can have a very positive impact. Speaking to someone might feel a bit daunting to begin with but I find people soon settle in.
We all face difficult times in life, in fact I think we could just say, life is difficult. In counselling you will be thinking with another person about how you manage life’s struggles, how you relate to friends and family and how your present situation may be related to your past experiences. Talking and thinking with another can bring about a new perspective to old problems or worries and help you find new ways of approaching things. in. In my experience even small changes can have a very positive impact. Speaking to someone might feel a bit daunting to begin with but I find people soon settle in.
I encourage & welcome those clients who may be neurodivergent, men, women, the LGBTQ+ community, aged 18 & beyond.
My name is Debbie and I am a professional friendly Trauma Informed, Psychodynamic Therapist, passionate about helping people in times of need, supporting clients suffering a bereavement, PTSD, complex trauma, burnout, relationship issues, pregnancy & menopause, suicide ideation, addiction, & abuse, to name but a few. I work with emergency services personnel & the charity 2Wish, supporting bereaved families.
I can help you work through difficult emotions, explore negative behaviours, offload, & help you break free from patterns of negativity, build resilience, & overcome painful memories..
I encourage & welcome those clients who may be neurodivergent, men, women, the LGBTQ+ community, aged 18 & beyond.
My name is Debbie and I am a professional friendly Trauma Informed, Psychodynamic Therapist, passionate about helping people in times of need, supporting clients suffering a bereavement, PTSD, complex trauma, burnout, relationship issues, pregnancy & menopause, suicide ideation, addiction, & abuse, to name but a few. I work with emergency services personnel & the charity 2Wish, supporting bereaved families.
I can help you work through difficult emotions, explore negative behaviours, offload, & help you break free from patterns of negativity, build resilience, & overcome painful memories..
Hello and Welcome! If you, or a loved one, are looking for help with difficult life experiences or mental health struggles, then I am here to help. I understand the need for you to feel able to connect to a counsellor who can listen with real understanding and empathy. A person who will listen without judgement and help support you to reach your goals, and ultimately heal. I offer free 30 minute initial consultations, to see if I could be the counsellor you are looking for. I also offer specialist counselling for people with ADHD and Autism.
Hello and Welcome! If you, or a loved one, are looking for help with difficult life experiences or mental health struggles, then I am here to help. I understand the need for you to feel able to connect to a counsellor who can listen with real understanding and empathy. A person who will listen without judgement and help support you to reach your goals, and ultimately heal. I offer free 30 minute initial consultations, to see if I could be the counsellor you are looking for. I also offer specialist counselling for people with ADHD and Autism.
Hi, and a warm welcome. I'm a qualified counsellor and supervisor and have been for many years offering therapeutic support for adults, adolescents, children and familues either together or individually, in my private practice and within primary and secondary schools. I can offer support too many for many reasons and offer flexible Integrative approaches to suit you. I always welcome a free initial email or chat or meet and briefly discuss ways of support that suits all. This can also give you all an opportunity to see the space, meet and talk with me with no obligation. This helps in deciding what is best for you.
Hi, and a warm welcome. I'm a qualified counsellor and supervisor and have been for many years offering therapeutic support for adults, adolescents, children and familues either together or individually, in my private practice and within primary and secondary schools. I can offer support too many for many reasons and offer flexible Integrative approaches to suit you. I always welcome a free initial email or chat or meet and briefly discuss ways of support that suits all. This can also give you all an opportunity to see the space, meet and talk with me with no obligation. This helps in deciding what is best for you.
I work with a psychologically informed understanding of intersectionality and the challenges that come from oppression and generational trauma and offer a welcoming space to those from minority and under-represented backgrounds including BAME, BIPOC and LGBTQIA communities.
Hello, my name is Gina. I’m a qualified, trauma informed, Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). At the heart of my practice is the therapeutic relationship, creating a space where trust can develop and where you can feel heard and deeply valued. I provide both online counselling to UK based and international clients as well as face-to-face therapy sessions in Stroud. My therapeutic support extends to a wide range of emotional and psychological concerns and is a welcoming space to people from all walks of life!
I work with a psychologically informed understanding of intersectionality and the challenges that come from oppression and generational trauma and offer a welcoming space to those from minority and under-represented backgrounds including BAME, BIPOC and LGBTQIA communities.
Hello, my name is Gina. I’m a qualified, trauma informed, Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and registered with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS). At the heart of my practice is the therapeutic relationship, creating a space where trust can develop and where you can feel heard and deeply valued. I provide both online counselling to UK based and international clients as well as face-to-face therapy sessions in Stroud. My therapeutic support extends to a wide range of emotional and psychological concerns and is a welcoming space to people from all walks of life!
My clients have a variety of issues. I encourage my clients to have a sense of curiosity about themselves and their process in our work together. Throughout therapy, I seek to meet such needs as genuine understanding and acceptance as well as the provision of a space of safety when clients may be experiencing a life situation or condition that feels unsafe. If you are seeking a therapist with shared lives experience, I can offer personal insights to clients who are seeking counselling for immune illnesses / bowel disease-related depression and anxiety.
My clients have a variety of issues. I encourage my clients to have a sense of curiosity about themselves and their process in our work together. Throughout therapy, I seek to meet such needs as genuine understanding and acceptance as well as the provision of a space of safety when clients may be experiencing a life situation or condition that feels unsafe. If you are seeking a therapist with shared lives experience, I can offer personal insights to clients who are seeking counselling for immune illnesses / bowel disease-related depression and anxiety.
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I am also LGBTQIA+ and Neurodiverse affirming.
I work integratively, which means I have access to different types of counselling including Neuroscience and Polyvagal theory, which helps to explain why we feel the way we do, but most importantly, I am a passionate believer in the strength of the human spirit and our innate ability to facilitate change in our selves.
I am also LGBTQIA+ and Neurodiverse affirming.
I work integratively, which means I have access to different types of counselling including Neuroscience and Polyvagal theory, which helps to explain why we feel the way we do, but most importantly, I am a passionate believer in the strength of the human spirit and our innate ability to facilitate change in our selves.
I am an experienced LGBTQ+ and University counsellor currently offering online counselling, psychotherapy and pluralistic clinical supervision.
I have experience working with a broad range of mental health issues, long-term health care issues and issues due to difficult life events / circumstances. I offer general counselling and also specialised counselling for those within the LGBTQIA+ communities and University students.
I am an experienced LGBTQ+ and University counsellor currently offering online counselling, psychotherapy and pluralistic clinical supervision.
I have experience working with a broad range of mental health issues, long-term health care issues and issues due to difficult life events / circumstances. I offer general counselling and also specialised counselling for those within the LGBTQIA+ communities and University students.
Need to find the right person to talk to? If you have only just started to look for help you maybe feeling confused or even overwhelmed by the choice of therapies and therapists available - we understand and are here to help. We offer you a warm and friendly welcome from a selected team of expert therapists who bring an outstanding breadth and depth of experience and knowledge in both the in-person and online private talking therapies. Our team includes counsellors, psychologists, psychotherapists and EMDR practitioners to ensure you can find the right therapist for what you need right now.
Need to find the right person to talk to? If you have only just started to look for help you maybe feeling confused or even overwhelmed by the choice of therapies and therapists available - we understand and are here to help. We offer you a warm and friendly welcome from a selected team of expert therapists who bring an outstanding breadth and depth of experience and knowledge in both the in-person and online private talking therapies. Our team includes counsellors, psychologists, psychotherapists and EMDR practitioners to ensure you can find the right therapist for what you need right now.
I often work with the LGBTQ community, of which I am a proud member as an out gay man, and with ethically non-monogamous relationships.
I often work with presentations of anxiety, depression, self identity and relationships.
Like all psychotherapists, my approach to providing counselling is unique. I am trained as an integrative psychotherapist in both individual and relationship work. I pull from a large toolbox of theory and skills that I will tailor to you as we move forwards with your psychotherapy, including the person centered, psychodynamic, psychosynthesis and gestalt approaches, and in my relationship work, relational life therapy and imago. These are just a small sample of the modalities I use in my work.
I often work with the LGBTQ community, of which I am a proud member as an out gay man, and with ethically non-monogamous relationships.
I often work with presentations of anxiety, depression, self identity and relationships.
Like all psychotherapists, my approach to providing counselling is unique. I am trained as an integrative psychotherapist in both individual and relationship work. I pull from a large toolbox of theory and skills that I will tailor to you as we move forwards with your psychotherapy, including the person centered, psychodynamic, psychosynthesis and gestalt approaches, and in my relationship work, relational life therapy and imago. These are just a small sample of the modalities I use in my work.
I bring a wealth of experience in both these areas, shaped by my clinical practice, my research on LGBTQIA+ health, and my academic background.
I offer trauma-informed and affirming integrative counselling tailored to you. We can explore your sense of identity and belonging, make sense of past experiences, and develop new ways of relating to yourself and others. I offer online assessments, weekly sessions, and evidence-based support including EMDR.
I bring a wealth of experience in both these areas, shaped by my clinical practice, my research on LGBTQIA+ health, and my academic background.
I offer trauma-informed and affirming integrative counselling tailored to you. We can explore your sense of identity and belonging, make sense of past experiences, and develop new ways of relating to yourself and others. I offer online assessments, weekly sessions, and evidence-based support including EMDR.
I identify as queer, and work with many members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Therapy with me offers somewhere for your experience to be heard, without judgement, and at your own pace. In this space we can explore your difficulties together, deepening your understanding of yourself, with the hope of helping you find a more connected, authentic way forward.
I identify as queer, and work with many members of the LGBTQIA+ community.
Therapy with me offers somewhere for your experience to be heard, without judgement, and at your own pace. In this space we can explore your difficulties together, deepening your understanding of yourself, with the hope of helping you find a more connected, authentic way forward.
What happened to us, doesn't have to define us. The narrative of our issues can be transformed in something different. A healing story that can give you empowerment and freedom. We can feel angry, anxious, frozen, stuck but we may not always know why. You may look for happiness or you feel you are lost. Or perhaps, you still don't know what's missing. Regardless, I understand it's important for you to know how to cope and what really matters to you. Finding and challenging your personal story, may give you the answers you are looking for. I can help with that!
What happened to us, doesn't have to define us. The narrative of our issues can be transformed in something different. A healing story that can give you empowerment and freedom. We can feel angry, anxious, frozen, stuck but we may not always know why. You may look for happiness or you feel you are lost. Or perhaps, you still don't know what's missing. Regardless, I understand it's important for you to know how to cope and what really matters to you. Finding and challenging your personal story, may give you the answers you are looking for. I can help with that!
I’m a mixed-race, queer, poly, neurodivergent trainee psychotherapist.
Whether you’re coming as an individual or in partnerships, you’re welcome to bring the full complexity of who you are into our work.
I work with people to find and reclaim themselves, to meet and hold what has been heavy, and to build lives that feel more connected and infused with pleasure.
I’m a mixed-race, queer, poly, neurodivergent trainee psychotherapist.
Whether you’re coming as an individual or in partnerships, you’re welcome to bring the full complexity of who you are into our work.
I work with people to find and reclaim themselves, to meet and hold what has been heavy, and to build lives that feel more connected and infused with pleasure.
Hi, I'm Steven. I work with you, the individual or couple experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, or relationship difficulties and feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about the future. You may be navigating a life transition, struggling with self doubt or noticing repeating emotional or relational patterns. You might be looking for a supportive space, where you can speak honestly about what's happening and begin to make sense of experiences that feel confusing or difficult to manage, that's where I come in. I support you to unpick worries, behaviours, patterns and negative cycles to help you with a better way of living.
Hi, I'm Steven. I work with you, the individual or couple experiencing anxiety, stress, low mood, or relationship difficulties and feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about the future. You may be navigating a life transition, struggling with self doubt or noticing repeating emotional or relational patterns. You might be looking for a supportive space, where you can speak honestly about what's happening and begin to make sense of experiences that feel confusing or difficult to manage, that's where I come in. I support you to unpick worries, behaviours, patterns and negative cycles to help you with a better way of living.
I have a lived and professional awareness of neurodiversity and LGBTQ+ issues which I’m mindful of and sensitive to in the therapy room.
Hi I’m Carly. I don’t believe there’s a one size fits all approach to therapy so I will tailor therapy to you. I specialise though in working with children & young people and survivors of trauma and abuse. I'm really passionate about supporting people who have spent their lives feeling othered, silenced and ignored. In therapy your voice will be heard. I have years of experience working for respected charities such as Off the Record, Women's Aid and Rape Crisis.
I’m also a believer in the healing power of creativity and play. I’m happy to work with you in this way if you want to though equally there’s never any pressure to.
I have a lived and professional awareness of neurodiversity and LGBTQ+ issues which I’m mindful of and sensitive to in the therapy room.
Hi I’m Carly. I don’t believe there’s a one size fits all approach to therapy so I will tailor therapy to you. I specialise though in working with children & young people and survivors of trauma and abuse. I'm really passionate about supporting people who have spent their lives feeling othered, silenced and ignored. In therapy your voice will be heard. I have years of experience working for respected charities such as Off the Record, Women's Aid and Rape Crisis.
I’m also a believer in the healing power of creativity and play. I’m happy to work with you in this way if you want to though equally there’s never any pressure to.
You found your way here because of your courage and your desire for something to change. I understand how hard it can be to reach out. Our work will start by honouring your strengths and supporting you to hold and ease the challenges that you are experiencing. I hold an anti-oppressive space to support you to bring whatever you are seeking to change or understand. Together we will resource you to adapt to physical and emotional shifts, increase your awareness of your needs, and to feel more present and content in your life. To believe that you have choice and to feel you have positive control.
You found your way here because of your courage and your desire for something to change. I understand how hard it can be to reach out. Our work will start by honouring your strengths and supporting you to hold and ease the challenges that you are experiencing. I hold an anti-oppressive space to support you to bring whatever you are seeking to change or understand. Together we will resource you to adapt to physical and emotional shifts, increase your awareness of your needs, and to feel more present and content in your life. To believe that you have choice and to feel you have positive control.
I work with/welcome a variety of clients/backgrounds, but I specialise in working with young adults and LGBTQ+community.
In life it is common to wear various marks in order to feel accepted. However you may find these are not true to yourself? My intention is to build trust and safety in our relationship, encouraging your outer mask to slip so you can begin exploring your true self. With that can come acceptance and liberation to live, grow, and develop as the true you.
I work with/welcome a variety of clients/backgrounds, but I specialise in working with young adults and LGBTQ+community.
In life it is common to wear various marks in order to feel accepted. However you may find these are not true to yourself? My intention is to build trust and safety in our relationship, encouraging your outer mask to slip so you can begin exploring your true self. With that can come acceptance and liberation to live, grow, and develop as the true you.
My passion for the LGBTQIA community is a large part of what drew me to counselling.
Are you okay? But are you really okay? Have things been hard lately? Do you think speaking about it might help?
My passion for the LGBTQIA community is a large part of what drew me to counselling.
Are you okay? But are you really okay? Have things been hard lately? Do you think speaking about it might help?
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LGBTQ+ Counsellors
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.