LGBTQ+ Affirming Counsellors in Swindon
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?
I have particular experience supporting queer communities and neurodivergent individuals.
This work is about helping you move forward, with greater clarity, understanding, and direction. Therapy with me is focused, collaborative, and grounded in real-life experience.
Over the past ten years, I’ve provided over 6,300 hours of therapy, to hundreds of clients. My approach draws on a blend of therapeutic models, shaped by what works best for you.
I have particular experience supporting queer communities and neurodivergent individuals.
This work is about helping you move forward, with greater clarity, understanding, and direction. Therapy with me is focused, collaborative, and grounded in real-life experience.
Over the past ten years, I’ve provided over 6,300 hours of therapy, to hundreds of clients. My approach draws on a blend of therapeutic models, shaped by what works best for you.
Are you looking for a safe space with an experienced trauma-informed therapist? I offer CBT & EMDR to help tackle low self-esteem, anxiety, & trauma/ PTSD. Perhaps you are having strong reactions to things, or maybe you are struggling with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or nightmares. You might be having trouble sleeping or issues with food or body image. Maybe you feel disconnected, irritable, guilty, and not the parent/ partner/ person that you want to be. When things feel tough, working with someone who you feel 'gets it' and knowing the space is safe and free from judgement is really important.
Are you looking for a safe space with an experienced trauma-informed therapist? I offer CBT & EMDR to help tackle low self-esteem, anxiety, & trauma/ PTSD. Perhaps you are having strong reactions to things, or maybe you are struggling with anxiety, intrusive thoughts, or nightmares. You might be having trouble sleeping or issues with food or body image. Maybe you feel disconnected, irritable, guilty, and not the parent/ partner/ person that you want to be. When things feel tough, working with someone who you feel 'gets it' and knowing the space is safe and free from judgement is really important.
Hello and thank you for choosing to read my profile. Sometimes life can get hard; it can perhaps feel overwhelming. You may be experiencing feelings of anxiety or stress. Perhaps you are aware of feelings of low mood or depression. You might be experiencing relationship difficulties or issues at work. Maybe you feel that you lack confidence or self-esteem. These issues can build up over time and through our work together, I can help you reflect on, explore and understand these better to help you find a way forward.
Hello and thank you for choosing to read my profile. Sometimes life can get hard; it can perhaps feel overwhelming. You may be experiencing feelings of anxiety or stress. Perhaps you are aware of feelings of low mood or depression. You might be experiencing relationship difficulties or issues at work. Maybe you feel that you lack confidence or self-esteem. These issues can build up over time and through our work together, I can help you reflect on, explore and understand these better to help you find a way forward.
I offer Clinical Supervision and Counselling. My background is in education, providing support for students from Primary, Secondary, Sixth Form/College, and University. While working with a diverse range of people, I have received specialist training for working with students and adults with Autism, ADHD, Asperger's and challenging behaviour. I have also previously worked in a Specialist Autistic (SRP) unit. I also work with adults and those that have received a late diagnosis to help accept, adjust and make sense of this impact on their lives and that of their family.
I offer Clinical Supervision and Counselling. My background is in education, providing support for students from Primary, Secondary, Sixth Form/College, and University. While working with a diverse range of people, I have received specialist training for working with students and adults with Autism, ADHD, Asperger's and challenging behaviour. I have also previously worked in a Specialist Autistic (SRP) unit. I also work with adults and those that have received a late diagnosis to help accept, adjust and make sense of this impact on their lives and that of their family.
When you are feeling overwhelmed by difficult past or present experiences, thoughts and feelings talking to someone who will listen can help. Are you feeling alone in this? you don't have to. I offer a confidential, empathic and non-judgemental space in which together we can explore what is causing your distress and a way forward at your pace. Whilst fostering clarity and self-awareness, I bring a warm, calm and compassionate approach to my work in which my client feels supported and empowered. I have a passionate belief in the human capacity for change and growth and in the power of therapy to nurture this for my clients.
When you are feeling overwhelmed by difficult past or present experiences, thoughts and feelings talking to someone who will listen can help. Are you feeling alone in this? you don't have to. I offer a confidential, empathic and non-judgemental space in which together we can explore what is causing your distress and a way forward at your pace. Whilst fostering clarity and self-awareness, I bring a warm, calm and compassionate approach to my work in which my client feels supported and empowered. I have a passionate belief in the human capacity for change and growth and in the power of therapy to nurture this for my clients.
Finding the right counsellor can feel overwhelming. Looking at profiles, trying to get a feel for a person with whom you might share your world.
I put great importance on my relationship with my clients. Getting to know you, understand you and how you experience life is at the core of who I am. As a Person-Centred counsellor, my belief is that you have the answers.
Sometimes, we just need a little help making sense of what is going on inside.
I work, looking at your own unique experiences, in a safe, non-judgmental and supportive space
Finding the right counsellor can feel overwhelming. Looking at profiles, trying to get a feel for a person with whom you might share your world.
I put great importance on my relationship with my clients. Getting to know you, understand you and how you experience life is at the core of who I am. As a Person-Centred counsellor, my belief is that you have the answers.
Sometimes, we just need a little help making sense of what is going on inside.
I work, looking at your own unique experiences, in a safe, non-judgmental and supportive space
Are you scrolling, wondering when something will 'click'? Maybe every profile is starting to sound the same, and you're just hoping one will feel right.
I don't know exactly what brought you here, but I see you. I see you're reaching for something - understanding, relief, maybe just a bit of steadiness. And even if you're not sure what you need yet, that reaching matters. It's a beginning.
Are you scrolling, wondering when something will 'click'? Maybe every profile is starting to sound the same, and you're just hoping one will feel right.
I don't know exactly what brought you here, but I see you. I see you're reaching for something - understanding, relief, maybe just a bit of steadiness. And even if you're not sure what you need yet, that reaching matters. It's a beginning.
Hi, my name is Aneta. I am an integrative psychotherapist and counsellor.
I have substantial experience and training in supporting people who have experienced trauma, particularly connected to sexual, emotional and physical abuse. My approach is based on a three-stage recovery model: restoring safety, processing traumatising events and integration/ taking control over your life. There is a strong emphasis on stabilisation and nervous system regulation; I use a range of tools to support clients with complex trauma and PTSD.
Hi, my name is Aneta. I am an integrative psychotherapist and counsellor.
I have substantial experience and training in supporting people who have experienced trauma, particularly connected to sexual, emotional and physical abuse. My approach is based on a three-stage recovery model: restoring safety, processing traumatising events and integration/ taking control over your life. There is a strong emphasis on stabilisation and nervous system regulation; I use a range of tools to support clients with complex trauma and PTSD.
Limited Mon afternoon/Sat morning sessions left!
Hi, and thanks for considering counselling with me. Reaching out for help is a hard first step and it can feel like there's a lot of profiles to look at so why choose me?!
I’m an experienced counsellor with a passion for helping people reach self-acceptance and find their place in this world. I work with Anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, loss, relationship issues, low self-esteem, trauma and more. I promise that things can always feel lighter with the right person to listen. I’m safe, non-judgemental and I will hear you.
Limited Mon afternoon/Sat morning sessions left!
Hi, and thanks for considering counselling with me. Reaching out for help is a hard first step and it can feel like there's a lot of profiles to look at so why choose me?!
I’m an experienced counsellor with a passion for helping people reach self-acceptance and find their place in this world. I work with Anxiety, depression, ADHD, Autism, loss, relationship issues, low self-esteem, trauma and more. I promise that things can always feel lighter with the right person to listen. I’m safe, non-judgemental and I will hear you.
I work with adults across the UK who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling to make sense of their emotions. You might be dealing with grief, life changes, or a sense that something isn’t quite right, even if you can’t fully explain why. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and feel heard. Together, we gently explore your experiences, helping you gain clarity, process difficult feelings, and move forward at a pace that feels right for you.
I work with adults across the UK who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or struggling to make sense of their emotions. You might be dealing with grief, life changes, or a sense that something isn’t quite right, even if you can’t fully explain why. I offer a warm, non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and feel heard. Together, we gently explore your experiences, helping you gain clarity, process difficult feelings, and move forward at a pace that feels right for you.
I’ve adopted an integrative approach to counselling, this enables me to work with the whole you. I strive to provide you with a friendly, confidential and reflective place, helping you to unravel your experience and understand true deep-rooted feelings in order to resolve them. Coupled with person centred ideology, the focus is on you. Mental-health holds no barrier, I hold current Enhanced DBS enabling me to work with Young People in addition to Adults.
I’ve adopted an integrative approach to counselling, this enables me to work with the whole you. I strive to provide you with a friendly, confidential and reflective place, helping you to unravel your experience and understand true deep-rooted feelings in order to resolve them. Coupled with person centred ideology, the focus is on you. Mental-health holds no barrier, I hold current Enhanced DBS enabling me to work with Young People in addition to Adults.
I have experience in counsel adults in a clinical setting who are feeling distressed, where mental health issues arise when a difficult circumstance of their lives happens. I have experience in working with clients who recovering from alcohol and substances addictions.
I have experience in counsel adults in a clinical setting who are feeling distressed, where mental health issues arise when a difficult circumstance of their lives happens. I have experience in working with clients who recovering from alcohol and substances addictions.
This is an extremely troubling time, I am experienced in working online. I work with Individuals and couples with anxiety, depression and finding ways of coping. Talking about sex, sexuality and relationships can be extremely difficult. Our own feelings of shame can keep us feeling trapped and feel that there is nowhere to go. I offer a non judgemental space to be able to talk sensitively working to resolve issues. We will agree the focus of the work from the outset and keep this in mind throughout the journey together. We will work together to facilitate change in the areas you feel are needed.
This is an extremely troubling time, I am experienced in working online. I work with Individuals and couples with anxiety, depression and finding ways of coping. Talking about sex, sexuality and relationships can be extremely difficult. Our own feelings of shame can keep us feeling trapped and feel that there is nowhere to go. I offer a non judgemental space to be able to talk sensitively working to resolve issues. We will agree the focus of the work from the outset and keep this in mind throughout the journey together. We will work together to facilitate change in the areas you feel are needed.
If now is the right time to talk about something that is troubling you, please contact me. It may be that you are struggling with feelings of anxiety and low mood. Perhaps you have experienced loss or trauma and need to talk about this or maybe you just need to make some changes in your life. I understand that this step is not always an easy one, but I will listen without judgement and offer a safe, supportive environment to enable you to talk freely. Talking together can help to clarify things and find a way through. I welcome clients from all backgrounds and life stages, from young adulthood through to later life.
If now is the right time to talk about something that is troubling you, please contact me. It may be that you are struggling with feelings of anxiety and low mood. Perhaps you have experienced loss or trauma and need to talk about this or maybe you just need to make some changes in your life. I understand that this step is not always an easy one, but I will listen without judgement and offer a safe, supportive environment to enable you to talk freely. Talking together can help to clarify things and find a way through. I welcome clients from all backgrounds and life stages, from young adulthood through to later life.
Are you feeling Overwhelmed? Anxious? Low mood? Stressed? Feeling like this can be debilitating and can lead to a feeling of stuckness. It can affect your behaviours, your sleep and your overall health and well-being. This can often lead to being stuck in the same patterns of behaviour and this can feel exhausting.
You may have experienced trauma which has left you feeling dysregulated and unsafe. You may be feeling hyper-vigilant and tense, or the opposite, and feeling very low and numb to life. You may be unable to function and live life in the way you want to. This can be really distressing and can make you feel alone.
Are you feeling Overwhelmed? Anxious? Low mood? Stressed? Feeling like this can be debilitating and can lead to a feeling of stuckness. It can affect your behaviours, your sleep and your overall health and well-being. This can often lead to being stuck in the same patterns of behaviour and this can feel exhausting.
You may have experienced trauma which has left you feeling dysregulated and unsafe. You may be feeling hyper-vigilant and tense, or the opposite, and feeling very low and numb to life. You may be unable to function and live life in the way you want to. This can be really distressing and can make you feel alone.
Thank you for taking the time to read and visit my profile today.
I offer clients, Face to Face, Online and Walk and Talk sessions.
Having had previous counselling experience myself, I truly understand the importance of navigating this process looking at many profiles.
Working with you I will be helping support you with your struggles, stresses, worries, concerns and whatever you are experiencing together.
By us building trust together enables you to identify new key focus areas whilst continually adapting myself and focusing on your individual changing needs.
Thank you for taking the time to read and visit my profile today.
I offer clients, Face to Face, Online and Walk and Talk sessions.
Having had previous counselling experience myself, I truly understand the importance of navigating this process looking at many profiles.
Working with you I will be helping support you with your struggles, stresses, worries, concerns and whatever you are experiencing together.
By us building trust together enables you to identify new key focus areas whilst continually adapting myself and focusing on your individual changing needs.
You might be struggling to understand your own feelings with what is going on for you at this moment.
You may be experiencing distress, anxiety, emotion about a situation or trying to manage a crisis or life changing event.
It may be that you feel lost, have low self esteem or depressed and are struggling to understand how or why you feel this way.
You might feel emotional, uncertain about a situation, person or relationship.
You may think that your emotional well-being is not what it ought to be or have something on your mind.
You might be struggling to understand your own feelings with what is going on for you at this moment.
You may be experiencing distress, anxiety, emotion about a situation or trying to manage a crisis or life changing event.
It may be that you feel lost, have low self esteem or depressed and are struggling to understand how or why you feel this way.
You might feel emotional, uncertain about a situation, person or relationship.
You may think that your emotional well-being is not what it ought to be or have something on your mind.
I have over 20 years' experience supporting individuals and couples through change, difficulty and uncertainty.
I offer a calm, supportive space where people can explore their thoughts, feelings and relationships, without judgement or pressure. My work is grounded in the belief that everyone has the capacity to grow, heal and move towards a life where they can thrive.
As a registered member of British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I work to professional and ethical standards, placing care, confidentiality and respect at the heart of every session.
I have over 20 years' experience supporting individuals and couples through change, difficulty and uncertainty.
I offer a calm, supportive space where people can explore their thoughts, feelings and relationships, without judgement or pressure. My work is grounded in the belief that everyone has the capacity to grow, heal and move towards a life where they can thrive.
As a registered member of British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP), I work to professional and ethical standards, placing care, confidentiality and respect at the heart of every session.
Are you or your child struggling?
At times we all experience symptoms of anxiety, stress, depression, low self esteem/confidence, anger or have family or relationship issues which make us feel alone and scared.
Perhaps you question if you have ADHD or Autism or you have reached your middle years and a have begun re evaluating life?
These feelings and thoughts can feel overwhelming and this can make it difficult for us to move forward and enjoy life.
Talking to an experienced therapist can help you to understand and alleviate these feelings. It gives you a space to think and reflect on how you would prefer things to be.
Are you or your child struggling?
At times we all experience symptoms of anxiety, stress, depression, low self esteem/confidence, anger or have family or relationship issues which make us feel alone and scared.
Perhaps you question if you have ADHD or Autism or you have reached your middle years and a have begun re evaluating life?
These feelings and thoughts can feel overwhelming and this can make it difficult for us to move forward and enjoy life.
Talking to an experienced therapist can help you to understand and alleviate these feelings. It gives you a space to think and reflect on how you would prefer things to be.
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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.