Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Counselling in Twickenham
Hi, my name’s Ed, I’m a Therapist working online nationally. I work with people experiencing a wide range of difficulties from many different backgrounds, everyone’s story and reason for coming to therapy are different but all are equal. I offer both long and short term individual therapy, generally the length of therapy is something that we would discuss in our first session. In the case of longer term therapy we would frequently review as the therapy progresses to consider what work remains and when might it be appropriate to conclude therapy.
Hi, my name’s Ed, I’m a Therapist working online nationally. I work with people experiencing a wide range of difficulties from many different backgrounds, everyone’s story and reason for coming to therapy are different but all are equal. I offer both long and short term individual therapy, generally the length of therapy is something that we would discuss in our first session. In the case of longer term therapy we would frequently review as the therapy progresses to consider what work remains and when might it be appropriate to conclude therapy.
Whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, I will offer a safe, non-judgemental space, where we can explore the difficulties you are facing. I am calm, warm and open, with a deep respect for your uniquness and individuality. My aim is to build a trusting relationship with you, to help you find the peace, change or growth you seek.
Whatever your reasons for seeking therapy, I will offer a safe, non-judgemental space, where we can explore the difficulties you are facing. I am calm, warm and open, with a deep respect for your uniquness and individuality. My aim is to build a trusting relationship with you, to help you find the peace, change or growth you seek.
My training and clinical experience span work with children, adolescents, families and adults. I use an integrative approach that includes traditional talking therapy in combination with creative imagination through visualisations, breath work, dreams, art and play.
Underpinning my practice is the belief that we are made up of mind, body and soul. Our essential qualities can be covered over by the stress of life and our environment. Our work is to reveal the soul nature underneath and find ways to heal and nourish the true self.
My training and clinical experience span work with children, adolescents, families and adults. I use an integrative approach that includes traditional talking therapy in combination with creative imagination through visualisations, breath work, dreams, art and play.
Underpinning my practice is the belief that we are made up of mind, body and soul. Our essential qualities can be covered over by the stress of life and our environment. Our work is to reveal the soul nature underneath and find ways to heal and nourish the true self.
Hello, I’m Tom, an experienced therapist, clinical supervisor, tutor and author. I’ve provided more than 6,500 hours of therapy to hundreds of clients. Ten years in, I continue to be struck by the positive changes my clients make. I have specialist experience supporting queer communities and neurodivergent individuals.
Hello, I’m Tom, an experienced therapist, clinical supervisor, tutor and author. I’ve provided more than 6,500 hours of therapy to hundreds of clients. Ten years in, I continue to be struck by the positive changes my clients make. I have specialist experience supporting queer communities and neurodivergent individuals.
You might feel like life is crashing in on you and you struggle to breathe. Therapy can feel like the first deep breath in a long time. There is no right or wrong way to be in our sessions - you can bring anything to the space, from your deepest concerns to the smallest daily issues.
You might feel like life is crashing in on you and you struggle to breathe. Therapy can feel like the first deep breath in a long time. There is no right or wrong way to be in our sessions - you can bring anything to the space, from your deepest concerns to the smallest daily issues.
You are likely feeling some mix of pain, hurt, confusion, stress, heaviness or anxiousness, searching to feel lighter, more hopeful, held and less alone. I have known this place too. I offer a focused six-session container where I can listen deeply and support you. Together we will begin to unravel what is difficult or confusing. You don’t have to carry it all alone. Benefits of our work may include: releasing long-held-in worries and thoughts, increased capacity to accept and be with yourself, improved relationships and communication, navigating life more easily with greater choice, and greater clarity about your current situation.
You are likely feeling some mix of pain, hurt, confusion, stress, heaviness or anxiousness, searching to feel lighter, more hopeful, held and less alone. I have known this place too. I offer a focused six-session container where I can listen deeply and support you. Together we will begin to unravel what is difficult or confusing. You don’t have to carry it all alone. Benefits of our work may include: releasing long-held-in worries and thoughts, increased capacity to accept and be with yourself, improved relationships and communication, navigating life more easily with greater choice, and greater clarity about your current situation.
I'm a friendly, experienced therapist offering face-to-face, phone and Skype sessions. I deal with everything from anxiety, depression, gender, sexuality and self-harm. Therapy is at your pace so you feel comfortable and supported. Whether you have never been to therapy before or consider yourself an experience client, I offer an integrative approach that adapts to your needs. I offer short or long term therapy, and i work closely with my clients to understand how they want to approach therapy. I am experienced in dealing with anxiety, depression, self-harm, sexuality, gender and relationship issues.
I'm a friendly, experienced therapist offering face-to-face, phone and Skype sessions. I deal with everything from anxiety, depression, gender, sexuality and self-harm. Therapy is at your pace so you feel comfortable and supported. Whether you have never been to therapy before or consider yourself an experience client, I offer an integrative approach that adapts to your needs. I offer short or long term therapy, and i work closely with my clients to understand how they want to approach therapy. I am experienced in dealing with anxiety, depression, self-harm, sexuality, gender and relationship issues.
I work with highly driven professionals, entrepreneurs and people in demanding roles, often in tech, finance, law, media and the arts. Many are thoughtful, reflective and used to holding things together externally, while privately feeling tense, stuck, burnt out, emotionally shut down, or caught in patterns they understand clearly but cannot seem to change.
I work with highly driven professionals, entrepreneurs and people in demanding roles, often in tech, finance, law, media and the arts. Many are thoughtful, reflective and used to holding things together externally, while privately feeling tense, stuck, burnt out, emotionally shut down, or caught in patterns they understand clearly but cannot seem to change.
To change an unhelpful pattern of thinking, feeling and behaving, it is often not enough to learn techniques for modifying our behaviour. To achieve lasting change, we need to understand why we internalised certain patterns that may repeatedly lead us into difficult situations - both with our environment, with people we love and, not least, with ourselves. Gaining this understanding requires us to examine our early relationships with significant others and the way we were brought up and learned to react and regulate ourselves.
To change an unhelpful pattern of thinking, feeling and behaving, it is often not enough to learn techniques for modifying our behaviour. To achieve lasting change, we need to understand why we internalised certain patterns that may repeatedly lead us into difficult situations - both with our environment, with people we love and, not least, with ourselves. Gaining this understanding requires us to examine our early relationships with significant others and the way we were brought up and learned to react and regulate ourselves.
I am an experienced and professionally qualified sex & relationship therapist, specialising in working with couples and individuals on restoring desire and intimacy, better communication, surviving affairs, sexual problems such as painful intercourse and ED, and compulsive sexual behavior (AKA sex addiction). I am a member of COSRT.
First sessions are free, without any obligation to continue, so you can check out you're comfortable working with me. I can usually see you within 48 hours and sometimes the same day. I work evenings, weekends, and daytimes. I offer in-person and online sessions.
I am an experienced and professionally qualified sex & relationship therapist, specialising in working with couples and individuals on restoring desire and intimacy, better communication, surviving affairs, sexual problems such as painful intercourse and ED, and compulsive sexual behavior (AKA sex addiction). I am a member of COSRT.
First sessions are free, without any obligation to continue, so you can check out you're comfortable working with me. I can usually see you within 48 hours and sometimes the same day. I work evenings, weekends, and daytimes. I offer in-person and online sessions.
If you are looking for a specialist therapist who can help you with issues related to intimacy, sex and relationships then you have come to the right place. I know it can be difficult opening up about issues related to sex, sexuality and sexual function and the impact this can have on you and your relationships. I am a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist with extensive experience working in the NHS and Private Practice. Difficulties with intimacy can be caused by many different factors that may overlap. Together we can work holistically to help you gain greater understanding and give you strategies to make positive changes.
If you are looking for a specialist therapist who can help you with issues related to intimacy, sex and relationships then you have come to the right place. I know it can be difficult opening up about issues related to sex, sexuality and sexual function and the impact this can have on you and your relationships. I am a Psychosexual and Relationship Therapist with extensive experience working in the NHS and Private Practice. Difficulties with intimacy can be caused by many different factors that may overlap. Together we can work holistically to help you gain greater understanding and give you strategies to make positive changes.
Your life can start to go in a new direction from the resources gained in therapy. I have been working over a decade as a UKCP psychotherapist in helping people to begin again or improve where they are in life. My experience assists those with dissociation, trauma, stress, adoption and situations that have a negative affect on life. I can help you take the steps to a new you. It can feel lonely sitting with a feelings that remain present. I have lived in 8 countries so know moving is not simple and can leave difficult feelings. I am also trained to give the SCID-D assessment for a psychological diagnosis in dissociative disorders.
Your life can start to go in a new direction from the resources gained in therapy. I have been working over a decade as a UKCP psychotherapist in helping people to begin again or improve where they are in life. My experience assists those with dissociation, trauma, stress, adoption and situations that have a negative affect on life. I can help you take the steps to a new you. It can feel lonely sitting with a feelings that remain present. I have lived in 8 countries so know moving is not simple and can leave difficult feelings. I am also trained to give the SCID-D assessment for a psychological diagnosis in dissociative disorders.
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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
I offer space for individuals and couples to explore themselves, their relationships and their lives. Working with individuals and couples from all cultural backgrounds, genders, identity and sexual orientations. Each individual is unique, deserves respect and dignity. I offer a calm, non-judgemental space for you to explore yourself and your relationships.
I offer space for individuals and couples to explore themselves, their relationships and their lives. Working with individuals and couples from all cultural backgrounds, genders, identity and sexual orientations. Each individual is unique, deserves respect and dignity. I offer a calm, non-judgemental space for you to explore yourself and your relationships.
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Much of my practice is working with folks in the LGBTQIA, psychedelic, activist, kink, neurodiverse and/or polyamory communities.
Counselling with me offers a space of radical acceptance to explore your beliefs, your experiences of the world, and who you are. Together, we will co-create a space to experiment with new ways of being. Or a place to integrate or challenge yourself. Or simply some time and space to be heard, and get curious about the meaning of your life (past, present, future).
I work with a wide range of people and you are welcome to get in touch if my profile resonates with you. Often, I work with activists, the LGBTQIA+ community, kinky people, poly people, neurodiverse people, outsiders and edge-walkers (and more).
Much of my practice is working with folks in the LGBTQIA, psychedelic, activist, kink, neurodiverse and/or polyamory communities.
Counselling with me offers a space of radical acceptance to explore your beliefs, your experiences of the world, and who you are. Together, we will co-create a space to experiment with new ways of being. Or a place to integrate or challenge yourself. Or simply some time and space to be heard, and get curious about the meaning of your life (past, present, future).
I work with a wide range of people and you are welcome to get in touch if my profile resonates with you. Often, I work with activists, the LGBTQIA+ community, kinky people, poly people, neurodiverse people, outsiders and edge-walkers (and more).
I offer queer-affirming, sex-positive & kink-aware therapy online across the UK for individuals (not couples at this time), with particular experience in ENM/polyamory.
Hi! I’m Ro (they/them). You might be navigating jealousy, attachment anxiety, communication breakdown, or feeling stuck in relational patterns that keep repeating. Perhaps you're exploring ethical non-monogamy (ENM), polyamory, or questioning monogamy, and want relationships that feel honest and sustainable. You may feel disconnected from yourself, carrying old relational wounds, struggling with emotional regulation, or unsure how past experiences are shaping intimacy now. You’re looking for space to slow down, untangle what’s happening, and build more secure, intentional ways of relating.
I offer queer-affirming, sex-positive & kink-aware therapy online across the UK for individuals (not couples at this time), with particular experience in ENM/polyamory.
Hi! I’m Ro (they/them). You might be navigating jealousy, attachment anxiety, communication breakdown, or feeling stuck in relational patterns that keep repeating. Perhaps you're exploring ethical non-monogamy (ENM), polyamory, or questioning monogamy, and want relationships that feel honest and sustainable. You may feel disconnected from yourself, carrying old relational wounds, struggling with emotional regulation, or unsure how past experiences are shaping intimacy now. You’re looking for space to slow down, untangle what’s happening, and build more secure, intentional ways of relating.
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.
Many people carry deep emotions like shame or fear, or feel stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns. By exploring the unconscious and reflecting on past and present relationships, we can uncover insights to help with life’s challenges. I have experience with LGBTQIA+ clients and those from multicultural backgrounds, dealing with issues such as relationship problems, anxiety, depression, trauma, and identity. Counselling can offer a safe yet challenging space to explore and gain clarity, whether you have specific concerns or are unsure of the cause.
Many people carry deep emotions like shame or fear, or feel stuck in unhealthy relationship patterns. By exploring the unconscious and reflecting on past and present relationships, we can uncover insights to help with life’s challenges. I have experience with LGBTQIA+ clients and those from multicultural backgrounds, dealing with issues such as relationship problems, anxiety, depression, trauma, and identity. Counselling can offer a safe yet challenging space to explore and gain clarity, whether you have specific concerns or are unsure of the cause.
Working with myself, we will explore the most important relationship you will ever have, the one with yourself.
Working with myself, we will explore the most important relationship you will ever have, the one with yourself.
I work with LGBTQ people, those in polyamorous or ethically non-monogamous relationships, and people seeking a sex-positive and kink-affirming therapeutic space.
Perhaps you are struggling with anxiety, low mood, shame, disconnection, or a sense of being stuck in familiar patterns. You may want to understand how earlier experiences continue to shape your relationships, identity, sexuality or intimacy. As a Queer UKCP-registered psychotherapist, I work with adults of all identities, with particular experience supporting LGBTQ+ people and working with Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diversity (GSRD), sexual health & HIV, and the impact of early relationships and attachment. Together, we can begin to understand not only your current difficulties, but also what may be keeping them in place.
I work with LGBTQ people, those in polyamorous or ethically non-monogamous relationships, and people seeking a sex-positive and kink-affirming therapeutic space.
Perhaps you are struggling with anxiety, low mood, shame, disconnection, or a sense of being stuck in familiar patterns. You may want to understand how earlier experiences continue to shape your relationships, identity, sexuality or intimacy. As a Queer UKCP-registered psychotherapist, I work with adults of all identities, with particular experience supporting LGBTQ+ people and working with Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diversity (GSRD), sexual health & HIV, and the impact of early relationships and attachment. Together, we can begin to understand not only your current difficulties, but also what may be keeping them in place.
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Sex-Positive, Kink Allied Counsellors
Why might an individual want to see a sex-positive, kink-allied therapist?
A sex-positive or kinky individual may want to see a sex-positive, kink-allied therapist because the client may feel safer and more supported discussing their experiences and challenges. A therapist who identifies as kink-friendly will have experience with clients having diverse sexual preferences and will likely be nonjudgmental and supportive about issues brought to the table. It is important to note that sex-positive, kink-allied individuals may find equal success with therapists who do not have such specialised knowledge and background. The most important factor in the success of therapy is for the client and practitioner to form a strong, trusting bond.
Do therapists have special training to gain expertise in sex-positive, kink-allied treatment?
Generally, no. There are limited training programs and unofficial accreditations that therapists can pursue, but a therapist’s expertise will ultimately come from their previous experience with similar clients, their engagement with organisations that promote sex positivity or kink-allied lifestyles, and the importance they place on safety and cultural sensitivity.
How can individuals recognise a good sex-positive, kink-allied therapist?
An experienced therapist is able to help clients explore their sexual identity and expression and relieve any discomfort or stigma attached to discussing such matters and the client’s overall challenges. A therapist who is sex-positive and kink-allied is able to create an environment that honors a client’s experience and sexual preferences. To recognise a good therapist, clients can simply ask directly about topics and issues important to them and gauge their comfort level and connection with a clinician based on the responses.
Can clients benefit from having a therapist with a focus on sex positivity and alternative sexual lifestyles?
Some individuals may feel most comfortable knowing that the clinician they’re working with has a commitment to creating an atmosphere of sex positivity and has experience with relationship diversity and alternative relationship structures. Working with a sex-positive, kink-allied therapist may help clients respect their own challenges and improve identity-affirming treatment.