LGBTQ+ Affirming Counselling in Wimborne Minster
Some of my specialised interests include: addiction, LGBTQIA+ support, and male and non-binary survivors of abuse.
Clients sometimes ask what it’s actually like to sit with me. My hope is that you’ll feel the same trust and ease you might with a close friend, but with the professional boundaries that create a safe therapeutic environment. What you need comes first.
Some of my specialised interests include: addiction, LGBTQIA+ support, and male and non-binary survivors of abuse.
Clients sometimes ask what it’s actually like to sit with me. My hope is that you’ll feel the same trust and ease you might with a close friend, but with the professional boundaries that create a safe therapeutic environment. What you need comes first.
Life can be a rough ride. Keeping the balance and moving forward can be a challenge. It can involve stress, anxiety, depression and much more. But I believe through psychological therapies we can learn and, in some cases even master, the art of managing life successfully. To achieve this, I practise an integrative approach that draws strength from various therapies in the field. I am a qualified Psychotherapist at a Doctoral level and I feel confident to deal with complexity . My natural inclination is to help people in need. My recent training and qualifications do enhance my inclination especially to those psychologically unwell.
Life can be a rough ride. Keeping the balance and moving forward can be a challenge. It can involve stress, anxiety, depression and much more. But I believe through psychological therapies we can learn and, in some cases even master, the art of managing life successfully. To achieve this, I practise an integrative approach that draws strength from various therapies in the field. I am a qualified Psychotherapist at a Doctoral level and I feel confident to deal with complexity . My natural inclination is to help people in need. My recent training and qualifications do enhance my inclination especially to those psychologically unwell.
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I am an a counsellor and psychotherapist in private practice and I am passionate about empowering people. Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious or struggling with self-esteem? Perhaps you feel stuck in patterns of behaviour as if nothing can change? Do you struggle with narcissistic relationships? Do you feel depressed and is hard to cope with certain feelings?. Does it feel as if work and family struggles are increasingly hard to handle? Perhaps you fear social situations? Are you living with a visual impairment or chronic illness? Do you feel burdened by the past and unable to move on? This is when a therapist like me can help.
I am an a counsellor and psychotherapist in private practice and I am passionate about empowering people. Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious or struggling with self-esteem? Perhaps you feel stuck in patterns of behaviour as if nothing can change? Do you struggle with narcissistic relationships? Do you feel depressed and is hard to cope with certain feelings?. Does it feel as if work and family struggles are increasingly hard to handle? Perhaps you fear social situations? Are you living with a visual impairment or chronic illness? Do you feel burdened by the past and unable to move on? This is when a therapist like me can help.
My sessions are neuro-affirmative and LGBTQ+ friendly.
As a gestalt relational counsellor I work with you in the here and now by focusing upon the what and the how of your experience. I do not neglect your past or your future, but instead ask you to consider the impact that your past or future has for you within the present. I am interested in how you perceive your environment and your individual context.
My sessions are neuro-affirmative and LGBTQ+ friendly.
As a gestalt relational counsellor I work with you in the here and now by focusing upon the what and the how of your experience. I do not neglect your past or your future, but instead ask you to consider the impact that your past or future has for you within the present. I am interested in how you perceive your environment and your individual context.
Many of the people I work with are insightful, self-aware and emotionally reflective- yet still find themselves stuck in painful relational patterns.
They often arrive exhausted by overthinking, second-guessing themselves, overgiving, or carrying the emotional weight within relationships. On the surface they may look like they have things together, but internally something feels off.
You may notice yourself repeating the same dynamics, struggling to trust your instincts, or feeling drawn towards relationships that leave you anxious, unseen or emotionally depleted.
Many of the people I work with are insightful, self-aware and emotionally reflective- yet still find themselves stuck in painful relational patterns.
They often arrive exhausted by overthinking, second-guessing themselves, overgiving, or carrying the emotional weight within relationships. On the surface they may look like they have things together, but internally something feels off.
You may notice yourself repeating the same dynamics, struggling to trust your instincts, or feeling drawn towards relationships that leave you anxious, unseen or emotionally depleted.
Life is full of thresholds, and stepping over them can bring more questions than answers. You may be navigating the loss of a loved one or a relationship, a midlife shift such as perimenopause or a lack of direction that’s hard to name. Perhaps something within you is changing but the people around you haven’t caught up. You may be noticing grief, anger, anxiety or simply a sense that something needs attention. This may include exploring your neurodivergent identity or the layered griefs of being childless not by choice. Therapy offers a steady space to explore what is happening within you and begin to find your way forward.
Life is full of thresholds, and stepping over them can bring more questions than answers. You may be navigating the loss of a loved one or a relationship, a midlife shift such as perimenopause or a lack of direction that’s hard to name. Perhaps something within you is changing but the people around you haven’t caught up. You may be noticing grief, anger, anxiety or simply a sense that something needs attention. This may include exploring your neurodivergent identity or the layered griefs of being childless not by choice. Therapy offers a steady space to explore what is happening within you and begin to find your way forward.
My practice is LGBTQ+ affirming and shaped by lived experience, so you’ll never need to explain or edit yourself here.
Hello, I'm Aimee, my style of counselling is warm, empathic and down to earth. Together we can explore a way forward for you. Maybe you have never had counselling before and but you are interested to know if it could help you? You might want someone to look at relationship patterns with you or have you got difficult anxious feelings? Maybe you are not sure what you want to change? Together we can explore what it is you need from therapy.
My practice is LGBTQ+ affirming and shaped by lived experience, so you’ll never need to explain or edit yourself here.
Hello, I'm Aimee, my style of counselling is warm, empathic and down to earth. Together we can explore a way forward for you. Maybe you have never had counselling before and but you are interested to know if it could help you? You might want someone to look at relationship patterns with you or have you got difficult anxious feelings? Maybe you are not sure what you want to change? Together we can explore what it is you need from therapy.
You may appear to be coping on the outside, yet internally feel overwhelmed, anxious, low, or emotionally exhausted. Perhaps you are carrying the impact of trauma, loss, relationship difficulties, or a persistent sense that something is not quite right. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful and self-aware, yet tired of managing alone. Therapy offers a space to pause, understand what is happening beneath the surface, and begin to move forward with greater clarity.
You may appear to be coping on the outside, yet internally feel overwhelmed, anxious, low, or emotionally exhausted. Perhaps you are carrying the impact of trauma, loss, relationship difficulties, or a persistent sense that something is not quite right. Many of the people I work with are thoughtful and self-aware, yet tired of managing alone. Therapy offers a space to pause, understand what is happening beneath the surface, and begin to move forward with greater clarity.
I work with individual adults of all ages and also within the LGBTQ+ community.
Talking to a qualified therapist can be profoundly insightful and in addition to my private practice I also work at ELOP (East London Out Project), a charity offering psychotherapy for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Prior to working at ELOP, I worked as an integrative psychotherapist in the NHS with a broad range of clients.
I work with individual adults of all ages and also within the LGBTQ+ community.
Talking to a qualified therapist can be profoundly insightful and in addition to my private practice I also work at ELOP (East London Out Project), a charity offering psychotherapy for members of the LGBTQ+ community. Prior to working at ELOP, I worked as an integrative psychotherapist in the NHS with a broad range of clients.
My main areas of interest and knowledge are queer identities, gender identity (including cis, trans+, enby, and intersex), poly relationships, families with mixed ethnic and/or religious backgrounds, disability/illness (including hidden) and difficult parenting/parented relationships (including single parenting, and queer parenting).
I am person centred meaning that I do not tell you what to do, rather I facilitate your exploration into your own experience, and support you to make and reach your own goals. I work online by video call, and the initial 20 minute consultation is free. This gives us an opportunity to talk about any concerns and see how we feel about working together.
My main areas of interest and knowledge are queer identities, gender identity (including cis, trans+, enby, and intersex), poly relationships, families with mixed ethnic and/or religious backgrounds, disability/illness (including hidden) and difficult parenting/parented relationships (including single parenting, and queer parenting).
I am person centred meaning that I do not tell you what to do, rather I facilitate your exploration into your own experience, and support you to make and reach your own goals. I work online by video call, and the initial 20 minute consultation is free. This gives us an opportunity to talk about any concerns and see how we feel about working together.
Welcome. I am a qualified counsellor and chartered psychologist with years of experience working with individuals and groups. I offer psychotherapeutic counselling online and in London and Southampton. Apart from counselling, I have over 27 years' experience of university teaching and research in psychology, which has enriched my practice. I can help with relationships, personality issues, cultural adjustment, identity, anxiety, bereavement, stress, gender, sexuality, self-esteem, life transitions and existential crisis.
Welcome. I am a qualified counsellor and chartered psychologist with years of experience working with individuals and groups. I offer psychotherapeutic counselling online and in London and Southampton. Apart from counselling, I have over 27 years' experience of university teaching and research in psychology, which has enriched my practice. I can help with relationships, personality issues, cultural adjustment, identity, anxiety, bereavement, stress, gender, sexuality, self-esteem, life transitions and existential crisis.
My area of interest are working with trauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, understanding neurodiversity, anxiety as well as building a better understanding of the self.
I work integratively with strong base in a person centred approach. This means, during raining I was able to work with a variety of approaches within the counselling spectrum but having the PC approach allows you as the client to lead, and be in control of what you need from each session.
My area of interest are working with trauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, understanding neurodiversity, anxiety as well as building a better understanding of the self.
I work integratively with strong base in a person centred approach. This means, during raining I was able to work with a variety of approaches within the counselling spectrum but having the PC approach allows you as the client to lead, and be in control of what you need from each session.
Approachable and understanding therapist, with 20 years experience of helping people with relationship, sexual health and mental health concerns. When thoughts are on repeat, or something doesn't feel right, there may not be a quick fix, but I can help untangle the emotional knots and find a way forward. I work with people to gradually understand the deeper patterns and meanings in their emotional lives.
Therapy puts words to the feelings, that would otherwise remain painful or unresolved.
Approachable and understanding therapist, with 20 years experience of helping people with relationship, sexual health and mental health concerns. When thoughts are on repeat, or something doesn't feel right, there may not be a quick fix, but I can help untangle the emotional knots and find a way forward. I work with people to gradually understand the deeper patterns and meanings in their emotional lives.
Therapy puts words to the feelings, that would otherwise remain painful or unresolved.
“Find calm, clarity and forward momentum and navigate big life transitions.”
I offer a counselling space to talk for adults and young people (14+) to help find greater purpose, meaning, joy, positive relationships, autonomy and control in life.
Book a free consultation to see if our match works for you.
“Find calm, clarity and forward momentum and navigate big life transitions.”
I offer a counselling space to talk for adults and young people (14+) to help find greater purpose, meaning, joy, positive relationships, autonomy and control in life.
Book a free consultation to see if our match works for you.
In today's fast-paced world, people experience many challenges and complex pressures. As a psychotherapist, I offer clients a secure and confidential space to explore their situation and examine the obstacles affecting their happiness and health. I strive to support clients’ emotional and personal growth by creating an open dialogue which encourages curiosity and reflexivity to help them confront their challenges, gain insight into their lives, and move closer to what they hope to achieve through therapy.
In today's fast-paced world, people experience many challenges and complex pressures. As a psychotherapist, I offer clients a secure and confidential space to explore their situation and examine the obstacles affecting their happiness and health. I strive to support clients’ emotional and personal growth by creating an open dialogue which encourages curiosity and reflexivity to help them confront their challenges, gain insight into their lives, and move closer to what they hope to achieve through therapy.
I work with individuals aged 18+ to achieve greater insight into & control of their lives, relationships & problems. By focusing on your experience together, we can promote lasting change in your life. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, identity, culture & diversity, sexuality, relationships, trauma, ADHD and loss & bereavement. My approach is based on authenticity & insight; through a relationship where we can both be honest, genuine & accepting, we can create a space where we can collaboratively examine what you experience & why so that you can make changes where you want to.
I work with individuals aged 18+ to achieve greater insight into & control of their lives, relationships & problems. By focusing on your experience together, we can promote lasting change in your life. I have experience working with anxiety, depression, anger, self-esteem, identity, culture & diversity, sexuality, relationships, trauma, ADHD and loss & bereavement. My approach is based on authenticity & insight; through a relationship where we can both be honest, genuine & accepting, we can create a space where we can collaboratively examine what you experience & why so that you can make changes where you want to.
I get it, life can get overwhelming sometimes. You feel unwell and don't know where to start. You can't put your finger on anything because everything seems like a lot right now: Family, relationships, self-esteem, worry, insecurities, work... nothing feels good anymore. You feel lost and sometimes don't really know what to do. You might struggle to enjoy the things you used to or simply have a good time with friends. Sometimes you might feel ridden by anxiety, worry and overthinking, which makes you question literally everything and you feel exhausted!
I get it, life can get overwhelming sometimes. You feel unwell and don't know where to start. You can't put your finger on anything because everything seems like a lot right now: Family, relationships, self-esteem, worry, insecurities, work... nothing feels good anymore. You feel lost and sometimes don't really know what to do. You might struggle to enjoy the things you used to or simply have a good time with friends. Sometimes you might feel ridden by anxiety, worry and overthinking, which makes you question literally everything and you feel exhausted!
Do you ever feel flooded by emotions, uneasy in your own skin, or like you’re going numb just to get through the day? Experiences—whether big or small—can remain stored in the mind and body, showing up as tension, intrusive thoughts, repeating patterns, brain fog, or a sense of disconnection.
I offer a supportive, somatic and holistic approach to help you navigate past and present experiences, release what’s stuck, and tune into your body’s story. Together, we can soften limiting beliefs and move toward feeling at home in yourself and more connected to your surroundings—with greater calm, balance, and vitality.
Do you ever feel flooded by emotions, uneasy in your own skin, or like you’re going numb just to get through the day? Experiences—whether big or small—can remain stored in the mind and body, showing up as tension, intrusive thoughts, repeating patterns, brain fog, or a sense of disconnection.
I offer a supportive, somatic and holistic approach to help you navigate past and present experiences, release what’s stuck, and tune into your body’s story. Together, we can soften limiting beliefs and move toward feeling at home in yourself and more connected to your surroundings—with greater calm, balance, and vitality.
I am a counsellor and psychotherapist, offering online and face to face appointments. Counselling is usually short-term, focusing on specific issues, whereas psychotherapy involves longer-term work addressing deep-rooted issues.
I specialise in working with children and young people, and currently work in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) for NHS in Dorset and I am a counsellor for Mosaic - the Children's bereavement charity.
I was previously the Health Justice Lead for REACH Drug & Alcohol services for four years and I specialise in trauma, having worked in refuge and the Sexual Trauma and Recovery charity STARS.
I am a counsellor and psychotherapist, offering online and face to face appointments. Counselling is usually short-term, focusing on specific issues, whereas psychotherapy involves longer-term work addressing deep-rooted issues.
I specialise in working with children and young people, and currently work in Child and Adolescent Mental Health Service (CAMHS) for NHS in Dorset and I am a counsellor for Mosaic - the Children's bereavement charity.
I was previously the Health Justice Lead for REACH Drug & Alcohol services for four years and I specialise in trauma, having worked in refuge and the Sexual Trauma and Recovery charity STARS.
Are you looking for a therapist because you are struggling with life and not sure why you are not coping? 20 years ago that was me, I didn’t really see how just talking to someone could help. The decision to start therapy was the best one I ever made. It led to who I am today, I am kinder to myself, and more confident.
Why work with me?
• Experience: 7 years as a coach and 3 years as a therapist.
• Passion: Beyond my private practice, I volunteer for two charities because everyone deserves support
• Bespoke Approach: I don't believe in "one size fits all." We work at your pace, starting wherever feels natural to you.
Are you looking for a therapist because you are struggling with life and not sure why you are not coping? 20 years ago that was me, I didn’t really see how just talking to someone could help. The decision to start therapy was the best one I ever made. It led to who I am today, I am kinder to myself, and more confident.
Why work with me?
• Experience: 7 years as a coach and 3 years as a therapist.
• Passion: Beyond my private practice, I volunteer for two charities because everyone deserves support
• Bespoke Approach: I don't believe in "one size fits all." We work at your pace, starting wherever feels natural to you.
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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.