LGBTQ+ Counselling in Wolverhampton
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Richard Majors
Psychologist, PhD, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
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In 2019, he received the Expert Witness Award from Lawyer Monthly Magazine, in recognition of his specialised knowledge and experience within the area of
Trans
-cultural Psychology.
My Primary mission is to provide services that address the psychological and mental health needs of children, adults and families from both mainstream groups and multicultural communities, who have been historically under-represented in gaining access to mental health or excluded altogether to services because of their race, gender, class, sexual orientation or disability. Dr Majors is a former Clinical Fellow and Post Doctorate at Harvard Medical School. He is also an honorary professor, counselling psychologist and a Fellow for the British Psychological Society (BPS) and a registered counselling psychologist HCPC.
Kimberley Hackett
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
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I can offer a safe space for the
LGBTQ
+ community, and am fat positive and sex/kink positive.
Life can involve upsetting, stressful, or traumatic events that can negatively impact how we think, feel, and behave. You may have anxiety and depression, struggle with low self esteem or have suicidal/intrusive thoughts. You may have problems controlling anger or impulsiveness. Maybe your thoughts or feelings are impacting relationships around you, or vice versa.Whatever the circumstance, I can help you understand yourself and others in a safe and non-judgmental space, for new or long term troubles. I also offer coping techniques to reduce intensity/frequency of negative thoughts, images, and physical sensations (panic attacks etc)
Matt Quickenden-Smith
Counsellor, MBACP
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I have always been driven to help and support people to be the best version of themselves they can be and to express themselves fully in all aspects of their lives. Counselling takes time, patience and consistency and taking the first step can seem daunting but I will always be by your side, guiding you and promoting healthy growth and helping you to find the solutions that work for you. I offer a therapeutic space that is safe and non-judgmental, where we can work together to resolve the issues that brought you to counselling to start with. If you have any questions please contact me.
Josh Campbell - Ryse Psychology
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
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I offer a professional mental health service in counselling and psychotherapy. I am often asked what treatments I can provide, and the answer to this is that it is specific and bespoke to you. Your needs and experiences are unique, and our first meeting will be exploring the best way I can help you move forward. My job is to work with you in a warm, safe and comforting way to help you achieve your goals. Together we'll tailor your therapy so we both understand what we are doing and how therapy can help you. A professional relationship can make all the difference.
Mel Riley
Psychotherapist, MBACP Snr. Accred
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Hello, if you would like someone to talk to then maybe I can help, take a look around my profile/website and if you think I might be good fit for you get in touch. I know its not easy showing up to see someone you have never met so I'll do my best to make the process as friendly and informal as possible. If you would rather walk & talk or have creative therapies that's OK too. I offer online for those who are further afield. For those visiting my therapy dog River is here too, (if required) to help you feel at home. I aim to call back the same or next day.
Kathryn Kimbley
MSc
Hello! Perhaps you've found yourself here because you've been struggling lately, finding life and work stressful or difficult and feel that you might benefit from talking to someone like me - a professional. Maybe you'd like to bounce ideas and thoughts out in the open, get things off your chest or have been through some more serious life challenges and changes. If you need a safe space where you can explore your thoughts, feelings, challenges and concerns I can help. Have a look at my website and see if you feel we might be a good fit. I will be here alongside you as you take the next steps on your journey towards personal growth.
Hardeep Bhogal
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
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As an accredited and registered therapist, I am passionate about the work I deliver; ensuring I engage in regular training and supervision as well as adhering to BACP ethical guidelines for good practice. I offer both long term and short term therapy depending on your needs. I have extensive experience in the voluntary sector, NHS and through private practice where I work with a range of differing issues. I specialise in domestic abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression and relationship issues or family conflict.
Teresa Lewis
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Snr. Accred
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Teresa Lewis is a Senior Accredited psychotherapist with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP Snr. Accred). Qualified in 1995, Teresa has been providing counselling and psychotherapy treatment for nearly 30 years. Teresa has completed over 30,000 therapy sessions and has successfully dealt with a wide range of issues from anger management to health anxiety. Teresa holds a masters degree in counselling and psychotherapy and is also a qualified EMDR practitioner and accredited mindfulness teacher.
Melanie Jayne Whyatt
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
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Struggling to get through each day? Feeling anxious and scared in these uncertain times? Facing difficulties in your relationships? Have you experienced grief or loss? No-one gets through life unscathed. It’s normal to feel distressed, overwhelmed or stuck. I have plenty of life experience as well as professional training so you can trust me to talk about anything that’s troubling you. I’ll meet you with warmth and kindness because I know that when you are heard and understood and accepted for who you are you can make changes that are right for you.
Bole Counselling Services
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
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Hi I'm Lianne Bole and I am a counsellor and psychotherapist, qualified to Masters Degree level. I work with individuals and couples in a quiet private location in Perton Wolverhampton. I also work with young people and children aged five and over. As a former teacher I understand the particular stresses that people working in education experience. I have experience in many areas of counselling including anxiety, depression, relationship issues, work related issues, health problems, bereavement, stress, suicidal thoughts, attachment issues, abuse, anger management and family issues.
psychlarity Consultancy
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
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Welcome to my profile. I am fortunate to have worked across a range of contexts as well as extensive experience with a numerous clients. As a consultant family and systemic psychotherapist with 25 years experience I specialise in parental alienation, reunification, complex trauma and ptsd, couple therapy, family therapy, eating disorders, child and adult mental health, relationship difficulties, addiction including porn, sex and betrayal. I provide therapy for child to parental violence and repair family systems. Alongside working with courts, solicitors, social care, individual clients I also provide coaching and supervision.
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Jag Singh Therapy
Psychologist, PhD, GMBPsS
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The decision to begin counselling and psychotherapy can be fuelled by many questions, such as: What can I do and change to feel better? Who am I? How did I become this person? Who do I really want to be, deep down? As a practicing integrative counsellor and psychotherapist in Birmingham City Centre, I support individuals in exploring and forming meaning to their distress. I work on establishing a trusting therapeutic relationship in a safe and non-judgemental environment, enabling us to explore the concerns you may bring, your feelings and thoughts.
Matthew Smith
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
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Hi my name is Matthew. The chances are that you have found your way here because you have realised that you need support or would like to work through certain problems and anxieties. My experiences have allowed me the opportunity to help people through issues such as Depression, Anxiety, Bereavement, Panic attacks, Anger and loneliness to name a few. As a counsellor I have spent the last two years offering counselling support to young people in a secondary school and allowing them to work through their issues in a creative and helpful way to them.
The AoC / The Arts of Change
Counsellor, HCPC-Drama Therap.
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Creative Counselling & Traditional Talking Therapy. At The AoC we really want to support you whether you are a family needing emotional help, a couple trying to save their relationship or an individual looking for professional counselling/therapy in order to work through and heal psychological or social difficulties. If you cannot travel to us we can support you via telephone or video call. We are based in Central Dudley just a few minutes from the town centre and local bus station where we have our own lovely therapeutic rooms and training spaces and provide a fantastic team of registered and qualified therapeutic clinicians.
Dr Joanna Saddington
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
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Hello, my name is Dr Joanna Saddington. I qualified as a Clinical Psychologist in 2006. Before setting up in private practice I worked in the NHS for 18 years. I am passionate about helping adults, young people, children and families overcome their difficulties. We all know life can be challenging, so it doesn't matter whether a problem is longstanding or is more recent. What is important, is that we work together to try to solve it. I always aim to work in a way that suits the individual and their needs, as well as aiming to deliver therapy empathetically and without judgment.
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Totam Vitam
Psychotherapist, BACP
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My name is Julie and I love living in the city, the hustle and bustle of life and human connection. I worked in hospitality management for 25 years and understand the pressures of working full time while running a business and a home. I believe that therapy should be an open space for us to come together and work out what is going on and how you can make some changes to make life better.
Johanna Brobeck
Counsellor, MBACP
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It is possible to explore in-depth what stops us from being our true or best selves, to rediscover and reconnect with what’s alive in us, and to allow us the possibility of changing unhelpful patterns. I believe that every individual is unique and I will tailor the therapeutic process to what suits you, working collaboratively, with a naturally developing process according to what is important and of value to you.
Vikki Harvey Counselling
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCS Accred
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Therapy is scary but so rewarding and enlightening. If you are looking to improve your understanding of yourself, and move forward with your life in a positive way, then get in touch for a free confidential consultation. Working therapeutically online has changed greatly in recent years and I have extensive experience of working successfully with clients on line. Imagine no travelling to appointments, but instead sitting in the comfort and safety of your own home, relaxed in the knowledge you are receiving first class therapy.
Peace of Mind Wellbeing
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBABCP
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Peace of Mind Wellbeing offers therapeutic support and mental health intervention to Children, Young People and Adults, presenting with psychological difficulties such as Depression, Anxiety, OCD, PTSD, Social Anxiety, Specific Phobias, Childhood Trauma, Relationship difficulties and Low Self Esteem. Peace of Mind Wellbeing also offers couples therapy and family therapy, alongside training packages to other professionals, family and friends, to support their understanding of different psychological difficulties, how they present and how they can appropriately offer their support.
Office is near:
Wolverhampton WV1 & Online
Ines Fitzsimmons
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
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Hello and a warm welcome to my profile. I am an Integrative Counsellor and my goal as a therapist is to provide a safe non-judgemental space, where my counselling clients can feel encouraged and supported through life’s challenges. Whatever you are going through, whether it is depression, anxiety, relationship problems, family problems, separation or divorce, emotional difficulties or bereavement, there is hope. I have extensive experience counselling in the third sector as well as general counselling practise in a GP surgery. I offer weekly counselling sessions face-to-face and online via Skype and telephone.
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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.