LGBTQ+ Counselling in England
Kroy Gabreil Ryder
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified
Boston PE20
I also specialise in counselling regarding gender diversity and sexuality (
LGBTQIA
+) including but not limited to non-binary, gender-diverse, and
transgender
issues.
I work with people who are neurotypical as well as with neurodivergent people. This includes but is not limited to Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD). You may have a diagnosis, or you may just want to explore the possibility of being neurodivergent. Being Autistic and having ADHD myself benefits neurodiverse clients greatly as I understand the unique processing ways and needs of such clients and can tailor the sessions to suit your individual needs, (including sensory issues).
I also specialise in counselling regarding gender diversity and sexuality (
LGBTQIA
+) including but not limited to non-binary, gender-diverse, and
transgender
issues.
I work with people who are neurotypical as well as with neurodivergent people. This includes but is not limited to Autism, ADHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, and Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD). You may have a diagnosis, or you may just want to explore the possibility of being neurodivergent. Being Autistic and having ADHD myself benefits neurodiverse clients greatly as I understand the unique processing ways and needs of such clients and can tailor the sessions to suit your individual needs, (including sensory issues).
Pete Naude
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Verified
Maidenhead SL6 (Online Only)
I do not discriminate around age, personal beliefs, nationality, religious, political or sexual orientation and have a particular interest in working with the
LGBTQ
+ community.
Hi, I’m Pete. Have you ever wondered why you get stuck in repetitive patterns of unhelpful behaviours? Do you feel like you don’t have control over these patterns, and that they interfere with your quality of life? Is having anxiety, feelings of depression or carrying around guilt and shame about things that happened to you in the past taking away from your happiness? Is life feeling ‘too demanding’ or ‘too stressful’ for you? Do you find yourself not reaching for your goals and achieving your dreams? I can support you with finding and discovering your meaning again. I have experience working with a wide range of difficulties.
I do not discriminate around age, personal beliefs, nationality, religious, political or sexual orientation and have a particular interest in working with the
LGBTQ
+ community.
Hi, I’m Pete. Have you ever wondered why you get stuck in repetitive patterns of unhelpful behaviours? Do you feel like you don’t have control over these patterns, and that they interfere with your quality of life? Is having anxiety, feelings of depression or carrying around guilt and shame about things that happened to you in the past taking away from your happiness? Is life feeling ‘too demanding’ or ‘too stressful’ for you? Do you find yourself not reaching for your goals and achieving your dreams? I can support you with finding and discovering your meaning again. I have experience working with a wide range of difficulties.
Marley Raven
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Exeter EX4 (Online Only)
I mainly work with
LGBTQ
+ adults who wish to meet a counsellor where those aspects of their identity will not be unnecessarily questioned or looked at, but can be spoken about respectfully and safely. I aim to offer you a sense of hope and empowerment, along with techniques you could use in your life to enhance or help you cope with your experience of existence. I can support you to explore whatever is going on in your life such as stress, grief (including for loss of pets), exploring gender identity, exploring sexuality, body image, anxiety or depression.
I mainly work with
LGBTQ
+ adults who wish to meet a counsellor where those aspects of their identity will not be unnecessarily questioned or looked at, but can be spoken about respectfully and safely. I aim to offer you a sense of hope and empowerment, along with techniques you could use in your life to enhance or help you cope with your experience of existence. I can support you to explore whatever is going on in your life such as stress, grief (including for loss of pets), exploring gender identity, exploring sexuality, body image, anxiety or depression.
Gareth Prosser
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Verified
London N16 (Online Only)
I am a
Queer
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist holding an accreditation with Pink Therapy as a Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diversity (GSRD) therapist. A diploma with the Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology (CICS) in Compulsive Sexual Behaviours, accredited by the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT). My core training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy was at the The Bowlby Centre in London. An istitute that focuses on John Bowlby's important theory of Attachment. I practice clinically from a position of pluralsim as I believe not one approach or one idea can support the complexity of our human experince.
I am a
Queer
Psychoanalytic Psychotherapist holding an accreditation with Pink Therapy as a Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diversity (GSRD) therapist. A diploma with the Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology (CICS) in Compulsive Sexual Behaviours, accredited by the College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists (COSRT). My core training in psychoanalytic psychotherapy was at the The Bowlby Centre in London. An istitute that focuses on John Bowlby's important theory of Attachment. I practice clinically from a position of pluralsim as I believe not one approach or one idea can support the complexity of our human experince.
Philip Anthony Counselling
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Leigh WN7
Also extensive experience with
LGBTQ
+ people; This includes identity, relationships, internalised homophobia, coming out (or not), sexual identity (including kink Aware etc.
Talking about personal issues can be difficult but I am here to support your individual needs. I work with children, young people, and adults. Contacting a counsellor can scary if you have never done it before, but please be assured we will move at your own speed in your own time. You can contact me via email or phone, then decide after the free initial consultation if you want to continue. Limited Concessions for students. (Student I.D required). Individuals face to face, zoom or phone. DBS Checked. Memberships: BACP, BPS
Also extensive experience with
LGBTQ
+ people; This includes identity, relationships, internalised homophobia, coming out (or not), sexual identity (including kink Aware etc.
Talking about personal issues can be difficult but I am here to support your individual needs. I work with children, young people, and adults. Contacting a counsellor can scary if you have never done it before, but please be assured we will move at your own speed in your own time. You can contact me via email or phone, then decide after the free initial consultation if you want to continue. Limited Concessions for students. (Student I.D required). Individuals face to face, zoom or phone. DBS Checked. Memberships: BACP, BPS
Marc Newton Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
2 Endorsed
Bristol BS1
People come to counselling for all sorts of reasons. Whatever is going on for you, I offer a safe and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions and the challenges you are going through. I have experience working with anxiety, anger, self-esteem, relationships, abuse, trauma, guilt and shame. Specialising in work with
LGBTQ
+ clients, I have worked with a wide range of issues around gender and sexual relationship diversity. Whilst these may or may not be the focus of our work together, I provide a space where clients can consider how these aspects of identity affect their wider lives.
People come to counselling for all sorts of reasons. Whatever is going on for you, I offer a safe and non-judgemental space where you can explore your thoughts, emotions and the challenges you are going through. I have experience working with anxiety, anger, self-esteem, relationships, abuse, trauma, guilt and shame. Specialising in work with
LGBTQ
+ clients, I have worked with a wide range of issues around gender and sexual relationship diversity. Whilst these may or may not be the focus of our work together, I provide a space where clients can consider how these aspects of identity affect their wider lives.
Adam Davidi
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified
London E8
Waitlist for new clients
I specialise in supporting people from the
LGBT
+ community and have experience of working for organisations that offer
LGBT
+ therapy.
I work as an integrative therapist. Therapy offers you a space to think about where you are in your life and where you’d like to be. I believe that therapy can help you live a more authentic and meaningful life. I offer a warm and supportive space where you can share what has brought you to therapy. People come to therapy for all sorts of reasons; all are valid. Perhaps you are feeling depressed, anxious, angry, stuck or suffering from low self-esteem. You might be struggling with your sexuality or gender identity. Perhaps you are feeling dissatisfied with your relationships with friends, partners or work colleagues.
I specialise in supporting people from the
LGBT
+ community and have experience of working for organisations that offer
LGBT
+ therapy.
I work as an integrative therapist. Therapy offers you a space to think about where you are in your life and where you’d like to be. I believe that therapy can help you live a more authentic and meaningful life. I offer a warm and supportive space where you can share what has brought you to therapy. People come to therapy for all sorts of reasons; all are valid. Perhaps you are feeling depressed, anxious, angry, stuck or suffering from low self-esteem. You might be struggling with your sexuality or gender identity. Perhaps you are feeling dissatisfied with your relationships with friends, partners or work colleagues.
Paul Vigg
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Hove BN3
I hold space for you to talk and feel seen and heard, something I believe you deserve. We're living through a strange and uncertain time. Know that I am available to support you and that change is possible. I will sit alongside your most difficult and confusing feelings. I identify as a
gay
man and part of the
queer
,
LGBTQ
+ and GSRD communities. I have experience working with people of a range of gender identities and sexualities (in my private work and in the past with the
LGBTQ
+ mental health charity MindOut) and work towards an inclusive and anti-racist practice. I am a
trans
and nonbinary ally and a feminist.
I hold space for you to talk and feel seen and heard, something I believe you deserve. We're living through a strange and uncertain time. Know that I am available to support you and that change is possible. I will sit alongside your most difficult and confusing feelings. I identify as a
gay
man and part of the
queer
,
LGBTQ
+ and GSRD communities. I have experience working with people of a range of gender identities and sexualities (in my private work and in the past with the
LGBTQ
+ mental health charity MindOut) and work towards an inclusive and anti-racist practice. I am a
trans
and nonbinary ally and a feminist.
David Goldberg
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MUKCP
Verified
London NW3 (Online Only)
The decision to consider therapy can be difficult. It can provoke anxiety about opening up to a new person and can bring up other uncomfortable feelings from past experiences. While therapy can be challenging at times an empathic, supportive and unconditional therapeutic relationship can be very healing. It is where you be fully accepted and can grow. I offer you a therapeutic relationship free from judgment, criticism and expectations where the only agenda is to support you in your process. I have extensive experience working with individuals who experience anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues and
LGBT
issues.
The decision to consider therapy can be difficult. It can provoke anxiety about opening up to a new person and can bring up other uncomfortable feelings from past experiences. While therapy can be challenging at times an empathic, supportive and unconditional therapeutic relationship can be very healing. It is where you be fully accepted and can grow. I offer you a therapeutic relationship free from judgment, criticism and expectations where the only agenda is to support you in your process. I have extensive experience working with individuals who experience anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship issues and
LGBT
issues.
Will Hardy
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
London SE15
Hello! I am based online and in South and East London - I provide
LGBTQ
+ therapy and counselling for those who identify as
gay
,
lesbian
,
bisexual
,
transgender
, non-binary,
queer
, questioning, polyamorous, kink, ace etc. I offer short or long term individual therapy for adults and my work is
queer
positive, sex affirming, collaborative and fluid. I work primarily with individuals within the
LGBTQ
+ community, however, this is not exclusively. My approach to therapeutic work is within an open and non judgemental mindset.
Hello! I am based online and in South and East London - I provide
LGBTQ
+ therapy and counselling for those who identify as
gay
,
lesbian
,
bisexual
,
transgender
, non-binary,
queer
, questioning, polyamorous, kink, ace etc. I offer short or long term individual therapy for adults and my work is
queer
positive, sex affirming, collaborative and fluid. I work primarily with individuals within the
LGBTQ
+ community, however, this is not exclusively. My approach to therapeutic work is within an open and non judgemental mindset.
Sid Lorcan Good
Counsellor
Verified
Birmingham B30
My particular area of interest is
LGBTQ
+ affirmative therapy as well as working with gender and relationship diversity and neurodiversity.
Welcome, I am an integrative psychotherapist in training offering counselling appointments in person in Birmingham, UK or online appointments globally. I work with people from all walks of life in a warm but practical way and I am particularly interested in creating a space in therapy for you to explore your uniqueness and your special contribution to the world. People seek therapy for a wide range of reasons which are highly unique and individual. I am interested in working together to move towards your unique goals and a deeper understanding of yourself.
My particular area of interest is
LGBTQ
+ affirmative therapy as well as working with gender and relationship diversity and neurodiversity.
Welcome, I am an integrative psychotherapist in training offering counselling appointments in person in Birmingham, UK or online appointments globally. I work with people from all walks of life in a warm but practical way and I am particularly interested in creating a space in therapy for you to explore your uniqueness and your special contribution to the world. People seek therapy for a wide range of reasons which are highly unique and individual. I am interested in working together to move towards your unique goals and a deeper understanding of yourself.
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Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Huddersfield HD1
Pull up a seat, get comfortable, and lets really talk about what matters to you. Perhaps you’re passionate about changing the world or just your small corner of it. You want to use your voice and take up space, but don’t know where to start. Sometimes the weight of what you’re trying to handle feels too great. I get it - life is often messy, unpredictable, and confusing. Bread and Roses has been designed as a compassionate and inspiring space for creative thinkers, cultural rebels, sensitive souls and the
queer
community. Whatever you are facing, you don't have to face it alone and all of you is welcome here.
Pull up a seat, get comfortable, and lets really talk about what matters to you. Perhaps you’re passionate about changing the world or just your small corner of it. You want to use your voice and take up space, but don’t know where to start. Sometimes the weight of what you’re trying to handle feels too great. I get it - life is often messy, unpredictable, and confusing. Bread and Roses has been designed as a compassionate and inspiring space for creative thinkers, cultural rebels, sensitive souls and the
queer
community. Whatever you are facing, you don't have to face it alone and all of you is welcome here.
Jonny Sibbring
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
London NW1 (Online Only)
I have a wealth of experience in helping clients experiencing depression, grief and loss,
LGBTQ
+ related issues and relationship problems.
My goal is to help people make a real difference in their lives. Counselling needs to be a safe and supportive environment where people are free to talk about the issues that concern them the most. My approach is calm, to the point and above all honest.
I have a wealth of experience in helping clients experiencing depression, grief and loss,
LGBTQ
+ related issues and relationship problems.
My goal is to help people make a real difference in their lives. Counselling needs to be a safe and supportive environment where people are free to talk about the issues that concern them the most. My approach is calm, to the point and above all honest.
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Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
4 Endorsed
London WC1X (Online Only)
As a
Gay
Neurodivergent Psychotherapist I have experience working with issues around Gender, Sexual, and Relationship Diversity (GSRD) and Neurodivergence.
Hello, my name is Matthew (he/him). I support people struggling with anxiety, depression, grief and relationship issues, and specialise in working with
LGBTQ
+ and Neurodivergence. Through my lived experience, I know being
LGBTQ
+ / Neurodivergent can bring up challenging feelings of shame and rejection, the result of growing up in a heteronormative and neurotypical world. I believe these feelings can be overcome and there is hope of living comfortably in your own skin.
As a
Gay
Neurodivergent Psychotherapist I have experience working with issues around Gender, Sexual, and Relationship Diversity (GSRD) and Neurodivergence.
Hello, my name is Matthew (he/him). I support people struggling with anxiety, depression, grief and relationship issues, and specialise in working with
LGBTQ
+ and Neurodivergence. Through my lived experience, I know being
LGBTQ
+ / Neurodivergent can bring up challenging feelings of shame and rejection, the result of growing up in a heteronormative and neurotypical world. I believe these feelings can be overcome and there is hope of living comfortably in your own skin.
Zoe Powell Martin
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Exeter EX6 (Online Only)
Hello, I'm Zoe - it's a pleasure to meet you. I am an experienced
LGBTQ
+ and University counsellor currently offering online counselling and psychotherapy. I provide a warm, safe and nurturing space to support you on your therapeutic journey. As a therapist, I am committed to ensure that your therapy sessions are co-constructed to meet your individual therapeutic needs. Benefitting from shared-decision making, a focus on therapeutic direction as well as empathy, support, compassion and attention, you can expect a uniquely inclusive and collaborative therapeutic experience.
Hello, I'm Zoe - it's a pleasure to meet you. I am an experienced
LGBTQ
+ and University counsellor currently offering online counselling and psychotherapy. I provide a warm, safe and nurturing space to support you on your therapeutic journey. As a therapist, I am committed to ensure that your therapy sessions are co-constructed to meet your individual therapeutic needs. Benefitting from shared-decision making, a focus on therapeutic direction as well as empathy, support, compassion and attention, you can expect a uniquely inclusive and collaborative therapeutic experience.
Michael Carrington
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
London SE12
As an
LGBTQIA
+ affirmative therapist, I also work with many
LGBTQIA
+ clients, some of whom come to therapy to explore issues relating to sexuality and gender.
Do you find it difficult to talk to those closest to you about your issues and concerns? Perhaps you don’t want to burden them or feel worried that they might judge or not understand what you are going through? I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgemental space in which you can explore your thoughts and feelings, allowing you to understand more about yourself and your relationships with others. As an integrative counsellor, I work with a variety of therapeutic approaches and methods, and combine them to suit the needs of each individual client.
As an
LGBTQIA
+ affirmative therapist, I also work with many
LGBTQIA
+ clients, some of whom come to therapy to explore issues relating to sexuality and gender.
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Michael Blakeborough
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Melksham SN12 (Online Only)
I am also a GSRD, sex positive counsellor who can provide a
LGBTQ
+ focused counselling environment.
I am experienced in providing counselling to adults and I am ACTO certified for online and telephone counselling and clinical supervision. I use an integrative humanistic approach where I will walk alongside you within your process while providing a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space. I will challenge you when it may be helpful to unlock and discover more about you or your mental health. I will also safely encourage you to connect with your emotions as we work together with no pressure to go any deeper than you are comfortable going, as we build a unique and trusting counselling relationship to reach your goals.
I am also a GSRD, sex positive counsellor who can provide a
LGBTQ
+ focused counselling environment.
I am experienced in providing counselling to adults and I am ACTO certified for online and telephone counselling and clinical supervision. I use an integrative humanistic approach where I will walk alongside you within your process while providing a safe, confidential and non-judgemental space. I will challenge you when it may be helpful to unlock and discover more about you or your mental health. I will also safely encourage you to connect with your emotions as we work together with no pressure to go any deeper than you are comfortable going, as we build a unique and trusting counselling relationship to reach your goals.
Luke Bannister
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
London WC1A (Online Only)
I work affirmatively with the
LGBTQ
+ communities and value the ways in which our diverse experiences can impact our wellbeing.
I'm a Counselling Psychologist with experience working in the NHS, third sector services and private practice. I will work collaboratively with you to explore your current difficulties and help you understand why you might be struggling. We will explore your past & flesh out how they may contribute to what you are currently experiencing. We will also work to understand the many different aspects of your being including what goes on in your thoughts, mind, emotions and physical body. I will work with you to develop deep insight about yourself as well as speak pragmatically on what needs to change and how to go about doing that.
I work affirmatively with the
LGBTQ
+ communities and value the ways in which our diverse experiences can impact our wellbeing.
I'm a Counselling Psychologist with experience working in the NHS, third sector services and private practice. I will work collaboratively with you to explore your current difficulties and help you understand why you might be struggling. We will explore your past & flesh out how they may contribute to what you are currently experiencing. We will also work to understand the many different aspects of your being including what goes on in your thoughts, mind, emotions and physical body. I will work with you to develop deep insight about yourself as well as speak pragmatically on what needs to change and how to go about doing that.
Peter Donnelly
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Verified
London SW4 (Online Only)
Feeling confused? Out of place? Not good enough? Therapy can offer you a space to explore these parts and connect more with your true self. I am an
LGBT
counsellor with experience in supporting people going through a range of confusion and distress including: anxiety and stress, family and relationship difficulties, sexuality and gender identity, low mood, loss, feeling stuck, and self esteem.
Feeling confused? Out of place? Not good enough? Therapy can offer you a space to explore these parts and connect more with your true self. I am an
LGBT
counsellor with experience in supporting people going through a range of confusion and distress including: anxiety and stress, family and relationship difficulties, sexuality and gender identity, low mood, loss, feeling stuck, and self esteem.
Darren Good
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Manchester M21 (Online Only)
As a
gay
man, I can understand the impact of being a minority, particularly on self-esteem and relationships, and I have a special interest in supporting other
queer
men navigating love and sex, in all the diverse and unconventional ways that occur.
What if you accepted every part of yourself, even those you hide from the world? What might be possible? Modern life can be challenging, with its demands, expectations and technology, but self-discovery can lead to learning, growth and a greater sense of ease. I can be your calm companion as you explore the areas of life that need attention, helping you connect with others and feel more belonging. My approach is person-centred and acknowledges how childhood experiences shape our adulthood, so that therapy will partly involve coming to terms with the past and how it affects the present.
As a
gay
man, I can understand the impact of being a minority, particularly on self-esteem and relationships, and I have a special interest in supporting other
queer
men navigating love and sex, in all the diverse and unconventional ways that occur.
What if you accepted every part of yourself, even those you hide from the world? What might be possible? Modern life can be challenging, with its demands, expectations and technology, but self-discovery can lead to learning, growth and a greater sense of ease. I can be your calm companion as you explore the areas of life that need attention, helping you connect with others and feel more belonging. My approach is person-centred and acknowledges how childhood experiences shape our adulthood, so that therapy will partly involve coming to terms with the past and how it affects the present.
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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.