Open Relationships Non-Monogamy Counselling in England
Hi, I am Ursula (she/her). I am an integrative, LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapist with an additional certification in Sex Counselling and a Master's degree in Sexuality Studies. I am currently undertaking an additional training in Autism & Mental Health.
If you are thinking about having therapy in order to talk about your relationship(s), navigating relationship models (e.g. open relationships, ethical non-monogamy, polamory), dating and being on the apps, sex, sexual issues, your sexual self, your sexual orientation or identity, your gender journey, experiences of non-consent, trauma, etc. I might be the right therapist for you.
Hi, I am Ursula (she/her). I am an integrative, LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapist with an additional certification in Sex Counselling and a Master's degree in Sexuality Studies. I am currently undertaking an additional training in Autism & Mental Health.
If you are thinking about having therapy in order to talk about your relationship(s), navigating relationship models (e.g. open relationships, ethical non-monogamy, polamory), dating and being on the apps, sex, sexual issues, your sexual self, your sexual orientation or identity, your gender journey, experiences of non-consent, trauma, etc. I might be the right therapist for you.
I would like to help you. As a bisexual woman, I know the challenges of navigating identity and sexuality. That is why I approach every story with an open mind and empathic curiosity. I will engage you from a non-pathologizing, sex-positive, gender-affirming stance, so that you may embrace every part of yourself. I provide individual and couples therapy, as well as sessions for those in alternative relationships. Together we can navigate our way through your relationship and personal challenges, overcome cultural limitations that seek to restrict us, and ultimately find inner joy during times when it appears out of reach.
I would like to help you. As a bisexual woman, I know the challenges of navigating identity and sexuality. That is why I approach every story with an open mind and empathic curiosity. I will engage you from a non-pathologizing, sex-positive, gender-affirming stance, so that you may embrace every part of yourself. I provide individual and couples therapy, as well as sessions for those in alternative relationships. Together we can navigate our way through your relationship and personal challenges, overcome cultural limitations that seek to restrict us, and ultimately find inner joy during times when it appears out of reach.
I offer help to people who worry or fear that they won't be understood or that they will be judged by others. Whoever you are, whatever the issue is, I'd like to be able to offer a space for you to be heard and accepted. I can offer a private and safe space simply to be without a mask if that's what you need, or if you have a clear idea of what you want to achieve I'd like to help make that happen. I can work in either a very loose or a structured and outcome-focused way, whichever appeals to you more. But however we decide to work, my focus is always what you want, what you need, what you dream of that you would like to make real.
I offer help to people who worry or fear that they won't be understood or that they will be judged by others. Whoever you are, whatever the issue is, I'd like to be able to offer a space for you to be heard and accepted. I can offer a private and safe space simply to be without a mask if that's what you need, or if you have a clear idea of what you want to achieve I'd like to help make that happen. I can work in either a very loose or a structured and outcome-focused way, whichever appeals to you more. But however we decide to work, my focus is always what you want, what you need, what you dream of that you would like to make real.
Hello. I understand first-hand how difficult it can be to make that first step of reaching out for help, and I’m so glad that you are here. It may be that you have experienced events in the past that are impacting your life now, or are currently going through some dark times, and need support in navigating your way through? Perhaps you have been feeling anxious or depressed and just want to feel better? Or are there changes in your life that you are struggling with? You might know exactly what you need to work through…or you may not understand exactly what is going on, but you know something just doesn't feel right. I can help.
Hello. I understand first-hand how difficult it can be to make that first step of reaching out for help, and I’m so glad that you are here. It may be that you have experienced events in the past that are impacting your life now, or are currently going through some dark times, and need support in navigating your way through? Perhaps you have been feeling anxious or depressed and just want to feel better? Or are there changes in your life that you are struggling with? You might know exactly what you need to work through…or you may not understand exactly what is going on, but you know something just doesn't feel right. I can help.
Hello, I'm Matthew (he/him), a queer, neurodivergent, and BACP accredited therapist offering online therapy across the UK. As a gay man and queer therapist, I bring lived experience to my work with LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent people. I support LGBTQ+ adults, including bisexual, trans, and non-binary clients, as well as neurodivergent people with ADHD, autism, and AuDHD, including those who are late-diagnosed. I also have experience working with people in polyamorous, kink, and sex-positive communities.
Hello, I'm Matthew (he/him), a queer, neurodivergent, and BACP accredited therapist offering online therapy across the UK. As a gay man and queer therapist, I bring lived experience to my work with LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent people. I support LGBTQ+ adults, including bisexual, trans, and non-binary clients, as well as neurodivergent people with ADHD, autism, and AuDHD, including those who are late-diagnosed. I also have experience working with people in polyamorous, kink, and sex-positive communities.
I have experience working with neurodiversity, disability, polyamory, and GSRD (gender, sexual and relationship diversity).
Therapy can give us a place to really unmask, unburden and gain some new perspectives. I work collaboratively, so we’ll talk about what helps you and what doesn’t and what you need from therapy - this is different for everyone and is something we can figure out as we go along too.
I primarily use a person-centred approach, offering an authentic, warm, non-judgemental relationship in which you can explore what you’re struggling with. I find that neurodivergent people in particular tend to appreciate the more egalitarian nature of this approach, as do many others who have experienced the impact of social inequalities in their lives.
I have experience working with neurodiversity, disability, polyamory, and GSRD (gender, sexual and relationship diversity).
Therapy can give us a place to really unmask, unburden and gain some new perspectives. I work collaboratively, so we’ll talk about what helps you and what doesn’t and what you need from therapy - this is different for everyone and is something we can figure out as we go along too.
I primarily use a person-centred approach, offering an authentic, warm, non-judgemental relationship in which you can explore what you’re struggling with. I find that neurodivergent people in particular tend to appreciate the more egalitarian nature of this approach, as do many others who have experienced the impact of social inequalities in their lives.
I am polyamory, BDSM and kink aware.
I am very experienced in a range of different therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). I have a particular interest in energy psychology, where Eastern energy approaches have been combined with Western psychological therapy.
I am polyamory, BDSM and kink aware.
I am very experienced in a range of different therapies including Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) and Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing (EMDR). I have a particular interest in energy psychology, where Eastern energy approaches have been combined with Western psychological therapy.
Hello, I’m Rebecca. I will be by your side as you explore whatever you wish to share, accepting all parts of you and bringing all parts of myself. As a person-centred therapist I offer a space that is non-judgemental, open and supportive. I offer you space that is just for you, to have the time to be heard and express yourself. I'm passionate about social justice and embed this in my practice, curious about how your identities and life experiences are felt and perceived. It feels like a really hard time to be queer and/or trans at the moment, I'm here to hold you and have understanding and experience. You are welcome and accepted.
Hello, I’m Rebecca. I will be by your side as you explore whatever you wish to share, accepting all parts of you and bringing all parts of myself. As a person-centred therapist I offer a space that is non-judgemental, open and supportive. I offer you space that is just for you, to have the time to be heard and express yourself. I'm passionate about social justice and embed this in my practice, curious about how your identities and life experiences are felt and perceived. It feels like a really hard time to be queer and/or trans at the moment, I'm here to hold you and have understanding and experience. You are welcome and accepted.
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.
The reasons we have for seeking therapy are as varied and complex as the people seeking. You may be facing challenges in your life and relationships you wish to overcome. Or want to experience greater creativity, richer relationships, or simply have more ‘good’ days. Within our relationship, I aim to create an environment where you feel comfortable and safe to express, explore and examine your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours both past and present. I am driven to find freedom from the patterns of the past, which existed once to protect us and now may have become self-limiting and even hurtful.
The reasons we have for seeking therapy are as varied and complex as the people seeking. You may be facing challenges in your life and relationships you wish to overcome. Or want to experience greater creativity, richer relationships, or simply have more ‘good’ days. Within our relationship, I aim to create an environment where you feel comfortable and safe to express, explore and examine your thoughts, feelings, and behaviours both past and present. I am driven to find freedom from the patterns of the past, which existed once to protect us and now may have become self-limiting and even hurtful.
With eight years' experience as an integrative psychotherapist, I offer a creative, collaborative space that welcomes difference and evolves naturally. Drawing on psychodynamic, relational, and humanistic approaches, I balance insight with the immediate, felt experience of being heard and cared for.
With eight years' experience as an integrative psychotherapist, I offer a creative, collaborative space that welcomes difference and evolves naturally. Drawing on psychodynamic, relational, and humanistic approaches, I balance insight with the immediate, felt experience of being heard and cared for.
Transformation begins with awareness, listening deeply to what is already within, and expanding that awareness to unlock new possibilities. My work supports you in reconnecting with your authentic self in grounded, embodied, and profoundly human ways. Together, we explore the core motivations that drive your existence, guiding you to make authentic choices and live in alignment with your true self.
Transformation begins with awareness, listening deeply to what is already within, and expanding that awareness to unlock new possibilities. My work supports you in reconnecting with your authentic self in grounded, embodied, and profoundly human ways. Together, we explore the core motivations that drive your existence, guiding you to make authentic choices and live in alignment with your true self.
Hi! I'm Ro (they/them). I often work with people who are feeling a bit lost, have drifted from the life they want to be living, or who need space to reconnect with themself. You might be wrestling with big questions about identity, relationships, or how old patterns keep showing up. If you’re looking for space to slow down and untangle what’s going on, figure out what really matters to you, and feel more connected to yourself and life itself, you're welcome to get in touch so we can talk more about how it could be to work together.
Hi! I'm Ro (they/them). I often work with people who are feeling a bit lost, have drifted from the life they want to be living, or who need space to reconnect with themself. You might be wrestling with big questions about identity, relationships, or how old patterns keep showing up. If you’re looking for space to slow down and untangle what’s going on, figure out what really matters to you, and feel more connected to yourself and life itself, you're welcome to get in touch so we can talk more about how it could be to work together.
I offer Integrative Counselling, as well as Clinical Supervision. I have experience of working with a range of individuals and issues.
I think it is really important to understand and acknowledge the complexity of every individual's experience. I endeavour to do this by holding an open mind and creating a safe, boundaried space in which we can work. I incorporate a range of theories and skills in order to best facilitate your individual process and needs. I work in a sex and kink positive way, with all types of relationship styles. Neurodiversity and how that shapes how we experience the world is also a big part of my practice.
I offer Integrative Counselling, as well as Clinical Supervision. I have experience of working with a range of individuals and issues.
I think it is really important to understand and acknowledge the complexity of every individual's experience. I endeavour to do this by holding an open mind and creating a safe, boundaried space in which we can work. I incorporate a range of theories and skills in order to best facilitate your individual process and needs. I work in a sex and kink positive way, with all types of relationship styles. Neurodiversity and how that shapes how we experience the world is also a big part of my practice.
Love, sex and personal relationships are where we manage our hopes, fears and vulnerabilities. When our connection with ourselves and others is good it can feel transformative, but when it isn’t it can be extremely distressing. I offer an integrative approach to relationship and psychosexual therapy to work with you, whether single or in a couple. I work with monogamous as well as open/polyamorous relationships. Troubled relationships, arguing, erection issues, loss of desire, anxiety, painful sex, vaginismus, premature ejaculation, or shame about porn use, kinks. This can all change.
Love, sex and personal relationships are where we manage our hopes, fears and vulnerabilities. When our connection with ourselves and others is good it can feel transformative, but when it isn’t it can be extremely distressing. I offer an integrative approach to relationship and psychosexual therapy to work with you, whether single or in a couple. I work with monogamous as well as open/polyamorous relationships. Troubled relationships, arguing, erection issues, loss of desire, anxiety, painful sex, vaginismus, premature ejaculation, or shame about porn use, kinks. This can all change.
I'm Joe, a Gestalt Psychotherapist in advanced training. I offer an open-minded and non-judgemental space for you to be fully seen whilst you gently explore areas of your life where you may feel stuck, supporting you to bring awareness and self-acceptance to your experience in order to live in a more meaningful and fulfilling way.
I am passionate about supporting people to embrace their uniqueness and live to their full potential by compassionately letting go of ways of being which no longer serve them. I offer a free 30-minute first session to see how we feel working together. If you would like to chat please get in touch.
I'm Joe, a Gestalt Psychotherapist in advanced training. I offer an open-minded and non-judgemental space for you to be fully seen whilst you gently explore areas of your life where you may feel stuck, supporting you to bring awareness and self-acceptance to your experience in order to live in a more meaningful and fulfilling way.
I am passionate about supporting people to embrace their uniqueness and live to their full potential by compassionately letting go of ways of being which no longer serve them. I offer a free 30-minute first session to see how we feel working together. If you would like to chat please get in touch.
Hi I'm Laura. I have experience working with clients from gender, sexual & relationship diverse backgrounds. I'm sex positive, sex worker allied and have experience of kink dynamics. Importantly I wont assume anything about you or your experiences, I listen to You as we work together to uncover patterns, develop insights, and build strategies for healing & growth.
Hi I'm Laura. I have experience working with clients from gender, sexual & relationship diverse backgrounds. I'm sex positive, sex worker allied and have experience of kink dynamics. Importantly I wont assume anything about you or your experiences, I listen to You as we work together to uncover patterns, develop insights, and build strategies for healing & growth.
I’m Lucia, a final‑year psychotherapy trainee offering integrative psychotherapeutic counselling in Bristol. I’ve been supporting clients for three years, helping them navigate transitions, relationships, identity, and self‑esteem. My approach combines a depth of feeling with a lightness of spirit: I am not afraid to sit with you in your pain, fear, doubt, numbness or confusion. And, I will support you to access your joy, pleasure, strength, clarity, and sense of self.
My areas of specialty:
Feeling your feelings
Polyamorous/non-monogamous relationships,
LGBTQ+ identity, sexuality & understanding,
Sexuality and pleasure
I’m Lucia, a final‑year psychotherapy trainee offering integrative psychotherapeutic counselling in Bristol. I’ve been supporting clients for three years, helping them navigate transitions, relationships, identity, and self‑esteem. My approach combines a depth of feeling with a lightness of spirit: I am not afraid to sit with you in your pain, fear, doubt, numbness or confusion. And, I will support you to access your joy, pleasure, strength, clarity, and sense of self.
My areas of specialty:
Feeling your feelings
Polyamorous/non-monogamous relationships,
LGBTQ+ identity, sexuality & understanding,
Sexuality and pleasure
My name is Jess. My practice is for anyone who is looking for a therapist who is warm, relatable, compassionate, exploratory, open-minded and willing to learn. I strive to offer authenticity and warmth in a space that can, sometimes, feel scary. I'm led by your experience, and trust in your self-expression.
Some of the people I work with feel stuck, overwhelmed, and unheard. Or, sometimes, they're scared to open up about something painful, or are afraid of what might happen when they do. I'll hear your story, just as it is, and hold it gently for you. No expectations; just an open space to walk through it together.
My name is Jess. My practice is for anyone who is looking for a therapist who is warm, relatable, compassionate, exploratory, open-minded and willing to learn. I strive to offer authenticity and warmth in a space that can, sometimes, feel scary. I'm led by your experience, and trust in your self-expression.
Some of the people I work with feel stuck, overwhelmed, and unheard. Or, sometimes, they're scared to open up about something painful, or are afraid of what might happen when they do. I'll hear your story, just as it is, and hold it gently for you. No expectations; just an open space to walk through it together.
Folks exploring or living polyamory, consensual non-monogamy and kink lifestyles and all sexual and gender identities are very welcome.
I aim to create a safe space in which we can explore together whatever is troubling you. I offer warm presence, honest collaboration, patience and deep respect to your process of healing and growth. I will support you gain greater clarity about what's in the way and how you can work with the parts that need support and guidance.
Folks exploring or living polyamory, consensual non-monogamy and kink lifestyles and all sexual and gender identities are very welcome.
I aim to create a safe space in which we can explore together whatever is troubling you. I offer warm presence, honest collaboration, patience and deep respect to your process of healing and growth. I will support you gain greater clarity about what's in the way and how you can work with the parts that need support and guidance.
See more therapy options for England
Open Relationships Non-Monogamy Counsellors
Why might an individual want to see a therapist specialising in open relationships and consensual non-monogamy?
A client seeking help with an open or consensually non-monogamous relationship will prefer to talk with a professional whom they can count on to be nonjudgmental. Talking with a supportive therapist may on its own help relieve some of the stigma and challenges partners face. That said, the most important factor in the success of any type of therapy is the ability of the client and practitioner to form a strong, trusting bond. For this reason, an individual or couple could find success with a therapist who does not specialise in non-monogamous relationships but with whom they can build trust.
When should open or consensually non-monogamous partners seek counselling?
Like other couples, polyamorous partners typically seek counseling when they face relationship challenges they can’t solve themselves. In non-monogamous relationships, this could include breaches of trust, including infidelity; unclear rules or violations of boundaries; jealousy of outside partners; the stress of juggling the needs of multiple partners; or the effect of high partner turnover on children. Like those of other couples, polyamorous bonds can be threatened by increasingly frequent arguments, poor or dysfunctional communication, diminished emotional or physical intimacy, or the feeling that something is wrong, even if they don’t know what it is.
Do therapists have special training to gain expertise in open relationships and consensual non-monogamy?
No, but individuals seeking help with non-monogamous relationships would most likely consult a licensed professional with specific training in couples counseling or couples therapy. Couples counselling and couples therapy both involve teaching concrete strategies to navigate conflict in relationships. A good therapist can engage both partners as they explain these approaches but can also work with a single partner.
How long does therapy for consensually non-monogamous couples typically last?
Couples therapy for any type of couple, tends to be relatively time-limited, lasting around 12 weeks on average. A good therapist will tailor sessions to the individual partners’ emotions and sometimes their past, along with patterns found to be repeating in the relationship. In many cases, clients should expect their therapist to assign “homework” between weekly sessions.