Open Relationships Non-Monogamy Counselling in England
Whatever is going on for you right now is important. I'm a warm, welcoming therapist who will make you feel listened to, understood and supported. You may be feeling anxious, depressed or stuck. You can learn some helpful strategies from the very first session to support you while we work out and start to resolve what is causing you to feel that way. Our sessions will be based on what works best for you, drawing on different approaches to meet your needs: e.g. psychodynamic therapy for behaviours rooted in the past; Rewind therapy for trauma; humanistic to work on your identity and sense of fulfilment.
Whatever is going on for you right now is important. I'm a warm, welcoming therapist who will make you feel listened to, understood and supported. You may be feeling anxious, depressed or stuck. You can learn some helpful strategies from the very first session to support you while we work out and start to resolve what is causing you to feel that way. Our sessions will be based on what works best for you, drawing on different approaches to meet your needs: e.g. psychodynamic therapy for behaviours rooted in the past; Rewind therapy for trauma; humanistic to work on your identity and sense of fulfilment.
Perhaps you’ve felt stuck for a while, or have been feeling that something isn’t right but can’t quite identify what that is. You may be anxious, depressed, have low self-esteem. Maybe you are struggling in relationships, or finding it difficult getting your needs met? You may have often felt that you don’t belong, or that you’re not supposed to be doing the work you do. Perhaps you’d like to feel less frustrated, angry or alone? You may be experiencing grief, or struggling with addiction, you might have low libido, or want to explore your sexuality. It might be a family or historic issue you’d like to make sense of. I can help.
Perhaps you’ve felt stuck for a while, or have been feeling that something isn’t right but can’t quite identify what that is. You may be anxious, depressed, have low self-esteem. Maybe you are struggling in relationships, or finding it difficult getting your needs met? You may have often felt that you don’t belong, or that you’re not supposed to be doing the work you do. Perhaps you’d like to feel less frustrated, angry or alone? You may be experiencing grief, or struggling with addiction, you might have low libido, or want to explore your sexuality. It might be a family or historic issue you’d like to make sense of. I can help.
Whether you are experiencing serious psychological or emotional difficulties, encountering unique challenges in your life, or just want to deepen your self-exploration, "the talking cure" is a way of easing suffering and engendering personal growth. As a psychoanalytic psychotherapist, I provide a space of deep listening and reflection. An integrative approach means that as a therapist I respond to your unique needs, rather than applying a model of treatment onto you. The frequency and duration of therapy varies depending on your needs and desires. Please see my website to read more about my background and clinical approach.
Whether you are experiencing serious psychological or emotional difficulties, encountering unique challenges in your life, or just want to deepen your self-exploration, "the talking cure" is a way of easing suffering and engendering personal growth. As a psychoanalytic psychotherapist, I provide a space of deep listening and reflection. An integrative approach means that as a therapist I respond to your unique needs, rather than applying a model of treatment onto you. The frequency and duration of therapy varies depending on your needs and desires. Please see my website to read more about my background and clinical approach.
In seeking therapy, you may be looking for a supportive space to explore, understand and work through the issues life can bring up. These might include relationship difficulties, a challenging life transition, a loss or bereavement. You might be experiencing feelings that do not seem to be directly related to a specific issue, such as anxiety, depression, stress, overwhelm, low self-esteem, trouble with interpersonal boundaries, difficulty in finding a sense of meaning and purpose, or feeling lonely and isolated. Therapy can offer you a space to feel heard, understood, and supported to work through, process and grow.
In seeking therapy, you may be looking for a supportive space to explore, understand and work through the issues life can bring up. These might include relationship difficulties, a challenging life transition, a loss or bereavement. You might be experiencing feelings that do not seem to be directly related to a specific issue, such as anxiety, depression, stress, overwhelm, low self-esteem, trouble with interpersonal boundaries, difficulty in finding a sense of meaning and purpose, or feeling lonely and isolated. Therapy can offer you a space to feel heard, understood, and supported to work through, process and grow.
IN-PERSON sessions in DURHAM. I’m a highly qualified and experienced psychotherapist who works with a diverse range of people and the whole of their issues. I understand that everyone can go through difficult times and can benefit from support in handling these challenges. I can help by offering you a relaxed, safe and confidential therapeutic space to explore issues troubling you in a caring, accepting and non-judgemental way. People I have worked with tell me their therapeutic experience with me has increased their confidence, self-awareness, personal growth and they have gained a deeper sense of meaning, purpose and contentment.
IN-PERSON sessions in DURHAM. I’m a highly qualified and experienced psychotherapist who works with a diverse range of people and the whole of their issues. I understand that everyone can go through difficult times and can benefit from support in handling these challenges. I can help by offering you a relaxed, safe and confidential therapeutic space to explore issues troubling you in a caring, accepting and non-judgemental way. People I have worked with tell me their therapeutic experience with me has increased their confidence, self-awareness, personal growth and they have gained a deeper sense of meaning, purpose and contentment.
Therapy can provide a place of honesty for all the battles in our heads, from medical diagnoses, past trauma, sexual desire, issues of gender, to everyday compulsive/negative thinking. Understanding our experience in a rapidly changing environment, whilst surrounded by limitless information that offers such contradictory explanations can leave us feeling overwhelmed. Finding, and maintaining, personal meaning amongst so much uncertainty is a struggle. You needn't face it alone. Therapy reduces anxiety and deepens our understanding. Together we strive to create personal harmony between your internal needs and those external demands.
Therapy can provide a place of honesty for all the battles in our heads, from medical diagnoses, past trauma, sexual desire, issues of gender, to everyday compulsive/negative thinking. Understanding our experience in a rapidly changing environment, whilst surrounded by limitless information that offers such contradictory explanations can leave us feeling overwhelmed. Finding, and maintaining, personal meaning amongst so much uncertainty is a struggle. You needn't face it alone. Therapy reduces anxiety and deepens our understanding. Together we strive to create personal harmony between your internal needs and those external demands.
Whatever brings you here, I appreciate that entering therapy can be daunting. I will meet you with respect, care, and authenticity, creating a safe, judgement-free space where you’ll feel valued and heard. I can help you channel new perspectives to increase your self-awareness, and address the roots of difficult thoughts and emotions. Together, we can work to understand and change the patterns that aren’t serving you, to help you ultimately live a more positive and fulfilling life. Successful outcomes in therapy are directly linked to a positive therapeutic relationship between you and I, and I prioritise this in my work.
Whatever brings you here, I appreciate that entering therapy can be daunting. I will meet you with respect, care, and authenticity, creating a safe, judgement-free space where you’ll feel valued and heard. I can help you channel new perspectives to increase your self-awareness, and address the roots of difficult thoughts and emotions. Together, we can work to understand and change the patterns that aren’t serving you, to help you ultimately live a more positive and fulfilling life. Successful outcomes in therapy are directly linked to a positive therapeutic relationship between you and I, and I prioritise this in my work.
I offer a no-obligation assessment initially, which is opportunity for us to discuss your situation and determine better if therapy with me could meet your needs; only if you are happy to do we then proceed to an ongoing therapy, be it on a short or long term basis. I incorporate psychodynamic, existential, cognitive behavioural and person centred approaches to offer a therapy suited to your unique needs. Whilst we all know something of suffering anxiety, depression, bereavement, or other issues, your particular experience is entirely your own. I believe in a therapy that accomodates your individuality.
I offer a no-obligation assessment initially, which is opportunity for us to discuss your situation and determine better if therapy with me could meet your needs; only if you are happy to do we then proceed to an ongoing therapy, be it on a short or long term basis. I incorporate psychodynamic, existential, cognitive behavioural and person centred approaches to offer a therapy suited to your unique needs. Whilst we all know something of suffering anxiety, depression, bereavement, or other issues, your particular experience is entirely your own. I believe in a therapy that accomodates your individuality.
My service is provided as a specialist sex and relationship therapist. I aim to provide a safe environment in which clients can share their intimate thoughts and problems with no fear of judgement. I honour all sexual orientations, gender identities and sexual preferences. I am kink aware and knowledgable and take a sex positive approach. Specific issues covered include: erection problems, inability to orgasm, low sexual desire, painful intercourse, premature/early ejaculation, problematic porn use, relationship problems–couples/poly, (sex, gender, erotic, relationship) identity, BDSM, kinks and fetishes, vaginismus
My service is provided as a specialist sex and relationship therapist. I aim to provide a safe environment in which clients can share their intimate thoughts and problems with no fear of judgement. I honour all sexual orientations, gender identities and sexual preferences. I am kink aware and knowledgable and take a sex positive approach. Specific issues covered include: erection problems, inability to orgasm, low sexual desire, painful intercourse, premature/early ejaculation, problematic porn use, relationship problems–couples/poly, (sex, gender, erotic, relationship) identity, BDSM, kinks and fetishes, vaginismus
Would like to develop a better understanding of yourself and let go of unhelpful patterns and beliefs? Do you feel confused or stuck? Are you struggling with your relationships? In need of clarity and relief? My aim is to offer you a safe therapeutic relationship, free from judgement, where you can feel comfortable to bring issues that concern you, find resolution and heal.
With over 10years work experience as a psychologist and art therapist, I learned that different approaches and techniques suit different people according to their needs and preferred forms of expression. I facilitate your journey through a joint creative process.
Would like to develop a better understanding of yourself and let go of unhelpful patterns and beliefs? Do you feel confused or stuck? Are you struggling with your relationships? In need of clarity and relief? My aim is to offer you a safe therapeutic relationship, free from judgement, where you can feel comfortable to bring issues that concern you, find resolution and heal.
With over 10years work experience as a psychologist and art therapist, I learned that different approaches and techniques suit different people according to their needs and preferred forms of expression. I facilitate your journey through a joint creative process.
Hello and welcome to my profile. I'm Damien, a psychosexual and relationship therapist and a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community. Originally from southern France, I am based in Brighton and offer therapy in person and online.
Empowering people by fostering a sense of pleasure, relational agency and acceptance is what I am passionate about. My approach is sex-positive and integrative, drawing on a range of methods tailored to my clients' needs. These include psychodynamics, CBT, touch-based homework, psychoeducation, trauma techniques, and relational EFT processes.
Hello and welcome to my profile. I'm Damien, a psychosexual and relationship therapist and a proud member of the LGBTQ+ community. Originally from southern France, I am based in Brighton and offer therapy in person and online.
Empowering people by fostering a sense of pleasure, relational agency and acceptance is what I am passionate about. My approach is sex-positive and integrative, drawing on a range of methods tailored to my clients' needs. These include psychodynamics, CBT, touch-based homework, psychoeducation, trauma techniques, and relational EFT processes.
Meet Our Open Relationships Non-Monogamy Counsellors
Therapy can offer you a new and empowering perspective on your life. At The Mind We Care, we’re passionate about helping you unlock your true self, which may be temporarily overshadowed by your past, daily life responsibilities, self-esteem, or social expectations. We aim to make therapy an uplifting and rewarding experience, creating a unique, empathetic, and creative space to reconnect with your desires and confidently pursue your goals.
Therapy can offer you a new and empowering perspective on your life. At The Mind We Care, we’re passionate about helping you unlock your true self, which may be temporarily overshadowed by your past, daily life responsibilities, self-esteem, or social expectations. We aim to make therapy an uplifting and rewarding experience, creating a unique, empathetic, and creative space to reconnect with your desires and confidently pursue your goals.
I am an experienced and qualified counsellor working full time in my profession. It is very important to feel comfortable working with a counsellor with whom you have a relationship built upon trust, openness and honesty, where you feel at ease and accepted without judgement. I offer an initial free telephone consultation where we can discuss any queries you may have around counselling. This is important so we can identify together how therapy can be useful to you. I explain how I work and what you can expect from me. I work regularly with clients with a variety of issues including anxiety, low mood, family concerns & bereavement
I am an experienced and qualified counsellor working full time in my profession. It is very important to feel comfortable working with a counsellor with whom you have a relationship built upon trust, openness and honesty, where you feel at ease and accepted without judgement. I offer an initial free telephone consultation where we can discuss any queries you may have around counselling. This is important so we can identify together how therapy can be useful to you. I explain how I work and what you can expect from me. I work regularly with clients with a variety of issues including anxiety, low mood, family concerns & bereavement
Alex Sanderson-Shortt
Counsellor, MA, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Northwich CW9
Waitlist for new clients
I am a highly experienced relationship counsellor and supervisor who works with couples, individuals and polyamorous/open relationships across a range of issues. I specialise in working with LGBT clients and those in open and poly relationships. I work effectively and non-judgementally with affairs and betrayal, communication issues, family and work pressures, anxiety and depression etc. I work in a sex positive way with sexual issues as part of relationship therapy and work with kink clients and sex workers.
I am a highly experienced relationship counsellor and supervisor who works with couples, individuals and polyamorous/open relationships across a range of issues. I specialise in working with LGBT clients and those in open and poly relationships. I work effectively and non-judgementally with affairs and betrayal, communication issues, family and work pressures, anxiety and depression etc. I work in a sex positive way with sexual issues as part of relationship therapy and work with kink clients and sex workers.
Life can be challenging. It can be difficult opening up to someone about the worst that's happened to us, about the parts of ourselves we struggle with. For some dealing with trauma can impact how we treat others, having negative impacts on relationships & life. I’ve worked for over 25 years with those who’ve experienced complex trauma: who’ve lived/worked in conflict zones; been abused by family; struggle to emotionally regulate; have been abusive & with relationship breakdown. As a couple it’s important to feel the therapist you choose is able to work with you around your relationship.
Life can be challenging. It can be difficult opening up to someone about the worst that's happened to us, about the parts of ourselves we struggle with. For some dealing with trauma can impact how we treat others, having negative impacts on relationships & life. I’ve worked for over 25 years with those who’ve experienced complex trauma: who’ve lived/worked in conflict zones; been abused by family; struggle to emotionally regulate; have been abusive & with relationship breakdown. As a couple it’s important to feel the therapist you choose is able to work with you around your relationship.
Do you feel like you have to be everything for everyone—always strong, always giving, rarely seen? You might struggle with self-doubt, people-pleasing, or feeling disconnected from who you really are. Maybe you've learned to shrink yourself to fit in or silence your needs to keep the peace. I understand how exhausting that is. You’re not broken—you’ve just been carrying too much alone. I’m passionate about helping marginalised groups heal, unlearn harmful patterns, and feel safe enough to take up space, unapologetically. Therapy is where you can finally exhale, be heard, and put yourself first—without guilt.
Do you feel like you have to be everything for everyone—always strong, always giving, rarely seen? You might struggle with self-doubt, people-pleasing, or feeling disconnected from who you really are. Maybe you've learned to shrink yourself to fit in or silence your needs to keep the peace. I understand how exhausting that is. You’re not broken—you’ve just been carrying too much alone. I’m passionate about helping marginalised groups heal, unlearn harmful patterns, and feel safe enough to take up space, unapologetically. Therapy is where you can finally exhale, be heard, and put yourself first—without guilt.
I work with people with a wide range of issues including trauma and abuse, PTSD, depression, anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, and low self-esteem. I also support people with self-exploratory work, managing life transitions, stress, burnout, relationship issues, bereavement, and much more. We can focus on immediate issues as well as long-standing patterns, for example in schema therapy. Whether you know what you would like help with, or you are unsure, do get in touch to see if I can help.
I work with people with a wide range of issues including trauma and abuse, PTSD, depression, anxiety, phobias, panic attacks, and low self-esteem. I also support people with self-exploratory work, managing life transitions, stress, burnout, relationship issues, bereavement, and much more. We can focus on immediate issues as well as long-standing patterns, for example in schema therapy. Whether you know what you would like help with, or you are unsure, do get in touch to see if I can help.
You may find yourself feeling stuck—whether in your relationships, sense of identity, or emotional world. Perhaps you’re caught in cycles of self-criticism, anxiety, or uncertainty, questioning why you feel the way you do. Maybe past experiences feel like they’re shaping your present in ways you don’t fully understand. Whatever has brought you here, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
You may find yourself feeling stuck—whether in your relationships, sense of identity, or emotional world. Perhaps you’re caught in cycles of self-criticism, anxiety, or uncertainty, questioning why you feel the way you do. Maybe past experiences feel like they’re shaping your present in ways you don’t fully understand. Whatever has brought you here, you don’t have to figure it out alone.
Are you feeling confused, lost, scared, or overwhelmed by your thoughts and emotions? Psychotherapy can help you to understand what lies beneath these emotions and support you in bringing balance to your life. I am a psychotherapist with a wide range of experience working with clients (children, adolescents and adults) in various places. In particular, I have worked in-depth with complex trauma, attachment problems, clients who are in abusive relationships and problems related to the body; I use body techniques to help clients to self-regulate states of panic/anxiety. Neurodiverse experience and knowledge - part of Attention Allies.
Are you feeling confused, lost, scared, or overwhelmed by your thoughts and emotions? Psychotherapy can help you to understand what lies beneath these emotions and support you in bringing balance to your life. I am a psychotherapist with a wide range of experience working with clients (children, adolescents and adults) in various places. In particular, I have worked in-depth with complex trauma, attachment problems, clients who are in abusive relationships and problems related to the body; I use body techniques to help clients to self-regulate states of panic/anxiety. Neurodiverse experience and knowledge - part of Attention Allies.
Sometimes we all need additional support to navigate difficult times and making a decision to seek help for our personal problems can be daunting. I believe in creating a safe space to work together, where you are the expert in your own experiences and I have the experience and expertise in psychological theories and techniques. I believe that by bringing together this expertise we can work together to enable you to achieve your unique personal goals. Some of the relationship problems I work with include communication issues, affairs and betrayals, family issues, parenting issues, separation and divorce.
Sometimes we all need additional support to navigate difficult times and making a decision to seek help for our personal problems can be daunting. I believe in creating a safe space to work together, where you are the expert in your own experiences and I have the experience and expertise in psychological theories and techniques. I believe that by bringing together this expertise we can work together to enable you to achieve your unique personal goals. Some of the relationship problems I work with include communication issues, affairs and betrayals, family issues, parenting issues, separation and divorce.
