LGBTQ+ Counselling in CH62
Independent Counselling & Psychotherapy Services
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Wirral CH62
I aim to offer a professional yet down to earth relationship in which you can explore your personal difficulties whatever they may be. Sessions are offered weekly or fortnightly, usually in an open ended way until you're feeling more like yourself again. Some people come for a few sessions, some for a few months and others decide to come longer term. Many people are now starting to use therapy over time and re-access support at times when it is needed most with someone who they trust to know them and their life well. I take a firm stance on challenging stigma surrounding mental health.
I aim to offer a professional yet down to earth relationship in which you can explore your personal difficulties whatever they may be. Sessions are offered weekly or fortnightly, usually in an open ended way until you're feeling more like yourself again. Some people come for a few sessions, some for a few months and others decide to come longer term. Many people are now starting to use therapy over time and re-access support at times when it is needed most with someone who they trust to know them and their life well. I take a firm stance on challenging stigma surrounding mental health.
Xenia Kamprizef
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Wirral CH62
I am an experienced counselor and psychotherapist with more than 10 years experience in the NHS. I specialize in working with adults who experience mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, trauma and long term physical health conditions. I am a Person Centred Counselor and EMDR practitioner. My practice is informed by other approaches such as CBT and motivational interviewing. I am a native Greek speaker. As a counselor, I believe in my client’s potential for self-growth. I put my client’s experience and hopes first and I do not let my own values interfere. My style and approach are compassionate and non-judgmental.
I am an experienced counselor and psychotherapist with more than 10 years experience in the NHS. I specialize in working with adults who experience mental health problems such as depression, anxiety, trauma and long term physical health conditions. I am a Person Centred Counselor and EMDR practitioner. My practice is informed by other approaches such as CBT and motivational interviewing. I am a native Greek speaker. As a counselor, I believe in my client’s potential for self-growth. I put my client’s experience and hopes first and I do not let my own values interfere. My style and approach are compassionate and non-judgmental.
Chris Cullen
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Wirral CH62
You might be struggling with relationships or work stress, perhaps you have anxiety or depression, you could be going through life changes like a bereavement or retirement. Maybe you simply feel stuck in a rut and unfulfilled. Whatever you are going through I can offer a safe, warm space to express your feelings with someone who will understand. With my support you can explore how to make positive changes or adjust to life circumstances and move forward. The link between psychological stress and physical poor health is clear, so making your emotional well-being a priority has lasting benefits in preventing future health problems.
You might be struggling with relationships or work stress, perhaps you have anxiety or depression, you could be going through life changes like a bereavement or retirement. Maybe you simply feel stuck in a rut and unfulfilled. Whatever you are going through I can offer a safe, warm space to express your feelings with someone who will understand. With my support you can explore how to make positive changes or adjust to life circumstances and move forward. The link between psychological stress and physical poor health is clear, so making your emotional well-being a priority has lasting benefits in preventing future health problems.
Delamere Health Ltd
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Wirral CH62
People stay with us when alcohol, drugs, prescription drugs or addictive behaviour have become a problem in life. We believe that with the right support anyone can permanently break the addictive cycle and grow beyond addiction.
People stay with us when alcohol, drugs, prescription drugs or addictive behaviour have become a problem in life. We believe that with the right support anyone can permanently break the addictive cycle and grow beyond addiction.
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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.