LGBTQ+ Counselling in SW2
He works with the LGBTQ+ community.
James provides a safe and holding space, for his clients to explore their issues by sharing their personal thoughts and feelings within a confidential space. James believes it’s important for the client and therapist to co-create the therapeutic relationship, as he feels the relationship is important to establish, so the therapy experience can be meaningful and impactful upon a client’s life.
He works with the LGBTQ+ community.
James provides a safe and holding space, for his clients to explore their issues by sharing their personal thoughts and feelings within a confidential space. James believes it’s important for the client and therapist to co-create the therapeutic relationship, as he feels the relationship is important to establish, so the therapy experience can be meaningful and impactful upon a client’s life.
I am a Gestalt Therapist who works with all parts of self-linking and connecting each one so you can become your whole self. My work consists of behavioural patterns, childhood trauma, relationships, anxiety Trans-generational patterns, stagnation. psycho-education and the two sides of self that causes conflict. I specialises working with exploration creativity and discovery. Together we work with the relational relationship finding a happy medium.
I am a Gestalt Therapist who works with all parts of self-linking and connecting each one so you can become your whole self. My work consists of behavioural patterns, childhood trauma, relationships, anxiety Trans-generational patterns, stagnation. psycho-education and the two sides of self that causes conflict. I specialises working with exploration creativity and discovery. Together we work with the relational relationship finding a happy medium.
We work together so you can learn to heal and gain tools, that help you continue your development of self, by allowing yourself to see the layers that you have built up as protection, yes, these helped you in the past, however, these may not be so fitting now, so we can work on transforming.
I am understanding of different cultures, beliefs, and values. I feel race and sexuality in therapy is something that is important. I have studied and developed my tools in working with clients from the Global Majority and LGBTQ+ communities. I have over 5 years experience of working with drugs and alcohol in a unique yet successful approach.
We work together so you can learn to heal and gain tools, that help you continue your development of self, by allowing yourself to see the layers that you have built up as protection, yes, these helped you in the past, however, these may not be so fitting now, so we can work on transforming.
I am understanding of different cultures, beliefs, and values. I feel race and sexuality in therapy is something that is important. I have studied and developed my tools in working with clients from the Global Majority and LGBTQ+ communities. I have over 5 years experience of working with drugs and alcohol in a unique yet successful approach.
I am experienced in working with issues to do with gender and sexuality, relationship diversity (polyamory, non-monogamy etc) and provide an LGBTQ+ affirmative practice, but welcome clients from all backgrounds.
I am an integrative therapist, meaning I draw on multiple approaches and theories in my practice, but my way of working has been particularly shaped by relational psychotherapy and attachment theory. This means I believe that the relationships we experience in our early lives affect our later ways of relating to both ourselves and others. I believe that therapy is a fundamentally relational endeavour - not that people are broken and therefore need to be “fixed” - but rather that through working together we can come to new ways of relating, understanding and being.
I am experienced in working with issues to do with gender and sexuality, relationship diversity (polyamory, non-monogamy etc) and provide an LGBTQ+ affirmative practice, but welcome clients from all backgrounds.
I am an integrative therapist, meaning I draw on multiple approaches and theories in my practice, but my way of working has been particularly shaped by relational psychotherapy and attachment theory. This means I believe that the relationships we experience in our early lives affect our later ways of relating to both ourselves and others. I believe that therapy is a fundamentally relational endeavour - not that people are broken and therefore need to be “fixed” - but rather that through working together we can come to new ways of relating, understanding and being.
Michaele Nagac
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
London SW2
Waitlist for new clients
How are you at the moment? Is everything becoming too much ? Do you struggle with everyday life and having difficulty in making sense of what is going on? Stress, anxiety, feeling low, depression, experiencing relationship issues, work burnout or going through life transitions including health concerns can be overwhelming. Through exploring your life challenges together in counselling you can learn a meaningful and different perspective and develop self-awareness. This will enable you to empower yourself and make personal and positive changes in your life.
How are you at the moment? Is everything becoming too much ? Do you struggle with everyday life and having difficulty in making sense of what is going on? Stress, anxiety, feeling low, depression, experiencing relationship issues, work burnout or going through life transitions including health concerns can be overwhelming. Through exploring your life challenges together in counselling you can learn a meaningful and different perspective and develop self-awareness. This will enable you to empower yourself and make personal and positive changes in your life.
Are you struggling with stress, anxiety or self-esteem? Perhaps you are feeling a little lost, lonely, stuck or feel that life just keeps throwing big challenges before you? We can all struggle at times and sometimes for quite a long time. We do not have to struggle alone, therapy can help, and I am here to listen and support you. I am a Humanistic/Integrative psychotherapist, and in my work I draw on a number of different modalities to suit your individual needs.
Are you struggling with stress, anxiety or self-esteem? Perhaps you are feeling a little lost, lonely, stuck or feel that life just keeps throwing big challenges before you? We can all struggle at times and sometimes for quite a long time. We do not have to struggle alone, therapy can help, and I am here to listen and support you. I am a Humanistic/Integrative psychotherapist, and in my work I draw on a number of different modalities to suit your individual needs.
Hi, I'm Chloe. I'm an experienced and passionate counsellor and psychosexual therapist. My online practice is here to offer a space to individuals from all walks of life to explore any current difficulties you might be facing. Perhaps you are struggling with your identity, your relationships, or maybe your sex life? I welcome all themes to my practice. Having trained in both Integrative Counselling and Clinical Sexology, I am able to offer therapeutic support across a range of issues. My counselling and sex therapy services are available to individuals, couples, and polycules.
Hi, I'm Chloe. I'm an experienced and passionate counsellor and psychosexual therapist. My online practice is here to offer a space to individuals from all walks of life to explore any current difficulties you might be facing. Perhaps you are struggling with your identity, your relationships, or maybe your sex life? I welcome all themes to my practice. Having trained in both Integrative Counselling and Clinical Sexology, I am able to offer therapeutic support across a range of issues. My counselling and sex therapy services are available to individuals, couples, and polycules.
I aim to provide counselling and psychotherapy in a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space in which you can explore your concerns, feelings and whatever is troubling you. The development of trusting and warm therapeutic relationship is a foundation for gaining a better understanding of yourself and working towards the change you want and finding a more fulfilling way of living.
I aim to provide counselling and psychotherapy in a safe, non-judgemental and confidential space in which you can explore your concerns, feelings and whatever is troubling you. The development of trusting and warm therapeutic relationship is a foundation for gaining a better understanding of yourself and working towards the change you want and finding a more fulfilling way of living.
We all experience times when our usual ways of being in the world no longer seem to work for us. We can feel stuck or overwhelmed. Counselling can help us see things with fresh perspectives, opening up new possibilities to live a more authentic life with more satisfying connections with ourselves and others. I believe that with the right support, we have an amazing capacity to find our own answers and to be the source of our own healing. I aim to offer a safe, welcoming and non-judgemental space for you to work through whatever it is that may be holding you back from living the life you really want to be living.
We all experience times when our usual ways of being in the world no longer seem to work for us. We can feel stuck or overwhelmed. Counselling can help us see things with fresh perspectives, opening up new possibilities to live a more authentic life with more satisfying connections with ourselves and others. I believe that with the right support, we have an amazing capacity to find our own answers and to be the source of our own healing. I aim to offer a safe, welcoming and non-judgemental space for you to work through whatever it is that may be holding you back from living the life you really want to be living.
Hello. I'm Mark, a professionally qualified therapist offering outdoor walk-and-talk nature therapy, or in-a-room and online counselling. I integrate nature's tranquillity into therapy sessions to guide you towards healing and growth wherever you are on your journey to mental wellness. Working with me, you will explore what is getting you stuck in life so you can move forward, heal, and evolve. I offer support in an empathetic, non-judgemental way. I have experience helping those with various issues in a safe therapeutic space, allowing you to explore your aims and thoughts.
Hello. I'm Mark, a professionally qualified therapist offering outdoor walk-and-talk nature therapy, or in-a-room and online counselling. I integrate nature's tranquillity into therapy sessions to guide you towards healing and growth wherever you are on your journey to mental wellness. Working with me, you will explore what is getting you stuck in life so you can move forward, heal, and evolve. I offer support in an empathetic, non-judgemental way. I have experience helping those with various issues in a safe therapeutic space, allowing you to explore your aims and thoughts.
Reaching out can feel daunting - I offer empathy and a safe, supportive, environment in which we can explore issues and identify: your strengths, values, goals, alternative perspectives and potential changes. Many clients present with anxiety, depression, stress or lacking meaning/joy - we can address the issues that may feel overwhelming and disentangle them. We can either work on longer-term deeper changes or employ short-term strategies. Personal histories can impact on people and you have the option to address yours and change your lived experience. I work with diverse clients of all ethnicities/genders/sexualities/body shapes.
Reaching out can feel daunting - I offer empathy and a safe, supportive, environment in which we can explore issues and identify: your strengths, values, goals, alternative perspectives and potential changes. Many clients present with anxiety, depression, stress or lacking meaning/joy - we can address the issues that may feel overwhelming and disentangle them. We can either work on longer-term deeper changes or employ short-term strategies. Personal histories can impact on people and you have the option to address yours and change your lived experience. I work with diverse clients of all ethnicities/genders/sexualities/body shapes.
15 Second Videos
Tamara Baggili-Strachan
Karen Hautz
Laurence Baretto de Souza
Christopher David Harris
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
London SW2 (Online Only)
I have a friendly and down to earth approach, focused on developing a positive and trusting relationship with you. Our therapeutic relationship is paramount to working effectively and I strive to provide compassionate and holistic care.
I have a friendly and down to earth approach, focused on developing a positive and trusting relationship with you. Our therapeutic relationship is paramount to working effectively and I strive to provide compassionate and holistic care.
Working with Tamara was transformative.
Well done! you have taken the hardest step and acknowledged that things aren't ok, this is where the healing begins. I am a warm and effective Therapist, who works on the basis that the problems we are struggling with can very often be traced back to our past relationships and experiences. I will gently yet firmly work alongside you to explore the origins of your emotional difficulties and help you change unhealthy patterns of relating. This should lead to real relief from the painful and uncomfortable thoughts and feelings you are currently experiencing.
Working with Tamara was transformative.
Well done! you have taken the hardest step and acknowledged that things aren't ok, this is where the healing begins. I am a warm and effective Therapist, who works on the basis that the problems we are struggling with can very often be traced back to our past relationships and experiences. I will gently yet firmly work alongside you to explore the origins of your emotional difficulties and help you change unhealthy patterns of relating. This should lead to real relief from the painful and uncomfortable thoughts and feelings you are currently experiencing.
I am specialised in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy but work in an integrative and relational way to fit your individual aims for therapy.
If you are feeling low, anxious or stuck and unable to change things yourself, or repeating difficult or destructive patterns of behaviour, working with and talking with someone not involved in your life can really help. If you are struggling to cope with how life is at the moment or with something from the past, then getting support from me is the first step to feeling supported and heard and looking at how we can work together to help you make changes in behaviour, relationships, communication and ways of thinking and processing what you are facing. Your emotional and mental well-being matters and you don't have to struggle alone.
I am specialised in Transactional Analysis Psychotherapy but work in an integrative and relational way to fit your individual aims for therapy.
If you are feeling low, anxious or stuck and unable to change things yourself, or repeating difficult or destructive patterns of behaviour, working with and talking with someone not involved in your life can really help. If you are struggling to cope with how life is at the moment or with something from the past, then getting support from me is the first step to feeling supported and heard and looking at how we can work together to help you make changes in behaviour, relationships, communication and ways of thinking and processing what you are facing. Your emotional and mental well-being matters and you don't have to struggle alone.
Hi, thank you for visiting my profile. If you're feeling overwhelmed, unloved, or any of the complex emotions life throws at us, I’m here to offer my support. Together, we'll navigate through the complexities of life and work towards understanding and accepting the parts of you that may have been rejected, hidden, or misunderstood. In my practice, I provide a confidential space free from judgement, where your voice is heard, your experiences validated, and your presence accepted.
Hi, thank you for visiting my profile. If you're feeling overwhelmed, unloved, or any of the complex emotions life throws at us, I’m here to offer my support. Together, we'll navigate through the complexities of life and work towards understanding and accepting the parts of you that may have been rejected, hidden, or misunderstood. In my practice, I provide a confidential space free from judgement, where your voice is heard, your experiences validated, and your presence accepted.
It can be incredibly difficult to navigate life's challenges on your own. I am here to offer my support: having a confidential space for you to talk can be the first step towards making a positive change in your life. I approach each session with an empathetic and warm attitude offering a reflective environment where you can find safety and acceptance. Here, all of your feelings are welcome, and you will be able to explore and process difficult issues. Together, we will work towards a happier, healthier way of being with yourself and others in the world.
It can be incredibly difficult to navigate life's challenges on your own. I am here to offer my support: having a confidential space for you to talk can be the first step towards making a positive change in your life. I approach each session with an empathetic and warm attitude offering a reflective environment where you can find safety and acceptance. Here, all of your feelings are welcome, and you will be able to explore and process difficult issues. Together, we will work towards a happier, healthier way of being with yourself and others in the world.
My name is Hannah and I offer a kind, safe, highly specialised space for couples counselling and individual sessions. My couples work uses Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). This focuses on unpicking the types of disagreements couples find themselves in again and again, getting to the heart of the issue and creating meaningful change within the relationship. My individual work can be structured (for example, using strategies and techniques), more exploratory or a blend of both. The purpose of all of the therapies I use is to develop your understanding of your problems, break unhelpful behaviours and build better coping strategies.
My name is Hannah and I offer a kind, safe, highly specialised space for couples counselling and individual sessions. My couples work uses Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT). This focuses on unpicking the types of disagreements couples find themselves in again and again, getting to the heart of the issue and creating meaningful change within the relationship. My individual work can be structured (for example, using strategies and techniques), more exploratory or a blend of both. The purpose of all of the therapies I use is to develop your understanding of your problems, break unhelpful behaviours and build better coping strategies.
Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, maybe depressed, frustrated or under pressure? Is the current pandemic time additionally affecting you? You may not understand why you’ve been feeling the way you feel. You might be lonely, misunderstood and unable to find any solace or solution to your difficulties. You probably know you would benefit from professional help and talking about and explore aspects of your live that may be causing you difficulty will be helpful. Whether you're going through a significant life change or are facing a challenging situation at work or personal life, therapy can help you to overcome those difficulties.
Do you feel overwhelmed, anxious, maybe depressed, frustrated or under pressure? Is the current pandemic time additionally affecting you? You may not understand why you’ve been feeling the way you feel. You might be lonely, misunderstood and unable to find any solace or solution to your difficulties. You probably know you would benefit from professional help and talking about and explore aspects of your live that may be causing you difficulty will be helpful. Whether you're going through a significant life change or are facing a challenging situation at work or personal life, therapy can help you to overcome those difficulties.
If you want to confront something problematic in your life I am here to listen to and support you through whatever it may be. I have many years experience as a practising therapist and have worked with a variety of issues including relationships, self-discovery, shame, anger, regret, anxiety, depression, loss and bereavement and work stress amongst many others. I offer an open, caring space for you to take the time you need to achieve your goals.
If you want to confront something problematic in your life I am here to listen to and support you through whatever it may be. I have many years experience as a practising therapist and have worked with a variety of issues including relationships, self-discovery, shame, anger, regret, anxiety, depression, loss and bereavement and work stress amongst many others. I offer an open, caring space for you to take the time you need to achieve your goals.
Feeling anxious? Stuck? Struggling with loss? Having difficulties with a relationship? Wanting to move on but not sure where to turn? Counselling can provide relief, helping you to explore your feelings and make sense of the past and present to help you move forward. I have experience working with adults and teenagers facing a range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, difficulties with relationships, family issues, sexual abuse, affairs and betrayals. Through a series of sessions we work together to make sense of your problems, and help you find some relief.
Feeling anxious? Stuck? Struggling with loss? Having difficulties with a relationship? Wanting to move on but not sure where to turn? Counselling can provide relief, helping you to explore your feelings and make sense of the past and present to help you move forward. I have experience working with adults and teenagers facing a range of issues including stress, anxiety, depression, difficulties with relationships, family issues, sexual abuse, affairs and betrayals. Through a series of sessions we work together to make sense of your problems, and help you find some relief.
See more therapy options for SW2
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.