Lesbian Counselling in Angus
Are you seeking a confidential space to explore and express yourself, where you are heard without judgement?
I’m Nova. I offer therapy in person, outdoors (in a place of your choosing), and online.
My experience supporting people and working with trauma gives a strong foundation to my therapy work. My approach is relational, drawing from different approaches and the understanding that we all have unique needs.
Together, we create a calm, compassionate space where you are heard and validated.
We work with what you bring, in ways that work for you. Different methods can offer different paths towards change.
Are you seeking a confidential space to explore and express yourself, where you are heard without judgement?
I’m Nova. I offer therapy in person, outdoors (in a place of your choosing), and online.
My experience supporting people and working with trauma gives a strong foundation to my therapy work. My approach is relational, drawing from different approaches and the understanding that we all have unique needs.
Together, we create a calm, compassionate space where you are heard and validated.
We work with what you bring, in ways that work for you. Different methods can offer different paths towards change.
I believe that all people can reach their full potential when they have the tools, knowledge and awareness to empower themselves. Together, we can find new ways to manage your current situation, challenge unhelpful thinking, and experiment with behaviour change. My role is to help you explore these difficult thoughts and feelings to find strategies for coping that work for you. I am a Cognitive-Behavioural Therapist, which is a collaborative and effective treatment method for a wide range of issues. I work with adults of all ages, backgrounds and identities. I champion equality and inclusion in my practice and am gender-affirming.
I believe that all people can reach their full potential when they have the tools, knowledge and awareness to empower themselves. Together, we can find new ways to manage your current situation, challenge unhelpful thinking, and experiment with behaviour change. My role is to help you explore these difficult thoughts and feelings to find strategies for coping that work for you. I am a Cognitive-Behavioural Therapist, which is a collaborative and effective treatment method for a wide range of issues. I work with adults of all ages, backgrounds and identities. I champion equality and inclusion in my practice and am gender-affirming.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to navigate life changes, relationships, or past experiences, you’re not alone. Many of my clients seek a safe, non-judgmental space to explore their challenges, understand themselves more deeply, and find ways to move forward. Together, we work toward relief from distress, greater clarity, and healthier ways of being helping you feel more confident, connected, and in control of your life.
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to navigate life changes, relationships, or past experiences, you’re not alone. Many of my clients seek a safe, non-judgmental space to explore their challenges, understand themselves more deeply, and find ways to move forward. Together, we work toward relief from distress, greater clarity, and healthier ways of being helping you feel more confident, connected, and in control of your life.
When we feel lost, stuck, or uncertain for an extended period, pausing and taking the time to understand ourselves can help us find clarity and direction. But sometimes self-exploration is challenging to navigate alone. I offer a safe, supportive environment to work with you in this process. I listen deeply and ask gentle and thoughtful questions that may encourage you to reflect and help you see yourself and your situation from different perspectives.
When we feel lost, stuck, or uncertain for an extended period, pausing and taking the time to understand ourselves can help us find clarity and direction. But sometimes self-exploration is challenging to navigate alone. I offer a safe, supportive environment to work with you in this process. I listen deeply and ask gentle and thoughtful questions that may encourage you to reflect and help you see yourself and your situation from different perspectives.
Life, as it turns out, is not without its challenges. Clients often come to visit me with a sense of loss anxiety or sadness. I love watching clients acquire a renewed sense of self-compassion and self-worth. My wish is to support you on your journey to discover that you have the tools required to overcome the challenges in your life. For me it is an honour and a privilege to support you to recognise that harnessing your strengths will allow you to have a more fulfilling and happy life.
Life, as it turns out, is not without its challenges. Clients often come to visit me with a sense of loss anxiety or sadness. I love watching clients acquire a renewed sense of self-compassion and self-worth. My wish is to support you on your journey to discover that you have the tools required to overcome the challenges in your life. For me it is an honour and a privilege to support you to recognise that harnessing your strengths will allow you to have a more fulfilling and happy life.
Every person is different, which means every treatment will be different too. I provide a range of psychological therapies that will be tailored to meet your needs. I work with people of all ages and backgrounds. Difficulties I work with include (but are not limited to): depression, anxiety, stress (including work, academic, or general life stress), loss and bereavement, panic, OCD, anger, trauma, life changes (e.g. birth, retirement, relationship ending), sexual difficulties, eating disorders, health anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and desire for personal development.
Every person is different, which means every treatment will be different too. I provide a range of psychological therapies that will be tailored to meet your needs. I work with people of all ages and backgrounds. Difficulties I work with include (but are not limited to): depression, anxiety, stress (including work, academic, or general life stress), loss and bereavement, panic, OCD, anger, trauma, life changes (e.g. birth, retirement, relationship ending), sexual difficulties, eating disorders, health anxiety, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, and desire for personal development.
Where to begin? How do you choose the right person to work with you? If you want to work with someone who has their own lived experiences, someone who will not only listen without judgement, but will respect your choice to take it at your own speed, then,let's talk. I work with Adults, Children and Young People,using a variety of approaches which are trauma based, also support issues with Anxiety/Depression. I have experience working with Neurodivergent clients. Helping you to make changes in your life whatever the issue. I know it's hard,but you've taken the first step,let me walk with you now and see what we can do together.
Where to begin? How do you choose the right person to work with you? If you want to work with someone who has their own lived experiences, someone who will not only listen without judgement, but will respect your choice to take it at your own speed, then,let's talk. I work with Adults, Children and Young People,using a variety of approaches which are trauma based, also support issues with Anxiety/Depression. I have experience working with Neurodivergent clients. Helping you to make changes in your life whatever the issue. I know it's hard,but you've taken the first step,let me walk with you now and see what we can do together.
Do you often feel a sense of guilt or shame around food? Do thoughts of food become intrusive or overwhelming? Are you often binging or eating until you feel uncomfortable or sick? Perhaps you are fixated on 'healthy' or 'clean' eating? Maybe you 'purge' by excessively exercising, restricting, making yourself sick, using laxatives, or have a history of yo-yo dieting? Perhaps you avoid whole food groups and are often called a 'fussy' or 'picky' eater? Or a combination of any of the above? It sounds like you are struggling with an Eating Disorder!
Do you often feel a sense of guilt or shame around food? Do thoughts of food become intrusive or overwhelming? Are you often binging or eating until you feel uncomfortable or sick? Perhaps you are fixated on 'healthy' or 'clean' eating? Maybe you 'purge' by excessively exercising, restricting, making yourself sick, using laxatives, or have a history of yo-yo dieting? Perhaps you avoid whole food groups and are often called a 'fussy' or 'picky' eater? Or a combination of any of the above? It sounds like you are struggling with an Eating Disorder!
My approach is person-centred, and rooted in compassion and curiosity. I hope to provide a genuinely empathetic, patient, non-judgemental encounter, where you can reconnect with your inner resources, express your ideas and examine your experiences. I believe the safety of the therapeutic relationship is the key to helping you progress, and will always be focused on ensuring your needs are met.
My approach is person-centred, and rooted in compassion and curiosity. I hope to provide a genuinely empathetic, patient, non-judgemental encounter, where you can reconnect with your inner resources, express your ideas and examine your experiences. I believe the safety of the therapeutic relationship is the key to helping you progress, and will always be focused on ensuring your needs are met.
Online Therapists
Hello! I’m Emma, and I work with children, young people, and adults who are going through a wide range of experiences - including psychosis, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, displacement, and big life transitions.
Before training as an art psychotherapist, I worked as a textile designer and art teacher, and I still carry that creative background with me in how I work and think today.
Over the years, I’ve worked in inpatient mental health services, schools, Montessori settings, and community spaces, which has given me a broad and grounded understanding of different environments and needs.
Hello! I’m Emma, and I work with children, young people, and adults who are going through a wide range of experiences - including psychosis, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, displacement, and big life transitions.
Before training as an art psychotherapist, I worked as a textile designer and art teacher, and I still carry that creative background with me in how I work and think today.
Over the years, I’ve worked in inpatient mental health services, schools, Montessori settings, and community spaces, which has given me a broad and grounded understanding of different environments and needs.
I work with individuals, relationships & all family dynamics - ‘logical and biological’ - stuck communicating safely through conflict and disconnect. We work together to find a compassionate understanding of the challenges you have, how they are impacting you, and strategies to think, feel and be different in them to feel safe and secure. Knowing how to have confident relationships with those around us is how we thrive and this often means learning new ways to talk, act and self advocate within them. Communication is the lever of connection so we will learn new, different or more ways to do this with yourself and/or others.
I work with individuals, relationships & all family dynamics - ‘logical and biological’ - stuck communicating safely through conflict and disconnect. We work together to find a compassionate understanding of the challenges you have, how they are impacting you, and strategies to think, feel and be different in them to feel safe and secure. Knowing how to have confident relationships with those around us is how we thrive and this often means learning new ways to talk, act and self advocate within them. Communication is the lever of connection so we will learn new, different or more ways to do this with yourself and/or others.
Trauma can include life-threatening events or simply moments where you were overwhelmed and felt helpless. A troubling or terrifying event has an impact on the whole person – it is held in the body, changes ways of thinking, and often comes with an overwhelming set of emotional and behavioural responses. At times, these changes and responses are unhelpful and seriously affect people’s quality of life and their ability to move forward. Working together, we explore and come to understand your current responses. We identify tools that you can use to rebuild your life in a way that works for you.
Trauma can include life-threatening events or simply moments where you were overwhelmed and felt helpless. A troubling or terrifying event has an impact on the whole person – it is held in the body, changes ways of thinking, and often comes with an overwhelming set of emotional and behavioural responses. At times, these changes and responses are unhelpful and seriously affect people’s quality of life and their ability to move forward. Working together, we explore and come to understand your current responses. We identify tools that you can use to rebuild your life in a way that works for you.
It can be overwhelming searching for the right counsellor – someone who feels like a good fit and a safe person to talk to. You may have stopped and started this process a few times already, and it’s okay if you’re feeling unsure about what you need right now. If you’re looking for a space to make sense of things and feel more at ease, you’re in the right place. I work in a warm, grounded way, bringing curiosity, care and thoughtful reflection as we explore your experiences. I offer an approach that fosters understanding and gentle exploration, supporting you to make sense of your experiences and allowing change to unfold naturally.
It can be overwhelming searching for the right counsellor – someone who feels like a good fit and a safe person to talk to. You may have stopped and started this process a few times already, and it’s okay if you’re feeling unsure about what you need right now. If you’re looking for a space to make sense of things and feel more at ease, you’re in the right place. I work in a warm, grounded way, bringing curiosity, care and thoughtful reflection as we explore your experiences. I offer an approach that fosters understanding and gentle exploration, supporting you to make sense of your experiences and allowing change to unfold naturally.
Is daily life a struggle? Do you constantly feel like you are walking through quick sand and feel bogged down by your own thoughts and worries? Have you developed unhealthy coping behaviours that are no longer serving you well? Would you like support to be able to look at yourself from a different perspective and move forward with your goals?
Is daily life a struggle? Do you constantly feel like you are walking through quick sand and feel bogged down by your own thoughts and worries? Have you developed unhealthy coping behaviours that are no longer serving you well? Would you like support to be able to look at yourself from a different perspective and move forward with your goals?
I have particular interest in working with neurodivergent and queer clients. As a neurodivergent trans practitioner, I have personal and professional experience with many of the particular joys and challenges that come with these identities. Perhaps you want to explore issues specifically related to these identities or perhaps you just want someone who is familiar with some aspects of your context. I provide non-pathologising support to my communities knowing how often we are underserved by mainstream psychotherapy. I work with an awareness of the intersections between mental health and the sociopolitical environments we live in.
I have particular interest in working with neurodivergent and queer clients. As a neurodivergent trans practitioner, I have personal and professional experience with many of the particular joys and challenges that come with these identities. Perhaps you want to explore issues specifically related to these identities or perhaps you just want someone who is familiar with some aspects of your context. I provide non-pathologising support to my communities knowing how often we are underserved by mainstream psychotherapy. I work with an awareness of the intersections between mental health and the sociopolitical environments we live in.
Are you autistic, have ADHD or are multiple neurodivergent and looking for support? As a Health Psychologist, I work holistically to consider your mental and physical health. Having lived experience of being a neurodivergent Psychologist, I am also uniquely skilled in supporting neurodivergent clients with life coaching (ADHD, sensory challenges and advocacy), self-esteem and diagnosing ADHD and Autism. I currently provide gold standard and thorough ADHD and autism assessments for adolescents (16+) and adults. Please contact the admin email on my website for this.
Are you autistic, have ADHD or are multiple neurodivergent and looking for support? As a Health Psychologist, I work holistically to consider your mental and physical health. Having lived experience of being a neurodivergent Psychologist, I am also uniquely skilled in supporting neurodivergent clients with life coaching (ADHD, sensory challenges and advocacy), self-esteem and diagnosing ADHD and Autism. I currently provide gold standard and thorough ADHD and autism assessments for adolescents (16+) and adults. Please contact the admin email on my website for this.
We all need to feel that we are being seen, that our voice is being heard, in safe and empathetic company. If you are in distress, confused or isolated, I will see and hear you as a whole person, not just as an issue or concern. I will support you by holding a space for you to breathe and reflect on worries, anxieties or uncertainties that may be holding you back and explore ways forward to fulfil your potential. Healing can be found in creativity, used as another form of expression when words run out.
We all need to feel that we are being seen, that our voice is being heard, in safe and empathetic company. If you are in distress, confused or isolated, I will see and hear you as a whole person, not just as an issue or concern. I will support you by holding a space for you to breathe and reflect on worries, anxieties or uncertainties that may be holding you back and explore ways forward to fulfil your potential. Healing can be found in creativity, used as another form of expression when words run out.
For collaborative, kind, tailored therapy online, in-person (St Andrews, Scotland) or by telephone. I undertook the Postgraduate Masters (MSc) in Counselling and Psychotherapy at Abertay University, graduating with an award of distinction. As a pluralist, I take the view that different people will respond to different types of therapy and different approaches at different times, so will try to shape your therapy in a way that feels right for you.
For collaborative, kind, tailored therapy online, in-person (St Andrews, Scotland) or by telephone. I undertook the Postgraduate Masters (MSc) in Counselling and Psychotherapy at Abertay University, graduating with an award of distinction. As a pluralist, I take the view that different people will respond to different types of therapy and different approaches at different times, so will try to shape your therapy in a way that feels right for you.
Hello, I'm Zoe - it's a pleasure to meet you.
I am an experienced LGBTQ+ and University counsellor currently offering online counselling, psychotherapy and pluralistic clinical supervision. 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, psychotherapy and pluralistic clinical supervision. 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.
To any potential new clients - I offer you a very warm welcome.
Navigating life’s challenges can feel overwhelming on your own and resilience can feel hard to reach.
Whether you are trying to find a sense of self, feeling anxious and stressed, or battling low self esteem, I believe that every individual has their own unique form of resilience.
To any potential new clients - I offer you a very warm welcome.
Navigating life’s challenges can feel overwhelming on your own and resilience can feel hard to reach.
Whether you are trying to find a sense of self, feeling anxious and stressed, or battling low self esteem, I believe that every individual has their own unique form of resilience.
Lesbian Counsellors
What is lesbian-affirming therapy?
Lesbian-affirming therapy is a type of mental health support that fully affirms and reflects a client's lesbian identity. It is rooted in acceptance and does not attempt to change or question an individual's sexual orientation. In this type of therapy, clients work with a therapist who understands the unique experiences of lesbian women. This support is especially important, as research shows that lesbian individuals face higher rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health challenges compared to heterosexual populations. Lesbian-affirming therapy acknowledges that lesbian individuals may encounter specific stressors—such as coming out challenges, family rejection, workplace discrimination, and minority stress—that require specialised understanding and intervention. Lesbian-affirming therapists often work with clients across all age groups, from adolescents navigating their emerging identity to adults and older individuals addressing life transitions and relationship concerns. Many therapists also provide couples therapy for lesbian partners, helping them navigate relationship dynamics, communication challenges, or external stressors that may impact their relationship. It is important to note that therapists provide talk therapy and counseling services but do not prescribe medication—if medication is needed for conditions like depression or anxiety, they will coordinate care with a psychiatrist or primary care physician who can provide psychiatric medication management alongside therapeutic support.
Why should I see a lesbian therapist?
Some clients prefer to work with lesbian therapists who may bring personal lived experience to the therapeutic relationship. Choosing to work with a lesbian therapist can offer a deeper sense of connection, comfort, and shared understanding. A therapist who identifies as lesbian may require clients to give less background explanation—whether it’s about navigating romantic relationships, feeling unseen in certain spaces, or processing the impact of past relationship challenges. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. However, a non-lesbian therapist with strong training and a sincere commitment to LGBTQ+ affirmation can be equally effective. The most important factor is finding a therapist who respects your identity and fosters trust, safety, and understanding. Additionally, many lesbian-affirming therapists can connect clients to other providers or community-based resources—such as bisexual support groups or LGBTQ+ organisations—that offer additional affirming spaces for connection.
How do I find a lesbian therapist?
The Psychology Today online directory is a helpful tool for finding lesbian-affirming therapists. You can use search filters to identify therapists who specialise in LGBTQ+ care and work specifically with bisexual clients. You can also filter by clinical specialties, therapeutic approaches, accepted insurance, session costs, and languages spoken to find the right fit. Look for profiles where therapists explicitly mention working with lesbian clients, or where they describe their approach as identity-affirming, inclusive, or trauma-informed. Many providers will also list their own identities, which may help you find someone with shared lived experience if that is important to you. You can also look for credentials or continuing education in areas such as LGBTQ+ mental health, trauma-informed care, and intersectionality.