LGBTQ+ Affirming Counsellors in Devonside
I am a person-centred therapist who primarily works with people who are members of ENM, kink and LGBTQ+ communities.
As a queer therapist who is part of ENM and kink communities, I can help you explore these issues in a safe, informed and non-judgmental place. I understand and appreciate the struggles (and joys!) of queerness and what it means to be able to talk openly about these parts of oneself. I work online with individuals and partners, on a long or short term basis.
I am a person-centred therapist who primarily works with people who are members of ENM, kink and LGBTQ+ communities.
As a queer therapist who is part of ENM and kink communities, I can help you explore these issues in a safe, informed and non-judgmental place. I understand and appreciate the struggles (and joys!) of queerness and what it means to be able to talk openly about these parts of oneself. I work online with individuals and partners, on a long or short term basis.
I am an experienced Psychotherapist/Systemic Supervisor working with Adults, young people and their families who have a wide range of difficulties including Anxiety, Depression, Self harm, Anger, Eating Disorders, Bereavement. and many more. I also have experience of working with statutory and voluntary organisations offering consultations for staff teams/Children in the care system. I also have extensive experience working with Adult patients within an IAPT service online.
I am an experienced Psychotherapist/Systemic Supervisor working with Adults, young people and their families who have a wide range of difficulties including Anxiety, Depression, Self harm, Anger, Eating Disorders, Bereavement. and many more. I also have experience of working with statutory and voluntary organisations offering consultations for staff teams/Children in the care system. I also have extensive experience working with Adult patients within an IAPT service online.
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As a queer art therapist I'm passionate about helping people addressing traumatic life experiences, tackling anxiety, depression and other symptoms, and affirming and celebrating gender, sexuality and relationship diversity, as well as neurodivergence, whether people identify as LGBTQIA-plus or not.
In a society where individualism, competition and oppression of what is different are dominant, it is hard to find ways for our lives to unfold in expressive and mutually empowering relationship with fellow humans and more than human beings. The relational issues passed through generations that had a traumatic impact on our upbringing, the difficulties related to changes and challenges we encounter throughout our lives, the fear that comes with the uncertainty of an unpredictable future, can be addressed through therapy so that we can bring more joy, ease and agency into our lives.
As a queer art therapist I'm passionate about helping people addressing traumatic life experiences, tackling anxiety, depression and other symptoms, and affirming and celebrating gender, sexuality and relationship diversity, as well as neurodivergence, whether people identify as LGBTQIA-plus or not.
In a society where individualism, competition and oppression of what is different are dominant, it is hard to find ways for our lives to unfold in expressive and mutually empowering relationship with fellow humans and more than human beings. The relational issues passed through generations that had a traumatic impact on our upbringing, the difficulties related to changes and challenges we encounter throughout our lives, the fear that comes with the uncertainty of an unpredictable future, can be addressed through therapy so that we can bring more joy, ease and agency into our lives.
Dr Naomi 'oliver' Saint Martin
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Glasgow G2
I am a queer, autistic therapist highly experienced in working with LGBTQIA+ populations, as well as with neurodiverse individuals.
Hi! I'm Oliver. Making the decision to reach out for therapy can be a difficult and even daunting task. As your therapist, I will provide you with a safe, non-judgmental and confidential space where you can be unapologetically yourself and talk about whatever you want. I will help you decide how you want to use your time for therapy, and what you want to work towards together. I am committed to anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice and aim to always provide a safe and affirmative space for my clients. I will always work with you to understand both our similarities and differences, without making assumptions.
I am a queer, autistic therapist highly experienced in working with LGBTQIA+ populations, as well as with neurodiverse individuals.
Hi! I'm Oliver. Making the decision to reach out for therapy can be a difficult and even daunting task. As your therapist, I will provide you with a safe, non-judgmental and confidential space where you can be unapologetically yourself and talk about whatever you want. I will help you decide how you want to use your time for therapy, and what you want to work towards together. I am committed to anti-discriminatory and anti-oppressive practice and aim to always provide a safe and affirmative space for my clients. I will always work with you to understand both our similarities and differences, without making assumptions.
Hi, my name is Gavin and I identify as a gender non-conforming Queer person.
I offer the opportunity to create a safe space together where you can learn about yourself; process your experiences; heal from your adverse experiences; and access your ability to grow in whatever direction you choose.
Hi, my name is Gavin and I identify as a gender non-conforming Queer person.
I offer the opportunity to create a safe space together where you can learn about yourself; process your experiences; heal from your adverse experiences; and access your ability to grow in whatever direction you choose.
I am an experienced LGBTQ+ and University counsellor currently offering online counselling and psychotherapy.
I have experience working with a broad range of mental health issues, long-term health care issues and issues due to difficult life events / circumstances. I am able to offer general counselling and also specialised counselling i.e. University Counselling and LGBT+ friendly Counselling.
I am an experienced LGBTQ+ and University counsellor currently offering online counselling and psychotherapy.
I have experience working with a broad range of mental health issues, long-term health care issues and issues due to difficult life events / circumstances. I am able to offer general counselling and also specialised counselling i.e. University Counselling and LGBT+ friendly Counselling.
LGBTQ+ Safe Space.
Whatever your reasons for being here, you are very welcome. I provide a safe and confidential space to people from ALL walks of life. Whatever difficulties you are experiencing I can help you to gain insight into why they exist and persist. Psychodynamic therapy helps you to bring that which is unconscious into conscious awareness which helps you to understand and often resolve internal conflicts that cause suffering. These conflicts manifest as, for example; anxiety, depression and self-destructive behaviours, especially in relationship with others. Psychodynamic therapy can be very effective in enabling life long change.
LGBTQ+ Safe Space.
Whatever your reasons for being here, you are very welcome. I provide a safe and confidential space to people from ALL walks of life. Whatever difficulties you are experiencing I can help you to gain insight into why they exist and persist. Psychodynamic therapy helps you to bring that which is unconscious into conscious awareness which helps you to understand and often resolve internal conflicts that cause suffering. These conflicts manifest as, for example; anxiety, depression and self-destructive behaviours, especially in relationship with others. Psychodynamic therapy can be very effective in enabling life long change.
My practice is (non)Gender, LGBTQIA+, non-monogomy and kink affirmative.
The therapeutic counselling relationship has the potential to pave the way for us knowing ourselves in unexpected ways; accepting ourselves for who we are. I also believe that our own development when we were younger, our past experiences and our past relationships, undoubtedly have a considerable impact on our lives and relationships in the present time.
My practice is (non)Gender, LGBTQIA+, non-monogomy and kink affirmative.
The therapeutic counselling relationship has the potential to pave the way for us knowing ourselves in unexpected ways; accepting ourselves for who we are. I also believe that our own development when we were younger, our past experiences and our past relationships, undoubtedly have a considerable impact on our lives and relationships in the present time.
I welcome neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ clients.
Are you feeling stuck, low, anxious or just not sure how to cope? That what your are going through is just too hard to manage alone? Sometimes an outside perspective is what we need to help us get out of the rut and on to even ground.
I work with people who have realised something has to change and are looking for support with how to change it.
I welcome neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ clients.
Are you feeling stuck, low, anxious or just not sure how to cope? That what your are going through is just too hard to manage alone? Sometimes an outside perspective is what we need to help us get out of the rut and on to even ground.
I work with people who have realised something has to change and are looking for support with how to change it.
I am an LGBTQ+ member, and enthusiastic ally for other queer folk.
I am person-centred therapist with experience in supporting people going through a range of confusion and distress. This can include: anxiety and stress, family and relationship difficulties, sexuality and gender identity, low mood, loss, feeling stuck, and self esteem. Therapy can hopefully offer you a space to explore and connect with your true self. A reconnecting which in itself often helps to reduce tension and anxiety. We will work together with whatever you bring to therapy and gently explore your individual process as we go. I work online and outdoors (Fermanagh, NI).
I am an LGBTQ+ member, and enthusiastic ally for other queer folk.
I am person-centred therapist with experience in supporting people going through a range of confusion and distress. This can include: anxiety and stress, family and relationship difficulties, sexuality and gender identity, low mood, loss, feeling stuck, and self esteem. Therapy can hopefully offer you a space to explore and connect with your true self. A reconnecting which in itself often helps to reduce tension and anxiety. We will work together with whatever you bring to therapy and gently explore your individual process as we go. I work online and outdoors (Fermanagh, NI).
I especially welcome LGBTQ+ clients and have a special interest in old age/ageing within our community with an affirmative and inclusive outlook.
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.
I especially welcome LGBTQ+ clients and have a special interest in old age/ageing within our community with an affirmative and inclusive outlook.
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.
I specialise in the treatment of anxiety disorders, low mood, trauma, issues facing the LGBT+ community & sports performance.
I have a Diploma in CBT Counselling and Groupwork from The Centre of Therapy and Counselling Studies in Glasgow, and I am an accredited psychotherapist. I am a trainee EMDR Therapist and look to offer EMDR sessions from August 2024.
I specialise in the treatment of anxiety disorders, low mood, trauma, issues facing the LGBT+ community & sports performance.
I have a Diploma in CBT Counselling and Groupwork from The Centre of Therapy and Counselling Studies in Glasgow, and I am an accredited psychotherapist. I am a trainee EMDR Therapist and look to offer EMDR sessions from August 2024.
I am also a Sex Therapist and have experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community specialising in sexuality, gender identity, self confidence & same sex relationships.
I am an Edinburgh based Sex and relationship counsellor working full time in private practice with individuals & couples. My practice is based in central Edinburgh however I am currently working online. I specialise in explorative & action based proactive talk therapy aimed at helping you achieve the changes you would like to make in your life & to help you gain clarity & understanding to the life experiences you would like to work with.
I am also a Sex Therapist and have experience working with the LGBTQIA+ community specialising in sexuality, gender identity, self confidence & same sex relationships.
I am an Edinburgh based Sex and relationship counsellor working full time in private practice with individuals & couples. My practice is based in central Edinburgh however I am currently working online. I specialise in explorative & action based proactive talk therapy aimed at helping you achieve the changes you would like to make in your life & to help you gain clarity & understanding to the life experiences you would like to work with.
I have often supported people who have experienced trauma, including sexual violence and domestic abuse, and LGBT people.
There are lots of reasons why you might decide to come to counselling. You might be struggling in your relationship with yourself and others, or identifying that you are stuck in different patterns that aren’t working for you. You might be looking for support to explore something difficult that has happened, or be realising that old coping strategies aren’t working for you anymore. I’m an integrative counsellor, which means that I use different approaches to respond to what it is that you need. I will support you to reconnect to parts of yourself that might feel, so that you can be more authentic in your life and relationships.
I have often supported people who have experienced trauma, including sexual violence and domestic abuse, and LGBT people.
There are lots of reasons why you might decide to come to counselling. You might be struggling in your relationship with yourself and others, or identifying that you are stuck in different patterns that aren’t working for you. You might be looking for support to explore something difficult that has happened, or be realising that old coping strategies aren’t working for you anymore. I’m an integrative counsellor, which means that I use different approaches to respond to what it is that you need. I will support you to reconnect to parts of yourself that might feel, so that you can be more authentic in your life and relationships.
I particularly welcome clients from the LGBTQIA+ community and currently offer sessions online.
My work is grounded in the person-centred approach. At its heart is a commitment to building a collaborative, trusting relationship where you feel empowered and supported. Therapy is a unique journey that we shape together.
I particularly welcome clients from the LGBTQIA+ community and currently offer sessions online.
My work is grounded in the person-centred approach. At its heart is a commitment to building a collaborative, trusting relationship where you feel empowered and supported. Therapy is a unique journey that we shape together.
I have extensive experience with LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities, working with intersectionalities of culture, sexuality, and mental health.
Whether you are processing racial trauma, identity-related challenges, or navigating the expectations of family and society, therapy can be a place to reclaim your sense of self. While I may not have lived your exact experiences, struggle is a universal part of being human and I hold deep respect for the resilience it takes to seek support.
I have extensive experience with LGBTQ+ and BIPOC communities, working with intersectionalities of culture, sexuality, and mental health.
Whether you are processing racial trauma, identity-related challenges, or navigating the expectations of family and society, therapy can be a place to reclaim your sense of self. While I may not have lived your exact experiences, struggle is a universal part of being human and I hold deep respect for the resilience it takes to seek support.
Art Therapy with T
Psychotherapist, MSc, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Edinburgh EH6
LGBT+ CYP and adults.
Hello, my name is Tara (They/she) & I go by T! I'm an Integrative Art psychotherapist dedicated to improving the lives of marginalized young people and adults. My approach is neuro-affirming with a strong anti-oppressive and trauma informed base. I'm a proud AuDHD, Non-binary, bi and polyamorous therapist. I believe in the power of lived experience informing best clinical practise; by accessing therapists we feel represented by, who can truly see and affirm us. I work with clients to build relational safety so that we can explore the impact of experiences on their inner world.
LGBT+ CYP and adults.
Hello, my name is Tara (They/she) & I go by T! I'm an Integrative Art psychotherapist dedicated to improving the lives of marginalized young people and adults. My approach is neuro-affirming with a strong anti-oppressive and trauma informed base. I'm a proud AuDHD, Non-binary, bi and polyamorous therapist. I believe in the power of lived experience informing best clinical practise; by accessing therapists we feel represented by, who can truly see and affirm us. I work with clients to build relational safety so that we can explore the impact of experiences on their inner world.
Are you struggling with anxiety or relationship difficulties and looking for queer affirming therapy?
I offer LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy that can help you:
- Learn to manage anxiety so it doesn’t stop you living, working and making friends.
- Stop sabotaging your relationships through your fears of getting close or constantly asking for reassurance.
- Improve your confidence so you can feel more sure of your decisions and stop holding yourself back.
Are you struggling with anxiety or relationship difficulties and looking for queer affirming therapy?
I offer LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy that can help you:
- Learn to manage anxiety so it doesn’t stop you living, working and making friends.
- Stop sabotaging your relationships through your fears of getting close or constantly asking for reassurance.
- Improve your confidence so you can feel more sure of your decisions and stop holding yourself back.
I enjoy working with the LGBTQI+ community, and have specific experience in working with Trans clients.
You might just now feel stuck, lost, or unsure there is any way forward. Through therapy in a safe space I can meet you where you are and see if we can navigate our way 'through the woods'. We can find ways to make this part of your journey easier, whilst exploring and appreciating the difficulties and experiences you have encountered along the way.
I enjoy working with the LGBTQI+ community, and have specific experience in working with Trans clients.
You might just now feel stuck, lost, or unsure there is any way forward. Through therapy in a safe space I can meet you where you are and see if we can navigate our way 'through the woods'. We can find ways to make this part of your journey easier, whilst exploring and appreciating the difficulties and experiences you have encountered along the way.
I am a MSc-educated person-centred psychotherapist with a specialism in working with LGBTQ individuals, neurodivergent people and trauma survivors.
See my video intro by clicking on my website link!
If you are looking for a counsellor, you might feel that you’re struggling to find a way to express your emotions. I can offer a non-judgmental, confidential space for you to explore anything that is distressing you. Whether you are struggling to deal with difficulties from your past or you are overwhelmed by emotions in the present, I offer counselling sessions that are responsive to your needs. I strive to create a space that works for you no matter your age, gender, sexuality, race or disability status. We work together to support you and that means celebrating your successes.
I am a MSc-educated person-centred psychotherapist with a specialism in working with LGBTQ individuals, neurodivergent people and trauma survivors.
See my video intro by clicking on my website link!
If you are looking for a counsellor, you might feel that you’re struggling to find a way to express your emotions. I can offer a non-judgmental, confidential space for you to explore anything that is distressing you. Whether you are struggling to deal with difficulties from your past or you are overwhelmed by emotions in the present, I offer counselling sessions that are responsive to your needs. I strive to create a space that works for you no matter your age, gender, sexuality, race or disability status. We work together to support you and that means celebrating your successes.
Nearby Gay Counsellors Searches for Devonside
- Airdrie
- Coatbridge
- Cumbernauld
- Dunblane
- Dunfermline
- Edinburgh
- Falkirk
- Glenrothes
- Kirkcaldy
- Livingston
- Perth
- Stirling
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.