LGBTQ+ Counselling in Glasgow
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Gavin McDonald
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
My own experiences of discrimination as a
Queer
person has shaped my trauma-informed practice.
Do you feel like you live in a world that doesn’t accept who you are? A dear friend of mine once summed up this feeling beautifully: “Being LGBTIQ+ is not my issue, it’s living in a world where others take issue with me being LGBTIQ+”. When we live in a society that does not see or respect our difference we internalize a lot of messages and beliefs about who we should, or should not, be. Trying to shape ourselves into an image that doesn’t fit isn’t just exhausting - it’s traumatizing! Hi, my name is Gavin and I identify as a gender non-conforming
Queer
person.
Colette O'Connor
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified
Verified
From childhood we are given messages about the ‘right’ and ‘wrong’ ways to feel, think and behave – messages that can teach us that we must hide or supress aspects of our authentic selves in order to be acceptable to others. If you’re an
LGBTQ
+ person, your sexuality and gender might completely unrelated to what has brought you to counselling, but you still want to know that your therapist will affirm these parts of you. In my online therapy room, you are invited to be your whole uncensored self in the company of somebody who values you unconditionally and really listens. I am a
queer
therapist with trauma informed training.
Glasgow G20
& Online
April Monroe Webber
My ideal client is a
queer
person looking to enhance their self love and enjoyment of relationships. They are curious about owning their sexuality and being a more open and authentic person in general. They are open to mindfulness and creating rituals to become more intentional in their lives. I'm looking for clients that understand that the world isn't very supportive of them and they want to become more able to handle the challenges of the world while also moving forward with a clear understanding of their values.
Glasgow G2
& Online
Elizabeth Riddell
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
However, I specialise in trauma informed work with
LGBTQIA
experiences, alongside grief, overwhelm and high sensitivity.
Welcome. Whatever is going on for you, whatever it is that you would like to be different – I offer a supportive relationship to help you find a deeper understanding and acceptance about yourself and what you are experiencing. This process can help illicit the change needed for more authentic and peaceful living. I believe in the potential - and, at some level - knowing in each of us to move towards what we need in life - but stuff gets in the way, we push down on this knowing in order to protect ourselves, and this causes suffering. Counselling can be helpful to us as we, compassionately, find our way back/forward to ourselves.
Glasgow G1
& Online
Dr Cheryl Venart
Psychologist, CPsychol
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
I am also particularly passionate about supporting neurodivergent clients,
LGBTQIA
+ clients, young people, anxiety presentations and difficulties with confidence.
Are you struggling and in need of some support? Sometimes we need a helping hand to get us through tough times affecting our mental health, physical health or wellbeing. I offer a caring, non-judgemental and warm space which is fully inclusive. I work with adults of all ages, young people, and children (5 years old and above). Having worked with clients of different ages and backgrounds, I can help you on your mental health journey. I consider you as a person holistically and I will support you on your journey to become the best version of yourself.
Niamh Allen
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I offer a non-judgemental practice and have experience with the
LGBTQ
+ community.
My name is Niamh, and I am a Cognitive Behavioural Therapist. CBT provides a structure which helps you to explore your emotions, thoughts, behaviours and move towards a more manageable tomorrow armed with insight and self-awareness. I offer a space for individuals to address the difficulties they are encountering and teach practical tools, techniques, and skills to help people overcome the issues they are experiencing. CBT is very effective when working with specific therapy goals like managing anxiety or moving out of a period of depression. It is recommended for many issues including PTSD, OCD, eating disorders and addictions.
Martyn Forbes
Psychotherapist, BACP
Verified
Verified
I am an Integrative and affirmative therapist who specialises in working with
LGBTQIA
+ individuals. I draw from Cognitive-Behavioural therapy (CBT), Person-centred and Compassion-focused therapies, to work collaboratively with my clients and work in a way that suits them - therapy is unique to everyone. I have experience working with various difficulties, including Depression and Anxiety. I also have experience working with Gender, Sex & Relationship Diverse (GSRD) and
LGBTQIA
+ clients. My empathic, compassionate and affirmative style allows me to create a space without fear of judgement for my clients.
Dr Craig Dunn
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I offer adult psychology sessions and specialise in male,
LGBTQIA
+ and children's mental health as well as providing clinical supervision and consultation sessions for parents/schools to increase understanding of behaviours.
Hello and thank you for looking into my profile. It can be challenging finding the right therapist amidst a sea of warm faces and shiny profiles full of experience. However, I firmly believe that like any relationship, the therapeutic one needs to feel like a 'good fit' too. This outlook forms the ethos of my therapy practice as a counselling psychologist where I work in collaboration with a client to bring change through the healing properties of a relationship. It is my belief that a supportive, accepting relationship allows for deeper self exploration and long-lasting change.
Not accepting new clients
Uniquely Minded Counselling
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
My primary areas of specialty are diverse gender identities and expressions (including
transgender
, non-binary and genderqueer people); non-traditional relationship dynamics and structures (including ethical non-monogamy, polyamory and kink), neurodivergence and C-PTSD.
Hello, I'm Lisa :) I am an experienced person-centred counsellor working with individuals (aged 16 years and over) and families. I know first hand how daunting it can be to chose a counsellor, particularly for people from minority groups who typically experience discrimination, so I hope my profile gives you a sense of how I work and if we'd be well suited. I aim to establish a nurturing therapeutic relationship with you characterised by transparency, authenticity, trust and just a dash of humour! My availability is: Monday 12.30 - 8pm, Tuesday 12.30 - 8pm, Thursday 12.30 - 8pm and Friday 1 - 7pm.
Not accepting new clients
Amy Nelson
Counsellor
Verified
Verified
I work with all ages and genders and have specific training and experience working with those from the
LGBTQ
+/GSRD community and young people age 11+.
As an experienced Cognitive Behavioural Therapist, I work collaboratively with my clients to achieve their goals. These goals may be around managing mental health conditions such as anxiety or depression or improving confidence or self esteem, working through relationship problems and major life changes or simply having the time and space to explore thoughts and feelings in a safe, confidential and non judgemental space. CBT aims to identify unhelpful thinking patterns linked to past experiences that influence how we feel and how we behave and make sustainable changes, resulting in improved decision making and wellbeing.
Jeremy Sachs
Psychotherapist, MA, BACP
I work with survivors of trauma,
queer
couples, the
LGBTQ
+ community, young people and students, longterm or chronic illnesses, sex and sexuality as well as depression and anxiety.
Hello, My name is Jeremy Sachs and I am an Integrative Psychotherapist. This means I am trained in multiple models of psychological care so I can respond to your needs in a flexible and friendly way. In addition to this one to one therapy, I offer an in-person group therapy service for male survivors of sexual abuse, in Southside Glasgow. (If you think this might be for you, see my website for information and self referral forms).
Glasgow G42
& Online
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Ava Winn
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
I am a nonbinary
trans
feminine therapist with experience of working with issues such as anxiety, depression, anger management, trauma and
LGBT
+ issues. I can help you to overcome your problems in a friendly, accepting and non-judgemental environment. I have been practising as a therapist for ten years and am accredited with BACP (I need to point out that my accreditation is under my given name of Paul Winn).
Ashley Pollock
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP Accred
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I welcome members of the
LGBTQIA
+ community and promise a respectful and non-judgemental attitude.
As an integrative CBT Therapist I work with many mental health problems and have experience working with depression, anxiety, OCD, phobias, abuse, self-esteem, self-worth. social anxiety and many more.
Maresa Louise Segura
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
Many of my clients come to me because they face: Relationship, sex and family issues, anxieties and breakdown - Work and professional stress, anxiety and crisis - Alcoholism, drug dependency, sexual, relational and other addiction problems - Weight loss, smoking cessation and other life-goal issues - Eating disorders, including anorexia, bulimia, binge eating and other food dependency issues -
LGBT
, minority and other discrimination issues - Self-confidence, self-esteem and anxiety-related issues.
Chris Grant
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am a
trans
non binary integrative counsellor and psychotherapist, with many years of experience working in an NHS Clinical Psychology Department and private practice. In private practice, I welcome anyone who feels that psychotherapy may be of help, whether you are looking to have just a few sessions to think about a specific issue or situation, or would like to consider longer-term therapy. Depression, anxiety, relationship difficulties, illness, bereavement, self-esteem, gender and sexuality,
queer
identity, life-changes, are just some of the reasons why you may want to try psychotherapy.
Waitlist for new clients
Taylor Broughton
Psychotherapist, MA, MCOSCA
Verified
Verified
Just Human Therapy is a humanist, feminist,
LGBTQ
+ affirming online counselling service based in Edinburgh. Going to therapy can feel tough, so I aim to make it as approachable as possible. If you are going through a transition that feels difficult, would like support working through something specific, or simply know something doesn't feel right, therapy is a space you deserve to work through things. Often this isn't a quick fix, but an explorative process to come back to who you are and what you need. If you're struggling with low mood, lingering trauma affects, or obsessive worry, I can help you figure out what's going on.
Linda Mclachlan
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MCOSCA
Verified
Verified
Here, you can work on whatever issues may be troubling you from anxiety and depression, to relationship problems, trauma, low self-esteem, and more. I offer highly-focused brief counselling or long-term psychotherapy, as required. I am able to provide sessions to adults and young people. I am a trained relationship counsellor and have vast experience of working with children, young people and the
LGBTQ
community.
Mike Delaney
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am very skilled and experienced in working with mental health issues such as Depression and Anxiety, as well as addictive behaviour and related issues such as trauma. I have been a mental health professional for 45yrs, both as a Mental Health Nurse and as a BACP Registered Therapist. I have also survived my own life issues, including addictions and have been sober for 25yrs. I feel that having professional qualifications as well as lived experience helps me to make a stronger connection with my clients
The Queer Couch
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
We are all unique individuals, so it makes sense that therapy is not a one-size-fits-all approach. I aim to provide a non-judgmental and compassionate space for individuals of all flavours to work through their difficulties. Gender and sexuality may not be the reason you are seeking therapy, but I understand the significance these parts of you may play in your life. Therapy should never be a place where you feel the need to watch what you say or educate your own therapist about who you are. Therapy is time for you.
Glasgow G2
& Online
Waitlist for new clients
Louise McBride
Psychotherapist, PsychD, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Whatever your reasons for being here, you are very welcome. I provide a very 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 resolve internal conflicts which cause suffering. These internal conflicts manifest as, for example, anxiety, depression and self-destructive behaviours, particularly in relationship with others. Psychodynamic therapy is effective in enabling life long change.
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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.