LGBTQ+ Affirming Counsellors in Glasgow
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.
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.
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.
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.
As a therapist working in the NHS and in private practice, I specialise in addiction, LGBTQIA+ , male mental health and relationship issues.
I offer short and long-term therapy and I work integratively, which means I use more than one type of counselling. I also can work creatively if you feel this would be appropriate and can use creative techniques and mindfulness to ease anxiety or simply explain why you feel a certain way. I have a Level 4 Diploma in Integrative Therapeutic Counselling.
As a therapist working in the NHS and in private practice, I specialise in addiction, LGBTQIA+ , male mental health and relationship issues.
I offer short and long-term therapy and I work integratively, which means I use more than one type of counselling. I also can work creatively if you feel this would be appropriate and can use creative techniques and mindfulness to ease anxiety or simply explain why you feel a certain way. I have a Level 4 Diploma in Integrative Therapeutic 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.
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.
I specialise in anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse and supporting people from the LGBTQIA+ community.
My counselling experience includes working with Wellbeing Scotland to support clients suffering from trauma, including those dealing with chronic anxiety, domestic abuse, and bereavement. Additionally, I have experience working as a counsellor with a diverse range of clients during my time at LGBT Health and Wellbeing.
I specialise in anxiety, depression, trauma, abuse and supporting people from the LGBTQIA+ community.
My counselling experience includes working with Wellbeing Scotland to support clients suffering from trauma, including those dealing with chronic anxiety, domestic abuse, and bereavement. Additionally, I have experience working as a counsellor with a diverse range of clients during my time at LGBT Health and Wellbeing.
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.
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.
Meet Our LGBTQ+ Counsellors
Before I explain a little about myself here's a selection of where I've worked in the past: the NHS (Primary Care, Sandyford), an Employee Assistance Provider, Speak Out Scotland and LGBT support organisations.
My name is Louise Crockert, I'm 54 and have been a person centred counsellor since the mid 1990's. I'm down to earth, direct and offer a safe space to look at and discuss what you're struggling with just now. I work with a wide range of clients and an even wider range of issues and specialise in gender and sexual diversity therapy.
Before I explain a little about myself here's a selection of where I've worked in the past: the NHS (Primary Care, Sandyford), an Employee Assistance Provider, Speak Out Scotland and LGBT support organisations.
My name is Louise Crockert, I'm 54 and have been a person centred counsellor since the mid 1990's. I'm down to earth, direct and offer a safe space to look at and discuss what you're struggling with just now. I work with a wide range of clients and an even wider range of issues and specialise in gender and sexual diversity therapy.
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.
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.
communication, parenting, uncoupling, LGBTQIA sexual orientation, gender identity, painful penetration, kink/fetish/preferences, orgasm issues e.
Mardi is a qualified Clinical Sexologist & Relationship Therapist. She specialises in working with sexual identity, including low or no desire, sexual function issues, performance anxiety, menopause, relationship issues incl. communication. Mardi works across the world with people of numerous nationalities, faith's and cultures. Mardi is Neurodivergent friendly and will work with you at your own pace. She is a contemporary pluralistic therapist working from a ‘bio-psycho-social’ model, which means looking at all aspects of your life to understand you and your needs.
communication, parenting, uncoupling, LGBTQIA sexual orientation, gender identity, painful penetration, kink/fetish/preferences, orgasm issues e.
Mardi is a qualified Clinical Sexologist & Relationship Therapist. She specialises in working with sexual identity, including low or no desire, sexual function issues, performance anxiety, menopause, relationship issues incl. communication. Mardi works across the world with people of numerous nationalities, faith's and cultures. Mardi is Neurodivergent friendly and will work with you at your own pace. She is a contemporary pluralistic therapist working from a ‘bio-psycho-social’ model, which means looking at all aspects of your life to understand you and your needs.
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.
Dr Cheryl Venart - Neurodivergent Specialist
Psychologist, HCPC - Health Psych.
Verified Verified
3 Endorsed
Glasgow G2
I am also particularly passionate about working in the areas of health management, neurodivergence, women's health and LGBT+ individuals.
Are you looking for some support or an ADHD and autism diagnosis and assessment? 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, life coaching (ADHD, sensory challenges and advocacy), self-esteem and diagnosing and assessing ADHD. I work with adults of all ages, and young people (8+ years old). 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.
I am also particularly passionate about working in the areas of health management, neurodivergence, women's health and LGBT+ individuals.
Are you looking for some support or an ADHD and autism diagnosis and assessment? 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, life coaching (ADHD, sensory challenges and advocacy), self-esteem and diagnosing and assessing ADHD. I work with adults of all ages, and young people (8+ years old). 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.
While my counselling services are open to all adults, I have a particular interest in supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community and can appreciate how our community is, for a variety of reasons, disproportionately affected by mental health issues.
I am committed to making counselling accessible and empowering working with you to get things back on track. My counselling training has primarily focussed on CBT but all treatment is adjusted to the specific needs of my clients and what you would like to achieve. I have worked with adults of all ages presenting a range of mental health conditions including: anxiety, panic, depression and low mood, bulimia and trauma, and produced effective and lasting results.
While my counselling services are open to all adults, I have a particular interest in supporting members of the LGBTQ+ community and can appreciate how our community is, for a variety of reasons, disproportionately affected by mental health issues.
I am committed to making counselling accessible and empowering working with you to get things back on track. My counselling training has primarily focussed on CBT but all treatment is adjusted to the specific needs of my clients and what you would like to achieve. I have worked with adults of all ages presenting a range of mental health conditions including: anxiety, panic, depression and low mood, bulimia and trauma, and produced effective and lasting results.
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. At present, I am supporting clients to understand patterns of behaviours from early life that might be impacting adversely on contentment and relationships.
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. At present, I am supporting clients to understand patterns of behaviours from early life that might be impacting adversely on contentment and relationships.
My client base includes males, females, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and creatives.
Hello! I am Martin, and I am a qualified CBT approach counsellor. I offer 50-minute online or face-to-face sessions at Southside Counselling and Therapy Centre in Shawlands (Mondays, 9 am to 12 pm and Wednesdays, 6 pm to 9 pm). Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is helpful for people experiencing long or short-term issues such as anxiety, depression, OCD, stress or an intertwining of all or some of these experiences. Are these the reasons you came here? If so, I may be the counsellor who can work beside you to overcome unhelpful thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
My client base includes males, females, members of the LGBTQ+ community, and creatives.
Hello! I am Martin, and I am a qualified CBT approach counsellor. I offer 50-minute online or face-to-face sessions at Southside Counselling and Therapy Centre in Shawlands (Mondays, 9 am to 12 pm and Wednesdays, 6 pm to 9 pm). Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) is helpful for people experiencing long or short-term issues such as anxiety, depression, OCD, stress or an intertwining of all or some of these experiences. Are these the reasons you came here? If so, I may be the counsellor who can work beside you to overcome unhelpful thoughts, feelings, and behaviours.
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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.