LGBTQ+ Affirming Counsellors in Cardiff
As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I have a particular interest in supporting those within oppressed communities.
Thank you for visiting my page. If you're reading this, it's likely that you're going through a difficult period and could value some support. I'm a qualified and accredited Psychotherapist and Trainee Psychologist offering online CBT therapy to help you overcome your difficulties. CBT is a type of talking therapy that helps you to understand yourself and develop bespoke coping mechanisms. CBT focuses on how certain experiences and situations can impact your thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions will focus on understanding your difficulties and exploring effective and bespoke tools and strategies that work for you.
As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I have a particular interest in supporting those within oppressed communities.
Thank you for visiting my page. If you're reading this, it's likely that you're going through a difficult period and could value some support. I'm a qualified and accredited Psychotherapist and Trainee Psychologist offering online CBT therapy to help you overcome your difficulties. CBT is a type of talking therapy that helps you to understand yourself and develop bespoke coping mechanisms. CBT focuses on how certain experiences and situations can impact your thoughts, feelings, and actions. Sessions will focus on understanding your difficulties and exploring effective and bespoke tools and strategies that work for you.
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.
I specialise with the LGBT+ community, including their family and friends.
Accepting, safe and non-judgemental counselling service from an LGBT+ ally - I work towards my clients sensing acceptance, warmth, and safety when joining me in sessions. I possess an equal and inclusive belief, which conveys into my professional practice.
I specialise with the LGBT+ community, including their family and friends.
Accepting, safe and non-judgemental counselling service from an LGBT+ ally - I work towards my clients sensing acceptance, warmth, and safety when joining me in sessions. I possess an equal and inclusive belief, which conveys into my professional practice.
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'm of dual nationality and work in a BAME and LGBTQIA+ affirmative way.
The modality that I use is person-centred and experiential however I draw from a broad range of theoretical perspectives to work in an integrative way. I work in a sex and body positive way, this includes working with those who work in the sex industry. The majority of my working life has been working with individuals who have experienced personal and vicarious trauma or those who live or work in a chaotic and traumatic environment. When working with dissociative identity disorder as a presentation double length sessions (100 minutes) are available. SCID-D assessments, diagnosis and treatments plans offered.
I'm of dual nationality and work in a BAME and LGBTQIA+ affirmative way.
The modality that I use is person-centred and experiential however I draw from a broad range of theoretical perspectives to work in an integrative way. I work in a sex and body positive way, this includes working with those who work in the sex industry. The majority of my working life has been working with individuals who have experienced personal and vicarious trauma or those who live or work in a chaotic and traumatic environment. When working with dissociative identity disorder as a presentation double length sessions (100 minutes) are available. SCID-D assessments, diagnosis and treatments plans offered.
Although each person’s situation is unique, some of the many issues I work with include: bereavement and other losses; exploring gender, sex and relationship diversity, and offering an affirming approach to LGBTQ+ clients; chronic illness and disability; relationship issues; the impact of the pandemic and COVID-19.
Are you feeling anxious or struggling? This could be through a bereavement, or difficulties in a relationship. Perhaps health issues such as chronic illness, disability or menopause have affected how you are feeling. Maybe work is causing you stress, or you have been made redundant. Do you feel misunderstood or not heard? Maybe you don’t have somewhere you feel supported to be yourself and to speak freely. Perhaps you feel like you don't have anyone to talk to who understands. You may need a place to be heard and to explore your feelings.
Although each person’s situation is unique, some of the many issues I work with include: bereavement and other losses; exploring gender, sex and relationship diversity, and offering an affirming approach to LGBTQ+ clients; chronic illness and disability; relationship issues; the impact of the pandemic and COVID-19.
Are you feeling anxious or struggling? This could be through a bereavement, or difficulties in a relationship. Perhaps health issues such as chronic illness, disability or menopause have affected how you are feeling. Maybe work is causing you stress, or you have been made redundant. Do you feel misunderstood or not heard? Maybe you don’t have somewhere you feel supported to be yourself and to speak freely. Perhaps you feel like you don't have anyone to talk to who understands. You may need a place to be heard and to explore your feelings.
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 specialise in working with older adults and the LGBTQ+ community and I’m particularly experienced in working with gender identity, sexuality and wider identity concerns.
I work with individuals, couples and families and use a range of therapeutic models in practice (see below). Together we would work towards understanding how one or more of these approaches might help you. I am passionate about gender affirming healthcare and am a full member of the British Association of Gender Identity Specialists.
I specialise in working with older adults and the LGBTQ+ community and I’m particularly experienced in working with gender identity, sexuality and wider identity concerns.
I work with individuals, couples and families and use a range of therapeutic models in practice (see below). Together we would work towards understanding how one or more of these approaches might help you. I am passionate about gender affirming healthcare and am a full member of the British Association of Gender Identity Specialists.
I also specialise in LGBTQ+ counselling, working affirmatively to support the unique challenges found in community and identity.
Often, those in pain may come to counselling in complex mental binds. These challenging emotions may present outwardly as forms of anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and so on. I offer a space where we can explore the pain and challenges you're facing with compassionate curiosity. We may at times pause to examine what is brought to the space, by thinking about the more abstract and emotional undercurrents, in order to collaboratively come closer to an understanding regarding what your pain is made of. I provide a space free of judgment and shame, and a willingness to walk alongside your emotional world.
I also specialise in LGBTQ+ counselling, working affirmatively to support the unique challenges found in community and identity.
Often, those in pain may come to counselling in complex mental binds. These challenging emotions may present outwardly as forms of anxiety, depression, low self-esteem and so on. I offer a space where we can explore the pain and challenges you're facing with compassionate curiosity. We may at times pause to examine what is brought to the space, by thinking about the more abstract and emotional undercurrents, in order to collaboratively come closer to an understanding regarding what your pain is made of. I provide a space free of judgment and shame, and a willingness to walk alongside your emotional world.
I specialize in working with the LGBT+, fandom, kink, poly, neurodiverse/autistic, and spiritual communities but welcome all clients to reach out!
Hello! I am an Integrative Therapist that can help clients build strong boundaries, root out unhealthy patterns, and develop healthier relationships. Our work together is to understand deep rooted patterns that have kept you stuck in place. Through talk therapy we bring up the issue, giving space for things to be discussed. Through narrative work, we look at the narratives you have lived with and how to edit those to better serve you. A session with me is part talking about the present issue, while seeking out patterns and following the trail back to the root.
I specialize in working with the LGBT+, fandom, kink, poly, neurodiverse/autistic, and spiritual communities but welcome all clients to reach out!
Hello! I am an Integrative Therapist that can help clients build strong boundaries, root out unhealthy patterns, and develop healthier relationships. Our work together is to understand deep rooted patterns that have kept you stuck in place. Through talk therapy we bring up the issue, giving space for things to be discussed. Through narrative work, we look at the narratives you have lived with and how to edit those to better serve you. A session with me is part talking about the present issue, while seeking out patterns and following the trail back to the root.
Maybe you identify as LGBTQ+ and/or neurodiverse and want to explore what that means for you or talk through trauma-related experiences.
Trauma can leave you feeling isolated and disconnected from your true self. Would you like to find someone who can help you understand and process the trauma you have experienced, to help heal and become the person you want to be?
Maybe you identify as LGBTQ+ and/or neurodiverse and want to explore what that means for you or talk through trauma-related experiences.
Trauma can leave you feeling isolated and disconnected from your true self. Would you like to find someone who can help you understand and process the trauma you have experienced, to help heal and become the person you want to be?
Meet Our LGBTQ+ Counsellors
I offer support with and have experience of working with: Depression and Anxiety, Neurodiversity, LGBTQIA+, Shame, Trauma, Bereavement, Burnout, Adoption and whatever else emerges in our work together.
Welcome. I’m Amy, an advanced trainee Gestalt Psychotherapist and qualified Relational Counsellor with 7 years of practise experience. I consider myself to be a contemporary relational Gestaltist, meaning that you and I work, explore and experience together to give you greater awareness and choice about your life. I work as creatively as you are comfortable with. If you are looking to perhaps learn and understand yourself more so that you may experience life in a new way, I would love to work with you to achieve your goals.
I offer support with and have experience of working with: Depression and Anxiety, Neurodiversity, LGBTQIA+, Shame, Trauma, Bereavement, Burnout, Adoption and whatever else emerges in our work together.
Welcome. I’m Amy, an advanced trainee Gestalt Psychotherapist and qualified Relational Counsellor with 7 years of practise experience. I consider myself to be a contemporary relational Gestaltist, meaning that you and I work, explore and experience together to give you greater awareness and choice about your life. I work as creatively as you are comfortable with. If you are looking to perhaps learn and understand yourself more so that you may experience life in a new way, I would love to work with you to achieve your goals.
I work affirmatively with the LGBTQI plus community and I am an LGBTQ plus ally.
The decision to come to counselling can be nerve wracking but can also be the first step to bringing understanding and change to your life to get you back to the you that you want to be. In a world fraught with so many challenges and hurdles, I aim to support you with compassion, an open ear and mind, acknowledging your needs.
I work affirmatively with the LGBTQI plus community and I am an LGBTQ plus ally.
The decision to come to counselling can be nerve wracking but can also be the first step to bringing understanding and change to your life to get you back to the you that you want to be. In a world fraught with so many challenges and hurdles, I aim to support you with compassion, an open ear and mind, acknowledging your needs.
Dr Elinor MacCormac
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
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I am experienced and passionate about gender and any related challenges and can offer a safe space to consider, discuss and explore gender and trans issues.
I offer assessment, psychological formulation and bespoke intervention. The therapeutic relationship is critical for success and I work to develop a warm and trusting relationship. I work collaboratively with clients to develop a clear, shared understanding of the causes of their distress so that interventions are tailored to their specific needs and goals.
I am experienced and passionate about gender and any related challenges and can offer a safe space to consider, discuss and explore gender and trans issues.
I offer assessment, psychological formulation and bespoke intervention. The therapeutic relationship is critical for success and I work to develop a warm and trusting relationship. I work collaboratively with clients to develop a clear, shared understanding of the causes of their distress so that interventions are tailored to their specific needs and goals.
As someone who identifies as queer, I bring a unique perspective to my counseling approach.
In each session, I provide a warm, empathetic, and open environment where you can freely delve into your thoughts and feelings. As a person-centered counselor, I follow your lead and support whatever you choose to discuss. Together, we'll navigate your feelings and experiences, aiming to enhance your self-awareness to better manage past, present, or future challenges.
As someone who identifies as queer, I bring a unique perspective to my counseling approach.
In each session, I provide a warm, empathetic, and open environment where you can freely delve into your thoughts and feelings. As a person-centered counselor, I follow your lead and support whatever you choose to discuss. Together, we'll navigate your feelings and experiences, aiming to enhance your self-awareness to better manage past, present, or future challenges.
Accredited Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, Mental Health 1st Aid, Managing your Anger, Strategies to manage Stress and Anxiety, Managing your Depression, Trauma Awareness Training, Understanding LGBTQ, Bereavement training and NSPCC certification working with children and young people.
Welcome, I'm Tahreen, I am qualified counsellor. I'm truly aware that the first step on this journey can be overwhelming please be reassured I will always work at a pace that you feel comfortable with as we are working towards your desired goals. I work with a non-hierarchical framework focusing on the principles of safety, trust, choice, collaboration, empowerment and cultural consideration. I am caring, compassionate and genuinely interested in listening to each of my client’s personal experiences with the understanding that each individual is unique.
Accredited Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling, Mental Health 1st Aid, Managing your Anger, Strategies to manage Stress and Anxiety, Managing your Depression, Trauma Awareness Training, Understanding LGBTQ, Bereavement training and NSPCC certification working with children and young people.
Welcome, I'm Tahreen, I am qualified counsellor. I'm truly aware that the first step on this journey can be overwhelming please be reassured I will always work at a pace that you feel comfortable with as we are working towards your desired goals. I work with a non-hierarchical framework focusing on the principles of safety, trust, choice, collaboration, empowerment and cultural consideration. I am caring, compassionate and genuinely interested in listening to each of my client’s personal experiences with the understanding that each individual is unique.
I have worked with a wide range of issues and people and I am passionate about working with the neurodiverse whether diagnosed or self diagnosed, LGBTQIA& and non monogamous.
My integrative approach draws on Person-Centered,Humanistic, Creative, Emotion and Body focused Psychotherapist techniques, tailoring my sessions to each client's unique needs. I believe in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space to empower clients to explore and achieve their best lives however that looks for them and not what society or people dictate.
I have worked with a wide range of issues and people and I am passionate about working with the neurodiverse whether diagnosed or self diagnosed, LGBTQIA& and non monogamous.
My integrative approach draws on Person-Centered,Humanistic, Creative, Emotion and Body focused Psychotherapist techniques, tailoring my sessions to each client's unique needs. I believe in creating a safe, nonjudgmental space to empower clients to explore and achieve their best lives however that looks for them and not what society or people dictate.
I am a Family therapist and worked in an LGBT+ foundation and in CAMHS.
What informs my practice is a concern for respecting and valuing difference and the importance of caring communication in all relationships. We work together to bring about your own awareness of what needs to change in order move on in your life. Sometimes we are overwhelmed at what is happening to us, or we feel we have no control over our own lives. We can explore new ways of understanding ourselves and our relationships so that we can influence or even change our future. My approach is to work in collaboration with you. I am not the expert in your life, you are, but we can both bring our knowledges and expertise into the relation
I am a Family therapist and worked in an LGBT+ foundation and in CAMHS.
What informs my practice is a concern for respecting and valuing difference and the importance of caring communication in all relationships. We work together to bring about your own awareness of what needs to change in order move on in your life. Sometimes we are overwhelmed at what is happening to us, or we feel we have no control over our own lives. We can explore new ways of understanding ourselves and our relationships so that we can influence or even change our future. My approach is to work in collaboration with you. I am not the expert in your life, you are, but we can both bring our knowledges and expertise into the relation
We work within a range of areas from Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ, Trauma, Self-harm, Infertility, Relationship, addictions, eating disorders, Children and young people, bipolar, postnatal depression and more.
Community Counselling is built on foundations of humanistic therapy. We offer counsellors from different counties and varied modalities within the humanistic approaches. Our ethos is to provide high quality service to our clients and operate on a social enterprise system, which applies a strategy to maximise improvements in the well-being of disadvantaged client groups. CC aims to provide a non-judgemental, confidential and supportive environment to promote an atmosphere of trust, enabling clients to bring to the session what is important for them.
We work within a range of areas from Anxiety, Depression, LGBTQ, Trauma, Self-harm, Infertility, Relationship, addictions, eating disorders, Children and young people, bipolar, postnatal depression and more.
Community Counselling is built on foundations of humanistic therapy. We offer counsellors from different counties and varied modalities within the humanistic approaches. Our ethos is to provide high quality service to our clients and operate on a social enterprise system, which applies a strategy to maximise improvements in the well-being of disadvantaged client groups. CC aims to provide a non-judgemental, confidential and supportive environment to promote an atmosphere of trust, enabling clients to bring to the session what is important for them.
I especially welcome Queer, ENM and s3x +
I'm Michael Harris, a fully qualified therapist, governed by BACP, NCPS & BPS accredited counselling bodies. I offer Life and Wellness therapy in Bristol (and beyond) to individuals, couples, groups and companies. My Bristol Counselling practice (and beyond) is online, or by telephone, across English-speaking time zones, at a schedule that works for you. I help you find your Blazing Soul - balance and direction, clarity and focus, increased confidence and self-esteem, and improved mental, physical and emotional wealth.
I especially welcome Queer, ENM and s3x +
I'm Michael Harris, a fully qualified therapist, governed by BACP, NCPS & BPS accredited counselling bodies. I offer Life and Wellness therapy in Bristol (and beyond) to individuals, couples, groups and companies. My Bristol Counselling practice (and beyond) is online, or by telephone, across English-speaking time zones, at a schedule that works for you. I help you find your Blazing Soul - balance and direction, clarity and focus, increased confidence and self-esteem, and improved mental, physical and emotional wealth.
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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.