LGBTQ+ Affirming Counsellors in Port Talbot
I am a Registered Mental Health Nurse with the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), with extensive experience supporting individuals across a wide range of mental health settings, including acute adult mental health, rehabilitation, forensic services, detoxification, and substance misuse, working in inpatient, primary care, and community environments.
I am a Registered Mental Health Nurse with the UK Nursing and Midwifery Council (NMC), with extensive experience supporting individuals across a wide range of mental health settings, including acute adult mental health, rehabilitation, forensic services, detoxification, and substance misuse, working in inpatient, primary care, and community environments.
The Aberavon therapy service specialises in trauma, eating disorders/issues and phobia treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. We provide a safe, supportive, and compassionate space to process difficult experiences and build resilience. Using evidence-based approaches such as EMDR, CBT, and DBT, we tailor therapy to individual needs and developmental stages. Our focus is on helping clients understand their experiences, reduce distress, and move forward with greater confidence, wellbeing, and hope for the future.
The Aberavon therapy service specialises in trauma, eating disorders/issues and phobia treatment for children, adolescents, and adults. We provide a safe, supportive, and compassionate space to process difficult experiences and build resilience. Using evidence-based approaches such as EMDR, CBT, and DBT, we tailor therapy to individual needs and developmental stages. Our focus is on helping clients understand their experiences, reduce distress, and move forward with greater confidence, wellbeing, and hope for the future.
City Counselling Services provides a welcoming, professional, and confidential counselling service in Swansea. We are committed to offering a supportive and caring environment where clients can feel comfortable and understood.
Our team includes both male and female counsellors who are qualified, either fully BACP Accredited or working towards accreditation, and all are registered members of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Our counselling rooms have disabled access, with parking available nearby.
If you would like further information or wish to arrange an appointment, please contact us on 01792 82
City Counselling Services provides a welcoming, professional, and confidential counselling service in Swansea. We are committed to offering a supportive and caring environment where clients can feel comfortable and understood.
Our team includes both male and female counsellors who are qualified, either fully BACP Accredited or working towards accreditation, and all are registered members of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP).
Our counselling rooms have disabled access, with parking available nearby.
If you would like further information or wish to arrange an appointment, please contact us on 01792 82
I’m a relational Psychotherapist, Play Therapist (BAPT Registered), Supervisor, and Counselling Lecturer. I offer creative, embodied support for adults, children, families, and therapists. My approach is present-focused, compassionate, and non-judgemental. I have particular experience with trauma and attachment and work with clients to explore relational dynamics, build awareness, and reconnect with parts of themselves that may feel lost or hidden. You can expect a respectful, accepting space where insight, connection, and growth can unfold at your pace.
I’m a relational Psychotherapist, Play Therapist (BAPT Registered), Supervisor, and Counselling Lecturer. I offer creative, embodied support for adults, children, families, and therapists. My approach is present-focused, compassionate, and non-judgemental. I have particular experience with trauma and attachment and work with clients to explore relational dynamics, build awareness, and reconnect with parts of themselves that may feel lost or hidden. You can expect a respectful, accepting space where insight, connection, and growth can unfold at your pace.
Some of the common issues I work with include, Anxiety and depression, Self-harm and suicidal thoughts, Autism and ADHD symptoms, Stress and family issues, LGBTQ+, Emotional wellbeing.
I'm Helen, I am an integrative counsellor with 18 years of experience, I work with all ages and I have particular expertise in working with children and young people. I also provide clinical supervision to professionals. I use my knowledge from different therapeutic theories and approaches to tailor the counselling experience to each individual’s needs. I work collaboratively to identify the issues you wish to explore and the timescale that suits them - whether short-term focused work or longer-term support.
Some of the common issues I work with include, Anxiety and depression, Self-harm and suicidal thoughts, Autism and ADHD symptoms, Stress and family issues, LGBTQ+, Emotional wellbeing.
I'm Helen, I am an integrative counsellor with 18 years of experience, I work with all ages and I have particular expertise in working with children and young people. I also provide clinical supervision to professionals. I use my knowledge from different therapeutic theories and approaches to tailor the counselling experience to each individual’s needs. I work collaboratively to identify the issues you wish to explore and the timescale that suits them - whether short-term focused work or longer-term support.
Our relationships are fundamental to our lives, whether that’s with our family, friends or colleagues. They can bring us comfort and also anguish. I believe in three things: 1 - That our relationships can be key to a leading a fulfilling life. 2 - That where we come from informs who we are, but does not necessarily determine where we end up. 3 - That we each need to express who we are without fear of judgement. I will work with you, using the counselling relationship to mirror important relationships in your life, so that we can more easily see patterns of behaviour that no longer serve you.
Our relationships are fundamental to our lives, whether that’s with our family, friends or colleagues. They can bring us comfort and also anguish. I believe in three things: 1 - That our relationships can be key to a leading a fulfilling life. 2 - That where we come from informs who we are, but does not necessarily determine where we end up. 3 - That we each need to express who we are without fear of judgement. I will work with you, using the counselling relationship to mirror important relationships in your life, so that we can more easily see patterns of behaviour that no longer serve you.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or burnt out, often trying to navigate anxiety, identity, or neurodivergence such as ADHD. You might want to understand yourself better, feel more in control, or stop masking and people pleasing just to get through the day. You may be looking for a space where you don’t have to explain or justify who you are, and where your experiences are taken seriously. Therapy can help you manage emotions, rebuild confidence, and make sense of your past as you move toward a more grounded, authentic life.
You may be feeling overwhelmed, misunderstood, or burnt out, often trying to navigate anxiety, identity, or neurodivergence such as ADHD. You might want to understand yourself better, feel more in control, or stop masking and people pleasing just to get through the day. You may be looking for a space where you don’t have to explain or justify who you are, and where your experiences are taken seriously. Therapy can help you manage emotions, rebuild confidence, and make sense of your past as you move toward a more grounded, authentic life.
I am a fully qualified and experienced accredited Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist (Level 7), providing a confidential and professional counselling service. My Counselling practice aims to give you the opportunity to explore your problems, distresses or any difficult situations that you are experiencing in a confidential, non-judgmental, safe and supportive environment. As a Counsellor I feel privileged to be part of your journey and work to facilitate you through your difficulties so that they become more manageable.
I am a fully qualified and experienced accredited Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist (Level 7), providing a confidential and professional counselling service. My Counselling practice aims to give you the opportunity to explore your problems, distresses or any difficult situations that you are experiencing in a confidential, non-judgmental, safe and supportive environment. As a Counsellor I feel privileged to be part of your journey and work to facilitate you through your difficulties so that they become more manageable.
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We also provide LGBT+ affirmative therapy.
I work from the understanding that human experience includes distress, conflict, and harm, and that avoiding these realities is neither helpful nor therapeutic. In the therapy room, I offer a non-judgemental, reflective space where clients can explore their experiences honestly and at their own pace. My role is not to impose interpretations or provide simplistic reassurance, but to listen carefully, ask meaningful questions, and support clients in developing insight, emotional awareness, and psychological resilience.I see therapy as a collaborative process grounded in respect, autonomy, and ethical practice.
We also provide LGBT+ affirmative therapy.
I work from the understanding that human experience includes distress, conflict, and harm, and that avoiding these realities is neither helpful nor therapeutic. In the therapy room, I offer a non-judgemental, reflective space where clients can explore their experiences honestly and at their own pace. My role is not to impose interpretations or provide simplistic reassurance, but to listen carefully, ask meaningful questions, and support clients in developing insight, emotional awareness, and psychological resilience.I see therapy as a collaborative process grounded in respect, autonomy, and ethical practice.
Most of us experience times in our lives when we feel lost, stuck, misunderstood and sometimes we can find ourselves in a dark place not knowing what to do or how to make the changes we might feel are needed. This can involve questioning who we are, wrestling with difficult questions, trauma, illness, addiction or loss.
Sometimes people don't have anyone they feel able to talk to or sharing with people close might be difficult. I hope to offer a space in which you can feel safe and respected while you explore these challenges and move towards improved mental health.
Most of us experience times in our lives when we feel lost, stuck, misunderstood and sometimes we can find ourselves in a dark place not knowing what to do or how to make the changes we might feel are needed. This can involve questioning who we are, wrestling with difficult questions, trauma, illness, addiction or loss.
Sometimes people don't have anyone they feel able to talk to or sharing with people close might be difficult. I hope to offer a space in which you can feel safe and respected while you explore these challenges and move towards improved mental health.
I work with a diverse range of clients, but work a great deal with men, LGBTQ+ (particularly Trans and ENBY clients), neurodiverse, members of fetish communities, and North Americans living in the UK.
Please feel free to get in touch for a complimentary consultation where we will discuss your needs, answer any questions you might have, and you can get a feel for me as a counsellor.
I work with a diverse range of clients, but work a great deal with men, LGBTQ+ (particularly Trans and ENBY clients), neurodiverse, members of fetish communities, and North Americans living in the UK.
Please feel free to get in touch for a complimentary consultation where we will discuss your needs, answer any questions you might have, and you can get a feel for me as a counsellor.
I work mainly with LGBTQ+ individuals, especially those who identify as neurodivergent.
My therapy style is integrative—centred around building relationship and creating a sense of safety. I draw on various strands of psychotherapy to create a tailored experience that supports you in feeling more whole and connected. At the heart of my practice are Transactional Analysis, Polyvagal Theory and Trauma-Informed Therapy.
I work mainly with LGBTQ+ individuals, especially those who identify as neurodivergent.
My therapy style is integrative—centred around building relationship and creating a sense of safety. I draw on various strands of psychotherapy to create a tailored experience that supports you in feeling more whole and connected. At the heart of my practice are Transactional Analysis, Polyvagal Theory and Trauma-Informed Therapy.
As a kind, compassionate human, and a polyamorous, kinked, neurodivergent and disabled trans man, I believe transparency about my intersecting identities brings a shared understanding of these lived experiences, which helps marginalised and diverse clients to feel safe in approaching me.
With years of experience in person-centred, emotion-focused, psychodynamic & integrative counselling, I work pluralistically using a range of tools and theories which are particularly effective in addressing the lasting effects of adverse childhood experiences, trauma and life challenges, helping to reduce their impact and support a more positive self-image.
As a kind, compassionate human, and a polyamorous, kinked, neurodivergent and disabled trans man, I believe transparency about my intersecting identities brings a shared understanding of these lived experiences, which helps marginalised and diverse clients to feel safe in approaching me.
With years of experience in person-centred, emotion-focused, psychodynamic & integrative counselling, I work pluralistically using a range of tools and theories which are particularly effective in addressing the lasting effects of adverse childhood experiences, trauma and life challenges, helping to reduce their impact and support a more positive self-image.
I can help people navigate through episodes of heightened forms of stress due to transitions, and also have extensive experience working with couples and matters relevant to the LGBTQ+ community.
At the baseline, I am here to listen, attune, and help you develop new personal insights to become unstuck in times when things feel like 'limbo' or marked by overwhelm. As an Integrative & Sensorimotor Psychotherapist I include body work, creative therapeutic experiments, sound (I'm a gong bath practitioner), and meditation in sessions. I also coach.
I can help people navigate through episodes of heightened forms of stress due to transitions, and also have extensive experience working with couples and matters relevant to the LGBTQ+ community.
At the baseline, I am here to listen, attune, and help you develop new personal insights to become unstuck in times when things feel like 'limbo' or marked by overwhelm. As an Integrative & Sensorimotor Psychotherapist I include body work, creative therapeutic experiments, sound (I'm a gong bath practitioner), and meditation in sessions. I also coach.
I also facilitated an LGBTQ+ peer support group and managed a counselling service for a charity.
I identify as non-binary and gay. I use the pronouns she/her. I do not presume that I know every LGBTQ+ experience; however, I will offer a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your experience and understand how that impacts on your life. I have completed GSRD training to enhance my understanding.
I also facilitated an LGBTQ+ peer support group and managed a counselling service for a charity.
I identify as non-binary and gay. I use the pronouns she/her. I do not presume that I know every LGBTQ+ experience; however, I will offer a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your experience and understand how that impacts on your life. I have completed GSRD training to enhance my understanding.
My work is informed by existential philosophy, phenomenology, critical thinking (Marxism, psychoanalysis, feminism, queer theory, post-colonialism), artistic movements (surrealism, symbolism, dada), and the inspiration they provide for understanding everyday life struggles.
As an LGBTQAI+ individual do you feel that you can’t find your own place, or are you unhappy with where you are in your life? Maybe you are feeling misunderstood, unable to connect with others, or simply struggling with the dating scene or the community? Sometimes having a gender/sexual identity comes with pressures to conform to a specific body image, to femininity/masculinity ideals, and with certain sexual expectations that don’t mirror your own preferences or needs. Or perhaps there’s something important about yourself that has been lost?
My work is informed by existential philosophy, phenomenology, critical thinking (Marxism, psychoanalysis, feminism, queer theory, post-colonialism), artistic movements (surrealism, symbolism, dada), and the inspiration they provide for understanding everyday life struggles.
As an LGBTQAI+ individual do you feel that you can’t find your own place, or are you unhappy with where you are in your life? Maybe you are feeling misunderstood, unable to connect with others, or simply struggling with the dating scene or the community? Sometimes having a gender/sexual identity comes with pressures to conform to a specific body image, to femininity/masculinity ideals, and with certain sexual expectations that don’t mirror your own preferences or needs. Or perhaps there’s something important about yourself that has been lost?
Hi, I’m Craig. I am an integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist, with experience of using Yoga for anxiety and depression, based in Manchester. I care about helping people navigate those sticky and uncomfortable moments in life. For most of my adult life, I’ve felt a pull towards the helping professions. This pull led me to the realms of counselling, psychotherapy and yoga. I’ve found the tools and skills from these realms transformative in my own development and growth, and in others. I take an integrative approach, bringing concepts, skills and techniques from the psychotherapeutic, yogic and spiritual spheres.
Hi, I’m Craig. I am an integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist, with experience of using Yoga for anxiety and depression, based in Manchester. I care about helping people navigate those sticky and uncomfortable moments in life. For most of my adult life, I’ve felt a pull towards the helping professions. This pull led me to the realms of counselling, psychotherapy and yoga. I’ve found the tools and skills from these realms transformative in my own development and growth, and in others. I take an integrative approach, bringing concepts, skills and techniques from the psychotherapeutic, yogic and spiritual spheres.
Hello, my name is Henk. I provide individual and couples counselling. As a fully qualified Person-Centred Counsellor, I offer non-judgmental acceptance, empathic understanding and sincerity. This helps build a trusting relationship in which you feel comfortable exploring anything that is on your mind, but also helps you find your own answers by helping you get a deeper understanding of what is going on for you. You may feel low, anxious, worthless, lost, easily overwhelmed, not knowing which direction to take, or how to cope with what life has thrown your way.
Hello, my name is Henk. I provide individual and couples counselling. As a fully qualified Person-Centred Counsellor, I offer non-judgmental acceptance, empathic understanding and sincerity. This helps build a trusting relationship in which you feel comfortable exploring anything that is on your mind, but also helps you find your own answers by helping you get a deeper understanding of what is going on for you. You may feel low, anxious, worthless, lost, easily overwhelmed, not knowing which direction to take, or how to cope with what life has thrown your way.
Our lives can be, and often are, incredible. However, our lives can sometimes be, and often are, really tough.
In those difficult times, we can feel alone with our thoughts and feelings, and subsequently find it really hard to reach out. So, you deserve a massive shout-out for making such a big step forward. Allow yourself the credit you deserve!
My role is to provide you with a warm, understanding and non-judgmental space, to help you explore and process whatever has led you to consider therapy, and to support you in achieving what you would like to take away from this experience.
Our lives can be, and often are, incredible. However, our lives can sometimes be, and often are, really tough.
In those difficult times, we can feel alone with our thoughts and feelings, and subsequently find it really hard to reach out. So, you deserve a massive shout-out for making such a big step forward. Allow yourself the credit you deserve!
My role is to provide you with a warm, understanding and non-judgmental space, to help you explore and process whatever has led you to consider therapy, and to support you in achieving what you would like to take away from this experience.
I am a LGBTQ affirmative practitioner and have experience in working with individuals experiencing issues and challenges around identity and orientation.
My belief as a practitioner is that as humans we are inherently good, but our circumstances and environment can impact how we view ourselves and others. Often, a person seeks therapy because they feel in conflict, moving between thinking about what they ‘should be’ and what they think they ‘are’. Events throughout life can cause us to challenge these scripts and can bring barriers and obstacles that prevent us living as our authentic selves. My role as counsellor is to offer a non-judgemental, empathic space where these thoughts can be explored and reflected upon safely and collaboratively.
I am a LGBTQ affirmative practitioner and have experience in working with individuals experiencing issues and challenges around identity and orientation.
My belief as a practitioner is that as humans we are inherently good, but our circumstances and environment can impact how we view ourselves and others. Often, a person seeks therapy because they feel in conflict, moving between thinking about what they ‘should be’ and what they think they ‘are’. Events throughout life can cause us to challenge these scripts and can bring barriers and obstacles that prevent us living as our authentic selves. My role as counsellor is to offer a non-judgemental, empathic space where these thoughts can be explored and reflected upon safely and collaboratively.
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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.