LGBTQ+ Affirming Counsellors in Swansea

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Hayley Doyle
Counsellor, MBACP
Swansea SA1
Hey, I’m Hayley. When life feels overwhelming, I’ll be by your side, sharing the journey with compassion and care. As a counsellor and psychotherapist, I offer a warm, trauma-informed approach, supporting you with understanding and empathy. I’ve trained with leading voices in trauma healing, including Gabor Maté and Bessel van der Kolk. I completed Gabor Maté’s year-long Compassionate Inquiry training, and was fortunate to demonstrate a one-to-one session with him and have participated in workshops and live conferences with Bessel van der Kolk and the Trauma Research Foundation.
Hey, I’m Hayley. When life feels overwhelming, I’ll be by your side, sharing the journey with compassion and care. As a counsellor and psychotherapist, I offer a warm, trauma-informed approach, supporting you with understanding and empathy. I’ve trained with leading voices in trauma healing, including Gabor Maté and Bessel van der Kolk. I completed Gabor Maté’s year-long Compassionate Inquiry training, and was fortunate to demonstrate a one-to-one session with him and have participated in workshops and live conferences with Bessel van der Kolk and the Trauma Research Foundation.
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Simon James
Counsellor, MBACP
Swansea SA1
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.
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Helen Rees-Morgan
Counsellor, MBACP
Swansea SA2
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.
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Naomi Aston
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Swansea SA2
As a Chartered Counselling Psychologist (CPsychol), I guide driven individuals like you to rediscover their inner strength and create a life of greater meaning and joy. I can help you feel understood and connected to your true self, regain a sense of inner stability and strength, and be sure of your next steps and how to move forward.
As a Chartered Counselling Psychologist (CPsychol), I guide driven individuals like you to rediscover their inner strength and create a life of greater meaning and joy. I can help you feel understood and connected to your true self, regain a sense of inner stability and strength, and be sure of your next steps and how to move forward.
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Julie Gravelle
Counsellor, MBACP
Swansea SA10
I have over 16 years of experience as a Relational Supervisor, Counsellor and Hypnotherapist and I know that the reason you are even reading this is because you or someone you know needs help. How do we start? A simple chat, either over the phone or online. We will discuss your worries or issues and together work out the best way forward. This may be just one method or a combination of therapies. You will be in control of this and it can be changed as we progress, I offer this in a safe, confidential and non judgemental environment. Many of my clients choose to split sessions into 1/2hr Counselling and 1/2hr Hypnotherapy.
I have over 16 years of experience as a Relational Supervisor, Counsellor and Hypnotherapist and I know that the reason you are even reading this is because you or someone you know needs help. How do we start? A simple chat, either over the phone or online. We will discuss your worries or issues and together work out the best way forward. This may be just one method or a combination of therapies. You will be in control of this and it can be changed as we progress, I offer this in a safe, confidential and non judgemental environment. Many of my clients choose to split sessions into 1/2hr Counselling and 1/2hr Hypnotherapy.
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Philip Braham
Psychotherapist, MUKCP
Swansea SA1
As a BACP counsellor and UKCP psychotherapist, I believe that the relationship between you and I is integral to our work. My approach is empathic and explorative, looking back at your past to understand who you are and why you are where you are. In this awareness, my hope is that you will become free to make the changes that you want in life and to accept all parts of yourself. The work is yours, and my job is to sit alongside you using my skills, knowledge and experience to support you. It is my belief that the right therapist can provide invaluable assistance to your wellbeing, and guide you to use the resources you have.
As a BACP counsellor and UKCP psychotherapist, I believe that the relationship between you and I is integral to our work. My approach is empathic and explorative, looking back at your past to understand who you are and why you are where you are. In this awareness, my hope is that you will become free to make the changes that you want in life and to accept all parts of yourself. The work is yours, and my job is to sit alongside you using my skills, knowledge and experience to support you. It is my belief that the right therapist can provide invaluable assistance to your wellbeing, and guide you to use the resources you have.
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Platfform Wellbeing
Verified Verified
Swansea SA6
We are a BACP Accredited Counselling Service with a large team of friendly and experienced counsellors. Whether there’s a specific challenge you’re facing, or you just aren’t feeling yourself right now, our counsellors work with you in a safe, confidential space It might be that you are struggling with anxiety, feeling low, grieving, or experiencing distressing thoughts. Or you may be looking to move forward and achieve your goals. Face-to-face counselling in Cardiff & Swansea or remote sessions. Our counsellors can work with individuals, couples and children.
We are a BACP Accredited Counselling Service with a large team of friendly and experienced counsellors. Whether there’s a specific challenge you’re facing, or you just aren’t feeling yourself right now, our counsellors work with you in a safe, confidential space It might be that you are struggling with anxiety, feeling low, grieving, or experiencing distressing thoughts. Or you may be looking to move forward and achieve your goals. Face-to-face counselling in Cardiff & Swansea or remote sessions. Our counsellors can work with individuals, couples and children.
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Riccardo Cocco
Counsellor, MSc, BACP
1 Endorsed
Swansea SA1
I am a qualified Therapist with 8 years of experience working within the NHS mental health, addiction & Trauma pathways. The key to my work with clients is the belief that, through a psychotherapeutic relationship, we can gain insights into our patterns of behaviour. Working relationally, we can explore the possibility of change and begin to consider alternative positions that lead towards a more compassionate and fulfilled version of ourselves. My primary modalities of working with my clients involve addressing the unmet needs of our life experiences in early years, exploring the relational needs that may have been left unattended.
I am a qualified Therapist with 8 years of experience working within the NHS mental health, addiction & Trauma pathways. The key to my work with clients is the belief that, through a psychotherapeutic relationship, we can gain insights into our patterns of behaviour. Working relationally, we can explore the possibility of change and begin to consider alternative positions that lead towards a more compassionate and fulfilled version of ourselves. My primary modalities of working with my clients involve addressing the unmet needs of our life experiences in early years, exploring the relational needs that may have been left unattended.
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Cliona Vaughan Therapy
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I am passionate about helping people who are experiencing difficulties in life. I offer a non-judgemental, caring and confidential space for you to share situations and challenges that are causing pain or distress as long as you feel safe and comfortable. I draw upon a combination of therapeutic techniques to guide and support you. I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor (Level 7) and SF Hypnotherapist. My approach is to help you explore and overcome obstacles that are holding you back, empowering you to move forward in your life. I believe that you are the expert on yourself and I will support you on your journey to wellness.
I am passionate about helping people who are experiencing difficulties in life. I offer a non-judgemental, caring and confidential space for you to share situations and challenges that are causing pain or distress as long as you feel safe and comfortable. I draw upon a combination of therapeutic techniques to guide and support you. I am a qualified Integrative Counsellor (Level 7) and SF Hypnotherapist. My approach is to help you explore and overcome obstacles that are holding you back, empowering you to move forward in your life. I believe that you are the expert on yourself and I will support you on your journey to wellness.
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Deonne Wales
Counsellor, COSRT Accred
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I offer a unique therapeutic space in which we can discuss the difficulties that you may be having in your sex and relationship life. It is completely normal to have difficulty at some point in our lives but most of us may struggle to find someone that we feel comfortable with or trust to help us. We will work together to address any areas where you may feel stuck. I believe in establishing clear goals to meet your expectations. I welcome individuals and couples of all sexual orientations and gender identities. I also work within the NHS as a Psychosexual Therapist.
I offer a unique therapeutic space in which we can discuss the difficulties that you may be having in your sex and relationship life. It is completely normal to have difficulty at some point in our lives but most of us may struggle to find someone that we feel comfortable with or trust to help us. We will work together to address any areas where you may feel stuck. I believe in establishing clear goals to meet your expectations. I welcome individuals and couples of all sexual orientations and gender identities. I also work within the NHS as a Psychosexual Therapist.
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Zoe Prosser
Counsellor
Online Only
Treatment Focus: My focus as a mental health therapist is to help individuals heal, energise, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. 96% of my clients return after an initial sessions. On average my clients work for 8 sessions. I have experience of working with clients in a long term approach.
Treatment Focus: My focus as a mental health therapist is to help individuals heal, energise, and become aware of their inner strengths. I achieve this by providing a neutral safe space, listening to your concerns, and customizing a treatment plan. 96% of my clients return after an initial sessions. On average my clients work for 8 sessions. I have experience of working with clients in a long term approach.
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Brian Beamish
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
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.
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Vic Mason Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
Hi, I’m Vic and I am an experienced integrative Counsellor/ Psychotherapist, EMDR Therapist & Clinical Supervisor. For those unfamiliar with the (often complicated!) jargon of the therapy world, integrative simply means that I am trained to use different ways of working, depending on the person I am working with. I can adapt how I work to suit you and if something doesn’t fit with you then we can try something else.
Hi, I’m Vic and I am an experienced integrative Counsellor/ Psychotherapist, EMDR Therapist & Clinical Supervisor. For those unfamiliar with the (often complicated!) jargon of the therapy world, integrative simply means that I am trained to use different ways of working, depending on the person I am working with. I can adapt how I work to suit you and if something doesn’t fit with you then we can try something else.
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Amber Efstathiou
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I strive to be affirming of LGBTQIA+, ENM and kink identities as well as Neurodivergent, Disabled and Globary Majority experiences.
I offer affirming therapy for those seeking space to unravel difficult experiences and re-discover themselves - whether you're struggling with overwhelm, anxiety, feeling hopeless, depressed, lost, angry or something that feels difficult verbalise. My approach is collaborative, creative and inquisitive. However things look right now, I will meet you where you are. No need to edit your story or leave parts of yourself at the door. If you've had prior experience of mental health services - I'll help you process the highs and lows of these and work alongside you to co-create a space where you feel heard, held and supported.
I strive to be affirming of LGBTQIA+, ENM and kink identities as well as Neurodivergent, Disabled and Globary Majority experiences.
I offer affirming therapy for those seeking space to unravel difficult experiences and re-discover themselves - whether you're struggling with overwhelm, anxiety, feeling hopeless, depressed, lost, angry or something that feels difficult verbalise. My approach is collaborative, creative and inquisitive. However things look right now, I will meet you where you are. No need to edit your story or leave parts of yourself at the door. If you've had prior experience of mental health services - I'll help you process the highs and lows of these and work alongside you to co-create a space where you feel heard, held and supported.
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El Davis
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Serves Area
Hello! I’m El, a UKCP accredited psychotherapist with a Diploma (Master's level) in Processwork working with Individuals, Couples and Groups . I offer a welcoming and confidential space for you to explore your current situation in life and support you to face difficult circumstances, transitions and the impact of social context. Together we can use a mixture of techniques including talking and paying attention to the body. You will have the chance to develop practical tools, create new behaviour patterns, whilst gaining new understanding and awareness of your life path.
Hello! I’m El, a UKCP accredited psychotherapist with a Diploma (Master's level) in Processwork working with Individuals, Couples and Groups . I offer a welcoming and confidential space for you to explore your current situation in life and support you to face difficult circumstances, transitions and the impact of social context. Together we can use a mixture of techniques including talking and paying attention to the body. You will have the chance to develop practical tools, create new behaviour patterns, whilst gaining new understanding and awareness of your life path.
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Clear Conscience Counselling Ltd
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I specialise in communication challenges and relationship dynamics, psycho-sexual issues and trauma, LGBTQ+ challenges, ADHD and ASD awareness and psychoeducation.
I'm a certified and registered counsellor/psychotherapist (holding FDA in counselling and Dip. psysextherapy) affiliated with BACP, accredited with the NCPS and a member of SFTR and HPAI. My approach is integrative, designed to empower clients to identify, comprehend, and navigate their challenges. This, coupled with psychoeducation, fosters profound self-awareness and healing. Together, we'll unearth strategies to conquer the demands of today's world, delve into intimate concerns, and enhance your communication prowess. I blend conventional and holistic counselling methods to create a safe, confidential, and welcoming space.
I specialise in communication challenges and relationship dynamics, psycho-sexual issues and trauma, LGBTQ+ challenges, ADHD and ASD awareness and psychoeducation.
I'm a certified and registered counsellor/psychotherapist (holding FDA in counselling and Dip. psysextherapy) affiliated with BACP, accredited with the NCPS and a member of SFTR and HPAI. My approach is integrative, designed to empower clients to identify, comprehend, and navigate their challenges. This, coupled with psychoeducation, fosters profound self-awareness and healing. Together, we'll unearth strategies to conquer the demands of today's world, delve into intimate concerns, and enhance your communication prowess. I blend conventional and holistic counselling methods to create a safe, confidential, and welcoming space.
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Hayley Male
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
At times we all find it hard to cope and need a little help to get back on track. I believe that therapy can help anyone to transform their life. I believe in the human potential for change and improvement and the importance of personal growth. Perhaps you're feeling trapped or blocked by the past, confused knowing there must be more to life but feeling stuck in survival. Maybe you feel in the depths of despair with feelings of stress, depression and anxiety or recently grieving from a bereavement or loss. You know changes need to be made and seeking a safe supportive space to find a greater balance and meaning to life.
At times we all find it hard to cope and need a little help to get back on track. I believe that therapy can help anyone to transform their life. I believe in the human potential for change and improvement and the importance of personal growth. Perhaps you're feeling trapped or blocked by the past, confused knowing there must be more to life but feeling stuck in survival. Maybe you feel in the depths of despair with feelings of stress, depression and anxiety or recently grieving from a bereavement or loss. You know changes need to be made and seeking a safe supportive space to find a greater balance and meaning to life.
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Roots&Wings Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Not accepting new clients
The Counselling that I offer will be built around your needs, desires and areas of interest. I am looking to build a safe and trusting relationship where you can bring your whole self including the parts of you that possibly you hide away from others.
The Counselling that I offer will be built around your needs, desires and areas of interest. I am looking to build a safe and trusting relationship where you can bring your whole self including the parts of you that possibly you hide away from others.
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