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Understanding LGBTQ and gender
Anxiety and depression are among the most common mental health challenges, yet they can feel deeply personal and isolating. They can affect your mood, thoughts, behaviours, and even physical health. Anxiety might manifest as excessive worry, restlessness, irritability, or panic attacks, while depression often brings persistent sadness, lack of motivation, fatigue, and a sense of hopelessness.
Why LGBTQ+ & gender-affirming therapy matters
For many LGBTQ+ individuals, therapy is not just about mental health—it’s about finding a space where you can be your authentic self without fear of judgment, misunderstanding, or bias. Gender and sexual identity can influence many aspects of life, from relationships and self-esteem to career choices and personal well-being. Having a therapist who truly understands the nuances of these experiences is invaluable.
Common reasons people seek LGBTQ+ or gender-affirming therapy include:
- Exploring and affirming gender identity
- Navigating the coming out process
- Coping with discrimination, rejection, or societal pressures
- Addressing LGBTQ+ relationship and intimacy challenges
- Managing anxiety, depression, or self-esteem concerns related to identity
- Processing past trauma, including homophobia, transphobia, or family rejection
- Seeking support for gender transition, including social, medical, or legal aspects
- Addressing internalised shame and self-acceptance
No matter where you are in your journey, a supportive and knowledgeable therapist can help you feel seen, heard, and validated.
Therapists who understand you
We believe that therapy should be a place of safety, understanding, and empowerment. That’s why every therapist in our directory is committed to inclusivity and respect. Many have specialist training in LGBTQ+ and gender-related therapy and understand the complexities of identity, relationships, and mental health within the community.
Our listed therapists use a variety of approaches tailored to your needs, including:
- Affirmative Therapy – A strengths-based approach that validates and supports your identity
- CBT & Mindfulness – Managing anxiety, stress, and self-esteem issues
- Trauma-Informed Therapy – Addressing past experiences of discrimination or rejection
- Relationship & Couples Therapy – Navigating relationships in an LGBTQ+ context
- Gender Exploration & Transition Support – Providing guidance throughout gender affirmation
A safe and affirming space
Many LGBTQ+ individuals have had negative experiences in healthcare settings, where they may have faced misunderstanding, misgendering, or outright discrimination. Our goal is to make finding an affirming therapist easier so that you can focus on what truly matters—your well-being.
Every therapist listed in our directory is committed to:
- Providing a judgment-free, inclusive space
- Respecting your pronouns and identity
- Understanding the impact of systemic discrimination
- Offering support tailored to your unique needs
Whether you are looking for short-term support, long-term therapy, or guidance through a specific life transition, you can find a therapist who aligns with your values and experiences.
Therapy provides a safe space for individuals to explore their gender identity without fear of judgment, offering validation, support, and the tools to navigate their journey with confidence.
Find a specialist
Elizabeth Power
Under 5’s, parent-infant/child Psychotherapy. Individual Psychotherapy 0-25yrs, from once weekly to intensive, (up to 4 times per week).
Nicol Batra
Mid-life wondering, men’s issues, depression, anger, fear and shame. Specialisms in addiction, suicidality, male identity issues. Also: ethnicity, identity, sex and sexuality. Fusing East and West.
Deke Carter
Do you ever feel like you’re just carrying too much?
Whether you are navigating anxiety, depression, burnout, or low self esteem, life’s challenges can easily leave you feeling overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck. Sometimes, you just know that something isn’t right, even if you can’t quite put it into words.
I offer a warm, compassionate, and completely confidential space in Rayleigh and Rochford, Essex, and online. Here, you can feel truly heard, understood, and supported entirely without judgment.
Counselling isn’t about being fixed; it’s about exploring your thoughts and feelings at your own pace. Together, we will work toward:
• Deeper self-understanding and a stronger sense of who you are.
• Improved emotional wellbeing so you can feel lighter and more grounded.
• Healthier, practical coping strategies for life’s ups and downs.
• Navigating relationship difficulties and major life transitions with confidence.
Support should fit your life, which is why I offer flexible sessions both in-person in Rayleigh and securely online.
Ready to take the first step?
You don’t have to figure it all out today. I invite you to get in touch for a free, 15-minute telephone consultation. It’s a completely pressure-free chance for you to ask questions, share a bit about what’s on your mind, and see if we feel like a good fit for your journey.
Malky Cutler
I offer a warm, supportive and confidential space where you can talk openly about whatever is troubling you, without fear of judgement. As a qualified Humanistic Integrative Counsellor and registered member of the BACP, I work with adults experiencing anxiety, low mood, bereavement, relationship and family difficulties, low self-esteem, emotional overwhelm and life changes. My approach is gentle, compassionate and tailored to your individual needs. Together, we can explore your feelings, understand patterns that may be holding you back and find ways to move forward with greater confidence. I offer face-to-face counselling in Mill Hill, London, as well as online appointments, with flexible daytime, evening and Sunday availability.
Thomasina Bates
I am trained to help people with various types of Trauma, PTSD, Anxiety, OCD, Bereavement, Depression, Work challenges and general Life challenges. Most of us in our lifetime will encounter psychological suffering where we could do with others support. When we find someone willing to really listen and hold space, it can feel like a relief and a breathing space to slow down and start a journey of recovery to rediscover our healthy authentic selves and feel much better with more control in our lives.
Justine Aspey
I am a trained Systemic Psychotherapist and Family Therapist, registered with the UK Council for Psychotherapy (UKCP) and a member of the Association for Family Therapy and Systemic Psychotherapy (AFSP) with an MA in Systemic Psychotherapy. I work alongside children, families, couples and adults, helping navigate change, complexity and the things that feel stuck. My style is curious, grounded and straightforward: I don’t arrive with a formula, and I won’t sit silently while you do all the work. Together we look at how each person’s difficulties connect to their relationships, culture and experiences, so that change makes sense in the context of real life. Many of the ways we respond to stress, conflict and closeness are learned long before we notice them. They are shaped by early family life and the attachments we form as children, and are often passed down through generations. Understanding those patterns can make it easier to choose something different. Whether I am working with a family, a couple or an individual, the aim is the same: to strengthen communication, identify strengths and find a way through periods of stress or breakdown, and develop new ways of understanding and supporting one another, in a space that is safe, reflective and focused on lasting change.
Carly Wardley
Maybe you’re coping on the outside but feeling overwhelmed inside. I support individuals and couples through difficult times, offering a warm, honest space to talk, feel heard and work out what might help.
Elizabeth Watson
Counselling can be a space to pause, make sense of what you’re experiencing, and gently explore what you need to feel more grounded, confident, and connected to who you want to become.
Barbara Burton
Integrative counselling service specific to your needs For further details please see my website – New Horizons Counselling Services West Yorkshire
Angela Russell
I can help with matrescence and patrescence (the transition into parenthood), everyday life, family transitions, and child development, supporting families with children from babies to teenagers. I work one-to-one and in small groups with fathers, mothers, couples and family members, offering support through separation, co-parenting, moving home and the transition when children leave home.
Helen Allman
I offer trauma-informed psychotherapy and ecotherapy for anxiety, overwhelm and complex PTSD. Sessions are online and outdoors in Highgate and High Barnet.
Alexandra Perry
Intragative Therapy and coping strategies for Trauma , Anxiety, Depression, Bereavement, Low Self-Esteem
Christina Tanner
I offer psychodynamic psychotherapy for adults who feel stuck, unhappy, or unfulfilled in their relationships or lives. You may be struggling with a difficult relationship, a major life transition, anxiety or low mood, or simply a sense that something isn’t quite right. Sometimes life can look good on the outside while feeling very different internally. Psychodynamic therapy offers an opportunity to explore the thoughts, feelings, relationships, and patterns that may be shaping your experience. By developing a deeper understanding of yourself and what may be happening beneath the surface, it can become possible to make meaningful and lasting changes.
Tanya Kozarski
Anxiety, depression, overwhelm, unhelpful patterns and behaviours, relationship and family difficulties, low self-esteem, grief and loss, trauma..
Alexander White-Huggins
Life can sometimes feel overwhelming and understandably, many clients I’ve seen have expressed hope for a solution or quick fix to their problems; but the unpredictability of life means that challenges are inevitable. Although I can’t promise a quick fix, I can offer you the opportunity to unpack and explore these difficulties and help better equip you to manage life’s challenges. My therapeutic approach is integrative and relational, drawing primarily from humanistic and psychodynamic schools of thought and grounded in the concept that no two relationships are the same and whether it’s with ourselves or with others, we are always in some form of relationship.
Maria Houston-Moore
I offer neuro-affirmative therapy to adults in the Chester, Cheshire area.
I blend person-centred, CBT skills, psychoeducation and Solution-Focused talking therapies to offer a unique mix of counselling to suit your needs.
Shae Grass
It is easy to find yourself sliding back into old, exhausting ways of coping—whether that is overworking to mask your feelings or relying on alcohol, tech, and other distractions to quiet a hyperactive nervous system at the end of the day. Therapy with me isn’t about giving you a rigid checklist to “fix” yourself. Instead, it is a collaborative, open space to face the realities of your life—holding both your individual agency and the social conditions shaping it. I partner with adults and late adolescents (18+) who feel stuck in repetitive cycles or overwhelmed by anxiety, burnout, and depression. Together, we focus on moving past “surviving” day-to-day stress so you can create genuine room to feel, regulate, and safely be yourself. Areas of focus in my practice include: – Neurodiversity-Affirming Therapy: Providing specialised, validating support for individuals with ADHD and Autism who are navigating burnout, identity loss, or masking. – Breaking Addictive Cycles: Working relationally to build honesty and compassion while tackling substance use, alcohol, gambling, or video game and internet dependencies. – Modern Masculinity & Gender Identity: Supporting men and young adults moving through complex identity questions, relationship difficulties, or feeling stifled by constraining, heteronormative societal expectations. – Somatic & Bodily Re-engagement: Paying close attention to the body to explore physical embodiment, grounding, and nervous system regulation.
Sarah Backhouse
I work with adults facing bereavement, a life-limiting diagnosis, caring responsibilities and other life changes.
Nina Grant
I work individually with adults, young people and children. I help neurodiverse clients manage their differences, I understand how trust needs to develop and the pace of the work appropriate. I enter wholeheartedly into the therapeutic relationship and bring focus and curiosity to events.
Kevin May
Person-centred therapy for anxiety, trauma, relationships, loss, self-esteem and low mood.
Donna STEVENSON
I offer a warm, non-judgemental space to explore life’s challenges, at your own pace.
Adrian Self
Change is possible; life can be lived in rich variety, not just survived. I offer therapy as a collaborative process to help you better understand yourself and what has happened to you, to process trauma, and develop healthier coping mechanisms. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space to navigate life’s challenges and meaning. Therapy offers a nurturing space to explore, be creative and grow. It won’t always be an easy journey, and requires being with, staying with, and not bypassing, life’s difficulties, while holding onto hope. Experimenting with change while retaining feelings of safety.
Ali Milton-Doyle
Counselling for LGBT+ folks, trauma, and anxiety, short or long term support.
Chrissy Leyland
Perhaps you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed or low, struggling in a relationship, coping with difficult experiences from your past, or simply feeling stuck and unsure how to move forward. Whatever brings you to counselling, I offer a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can talk openly and feel heard. I work with a range of issues including anxiety, depression and low mood, intrusive thoughts, stress, low self-esteem, relationship difficulties, bereavement and loss, trauma and the impact of abuse. I also specialise in counselling for vegans. You may be struggling with Vystopia – the distress that can come from being aware of animal suffering while living in a predominantly non-vegan world – or experiencing grief, anger, helplessness, isolation or difficulties in relationships with non-vegans. You may be experiencing activism burnout or simply finding it difficult to reconcile your values with the world around you. You don’t have to be seeking counselling specifically because of veganism. Sometimes it is simply important to know that your therapist understands and respects this significant part of who you are, so you don’t have to explain or defend your values in the therapy room. As an integrative counsellor, I don’t believe that one approach fits everyone. I draw on different approaches to suit your individual needs. Together we can explore what’s happening for you, understand patterns and experiences that may be affecting you, and find ways of responding to difficult thoughts and feelings with greater awareness and self-compassion.
Erin Dick
Senior Integrative Psychotherapist & Coach. Providing a deeply restorative, soulful sanctuary for those navigating complex trauma, life transitions, and a return to self.
Angela Hackett
Anxiety, trauma, loss and low mood? When life changes shape, you needn’t cope alone. Perhaps something has knocked you off balance: a loss, or something you saw or went through that won’t leave you. Or it’s harder to name: a low mood that has quietly moved in, or an unease you can’t shake. You may have been coping alone for so long you’ve forgotten any other way. You don’t have to.
Claire Frances Bex
Issues I can support you with: Anxiety, panic attacks and health anxiety Depression, low mood and feeling stuck Trauma and the impact of adverse childhood experiences Loss and bereavement Relationship and attachment difficulties Emotional dysregulation and difficulties managing emotions Loneliness, isolation and difficulties connecting with others Neurodiversity Family and parenting challenges Work-related stress, burnout and workplace pressures Academic pressures People-pleasing, boundaries and assertiveness Shame and guilt Anger Confidence, self-esteem and self-worth Perfectionism Life transitions and major changes Difficulties coping with change or uncertainty Social anxiety and communication difficulties Codependency Feeling stuck or lacking direction Cultural and personal identity Carer stress Difficult experiences in childhood Adjustment following illness, injury or other significant life events
Naomi Luzzeri
Counselling for anxiety, trauma, bereavement,relationship difficulties, low self- esteem, parenting and identity issues
Cassie Beattie
I have a lot of experience of working with children, families, young people and their families. I work as part of a team practice where we are able to share expertise, work with members of families, and add in professional care as needed. I am well equipped and experienced to work with most areas of childhood distress, mental health or family trauma.
Elise Riley
I work with young people (0-25yo) experiencing emotional difficulties such as anxiety, low mood, depression, concentration issues, and low self-esteem. Younger children may express their distress through separation/feeding/sleep difficulties, or outbursts. I work with parents who often feel overwhelmed and seek to understand what is happening. Couples come for many reasons including difficulty in intimacy, trust and communication. I help young people to make sense of their thoughts and feelings by carefully observing and reflecting on what is communicated. I support parents in understanding their child’s emotional world and behaviour, helping them feel more attuned and equipped in their caregiving role. I support partners to better understand themselves and their relationship. My approach is respectful of the young person, parents’ or couple’s pace. It might be hard to speak at the beginning or feel uncomfortable to meet with a new person, and things can take time. I provide a safe and non-judgmental space to allow us to start being reflective and curious. Contact me if you have questions, to arrange a brief initial free of charge call or to arrange a consultation.
Christina Hooper
I use a Trauma-informed approach to therapy, also elements of Narrative Therapy, solution-focused therapy and CBT with a person-centred approach as appropriate to your situation.
Alison Penfold
I can support you with transitions, anxiety, complex trauma, grief, relationships, attachment issues.
Becs Scantlebury
Specialising in neurodivergence and identity: Autism, ADHD, sensory processing, autistic burnout, anxiety, depression, Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD), Pathological Demand Avoidance (PDA) and more.
Lucy Hopkins-Munn
I am an integrative therapist (meaning I trained in a variety of different therapies and bring them into our sessions) and I also specialise in working with Adult Children of Alcoholics.
Jayati De Cruz
Life can leave us with patterns that once helped us cope but no longer feel helpful. You might struggle with relationships, confidence, boundaries or simply knowing what you need and want for yourself.
I offer a sensitive, non-judgmental space where you can pause and explore what’s going on for you. Together, we can make sense of your experiences, including how earlier relationships may have shaped the way you relate to yourself and others.
Perhaps you are struggling with low self-esteem, anxiety, overwhelm or depression or facing challenges around your identity or sense of belonging, related to race, gender, sexuality or something else.
If there are areas of your life where you feel stuck or dissatisfied, we can explore what’s keeping you there and figure out what might help you move forward.
My aim is to help you feel more accepting of yourself, better resourced to face life’s challenges, and freer to make choices that feel right for you.
Awa Ottiger
In my work I assisst clients in becoming more authentically themselves. Being able to know, own and be yourself is incredibly hard and can almost feel impossible. Often hardship and painful life experiences can feel like obstacles to self-acceptance, self-ownership and self-love. This space is designed for you to connect with yourself. Here, you are the expert of your own life. I see my role in walking not ahead of you but next to you as you move from a place of suffering or functioning to a space of flourishing. I don’t work within a diagnostic pathology model and therefore won’t try to ‘make sense of you’ through a diagnosis you may have received. Instead, I seek to understand your lived experience of it, and to develop a deep insight into what it is like to be you. It’s from such place of empathic understanding where the therapeutic work begins. Wherever I meet you on your journey – I look forward to meeting you right there.
Ryan Lowe
I have a lot of experience of working with children, families, young people and their families. I work as part of a team practice where we are able to share expertise, work with members of families, and add in professional care as needed. I am well equipped and experienced to work with most areas of childhood distress, mental health or family trauma.
Khubaib Khalid
Qualified and experienced Integrative Psychotherapist providing CBT, DBT and Person-Centered Therapy, helping people heal, grow, cope, and improve emotional wellbeing.
Dafina Ganeva
I am a professional counsellor trained to work using an integrative approach. This means that I will use a few different approaches in our therapy sessions (CBT, Person Centered, Psychodynamic), which come with their own set of tools (meditation, therapeutic writing, inner child work). Below you can find more about each method. Individual Therapy * Cognitive Behavioral Therapy * Person Centered Approach * Psychodynamic Approach * Meditation * Therapeutic writing * Inner-child work In my sessions I will offer you some time and place to concentrate on yourself and your needs, to reflect, heal and build your confidence and motivation. We might explore your background, your defense mechanisms and traumas from the past. I work with my clients with a great deal of honesty and believe that the relationship between us is one of the most important aspects of therapy. I will not just listen to your problems but give you my observations and reflections and will guide you through the process of healing and finding your true self.
Laura Colomban
Hello, I am aware sometimes is not easy to find the ‘good enough therapist’. There are many factors that create a therapeutic alliance, most of them mysterious to us. I am an Integrative Therapist with a somatic background, my approach is rooted in a compassionate, attentive stance that honours the fluidity and diversity of human experience. I am rooted in a somatic-based, integrative method, recognising and respecting the natural resistance and limitations that can arise within the relationship. My focus is on maintaining an awareness of both my own and the clients’ processes, whilst also considering the cultural, social, relational, and environmental contexts that influence each individual’s journey. In our sessions, you can expect a blend of dialogue and somatic exploration. This may involve tuning into physical sensations and feelings, as well as using visualisations or drawings when appropriate. I see the therapeutic relationship as a co-creation, aimed at exploring and addressing challenges, disruptions, and healing to release patterns and belief systems that no longer serve you. LGBTQIA+ community is welcomed.
Amy Williams
I am a fully qualified integrative counsellor, offering in-person sessions in the Solihull area and online or telephone sessions throughout the UK. Free initial consultation.
Claire Molnar
I specialise in working with young adults, women, and neurodivergent people. I offer a warm and compassionate space for healing and growth, following your lead and working at your pace. As an Integrative Counsellor, I have skills in a variety of approaches, meaning I can tailor our time together to best suit your needs.
Aoife Ritchie
Psychodynamic counsellor in Sale, Manchester, working with anxiety, low mood and life change. I see teenagers from 13, young adults and adults, in person at the Blend Centre and online. People usually come to me with anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, or a change in life they are finding hard to adapt to. With anxiety, we start where it feels most pressing, looking at what helps you manage the symptoms day to day, and then, when you are ready, at what sits underneath them. I also have experience working with self-harm. My approach draws on psychodynamic and person-centred ideas. In practice, it means we pay attention to early family relationships and attachment, and to the patterns you have carried from them. I am not directive, but I am not passive either. You lead, and I stay actively involved. The relationship between us matters more than any single technique. My aim is for you to leave with more self-awareness, more emotional resilience, and a clearer understanding of yourself and the people close to you. I offer both short-term and longer-term work. Appointments are on Mondays, daytime and evening.
Annalie Schutz
Relational therapy for life’s tough moments. Regain some clarity, hope and comfort.
Claire Lapham
Integrative therapy to help you to process trauma and find a way to move forward with acceptance, strength and self love.
Andreas Patikis
Abuse, Anger management, Anxiety, Bereavement, Child related issues, Depression, Loss, Redundancy, Relationships, Stress, Trauma, Work related issues
Alex Karban
I can help you explore life’s challenges, uncertainties, and questions about who you are. You may be struggling with anxiety or depression, going through a significant change, questioning your identity, or simply finding that life feels difficult to navigate. Sometimes there isn’t a straightforward problem to solve, but a sense that something isn’t quite right, or that the way you’ve been managing things no longer feels sustainable. Therapy can offer a space to slow things down and explore what’s happening for you, at your own pace. We might look at how past experiences and relationships are shaping your present, the pressures and expectations you place on yourself, or the things that feel beyond your control. There can also be space to explore deeper questions around meaning, relationships, isolation, responsibility, or the future — and to consider how you want to meet the challenges of your life. My aim is to offer a space where difficulties can be understood without judgement, while creating room for greater self-understanding, connection and the possibility of change.
Emma Edwards
I offer an integrative approach of talking therapy including psychodynamic and CBT
Chris Perry
As an intagrative therapist, I use a blend of psychological approaches to offer therapy that is flexible, thoughtful and tailored to you as an individual. Rather than following one particular model, I draw on different therapeutic perspectives to help us understand both what you are experiencing now and the deeper patterns that may be influencing how you think, feel and relate to others.
Amanda Enness
I work with young people and adults Trauma qualified
Rhi Kemp-Davies
I offer in-person sex and relationship therapy in Pontypridd and Cardiff. I cover issues like: Low desire Erectile issues Orgasm issues Vaginal/pelvic/vulval pain Mismatched desire with a partner Compulsive sexual behaviour (otherwise known as ‘porn addiction’ or ‘sex addiction’) Sexual shame Sexual identity As a trans/nonbinary person, I have specialist skills in working with LGBTQIA+ people. See https://sexandrelationshiptherapy.co.uk/ to find out more.
Anita Dhanecha
For anyone navigating anxiety, grief, life transitions, motherhood, suicidal ideation, the long road of brain injury recovery — and anything in between.
Ali Jaffery
I work particularly with clients navigating conflicts between sexuality, faith, identity, relationships and the life they want to build.
Anna Gilmore
Person centered therapy, short term or long term counselling.
Tom Noon
I support people who might be experiencing depression, anxiety, low self-esteem, grief, or difficulties in your relationship.
Anna Koolen
If you’ve found your way here, something isn’t feeling right. People usually come to therapy at a crunch point, not when life feels like smooth sailing, but the reasons and the timing are as individual as we all are. Sometimes there’s something you can name clearly: old wounds that still haunt you, or something that’s just happened. Other times it’s harder to pinpoint – a nagging discontent or a vague sense that life should be different somehow. Whatever it is for you, I’m glad you’re here. I’ve worked successfully across a wide range from the everyday weight of stress, anxiety and feeling low, to more complex presentations like trauma and disorders. In short – anything and everything that makes us human. My approach is relational and exploratory, and we go at the pace that’s right for you. Living Unbound is about loosening what has become tightly tied in knots: trauma, shame, addiction, patterns that no longer serve you but keep playing out, loss and grief, life changes, or simply a sense of being stuck without fully knowing why. There isn’t always a neat explanation and we don’t need one to begin. How we work together is shaped by where you are and where you’re hoping to go – even if that’s not yet clear. Some people arrive in crisis, others with a quiet sense of being stuck, disconnected or tired of carrying things alone. Psychotherapy is the deep and exploratory work of understanding yourself – how you came to be who you are, how you learned to cope, and how certain patterns came to shape your life. People come to therapy with many different concerns: anxiety, stress, grief, identity questions, relationship difficulties, trauma or a sense of emptiness even when life looks “fine” from the outside. This is a space to think, feel, reflect, and make meaning without pressure to perform or be anything other than honest. What appears to be true, in my experience, is that therapy is where you have the space to understand and learn how to live differently inside yourself and in relationship with others. If you’d like to know more about how I work, head to the About Me page, where you’ll also find details of my training and experience. If this resonates, I’d be glad to hear from you. Anna
Claire Wolterink
Feeling stuck in cycles of anxiety, overwhelm, people-pleasing, or difficult relationships? When you are constantly putting everyone else’s needs first, or carrying the weight of past trauma, it is so easy to lose your own voice in the noise. You don’t have to carry this heavy burden alone. I offer a calm, trauma-informed space for women to process difficult feelings, release the pressure to fix everything, and rebuild genuine confidence in yourself. You deserve a space where your needs truly come first.
Grace Kuhl
Hello and welcome! My name is Grace, and I am an HCPC-registered creative arts psychotherapist (music). I work as a psychodynamic therapist, meaning that traditional and modern approaches are woven into my practice. I am very interested in psychoanalysis – this approach heavily informs the way I work with clients, particularly neurodivergent clients. Attunement, attachment, and holding are concepts that sit at the core of my work. I have also taken a recent interest in existential psychotherapy – in particular, how finding your place in the context of the world around us may help you to find meaning. Maybe you keep finding yourself in the same painful patterns – in relationships, at work, or in how you feel about yourself – and you’re not sure why. Perhaps you’re feeling stuck, anxious, or disconnected from yourself, carrying something that’s hard to put into words. I offer a warm, reflective space to make sense of what you’re holding. My approach blends talking therapy with creative and body-based ways of working, drawing on my background in music psychotherapy – because what we carry doesn’t just live in our thoughts; it settles into our bodies too. Together, gently and at your pace, we can notice how it shows up and build steadiness from the inside out. I have particular experience supporting neurodivergent adults and children – including those with ADHD and autism – whether that’s around identity and self-acceptance, feeling like too much or not enough, or navigating a world that wasn’t quite built with you in mind. And if therapy has felt like it never quite reached the heart of things before, creative and embodied approaches can offer another way in. One example of how this might look: we may use talk therapy for most of our sessions, then arrange to meet in a more open space to try a creative approach such as music therapy, before returning to our usual work together. I have found this to be extremely effective – if it’s something you might be interested in trying, please do reach out. My creative approach reflects who I am as a person and as a therapist: open, curious, and always holding in mind both the big world around us and the earliest of personal and relational experiences.
Patrycja Zawitaj
I’m a qualified counsellor/psychotherapist offering a mindful, relational approach to counselling, grounded in person-centred and humanistic values. My work is tailored to you; creating a space to explore patterns, relationships, identity, and emotional experiences at your own pace. Together, we can develop deeper self-awareness and consider what meaningful change looks like for you.
Anne Saffery
Bereavement, loss, depression, anxiety, attachent issues, couples therapy, self worth, inner child.
Adetola Fujah
Abuse, LifeTransitions, Adolescent Therapy, Grief & Loss, Mood Disorder, Family Issues, Suicidal Thoughts, Trauma.
Anders Carvalho
Reaching out for support can feel significant. If you’ve been feeling confused, disconnected, stuck after a breakup, or held down by past experiences that keep you awake at night, we can explore these together and begin to understand what might change.
Professional Summary:
I am a qualified therapist with a BSc (Hons) in Integrative Counselling. I work with individuals and couples, offering sessions in person and online. My practice draws on multiple therapeutic approaches so we can look at your experience from different perspectives rather than through a single lens.
Issues I commonly work with:
• Anxiety | Stress |Depression |Relationship issues
• Self-esteem & confidence | Isolation, shame & Anger issues
• Life transitions | Identity crises and existential concerns
• Sex and sexuality| Loss, bereavement and Mortality
• Masculinity and men’s issues |Absent father and fatherlessness
Anna Campbell-Colquhoun
I work with anxiety, eating issues, depression, grief, neurodiversity, relationships and self-esteem issues.
Anna Murphy
I’m a Christian, passionate about helping people through their toughest mental health struggles – because I’ve been there myself.
Amelia Mohan
I offer person-centred, Gestalt-based counselling for anxiety, stress, low mood and emotional overwhelm. I work with relationships, self-worth, trauma, burnout and confidence, helping clients build clarity and navigate life’s challenges with greater self-awareness.
Alex Gulland
Person-centred counselling in Leigh-on-Sea and online, for adults, teenagers and children. I also offer equine-assisted therapy at Silverbirch Animal Farm, working alongside horses, which can be a gentler way in for anyone who finds room based therapy difficult.
Adam Ryan
I offer men’s counselling in Birmingham and Solihull, specialising in outdoor therapy with evening sessions available.
Ashley Lowings
Counselling for anxiety, depression, stress, trauma, relationship difficulties, low self-confidence, anger and loneliness are just some of the concerns i offer support with. Are you experiencing difficulties in your life and feel you need someone to talk to? Perhaps you’re going through a challenging time and would like some support to understand how you’re feeling and find a way forward.
I offer a free 15-minute introductory telephone call, giving you the opportunity to share what you would like to work through and to answer any questions you may have about my service.
Amie Bevan
INDIVIDUAL, COUPLES THERAPY AND EMDR. I am a naturally warm and friendly Psychotherapist with an understanding and empathic nature. I possess a deep passion and commitment towards supporting you on your journey towards reaching your goals for the future. I recognise that the initial stages of therapy can be daunting and difficult for many which is why I offer a safe, non-judgemental space to explore thoughts and feelings, and the reasons for you accessing therapy. The relationship in which we build is extremely important in the therapy process and I will focus on building a strong therapeutic relationship as a foundation for the work that we do together. Practice description I am currently offering online sessions via Zoom. I am also open to telephone sessions if you feel this would be more suitable. My first session I offer a reduced introductory session for £35 for individuals and £45 for couples What I can help with Abuse, Anxiety, Depression, Eating disorders, Identity issues, OCD, Relationships, Self esteem, Self-harm, Sexual identity, Sexuality, Trauma, Women’s issues Types of therapy Humanistic, Integrative, Relational, Couples, EMDR Clients I work with Adults, Couples, Older adults, Young people How I deliver therapy Online therapy, Telephone therapy Fees Individual: £70 (initial session £35) Couples: £90 (initial session £45) EMDR: £90
Atefeh Mehraein
I can help you work through anxiety and the depression that often accompanies it, OCD, relationship difficulties weighing on you, unresolved past trauma, loss, low self-esteem, or feeling stuck in recurring patterns. You might be finding yourself caught in the same situations despite wanting things to be different. You may have some understanding of why this happens but find that understanding alone doesn’t seem to change it. Beginning therapy can feel like a significant step, and it is not always easy to know where to start. I usually recommend an initial consultation, which gives us the opportunity to think together about what has brought you to therapy, what you are hoping for, and whether psychodynamic psychotherapy feels like the right approach for you. Psychodynamic psychotherapy offers a space to speak openly about whatever is on your mind. Through putting thoughts and feelings into words, it is possible for new understandings of yourself to emerge. Over time, this process can bring about meaningful internal shifts, helping you to recognise recurring patterns, understand the origins of emotional difficulties, and relate differently to yourself and others. While our past experiences often continue to influence the way we think, feel, and relate to others, therapy is not only concerned with the past. We also pay close attention to what is happening in your life now, including what may arise within the therapeutic relationship itself. Exploring these experiences together can help us understand difficulties more deeply and create the possibility for lasting change.
Dr Barry Lee, BACP, Supervisor APCPA
Specialising in ADHD, autism, LGBTQ+ identities, migration experiences, anxiety, depression, and emotional wellbeing, I provide affirming Person-Centred Therapy tailored to your unique experiences and strengths.
Elisabeth Barton
What brings people is often exhaustion after years of masking, difficulty at work, sensory sensitivities that shape daily life, relationships that keep going wrong for reasons that are hard to name, or a sense that the usual advice has never fitted. We work at your pace, in whatever format suits you: in my ground-floor room in Bishopthorpe, in your own home, by video, by telephone, or walking side by side in Rowntree Park if eye contact is a cost you would rather not pay.
Clair Goble
I have experience working with anxiety, depression, domestic abuse and neurodiversity. I offer a calm, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can explore what’s happening in your life at your own pace.
Jane Aldred
I am here to help you get your life on track. The work we will undertake is not a temporary fix only to revert back… It is deep inner change and growth at your core. As a result you will feel more confident, stable emotionally regulated, balanced and self assured, you will feel safer in yourself in the world around you and able to focus on being you. Often we need more time to go deeper in order to understand more complex situations and ourselves better, lack of confidence, self esteem, distress, overwhelm, anxiety grief and fear are some of the most common and uncomfortable emotions we face. Together in a nonjudgemental supportive relationship we can restore a sense of wellbeing.
Alda Gomez
Space to resolve early childhood trauma that manifests in your life as isolation, codependency, lack of belonging, anxiety, or other difficulties. Help with pre-birth, and birth trauma.
Aashima Aggarwal
I can help you understand what is happening beneath the anxiety, stress or emotional overwhelm you may be experiencing, and support you in finding a way forward. I work with anxiety, overthinking, stress, burnout, low self-esteem, lack of confidence, people-pleasing, relationship difficulties, communication problems, emotional overwhelm, grief, loss and major life changes. I also support professionals and women who may appear to be coping on the outside while feeling exhausted, disconnected or overwhelmed internally. Together, we can work on understanding your thoughts, emotions and patterns, building self-esteem and confidence, improving relationships, managing anxiety and stress, and learning practical tools for emotional wellbeing. Depending on your needs, I may use CBT, EFT tapping, mindfulness, meditation, grounding and talking therapy. My aim is to create a safe space where you feel heard, understood and able to reconnect with yourself.
Thea Martin
You may have arrived here knowing precisely what you want to work on, or maybe you know that something isn’t sitting right. Perhaps it’s a restlessness you can’t account for, a pattern that keeps repeating, a level of worry that has become so familiar you’ve stopped questioning it. I’m Thea, a UKCP-registered, trauma-informed psychotherapist specialising in anxiety, working in person in Battersea and Putney and online across the UK. Anxiety is rarely just anxiety. It tends to have a history, and it tends to be doing a job. That could be protecting you from something, or bracing you against something that once happened and might happen again. That’s why it can persist long after you’ve understood it perfectly well, and why advice to relax or think more positively so often falls flat. Understanding is not the same as feeling different.
Adam Lawrence-Rodriguez
Couples often come to therapy when they feel stuck in the same arguments, emotionally distant, unsure how to reconnect, or when trust has been damaged. Sometimes there has been infidelity, a loss of intimacy, a major life change, or simply a growing sense that something between you no longer feels as it once did. I can help you slow things down and understand what is happening underneath the conflict. Together, we can look at the patterns you each get pulled into, what they may be protecting, and what can make it difficult to feel heard, wanted or close. My role is not to take sides or decide who is right. It is to help you both make sense of the relationship more clearly, including the parts that can be difficult to talk about, and create more room for honesty, connection and change.
Chris Clark
Psychodynamic therapy for trauma, relationships and recurring patterns that can be difficult to change. You may recognise familiar ways of relating to other people, struggling with motivation or finding your place in life, even when you understand some of the reasons behind them. Therapy can offer an opportunity to explore what lies beneath these patterns, including how earlier relationships and experiences continue to shape the way you experience yourself and others today. I work particularly with trauma and difficulties in relationships, alongside anxiety, depression, shame, sexuality and identity. My work is also psychosexually informed, and I have experience working with questions around faith, spirituality and religious experience. I offer longer-term psychodynamic therapy in Cardiff and Abertillery, as well as online.
Alex Solomon
I help young men struggling with anxiety, confidence, relationships and life changes.
Rachel Gaunt
A supportive space for those who want to make sense of life’s challenges and move forward at their own pace, whether you’re feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck, or just need someone to talk things through with.
Alyssa Monique Antony
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious or stuck? Therapy can help you find clarity, confidence and a way forward. Perhaps you are struggling with panic attacks, low mood, self-doubt, relationships, cultural expectations or feeling caught between who you are and who others expect you to be. You may understand what is troubling you but feel unsure how to move forward. I offer a warm, collaborative space where teenagers and adults can speak openly without judgement. Together, we can explore what is happening beneath the surface, recognise patterns that may be keeping you stuck and develop practical ways to manage difficult thoughts, feelings and situations. My approach is tailored to you. I integrate person-centred counselling with evidence-based CBT techniques, combining emotional exploration with practical strategies where helpful. I can support you with anxiety, panic attacks, low mood, stress, self-esteem, identity and belonging, relationship difficulties and significant life transitions. As a culturally responsive therapist, I understand that family, culture, faith and community can profoundly shape how we experience ourselves and our difficulties. These parts of your identity will always be welcomed and approached with sensitivity in our work.
Ashley Gallimore
I am a Yeovil-based therapist offering sessions in person and online. I keep things human and straightforward. I am radically non-judgemental and help people who are not quite feeling themselves, struggling with pressures of modern life, or feeling anxious.
Anita Pankhania
Support for feeling overwhelmed, stuck, anxious, emotionally drained or unsure what to do. I offer confidential online counselling, making therapy accessible wherever you are in the UK. Together, we can explore what is happening for you, understanding patterns, build confidence and help you move forward with greater clarity.
Farheen Hasan
Counselling for body image, disordered eating and eating disorders, as well as anxiety, depression, grief and life changes. Online, or in person in Archway, North London
Jennifyr Yap
Couples and relationship therapy which includes specialist psychosexual therapy if needed. I also provide individual therapy as well as family therapy.
Angela Belli
Hello Everyone. I begin our sessions together listening to your story. What brings you to seek counselling in this moment? Through my Pluralistic approach blending, Person-Centred, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, (CBT) and Psychodynamic Practice, together we explore anxieties, losses, low self-esteem, muddled thinking and life-overwhelm in a collaborative and non-judgmental safe space. My curiosity and creative open approach in my practise allows the client to lead in their own life story whilst I support through a shared collaborative relationship and seeking to provide an emotionally-creative and open environment for all clients.
Susan Bailey
I offer in-person and remote therapy for individuals, couples and groups. I am a fully qualified counsellor, psychotherapist & trauma practitioner with over 20 years’ experience. I have specialist training in trauma therapy as an EMDR practitioner and I work with childhood adverse experiences, abuse, ptsd and complex ptsd. I help people with anxiety and depression; relationship issues, anger, work and personal related stress; loss of direction/confidence & much more. I am registered with many health insurance companies including Aviva , WPA, Axa & Bupa. I also offer critical incident/stress management for your employees, volunteers or group members. For one to one and couples’ therapy I offer a brief call free of charge before booking any appointments and I offer your initial session free of charge too.
Rachael Peacock
By working with me in a therapy relationship, you’re invited to explore whatever you wish in an environment where the need for acceptance and expressing vulnerability or anxiety, in any form, is prized. Through taking the time to explore what’s troubling you within this environment, you may feel a greater sense of compassion and acceptance towards yourself and a deeper connection towards others.
My approach is called person-centred psychotherapy/counselling. This approach means that my therapy practice is built upon the philosophical foundation that as human beings, the unique ways we live and survive are to be respected and trusted. Through experiencing an ongoing, affirming environment it’s possible to move towards developing your personal potential and to feel you’re living a more enriched life.
Michael Halton
I am a Senior Psychoanalyst and Fellow of the BPA, BPF, BPC, with 45+years of clinical experience and formally a Consultant Psychotherapist and Clinical Psychologist in the NHS. I can offer an initial consultation preferably in person but online if necessary. The purpose of the consultation/s is to explore any difficulties before making any treatment proposals and to engage in a discussion about different options and what might be the best way forward.
Chavel Campbell
I’m an MNCPS Accredited integrative psychotherapist offering therapy for all across the UK. Many people come to therapy carrying a lot on their own or feeling disconnected from themselves. Together, we explore the patterns shaping your experience and what’s happening beneath the surface supporting you in moving towards a more settled connected way of being. I draw from person‑centred, cognitive behavioural and psychodynamic approaches and using them in a way that feels personal and responsive to you. I’m here to support you in navigating life’s struggles, including anxiety, stress, identity exploration, interpersonal relationships, self‑esteem and periods of transition to help you build clarity, confidence and in a collabrative, non judgemental,safe and authentic therapeutic space. Therapy can be a lifeline and so as a therapist I offer accessible, steady therapeutic support with a journey of intention and healing.
Linda Kralovics
You may be feeling overwhelmed by emotions, stuck in unhelpful patterns, struggling in relationships, or wondering why you react the way you do. Whatever has brought you here, you’re welcome.
Tanya Poonawala
Therapy is a space for you and about you. It’s a space to understand yourself, explore self-awareness and self-regulation, and navigate complex experiences. I am curious about you and your inner world – through communication and reflection, we build a space to uncover it. Being a queer Indian therapist allows me to comprehend balancing identities and moving between spaces that don’t always feel welcome. Self-compassion can be hard when social structures are not made for you. Your unique experiences are welcome here. We spend initial sessions understanding your story and building trust. Most of my clients experience small shifts and improvements in well-being in 6 weeks. I incorporate art, music, play, mindfulness, and somatic practices where needed. We can explore different approaches that feel right for you. Through our work, we will attempt to build a more cohesive version of you that can find regulation and stability in different environments.
Kelsey Wiemer
Life can leave us feeling disconnected—from ourselves, our bodies, our relationships, and the life we want to be living. Whether you’re experiencing anxiety, low mood, OCD, chronic stress, trauma, or simply feeling stuck, therapy offers a space to slow down, understand what’s happening beneath the surface, and begin responding to life in new ways. Rather than focusing solely on symptoms or diagnosis, we’ll explore the patterns that keep you stuck and build the skills that support flexibility, resilience, and lasting change. Together, we’ll develop greater awareness of your thoughts, emotions, behaviours, relationships, and bodily experiences so you can respond with intention instead of running on autopilot. My approach is collaborative, active, and tailored to you. Alongside evidence-based CBT, I integrate mindfulness, compassion, and embodied practices where appropriate, recognising that meaningful change happens through both mind and body. For clients who are interested, I also offer CBT-informed yoga and mindfulness practices as part of our work together.
Ian Anderson
I am a Chartered Psychologist registered with the HCPC with over 40 years of experience. I have worked in private practice with over two thousand patients and supervised more than 100 therapists. I am separately qualified in various fields of applied Psychology including Clinical Psychology, Forensic Psychology, Counselling Psychology and Occupational Psychology. I now deliver all my counselling and therapy by the following methods: video conferencing; telephone sessions; real-time online chat; and email. I believe that matching the right therapy delivered by the right therapist to an individual is the key to therapeutic success.
Jeanette Walker-Guy
BACP Registered Counsellor supporting adults and young people through life transitions, loss, disability, caring pressures and neurodivergence.
Filiz Yilmaz
Living between cultures can be enriching, but it can also leave you feeling lost, disconnected or unsure where you belong. I am a BACP registered, integrative psychotherapist supporting people who have moved countries, international professionals and others navigating life between cultures.
Gemma Hopkin
I work with parents and caregivers navigating the emotional challenges of pregnancy, parenthood and family life.
Shirley Archibald-William
I provide a warm, professional sanctuary for adults and young people (16+) navigating anxiety, trauma, and major life changes. My approach holds equal space for relationship issues in all forms—whether they are internalized struggles within yourself or external conflicts within partnerships and family breakdowns. Because your healing journey is uniquely yours, my core framework is Person-Centred, meaning you always guide the pace and depth of our work. I integrate proven therapeutic methods to enhance how you process complex behaviors, feelings, and emotions. Within this secure, collaborative space, you will find clear boundaries, deep empathetic support, and the tools required to safely heal old wounds and build healthy paths forward.