LGBT friendly therapists

Amber is an integrative therapist who supports individuals navigating a wide range of emotional and psychological challenges — including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, loneliness, and the impact of life transitions. She works with children, adolescents, and adults alike, including clients facing school-related stress, relationship overwhelm, social isolation, or the effects of neurodiversity and mental health diagnoses. Amber’s therapeutic approach combines structured reflection with emotional depth, helping clients gently explore their past while building insight into present-day challenges. Sessions are always tailored — guided by the client’s pace and needs — and grounded in compassion, emotional safety, and mutual trust. Through this process, Amber empowers individuals to reframe difficulties, strengthen resilience, and reconnect with a more balanced and fulfilling sense of self.

Claire Ashby offers a warm, integrative, and person-centred therapeutic approach, deeply committed to helping clients navigate anxiety, sleep difficulties like insomnia, ADHD, and the unique challenges of neurodivergence. Drawing on her extensive training, she flexibly integrates hypnotherapy, mindfulness, and trauma-informed strategies, creating a safe and non-judgemental space for profound exploration. As a neurodivergent therapist herself, Claire brings a profound level of empathy and understanding to her work, ensuring a neuro-affirming environment tailored to individual needs and communication styles. She guides clients through concerns such as panic attacks, phobias, OCD, and stress-related disorders, helping them reduce anxiety, manage intrusive thoughts, and reclaim confidence to live more fulfilling lives. Sessions are client-led, allowing you to explore past experiences and their present impact, while also offering practical tools, strategies, and psychoeducation, including techniques from CBT for Insomnia, to support immediate well-being. Claire is dedicated to empowering clients to find their own solutions, celebrating their strengths, and fostering self-awareness to build resilience and prevent relapse through open-ended therapy. She actively collaborates with clients to reframe problems and encourages re-engagement with life's joys, providing praise and encouragement every step of the way.

Penny offers an integrative therapeutic approach, providing a warm and supportive space for clients navigating significant life challenges. She specializes in addressing core issues such as anxiety, low self-esteem, loneliness, gender identity, and the profound impact of guilt and shame. Penny frequently supports individuals who are grappling with a sense of inauthenticity, struggling to adapt to life’s changes, or processing distressing past situations. Her practice often welcomes a diverse range of clients, including LGBTQ+ individuals, students, young adults, parents, caregivers, and career-focused professionals. Sessions with Penny are distinctly client-led, empowering individuals to guide their own therapeutic journey while deeply exploring how past experiences continue to shape their present. She skillfully integrates various therapeutic methods, adapting flexibly to each client’s unique needs and fostering a collaborative path toward understanding and healing.

Georgia is a pluralistic counsellor who expertly adapts her approach to each client's unique needs, offering a warm and non-judgmental space for exploration. She specialises in supporting adults navigating anxiety, panic attacks, depression, and the profound impacts of childhood trauma, violence, and abusive relationships, helping them to address issues like low self-esteem, trust issues, and emotional turmoil. Georgia also provides dedicated support for individuals exploring gender identity, those experiencing grief and loss, or career challenges, as well as parents and caregivers facing life transitions or financial stress. In her sessions, clients can expect a balanced approach where they lead the conversation, while Georgia provides gentle guidance, practical tools, and opportunities to explore both present concerns and past experiences. She fosters deep emotional processing, helps clients reframe problems, and encourages them to discover their own solutions, building a stronger sense of self and stability. Clients often describe her as approachable and understanding, valuing her ability to bring awareness to subtle cues and use metaphors for deeper insight. Georgia is committed to empowering clients to better understand themselves, feel more grounded, and prevent future difficulties by building robust support networks. She works with individuals from diverse backgrounds, including LGBTQ+ people, those with mental health diagnoses, and survivors of abuse, ensuring a truly inclusive and adaptive therapeutic journey.

Dr Marilyn is an integrative psychotherapeutic counsellor dedicated to helping clients achieve clarity and balance in their mental and emotional lives through individually tailored treatment plans. She expertly supports individuals navigating anxiety, childhood and past trauma, grief and loss, low self-esteem, and complex relationship issues including trust and family dynamics. Utilising modalities such as Transactional Analysis, Person-Centred, Gestalt, and trauma-informed therapies, Marilyn skillfully adapts her approach to meet diverse needs. She welcomes a broad spectrum of clients, including students, young adults, LGBTQ+ individuals, and professionals in demanding roles. In sessions, Marilyn balances deep emotional exploration with practical strategies, encouraging creative methods, exploring past experiences, and bringing awareness to non-verbal cues. Known for being robust, empathic, and solution-focused, she adeptly guides conversations while allowing clients to lead, using challenging questions and appropriate humour to help them reframe problems. Marilyn is committed to tracking progress and providing tools to foster personal growth, self-acceptance, and a more positive, grounded life.

Anthony provides a warm and compassionate therapeutic environment, specializing in deeply impactful areas such as childhood and past trauma, severe stress-related disorders including PTSD, and various mood disorders like depression and bipolar. He also offers extensive support for romantic relationship challenges and assists clients in achieving better work-life balance and overcoming burnout. Utilising his expertise in Person-Centred Therapy and dedicated Trauma Therapy, Anthony ensures a client-led yet effective path to healing. He frequently works with military veterans, career-focused professionals, young adults, parents, and those managing mental health diagnoses, addressing issues from anxiety and depression to emotional regulation and self-awareness for overall well-being. Anthony is committed to a structured therapeutic framework, which he flexibly adapts to each client's unique needs, fostering a truly personalized experience. Clients can expect to be empowered with practical strategies and a deeper understanding of themselves, enabling them to build a life with meaning and purpose.

Jose works with adults and young people navigating a spectrum of challenges, from daily stress, anxiety, and mood disorders like depression to profound emotional turmoil, guilt, and shame. He offers dedicated support for those undergoing major life transitions, exploring gender identity, or coping with the impact of bullying, violence, abuse, and family or romantic relationship breakdowns, including betrayal, jealousy, and communication difficulties. His practice is deeply inclusive, providing a safe and affirming space for neurodiverse clients (including ADHD and Autism) and LGBTQ+ individuals, alongside career-focused professionals, parents, and those facing addiction, job loss, or financial stress. Employing an integrative approach, José expertly blends Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), often exploring past experiences to illuminate their present impact while focusing on deep emotional processes. In sessions, clients experience a collaborative environment where their insights lead, while José provides balanced guidance, structure, and thoughtful reframing to help them find their own solutions and build strong support networks. He values transparency, tracks progress, offers praise, and uses appropriate humour, collaborating with other professionals when beneficial. José’s ultimate aim is to empower clients to gain clarity, cultivate self-acceptance, and create meaningful, lasting change at a pace that feels right for them, without typically assigning homework.

Talia Shiloh offers a warm, non-judgmental, and empowering space for adults and young people aged 16 and over, guiding them through a wide spectrum of challenges. Drawing from an integrative approach, incorporating elements of CBT, psychodynamic, existential, and humanistic therapies, Talia supports clients grappling with issues like anxiety, trauma, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem, ADHD, personality disorders, and various behavioral and substance addictions. She excels at helping individuals who feel overwhelmed, disconnected, or stuck in unhelpful patterns, fostering self-understanding and meaningful change. Talia provides a balanced, client-led approach, offering practical tools, strategies, and deep reflections on both past experiences and present concerns. Sessions are collaborative and open-ended, flexibly adapting to each client's unique needs, and often include helpful resources or between-session tasks to support progress. She is dedicated to helping clients reframe problems, build robust support networks, and develop lasting strategies to prevent relapse. Talia's goal is to create a safe, collaborative environment where clients feel genuinely heard, understood, and empowered to achieve authentic, enduring growth.

Paul specializes in guiding individuals and couples through the complex interplay of generational trauma, childhood experiences, and various forms of addiction, including behavioral, substance, and family-related patterns. As an LGBTQIA+ Affirmative Therapist, he creates a safe space to address unique challenges, improve communication, resolve conflict, and foster intimacy, particularly when trust issues are prevalent. Paul employs a flexible, integrative approach, drawing on Psychodynamic, Trauma, Narrative, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to explore how past experiences shape present concerns. He empowers clients by providing practical tools and strategies, adapting sessions to individual needs while often using metaphors and challenging questions to encourage deeper insight. Paul is dedicated to helping clients reframe their problems, build robust support networks, and understand both "what happened to you" and "who you are" for profound personal growth. He offers compassionate global online support for survivors of abuse and violence, people with neurodiversity, and those in high-responsibility roles, ensuring a holistic and impactful therapeutic journey.

Jane is a warm and authentic Person-Centred counsellor who meets clients exactly where they are, offering open-ended therapy that adapts flexibly to individual needs. She specializes in supporting adults grappling with anxiety and fear, anger management, low self-esteem, and the profound impact of childhood and past trauma. Jane often explores deep emotional processes, understanding that many current struggles, including communication difficulties in relationships and people-pleasing tendencies, frequently stem from unresolved childhood experiences. In sessions, she encourages clients to lead, exploring past experiences and their present-day impact, while skillfully integrating different therapeutic approaches. Jane uses metaphors and appropriate humour, bringing awareness to non-verbal cues to foster deeper self-understanding and empower clients to discover their own solutions. She provides a genuinely supportive space where clients can feel heard, understood, and confident in their capacity for growth and change.

Yong brings a warm and person-centred approach, specialising in supporting adults who are grappling with low self-esteem, anxiety, and fear, which can manifest in various aspects of their lives, from work to home. She possesses a particular expertise in working with neurodiversity, including autism and ADHD, fostering environments conducive to self-reflection and personal growth. Yong's compassionate care extends to a wide array of clients, including individuals with disabilities, mental health diagnoses, LGBTQ+ people, students, young adults, and those identifying as neurodiverse. Her sessions are deeply client-led, adapting flexibly to each individual's unique needs while often exploring past experiences to understand their current impact. Yong integrates diverse therapeutic approaches, skillfully using metaphors and appropriate humour to help clients reframe problems, gain new perspectives, and discover their own empowering solutions. She consistently offers praise and encouragement for progress, providing valuable tools to prevent relapse and build resilience for lasting well-being.

Charlotte Clegg offers a warm, empathetic, and person-centred therapeutic space where you are empowered to explore your experiences and find your own path forward. She adeptly integrates various approaches, with Person-Centred Therapy as her core modality, while also incorporating elements of CBT, Internal Family Systems, and Compassion Focused Therapy to tailor sessions to your unique needs. Charlotte frequently works with a diverse range of clients, including those from the LGBTQIA+ community, individuals from non-white backgrounds, and professionals in high-pressure roles, helping them navigate stress, anxiety, burnout, perfectionism, and complex family relationships. She also provides support for deep emotional processes like guilt, shame, and childhood trauma, and for those exploring gender identity, neurodiversity, or seeking personal growth amidst challenges like job loss or career transitions. Her flexible, client-led sessions balance space for reflection with gentle guidance, often exploring past experiences to understand their present impact and encouraging creative methods or metaphors to deepen insight. Charlotte is dedicated to fostering an open-ended, trusting relationship, providing encouragement as you reframe problems, develop your own solutions, and gain a clearer understanding of yourself, helping you build a life aligned with your values.

Patricia is a dedicated therapist with a profound specialization in guiding individuals through significant challenges such as childhood and past trauma, the complexities of stress-related disorders including PTSD, and the healing journey from abusive relationships. She offers a deeply compassionate space for those grappling with loss and the search for meaning, or struggling with work-life balance and burnout. Patricia possesses extensive experience working with diverse client groups, notably those with neurodiversity and disabilities, as well as veterans, emergency service workers, and survivors of abuse. Embracing an integrative therapeutic approach, she flexibly adapts each session to your unique needs, offering open-ended therapy without a fixed timeframe to ensure a truly bespoke experience. With a strong foundation in Person-Centred Therapy, Patricia ensures you feel heard, supported, and empowered to find your way forward. She frequently recommends insightful resources, such as books, articles, and videos, to complement your sessions and foster continued growth. Patricia's commitment is to help you move forward, providing a safe, adaptable, and resourceful therapeutic environment.

Teresa Readhead is an empathetic and approachable therapist dedicated to creating a warm, non-judgmental space for adults navigating life's challenges. She supports individuals grappling with stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, low self-esteem, and significant life transitions, including career changes, relationship difficulties, and age-related crises. Specialising further in neurodiversity, particularly ADHD, and supporting those exploring gender identity or identifying as LGBTQ+, Teresa offers a truly inclusive environment. Her integrative approach flexibly blends Person-Centred Therapy, CBT, DBT, Mindfulness, and Psychodynamic techniques, ensuring therapy is tailored to your unique journey. Sessions balance client-led exploration with gentle guidance, focusing on deep emotional processes while also equipping you with practical tools, strategies, and resources for personal growth. Teresa frequently helps clients explore past experiences, reframe present challenges, build robust support networks, and discover their own solutions for lasting positive change. Whether you seek short-term, goal-oriented support or open-ended therapy, she encourages self-reflection, celebrates progress, and may offer optional tasks to empower you on your path.

Candy is an experienced therapist dedicated to supporting both adults and young people (aged 11-25) through a range of life's complexities. She specializes in addressing deep-seated anxiety, fostering self-reflection and personal growth, and building robust self-esteem, while also expertly navigating issues of racial and cultural identity. Her practice further focuses on enhancing communication and conflict resolution, alongside broader concerns such as depression, loneliness, and stress. Utilizing an integrative approach that blends Person-Centred and Psychodynamic therapies, Candy flexibly adapts each session to your unique needs, allowing you to lead while she focuses on deep emotional processes and experiences. She excels at helping individuals reframe challenges and gain new perspectives, drawing from a 'mix methods' approach to create a truly personalized journey. Candy frequently supports career-focused professionals, students, young adults, immigrants, expats, and individuals from diverse ethnic and cultural communities, understanding the unique pressures and experiences within these groups. Clients can expect a collaborative and empathetic space where they are truly seen, heard, and empowered to connect with their authentic selves and navigate their path forward.

Louise is a compassionate and grounded Person-Centred therapist, dedicated to supporting individuals through profound life challenges such as stress, anxiety, pervasive loneliness, unresolved grief, and the search for meaning and purpose. She possesses specific expertise in empowering women diagnosed with Autism or ADHD later in life, guiding clients through neurodivergence burnout, and addressing the intricate dynamics of relationship difficulties, including step and blended family challenges. In her client-led sessions, Louise fosters an open-ended space for deep exploration of present concerns and emotional processes, always adapting flexibly to your unique needs. She attentively brings awareness to body language, helps you reframe problems from fresh perspectives, and consistently tracks progress while encouraging you to discover your own solutions. With Louise, you will build robust support networks in daily life, gaining clarity and self-awareness. Her approach empowers you to reconnect with your core values and make decisions that truly align with your authentic self, all within a safe, genuine, and respectful therapeutic relationship.

David offers deeply integrative psychotherapy, skillfully blending psychodynamic, humanistic, attachment-based, Internal Family Systems, body-based, and mindfulness practices to provide comprehensive support. He works extensively with individuals navigating profound personal growth journeys and those grappling with significant life transitions such as stress, anxiety, fear, and the complexities of breakup and divorce. David's approach is particularly effective for adults experiencing challenges in relationships, self-esteem, and those feeling stuck or conflicted between different parts of themselves – be it independence versus closeness, ambition versus burnout, or longing versus fear of intimacy. His therapeutic process often involves exploring past experiences to understand their enduring impact today, fostering deep self-reflection and a renewed search for meaning. With extensive experience, he supports a diverse range of adults, including career-focused professionals, older adults, and parents, helping them navigate midlife changes, grief, and long-standing patterns of avoidance. David provides a calm, attentive, and attuned environment where clients can feel seen, understood, and safe enough to explore difficult truths, ultimately integrating shadow and potential to discover a truer sense of self.

Louisa Addo-Williams is a compassionate and insightful therapist dedicated to supporting adults and couples navigating relationship challenges, stress, and significant life transitions. She offers a reflective and collaborative space to explore deep emotional processes, often tracing how past experiences, including childhood and trauma, influence present struggles such as anxiety, low self-esteem, emotional turmoil, and relationship difficulties. Utilising an integrative approach that blends Psychodynamic, Trauma-Informed, and Person-Centred therapies, Louisa adapts flexibly to each client's needs within an open-ended framework. She works with diverse groups, including career-focused professionals, parents, students, older adults, and individuals from various ethnic and cultural communities, as well as those navigating job loss, financial stress, or life abroad. Louisa excels at balancing space for client-led exploration with gentle guidance, encouraging a deeper understanding of oneself by bringing awareness to body language, using metaphors, and asking thought-provoking questions. Her approach empowers clients to reframe problems, cultivate new perspectives, and discover their own solutions for greater clarity and more fulfilling relationships.

Paula Rea is an empathetic integrative therapist, drawing upon key modalities such as Person-Centred, Gestalt, Psychodynamic, and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) to create a deeply supportive environment. She works with a diverse group of adults aged 18-80, helping them navigate significant challenges including stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, grief, neurodiversity, and complex relationship issues. Paula specializes in profound areas like childhood trauma, stress-related disorders, substantial grief and loss, and mood disorders, always aiming to foster self-reflection and personal growth. Her therapeutic style is flexible and open-ended, balancing guided conversations with client-led exploration, often delving into past experiences to illuminate present impacts while providing practical tools and strategies. Clients consistently feel seen and heard, empowered to make choices that shape their lives, as Paula offers consistent encouragement, collaboratively tracking progress, and reframing problems from new perspectives. She skillfully integrates various methods, utilizes metaphors, and brings awareness to non-verbal cues, while also recommending resources to support their journey. Paula is dedicated to helping clients find their own solutions, build robust support networks, and prevent relapse, ensuring a comprehensive and adaptable therapeutic experience.

Erin Thompson is an integrative counselling psychotherapist dedicated to supporting all adults in navigating life's complexities. She offers a warm, confidential, and empowering space to address a broad spectrum of issues, including anxiety, depression, low self-esteem, grief, and relational challenges. Her expertise extends to childhood and past trauma, stress, mood disorders, personal boundaries, neurodiversity, and career transitions, among many other individual concerns. Utilizing her comprehensive training in Integrative, Cognitive Behavioural (CBT), and Person-Centred therapies, Erin skillfully balances providing structure and guidance with allowing clients to lead their sessions. She emphasizes deep emotional processing while equipping clients with practical tools, strategies, and resources, often exploring how past experiences shape present challenges and offering homework to support progress. Erin is particularly adept at working with diverse groups such as career-focused professionals, students, LGBTQ+ individuals, and those managing mental health diagnoses or neurodiversity. In your journey together, you can expect a flexible and collaborative approach where she tracks progress, provides encouragement, and helps reframe problems, fostering resilience and offering solutions for lasting change.