Hamilton Sargent (he/they) | Counselling in Clapham SW4

HI, I'M HAMILTON (HE/THEY)

I’m a queer, non-binary and neurodivergent person-centred therapist, goldendoodle parent and musical theatre fan. I bring all of who I am to my work and I’ll meet you just as you are too. You can have sessions with me online, and in room in Clapham (SW4) and Wimbledon (SW19).

With 10 years experience as a therapist, I first worked in fast-paced sectors like the arts, education and corporate worlds. I also train and write in the counselling field.

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NO NEED TO CENSOR, MASK OR HIDE YOURSELF

As LGBTQIA+ folk we can get all too used to being misunderstood, judged, invalidated and even erased. You don't want that to happen in your therapy. Whether you're newly discovering your identity or have been out for some time facing ongoing challenges, as a gay and queer counsellor, I will offer you a safe space where you don't need to educate me and will be celebrated for being your unapologetic authentic self.

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WHAT CAN I EXPECT?

Expect LGBTQIA+ and queer informed and affirmative therapy rooted in humanity, connection, and acceptance. All parts of you are welcome and I’ll be compassionate, engaged, and alongside you as we navigate your challenges at your pace, finding ways forward that work for you. Clients describe my gentle, person-centred approach as supportive, grounded, powerful and often life-changing.

I always aim to celebrate your uniqueness within an intersectional approach to therapy. Our work may include how your identities, culture, background and beliefs show up in your life, and perhaps impact or inform your challenges and experiences.

We will respond to what you personally find helpful. So, alongside talking therapy, optionally we can use creative approaches, breathing and grounding exercises, and explore concepts which may empower you, deepen insight and effect change.

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OUR SESSIONS WILL HELP YOU TO:

• Find relief from anxiety, stress, and shame, while working through what's holding you back from the past and within the present.
• Gain clarity and balance, deepen self-understanding, live more authentically, and rediscover hope for the future.
• Build healthier relationships with yourself and others, boosting confidence, self-compassion, and resilience.

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SOME ISSUES I CAN SUPPORT YOU WITH:

• Exploring sexual, romantic attraction and/or gender
• Coming out / transitioning
• LGBTQIA+ dating / relationship issues
• LGBTQIA+ parenting
• Rejection, hate and prejudice
• Anxiety, shame and trauma
• Depression, self-worth and self-loathing.
• Life's general ups and downs

I also specialise in helping you to find ways through relationship difficulties, and supporting high achievers to find peace.

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MY COMMITMENT TO INCLUSION

My practice is LGBTQIA+ affirmative, anti-racist, disability and neurodiverse affirmative. My approach to therapy celebrates diversity of human identity, experience and expression.