AJ Goodlad - Gender, Sex. Relationship Diversity Therapist

Hi, I'm AJ Goodlad (he/they). I’m an experienced intersectional, Neurodivergent, Queer, Trans Non-binary, Humanistic Person-Centred Psychotherapist, Counsellor, and Advanced Practitioner Member of the BACP. 

I’ve had the privilege of being in the role of Psychotherapist and Counsellor for the past decade, with extensive experience as a Gender, Sex and Relationship Diversity (GSRD) Therapist. 
 
My work is trauma informed, sex positive, gender affirming, neuro-affirming. 
I’m warm, soft, open and friendly in my approach. My relationship with you will be genuine, as you process any thoughts, feelings and life's experiences. I will be working for you to feel safe, within an empathic space, for you to explore as you need. I will offer you unconditional acceptance, warmth, and a genuine non-judgmental relationship. 

Who is welcomed into my practice? The dolls, transfags, gender queers, crips, bois, she/they’s, bears, pups, non-binary finery, isolated village queers, binary trans, gender questioning, swers, later in life neuroqueer discovery and/or coming out, AuDHDers, non-binary dykes, religious trauma survivors, plurals, metas, no gender, poly Tetris players, cis partners, friends, lovers and family seeking understanding as their loved one transitions, to name a few.

I’m curious about power dynamics and how this can impact a person’s experience of themselves, identity and relationships. I'm anti-ableist, fat positive, feminist, HIV/AIDS allied, intersex allied, open relationship, poly/non-monogamy allied, Racial Justice allied, refugee and migrant allied, sex worker allied, Kink/BDSM allied. My rich background is in advocacy within disabled and queer communities, and survivors of abuse.

Client Testimonials:

“It's rare you will find a guy like AJ. When I first reached out to him I felt as if my life was going in a very negative direction. For the first time in a long time I am very excited to start the next step of my life. I highly recommend AJ to anyone struggling or facing difficulties.”

“AJ has helped me so much over the last years. Before AJ I had had several difficult transphobic experiences in counselling. I know what a challenge it is finding someone who can professionally hold non-judgemental space while also bringing care to the work.”

“AJ is an excellent counsellor and a caring listener. I've never once felt judged during a session and I've had the rare experience of feeling free to express myself. I will always be grateful for AJ’s work and care - thank you!”