Hi, my name’s Ed, I’m a LGBTQ+/Queer Affirmative Therapist and Clinical Supervisor. I work in the NHS as well as privately online nationally, and also in West London. I work with people experiencing a wide range of difficulties including (but not limited to) complex trauma and dissociation, suicidal ideation and self harm. I work relationally integrating a range of different therapies dependent on your needs. I draw primarily from DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy), Psychodynamic and EMDR Therapy. Alongside individual therapy I run an Online Coping Skills Group which teaches DBT skills around Distress Tolerance, Emotion Regulation and Interpersonal Effectiveness (boundaries

A few months ago, were you thinking about starting therapy? A few months from now, will you still be thinking about starting therapy? Or instead, will you already be well on the path towards feeling more solid and centred in your life?   Imagine what that could feel like.  I believe passionately in de-mystifying therapy and showing up as my fully human self with you. I bring my empathy, humour, enthusiasm and sweary vocabulary to the connection – because I am a human first, therapist second. I am both real and relatable. 

Hello, I am Clinton, an LGBTQ+ identified psychotherapeutic counsellor (BACP registered) with more than ten years of experience working with people in a psychotherapeutic setting. I offer counselling and therapy to individuals and relationship therapy to intimate partners, also known as couples counselling. The people I work with identify from a range of different Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diversities. My approach considers the importance of cultural identities and our background and how these experiences shape who we are in the here and now. My practice is based in Epsom, KT18 and online.

I would work with you in a practical and focused way to understand where you’d like to get to and to help you build on your own resilience and resources. I work in a compassionate way with the legacy of the past and to assist you as you expand your coping skills and achieve more and more of your qualities and potential.

I believe that a warm, genuine and non-judgmental relationship is the most important element of any therapy and at the very heart of the way I approach working with my clients and this can be especially important for those who may have faced rejection, misunderstanding, hostility or isolation in other parts of their lives.  What you bring to therapy may not relate directly to your gender or sexuality, but being able to talk in a space where you are understood and accepted for who you are, makes it easier to explore the issues that matter to you.

I have an established practice working with young people (16-24) and adults.  In terms of therapeutic approaches, I aim to create a solution-focused and person-centred drama therapy space that is confidential, safe, and non-judgemental.  An appointment can be arranged with me online via Zoom, or face-to-face  

I enjoy supporting people to find ways of making sense of themselves and their lives that lead to greater wellbeing. I strive to create conversations and spaces that actively address oppression, celebrate diversity and consider the challenges resulting from societal expectations of what makes a good life.

At times, the reasons we seek therapy are evident, like experiencing a challenging or traumatic event, feeling disconnected or isolated, battling anxiety, depression, or struggling with unproductive behaviour patterns. However, on other occasions, the reasons might not be so apparent. You may perceive life as stagnant or lacking inspiration, or perhaps societal pressures and social constructs have become overwhelming. No matter what emotions you’re experiencing, we can work together to explore and understand them.

**I am accepting new clients** I am a trauma-informed transpersonal therapist (MA, BACP)  focusing on issues around self-worth, anxiety and topics around love, relationships and intimacy. My practice is kink-aware, sex-positive and non-monogamy friendly.   I work within a holistic and trauma-informed context, which includes a body-mind connection. I support you in creating a lasting inner change and sense of empowerment to move beyond limiting beliefs, and old patterns and reconnect with your unique potential and purpose.  My sessions are a friendly, warm and welcoming space for you to reconnect with yourself. You can also arrange an initial free 15-minute chat