I have 25 years’ experience providing therapy for couples, individuals and groups. I’ve worked as an actor, author and award-winning journalist at the BBC. In the 1990s I volunteered with the Terrence Higgins Trust. I trained at Richmond College and Thames Valley University, with studies in couple and sex therapy at Birkbeck College. I’ve been a counsellor at West London Centre for Counselling, a group facilitator for male survivors of sexual abuse at Survivors UK, and a sex therapist for a national newspaper. At City Lit Institute I’ve offered professional development workshops, facilitated personal development groups and taught trainee counsellors.

Hi, I’m Darren. I work with LGBTQ+ clients and their allies as a psychodynamic counsellor. My approach combines the deep, reflective thinking of psychoanalysis with a warm, supportive and collaborative counselling framework. As a queer therapist, I have a passion for supporting LGBTQ+ clients in working through life’s difficulties and challenges, and helping to drive meaningful and lasting change.

I am Rob, a Clinical Psychology Professor and I have extensive experience as a Lead Consultant Clinical Psychologist, Psychotherapist and Couples Therapist in the NHS, private practice, aviation sector and in schools. I also teach and supervise therapists. I am passionate about providing individual and tailor-made solutions to life’s challenges, based on established national clinical and organisational guidelines. My approach respects time commitments and for this reason is focused and solution-oriented. I promote LGBTQ+ and affirmative psychology. I founded and lead a prominent therapy team https://www.dccclinical.com/sexuality-and-gender/      

Hey Derellanne here (she/her), a BACP-registered counsellor with over a decade of experience. I identify as a lesbian and believe that lived experience matters, especially in spaces where you’re sharing your story. I offer a warm, inclusive space for young people, families, and adults to explore life’s challenges. Based in Sussex and online UK-wide, I provide relational therapy that sees the human first. I offer a free 30-minute initial session so we can get to know each other and see if I’m the right fit for your therapy journey, no pressure, just a genuine space to connect.

I offer a warm, kind, safe, non-judgemental space for exploring whatever you’re bringing – whether you’re feeling stuck, anxious, or low, or navigating complex questions about relationships, identity, or sexuality.My therapeutic practice integrates IPT-trained interpersonal therapy with anti-racist and non-oppressive principles. I work particularly well with individuals questioning their relationship patterns and wanting to improve their self-love and boundary-setting.As a mixed-race, pansexual person, I understand how these layers matter deeply. I welcome you exactly as you are and we will work together to find a way forward that works for you.

As an experienced counsellor, I understand that each person who comes to therapy brings their own story — shaped by their history, relationships, challenges, and hopes. Your experiences are uniquely yours, and I hold that with deep respect in the way I work. I am also a registered BUPA Provider.  My approach is integrative, meaning I draw on a range of therapeutic models and techniques to create a counselling experience that feels personal and fitting for you. There’s no one-size-fits-all approach here. Together, we’ll explore what feels supportive, meaningful, and effective for your own journey. If you’d like to learn

My name is Jessy, I am a Trans Female Integrative counsellor/  Accredited with the BACP.  I have previously worked at CliniQ supporting clients from the trans community, and I  have experience, training and knowledge about LGBTQIA, Polyamory, neurodiversity and other aspects in gender, sexuality and relationships.  I am a counsellor and psychotherapist, which means I draw upon different Therapeutic approaches to fit the specific needs of the client. I adapt integrative psychotherapy to your individual needs, where you can start to learn about yourself and process your experience and heal. I always try to offer an inclusive and diverse space

Hi, I’m Kroy, an openly Gay AuDHD and Dyslexic Counsellor. I offer a neuro-affirming, inclusive space that champions all those who are neurodivergent or exploring. I support the daily challenges faced by individuals like me, which include but are not limited to Do Bright lights or noises  seem overwhelming, stressful, or uncomfortable Do you get Anxious or upset with unfamiliar situations Do you find yourself thinking the same thing over and over Do Hobbies seem like an obsession Feeling like you are not enough and rejected (RSD) You don’t look Autistic

I am a queer therapist, offering a warm, person-centred space for LGBTQIA+ adults in Edinburgh and online. My work is grounded in an understanding of identity, sexuality and belonging, and in the healing potential of being deeply heard. I support clients through experiences of loss, transition, shame and disconnection, as well as moments of pride and joy. My approach is queer- and trans-affirming, inclusive, sex-positive and kink aware. Together we can explore what it means to inhabit identity with greater ease and self awareness. 

Do you feel tangled up in your thoughts and unsure where to start? I can help with that. I’m a qualified counsellor and a gay woman, and my own lived experience means I understand what it’s like to navigate identity, relationships, and not always feeling understood. I offer a calm, down-to-earth space where you can talk openly without judgement or pressure. Whether you’re struggling with anxiety, relationship issues, or something you can’t put into words yet, we’ll work together to make sense of things. If you’re ready to feel more like yourself again, I’d love to hear from you.