I Identify as a cis-gender, lesbian, woman. I am a BACP accredited Counsellor, working both in person and online. I offer a supportive, non-judgemental and confidential space to explore your emotions, raise self-awareness and help strengthen your relationship with yourself and others. I know that starting therapy can be daunting, and finding the right therapist for you, someone that you are comfortable with, is so important. This page provides a little bit of information about me and my practice, and hopefully will give you an idea of how we can work together. I offer a free 15-minute phone chat to

Hello, I’m Zuzi, a queer-centred and trauma informed therapist. My approach is holistic, which means I will be curious about your whole life; from your inner world, to the people that surround you and the structures you exist in.  Whether you know what it is that is causing you distress or you just feel lost and anxious and you don’t know why, I believe you have the answers within you and it is my role is to support you to find your way back to your inner wisdom, self belief and joy. I offer sessions in nature and online. 

Beginning therapy can feel daunting, so if you’re here reading this then you have already taken a big step. If you are wondering whether therapy is for you, I hope I can help answer your question. Therapy can offer a space for personal insight, understanding, growth and change. I offer a confidential, inclusive, non-judgemental, and safe space for exploration and reflection. I also believe that humour, play and creativity have a place in therapy and can play key roles in coming to terms with hardships and loss, and of healing.To book an initial session drop me an email or send

Hi, I’m Elizabeth – a warm, grounded therapist offering a space where you don’t need to shrink or explain yourself. I understand the messiness of work, relationships, identity, and the pressure to hold it all together. Therapy with me is a place to unravel some of that, slowly and safely. I bring a gentle curiosity about the systems we move through, the roles we’re asked to play, and the stories we’ve absorbed along the way. I also have both lived and professional experience within LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent communities, and I care deeply about making therapy feel truly inclusive. I know

Updated May 2026 – Having moved to permanent practice rooms, I now have some limited availability on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays. I consider it a sign of enormous bravery that you’re thinking about therapy and showing up differently in the world. Some of the things that people come to see me most frequently about include sex, kinks and non-monogamy, their relationships to their bodies, to themselves and to other people. I also work a lot with emotional distress, traumatic experiences and shame. See more at www.benbankstherapy.com

I’m Adam, a compassionate and experienced therapist specializing in LGBTQ+ affirmative therapy. With nearly 20 years of clinical experience, I support clients navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, ADHD, and challenges in relationships, sex, and intimacy, particularly within queer and non-traditional contexts. My practice integrates evidence-based approaches like Internal Family Systems (IFS), Sensorimotor Psychotherapy, EMDR, and Gestalt Therapy, tailored to your unique needs. I provide a safe, inclusive space for exploring identity, processing past experiences, and fostering growth. Sessions are offered online via Zoom, ensuring accessibility and flexibility. Let’s work together toward greater clarity and connection.

Hi, I am Kingsley Ampomah Boateng, an integrative therapist, clinical supervisor and mediator based in South Shields and online. I offer warm, LGBTQIA+ and GSRD-affirming therapy for people navigating identity, relationships, trauma and grief. My practice is collaborative and non-judgmental, with a particular focus on culture, race, migration, and the diverse ways people love and live. Together, we can slow things down, make sense of what hurts, and support you in building steadier ground, creating more choices, and cultivating a kinder relationship with yourself.

My practice is informed by intersectional and inclusive feminism and anti-oppressive practices. I offer both individual and relationship therapy. I encourage enquiries from all LGBTQ+ folks, transgender and gender non-conforming people, people in non-monogamous or unconventional relationships, sex workers, and other marginalised groups.

I’m Jayde/Jay (she/her), a qualified integrative counsellor providing both short-term and long-term 1:1 therapy sessions online with clients country wide and internationally.     

Understand yourself to transform your life and relationships. I am a highly trained psychodynamic psychotherapist and recovery specialist with many years experience working in both clinical and corporate/organisational settings.  My approach is unique in that I combine deep experience of these two worlds – the commercial and the clinical/therapeutic – so I understand and can help you manage the sometimes intense pressures of these challenging environments. My extensive training and lengthy and intensive personal therapy enables me to help you think about how your personal perspective or inner world interacts with your context and those around you.