Sebastien Black (he/they) — EMDR Therapist | Complex Trauma | Somatic Counselling | LGBTQ+/GSRD-affirmative (NCPS Accredited)

Therapist Directory Listing Category: Online Therapy

About the Therapist

About the therapist:

Based in Bristol (and online UK-wide), I bring over 6,000 hours of clinical practice and a deeply inclusive, consent-based approach. My practice is grounded in curiosity, safety and lived experience of queer identity, neurodivergence and polyamory. Combining EMDR, Internal Family Systems (IFS), somatic regulation and mindfulness, I tailor each session to your pace and welcome the full complexity of your story.

Sexual identity:

Bi- | Pansexual
Gay
Heterosexual
Kink - BDSM
Other
Queer

Gender identity: Male

Gender history: Prefer not to say

Non-monogamy: No

Intersex: No

Neurodivergent: Yes

Personal pronouns: He/Him

Qualifications - Links to websites:

BSc (Hons) Psychology – University of Sussex

Level 5 Diploma in Integrative Humanistic Counselling – CPCAB

EMDR - EMDR International,

NCPS Member

Qualifications - Additional:

BSc in Psychology (Sussex University)
Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Integrative Humanistic Psychotherapy
Advanced training in Gender, Sex and Relationship Diversity Therapy (Pink Therapy CPD)
Certified in trauma-informed practice, including working with dissociation, attachment injury, and somatic grounding
Ongoing CPD in Internal Family Systems (IFS), existential therapy, and neurodivergent-affirming practice
Specialist CPD in relationship therapy, including supporting couples with communication blocks, conflict resolution, intimacy, and trust repair
Regular supervision and advanced workshops on working affirmatively with LGBTQIA+ couples, non-monogamous partnerships, and diverse family structures

Experience and approach:

I hold a BSc in Psychology (Sussex) and a Level 5 Advanced Diploma in Integrative Humanistic Psychotherapy. I integrate EMDR, somatic therapy, IFS-informed parts work, ACT, and relational depth to process painful memories, regulate the nervous system, and rebuild self-trust. EMDR is a recognised, evidence-based trauma treatment for PTSD, attachment wounds, and developmental trauma. I work affirmatively with LGBTQ+, trans, non-binary, neurodivergent, kink-aware, and polyamorous clients, offering trauma-focused care that honours identity, pleasure, and connection.

Approaches: EMDR • Integrative • Humanistic • Somatic • IFS-informed • ACT • Attachment-based • Trauma-focused • Mindfulness-based

Issues: Trauma/PTSD • Complex trauma • Anxiety • Burnout • Panic • Dissociation • Low self-esteem • Relationship issues • Polyamory/CNM • Kink/BDSM • Sexuality • Gender identity • Minority stress

Client Groups: Adults (18+) • LGBTQ+ • Non-binary • Trans • Queer

Approaches:

Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Attachment theory (Psychodynamic)
Body psychotherapy
Compassion-focused therapy
Couple therapy
EMDR
Existential
Gestalt
Humanistic
Integrative
Neurodivergent
Person-Centred
Sacred intimate
Systemic
Tantric masseur
Transactional Analysis
Transpersonal

Marginalised groups:

Ace | Asexual
BDSM | Kink
Bi- | Pansexual
Consensual non-monogamy
Cross-dresser
Gay
Lesbian
Neurodivergent
Non-binary | Genderqueer
Queer
Questioning
Trans

Relationship styles:

One to one
Two people
Three or more people

Access:

No adaptation

Age ranges:

Adults
Young adults (16-24)

Online status:

Online

I offer a free 30-minute intro call to explore your needs and requirements which is great for working out how we get along.

Following this, standard sessions are £120 for single one-off sessions, and £95 when booking a block of 6 sessions, with further discounts when booking blocks of 10 or more.

** I do not want cost to be a barrier to support, as such I have a low-cost sliding scale, available depending on circumstances.

12 Hanover Place, Westminster, Greater London E3 4QD, United Kingdom

Email: info@softfocustherapy.com

Phone: 07448790024

Website:

https://www.softfocustherapy.com