Everyday life and wellbeing
You can bring worries, low mood, work pressures or life changes. Your identity does not have to be the focus of therapy.
LGBTQIA+ affirming therapy online
You deserve space to talk where your sexuality, gender and relationships are respected. Explore support for what matters to you, whether or not it relates to being LGBTQIA+.
You may want to explore identity, relationships or belonging, or talk about something else entirely. You do not need a particular label or a clear answer before making an enquiry.
Online support across the UK · from £24 · Confirm suitability and availability before booking.
What would you like support with?
Identity and belonging
You may want space to explore how you understand yourself, whether to share that with others, or the impact of prejudice and exclusion.
Relationships and connection
Discuss friendships, family or intimate relationships without assumptions about how your life should look. Check specific couples services separately.
A relationship built on respect
Ask how the practitioner works with gender, sexuality and relationship diversity. You can discuss language, pronouns, confidentiality and what helps you feel understood.
You set the focus of the work. Exploring questions or uncertainty should leave room for your own understanding, without a predetermined conclusion.
Finding someone who fits
Read individual profiles and ask about relevant training, supervision and experience with the concerns you want to bring. An affirming approach does not mean every practitioner offers every specialist service.
Confirm age range and suitability before booking. For younger clients, ask about developmentally appropriate work, consent and safeguarding arrangements.
Explore affirming practitioner profiles
These profiles are assigned to our LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy category. Check relevant experience, the specific service offered and whether the practitioner feels like a good fit for you.
7 therapists listed. Confirm suitability, session length and availability with your chosen provider.
Jess Goodman
Counsellor
A supportive space for worry, low mood, stress and emotional overwhelm.
From £24
30-minute session (£40 for one hour)
Kathryn Fines
Humanistic, Trauma & EMDR Therapist
Space to explore anxiety, low mood and difficult experiences with support.
From £40
individual session
Hannah French
Psychotherapist & Hypnotherapist
An individual approach to exploring anxiety, low mood and emotional wellbeing.
From £48
individual session
Jenna Smith
Psychologist
Personalised support with stress, anxiety, confidence, relationship challenges and performance concerns.
From £40
one-hour session
Caroline Sanders
Person-Centred Counsellor
Warm, non-judgemental person-centred counselling to explore your thoughts and feelings and understand yourself better. Caroline welcomes people from all backgrounds, with understanding informed by her lived experience as a queer woman with ADHD.
From £40
individual session
Karmel Cafolla
CBT & Relationship Therapist
Support with anxiety, low mood and patterns that can feel hard to shift.
From £40
individual session
Edyta Fratczak
Integrative & Person-Centred Counsellor
Warm, person-centred support with anxiety, low mood, confidence, grief and life changes, shaped around your needs and pace.
From £40
individual session
A simple way to get started
- Explore a profile. Read about the practitioner’s approach, relevant experience, fees and session options.
- Ask questions. Contact us if you would like help choosing. A free consultation is with an advisor who can discuss suitable practitioners; it does not commit you to paid sessions.
- Agree your next step. Confirm suitability, session arrangements and applicable terms with your chosen provider before booking.
Your questions
Do I need to be certain about my identity?
No. You can explore questions at your own pace, or focus on other parts of your life. You do not need to choose a label to enquire.
Does therapy have to focus on being LGBTQIA+?
No. You decide what you want help with. Ask your practitioner how they will respect your identity while keeping the work centred on your priorities.
What does affirming mean here?
It means an approach that respects sexual and gender diversity and your freedom to explore your experience. It does not involve trying to change or suppress your sexual orientation or gender identity.
Do all practitioners share my lived experience?
Do not assume this from a category listing. Read the profile or ask about the experience and approach that matter to you. Practitioners are not required to disclose their own identity.
Can I ask about privacy before sharing personal information?
Yes. Ask how your information is used, who can access it and the limits of confidentiality. For the initial enquiry, you only need to provide your own safe contact details.
How much do sessions cost?
Currently listed individual fees are £24–£48. Services and session lengths vary. Confirm the exact service, current price, age range and availability before booking; making an enquiry is free.
Related support
Further information
Read BACP’s information on inclusive, client-led therapy and the UK memorandum on conversion therapy.
This enquiry form is not an urgent support service. If you need urgent mental health help, please use the NHS guidance on getting urgent help.
Would it feel easier to start with a message?
Tell us a safe way to contact you. We can start by text or WhatsApp, or talk by phone about finding suitable support. You do not need to disclose your sexual orientation, gender identity or personal history in this form.
You don’t need to explain everything here, or have a diagnosis. The short questions help us respond in a way that suits you.
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Therapists’ services and qualifications vary. Check the individual profile before booking. This directory does not provide emergency support.