Services
LGBTQ+ Therapy
Being different can be very difficult, even in today’s world. Sexuality is still considered taboo by many and growing up or realizing later in life that you do not conform to ‘the norms’ of a heterosexual world, can be intimidating and make you want to hide or change who you are. Often these norms deeply affect the way we see the world and how we relate to ourselves and others.
Learning to accept, appreciate and love ourselves is fundamental to living a satisfying life. I offer a tailored counselling and psychotherapy service for LGBTQ+ clients, which allows them to explore and understand underlying issues which might include sex and relationship difficulties, depression, low self-esteem, bullying and addiction and the challenges of coming out and of dealing with gender non-conformity.
Navigating Identity and Relationships
I provide a safe space where you can explore complex and/or painful thoughts and feelings and I will support you through to working on your short and long-term goals. I will also help you discover the tools and develop inner resources that will support you in your difficult life situations and help you enjoy your life to the fullest.
In addition, I can help you explore your sense of identity and navigate through the challenges of dating and same sex relationships, alongside all the general challenges of starting and sustaining relationships.
The LGBTQ+ therapy service I provide in London is accessed by people from all walks of life or different life experiences: Some have grown up knowing that they were different from the norm. Some other people have only come to realise or understand more about this difference when they were older: In their 20s, 30s or even 70s.
In my work as an LGBTQ-friendly therapist I utilise different techniques depending on each individual client I work with and their specific needs. I draw from different schools of psychotherapy such as humanistic, behavioural, psychodynamic, existential, body psychotherapy, mindfulness based psychotherapy and attachment therapy.
In my practice I work with most issues related to gender and sexuality including self-worth and self-esteem issues, intrusive thoughts and rumination, self-hatred or the difficulty of accepting and loving oneself.
If you would like to find out whether LGBTQ+ therapy might be something beneficial for you, do reach out and let’s talk.