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Affirmative therapy

Acceptance & Commitment (ACT)

Cognitive Behavioral (CBT)

Dialectical Behavioral (DBT)

Mindfulness-Based (MBCT)

Conversation therapy

Hypnotherapy

Exposure Response prevention (ERP)

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Gender Transition Support

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I provide a safe and inclusive space for individuals of all sexual orientations and gender identities to explore their thoughts and experiences. With a deep understanding of the challenges the LGBTQ+ community faces, I offer empathetic, affirming support tailored to each individual's needs.

Person-centred, substance use, and trauma-informed care specialisations. 

Motivational interviewing, Acceptance-Focused, Empowerment.


Lauren Nicol

I am an LGBTQ+ affirmative therapist who provides a safe, inclusive, and non-judgmental space for individuals across all gender identities and sexual orientations. I understand the emotional challenges that can arise from identity exploration, coming out, relationship concerns, social stigma, and family pressures.

My practice is grounded in empathy, cultural sensitivity, and evidence-based psychology. I work with clients to strengthen self-acceptance, confidence, emotional resilience, and healthy relationships.

You deserve to feel seen, valued, and respected for who you truly are. In our sessions, you will be supported in expressing yourself freely and building a life aligned with your authentic self.

Radhika Kakkar

I am a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist with extensive experience working with LGBTQIA+ individuals. My practice is grounded in an affirmative, inclusive, and non-judgmental approach, where clients are supported to explore their identities, relationships, and lived experiences in a safe and validating space.
I hold a Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Affirmative Psychosocial Interventions for LGBTQIA+ Individuals, which informs my work with issues such as identity exploration, coming out, minority stress, internalized stigma, and relationship concerns. Alongside my clinical work, my volunteer experience with LGBT Ireland has further strengthened my understanding of the diverse challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ communities across different stages of life.

Filipe Afonso

I am a Registered Counsellor and Psychotherapist, specialising in LGBTQIA+ affirming work, with a focus on mental health, addiction, trauma, life transition, intimacy, sexuality and relationships. My practice integrates trauma-informed approaches and self-compassion frameworks, to support clients in navigating identity, expressions, relational dynamics and emotional resilience.

I have designed and facilitated workshops such as "Between Stay and Stray and Beyond – Navigating Romantic Relationships in the LGBTQIA+ Community" and the "Gender-Affirming Sexuality Workshop", which create reflective and psychologically safe spaces for diverse sexual and gender identities. My work also extends to thought leadership through platforms such as the podcast episode "Embracing Diversity: LGBTQ+ Inclusivity", where I explore inclusive practices in relationships and wellbeing.

With a culturally sensitive and intersectional lens, I support individuals, couples and families in developing authenticity, relational clarity and empowered decision-making in their personal and intimate lives.

Krish Phua

As a trauma-informed and queer-affirming therapist, I have worked with a lot of LGBTQ+ clients from different backgrounds. Most of my LGBTQ+ clients have experienced some form of trauma due to societal and political discrimination. In my work, I hold space for their trauma, creating a safe space for their full humanity. I have helped queer clients come to terms with their sexuality, come out, address their religious trauma, and process their complex feelings about being queer in a place like Malaysia.

Wong Keen Ji

[EN] 

I provide LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapy grounded in respect, inclusion, and authenticity. My practice creates a safe therapeutic environment for exploring identity, relationships, mental health, and emotional well-being. I support clients in navigating stigma, internal conflicts, and social pressures while fostering self-acceptance and empowerment.
With a humanized and culturally sensitive approach, I help individuals build resilience and confidence in their personal narratives and emotional lives.

[PT]

Ofereço terapia afirmativa LGBTQIA+, fundamentada no respeito, na inclusão e na autenticidade. Crio um ambiente terapêutico seguro para explorar identidade, relacionamentos, saúde mental e bem-estar emocional. Acompanho pessoas no enfrentamento do estigma, de conflitos internos e de pressões sociais, promovendo autoaceitação e fortalecimento pessoal.
Com uma abordagem humanizada e culturalmente sensível, auxilio cada indivíduo a construir resiliência e confiança em sua própria história e vivência emocional.

Paula Guedes Ribeiro de Moura

I provide a safe, confidential, and non-judgmental space for LGBTQIA+ individuals to explore identity, relationships, mental health, and life transitions.

Therapy may focus on concerns such as coming out, identity exploration, minority stress, family acceptance, relationship challenges, self-esteem, anxiety, and emotional wellbeing.

My approach is affirming, trauma-informed, and culturally sensitive, supporting individuals in building self-understanding, resilience, and authentic lives.

aanishka agrawal

I am a psychologist and psychotherapist specializing in Family and Systemic Psychotherapy. My academic journey, which includes both a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree in psychology and psychotherapy, has provided me with a strong theoretical foundation and a deep understanding of human behavior, relationships, and emotional well-being.

Having lived in both Greece and Italy, I’ve had the privilege of experiencing two rich cultural environments that have shaped my worldview and therapeutic approach. This multicultural background allows me to connect authentically with individuals, couples, and families from diverse cultural and social contexts, fostering a sense of understanding, respect, and inclusion in the therapeutic space.

Xenia Papadopoulou

I am a psychiatrist providing affirmative, evidence-based care to individuals across the LGBTQ+ spectrum. My work focuses on creating a safe, non-judgmental space where individuals can explore identity, relationships, and mental health concerns without fear of stigma or pathologization.

I work with concerns such as anxiety, depression, identity-related distress, internalized stigma, relationship difficulties, and family or societal pressures. My approach combines structured, evidence-based therapies with a nuanced understanding of the psychological and social factors that impact LGBTQ+ mental health.

My goal is to support individuals in building self-acceptance, resilience, and a sense of psychological safety in both their inner world and external environment.

Milan Arora

An affirming and empathetic therapist dedicated to supporting individuals within the LGBTQ+ community. Provides a safe, non-judgmental space to explore identity, relationships, mental health, and personal challenges while promoting self-acceptance, resilience, and emotional well-being.

Bhakti Kaushik

I am a licensed psychologist with a Master of Arts in Clinical Psychology and ongoing doctoral (PhD) studies in Clinical Psychology. I have served as a university psychology lecturer, teaching and facilitating courses at the undergraduate level. I provide inclusive, culturally responsive, and affirming psychological services and welcome clients of all sexual orientations and gender identities, including members of the LGBTQ+ community.

Denise Ang

I am a licensed Clinical Psychologist (RCI registered) who offers affirmative, respectful and psychologically grounded therapy for individuals across the LGBTQ+ spectrum. My work is rooted in the understanding that distress experienced by LGBTQ+ individuals is often shaped not by identity itself, but by stigma, invisibility, rejection, internalised shame and the ongoing effort of navigating unsafe or non-affirming environments.
In therapy, I work with concerns such as identity exploration, coming-out processes, family and relationship dynamics, minority stress, anxiety, depression, trauma, self-worth and intersectional challenges related to gender, sexuality, culture and societal expectations. I aim to create a space where clients do not have to explain or justify who they are, a space that is emotionally safe, non-judgmental and grounded in affirmation rather than assumptions.
My approach is integrative and evidence-based, drawing from CBT, acceptance-based work, mindfulness and relational therapy, while remaining deeply sensitive to lived experience. I believe therapy should support both emotional healing and self-agency, allowing individuals to build resilience, clarity, and a stronger sense of self on their own terms. Sessions are offered via secure chat and video, with care, confidentiality, and dignity at the centre of the therapeutic process.

Shruti Jha

I am a compassionate and affirming LGBTI+ therapist, committed to creating a safe, inclusive, and non-judgmental space for clients to explore their thoughts and emotions. With experience supporting individuals across diverse backgrounds, I provide empathetic guidance and evidence-based strategies to promote mental wellbeing, resilience, and self-acceptance. My work focuses on understanding each person’s unique journey and empowering them to navigate life’s challenges authentically and confidently.

Jaqui

Providing a safe place for the LGBTQ+ community in order to support them to become well-rounded individuals who are happy to express their gender preference. Become an advocate of equality and equity in the LGBTQ+ community and wellness for the members.

Ma. Jesusa J. Arriesgado

I am a qualified CBT therapist with a strong foundation in trauma-informed care and extensive experience supporting individuals with complex emotional and psychological needs. I hold a postgraduate qualification in Cognitive Behavioural Therapy and have worked within NHS services, delivering evidence-based interventions to diverse client groups, including those experiencing anxiety, depression, trauma, and interpersonal difficulties.

In my clinical work, I adopt a compassionate, client-centred approach that aligns closely jwith LGBTQ+-affirmative practice. I have experience working with themes highly relevant to LGBTQ+ clients, including identity development, shame, self-acceptance, relationship difficulties, and the impact of stigma and discrimination. My understanding of trauma—particularly shame-based and complex trauma—enables me to support clients navigating internalised negative beliefs, which can often intersect with experiences of marginalisation.

I am confident delivering therapy in remote settings, having conducted sessions via secure video platforms and telephone within NHS services. I am skilled in building therapeutic rapport online, maintaining engagement, and ensuring clients feel safe, heard, and supported in virtual environments.

My clinical competencies include conducting structured assessments, developing collaborative formulations, and creating tailored treatment plans. I maintain accurate and confidential clinical records in line with professional and ethical standards, and I am experienced in risk assessment, safeguarding, and signposting to additional services when required.

I am committed to inclusive, non-judgmental practice and continuously reflect on my work to ensure cultural sensitivity and responsiveness to diverse identities, including sexual orientation and gender identity. My communication style is empathetic, respectful, and attuned to each client’s individual experience.

Alongside my clinical skills, I have a reliable and private home working setup, allowing me to deliver consistent, professional, and confidential online therapy.

I am motivated to contribute to a service that prioritises accessible, affirming mental health support for LGBTQ+ individuals and would bring both clinical expertise and genuine commitment to this role.

karl borthwick

As a trauma-informed practitioner with over 20 years of experience , I offer a space of radical acceptance for those whose identities and lifestyles sit outside conventional therapeutic boundaries. My practice is built on a foundation of "written warmth" and non-directive support, specifically tailored for the LGBTQIA+ community and those navigating complex, non-traditional relationship dynamics or alternative lifestyle structures. I have a proven track record of successfully engaging with individuals who have previously been deemed "too difficult" or "complex" by other services, including those managing psychosis, high-risk safeguarding needs, or severe neurodivergent distress. While I am currently a Post-Graduate Diploma student formalising my extensive frontline experience through BACP-accredited training at the Norwich Centre, I provide a structured yet deeply empathetic container for clients to explore their fullest selves without the fear of judgement or the need for clinical sanitisation.

Alex Hazell

I am a dedicated psychologist with 4 years of professional experience working in both hospital settings and corporate wellness programs. I specialize in psychological assessments and therapeutic interventions, helping individuals manage emotional, behavioral, and mental health challenges. My experience includes conducting a wide range of psychological evaluations and evidence-based therapies, supporting clients in improving their overall well-being and achieving personal growth

Manvitha Bulemoni

Licensed Psychologist offering collaborative, trauma-informed and affirming care for children, teens, adults, and families.
My clinical work is shaped by years of supervised training and experience in clinic, school, and community-based settings, and my approach integrates client-centered care with CBT- and DBT-informed strategies through a collaborative, trauma-informed, and affirming therapeutic process. I work with clients who have been diagnosed with mood and related disorders such as anxiety, depression, and bipolar disorder, as well as individuals who are seeking clarity and understanding around their emotional and psychological concerns. I support clients with experiences of trauma, including histories of neglect, chronic stress, or emotional invalidation, and I strive to provide gender-affirming and inclusive care across all stages of life. I also work closely with parents and families, particularly in supporting children, adolescents, and adults with neurodevelopmental concerns such as ADHD and Autism Spectrum Disorder. I value building a respectful and supportive therapeutic relationship and aim to create a safe, inclusive space where clients and families feel seen, affirmed, and supported as we work together toward meaningful change.


Julla Jose

My practice is built on the belief that your identity is a strength, not a symptom. Together, we will work to navigate the unique stressors of living in a heteronormative world while building resilience and self-compassion. 
Whether you are navigating the coming-out process, exploring gender/sexual identity, dealing with family dynamics, or simply seeking support for anxiety or depression without your identity being pathologized, I am here to walk that path with you.

Rose James

I am a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist and a member of the IACP (Irish Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). Fluent in both English and Portuguese. I work with clients from diverse backgrounds, helping them navigate life's challenges with understanding and professional support.

BSc Honours in Counselling & Psychotherapy
Certificate in Counselling & Psychotherapy
Postgraduate Diploma in Advanced Affirmative Psychosocial Interventions for LGBTQIA+ Individuals

Beyond my professional qualifications, I have extensive experience working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, neurodivergent clients, and those facing significant life transitions. 

My volunteer work with LGBT Ireland and Foróige (Irish association) has further enriched my ability to provide inclusive and affirming therapy.

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