Living as part of the LGBTQ+ community can bring both joy and challenges. Whether you’re exploring your identity, coping with rejection, or navigating relationships, it can make a big difference to speak with someone who truly understands. As a counsellor based in Brighton & Hove and working online across the UK, I offer a safe…
When someone you love is struggling with addiction, it can be deeply painful and confusing. You may find yourself trying to help, worrying constantly, or feeling powerless as you watch them suffer. Family members and friends often carry a heavy emotional burden, yet their own wellbeing can easily be overlooked. Therapy can offer a safe,…
When someone you love is struggling with addiction, it’s natural to want to help. You might feel desperate to say or do the right thing, to encourage them to stop, to get treatment, or simply to be okay again. But when your efforts don’t seem to make a difference, you can be left feeling powerless,…
Going through pregnancy, birth, and early parenthood can bring immense joy – but it can also bring emotional and psychological challenges that many don’t anticipate. Perinatal mental health conditions (occurring during pregnancy or up to one year after birth) are more common than many people realise, and you don’t need to have experienced a traumatic…
Finding the courage to open up Talking about self harm can feel incredibly difficult. You might worry about how your therapist will react, fear being judged, or feel unsure how to even begin the conversation. These feelings are completely understandable, opening up about something so private and personal can feel exposing. But therapy is a…
Relational therapy is a form of counselling that places the relationship between client and therapist at the heart of the work. It recognises that the way we connect with others shapes who we are, and that healing often happens through supportive, authentic relationships. Whether you are new to therapy or looking to explore long-standing patterns,…
For many LGBTQ+ people, the journey toward living authentically can involve resilience in the face of unique challenges. Experiences such as discrimination, rejection, harassment, or even subtle microaggressions can leave lasting emotional and physical effects. Understanding the connection between trauma and LGBTQ+ identities can help you make sense of difficult feelings – and discover pathways…
Finding the right therapist can feel daunting for anyone, but for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, non-binary and queer people, it can be especially important to choose someone who truly understands and respects your identity. LGBTQ+ affirming therapy provides a safe, supportive space where you don’t have to explain or justify who you are – you…
Psychodynamic therapy is a well-established form of talking therapy that focuses on how our past experiences, relationships and unconscious patterns shape the way we feel and behave today. It offers a safe, reflective space to understand yourself more deeply, so you can make meaningful and lasting changes in your life. How Psychodynamic Therapy Works In…
Coming out is a deeply personal journey. Whether you’re exploring your sexuality or gender identity, telling others can be exciting – but it can also bring uncertainty, fear, or anxiety. Working with an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist can give you a safe, non-judgemental space to explore your feelings and develop the confidence to live authentically. How…