Providing support for LGBTQIA+ and Questioning People, and their families
Counselling and therapy to work through your thoughts and feelings
Are you lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, intersex, asexual, aromantic, or perhaps you identify in another way, or perhaps you are questioning your Self, gender and identity? Maybe you have experienced conversion practices (whether or not labelled as such) that have deeply affected you.
I am here to provide care and support, working with you in a non-judgemental and affirming way as you explore your sense of Self, your thoughts, your feelings, your relationships and issues that come up for you. As a cisgender heterosexual woman, I recognise that we have our own unique experiences of life and discrimination. I firmly believe that as humans we are all deserving of love, care and support whilst recognising the judgement and pressure many LGBTQIA+ people face in today’s polarised society. I prioritise your safety, autonomy, and dignity, with your identity, relationships, and lived experience being accepted and respected. You don’t have to explain or defend who you are or the journey you are on.
Support for Families of LGBTQIA+ Loved Ones
Are you a family member of someone who is LGBTQIA+ or questioning? I also work with families, parents, partners, and relatives seeking support and a safe space to explore their own thoughts, feelings and identity when a loved one is exploring their gender identity, sexuality, or relationship orientation, or have come out as lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, queer or any other identity that may be difficult for you to understand or perhaps accept.
You may be feeling unsure or overwhelmed in relation to your own responses to your loved one, or perhaps you just need someone to listen to whatever is going on for you? Or maybe you are finding it difficult to support your loved one in the way they need, struggling with the discrimination your loved one experiences in everyday life, not knowing how to support them and experiencing stress and uncertainty yourself.
Whatever issues you bring, I provide you with a safe and supportive space where you can talk openly and make sense of your own thoughts and feelings without judgment.
LGBTQIA+ Inclusive Menopause Support
Menopause can be a complex and often overlooked experience within the LGBTQIA+ community. I will walk alongside you whether you’re a trans man, non‑binary person, intersex person, queer woman or any other identity, navigating menopausal changes. I will respect your body, gender, and lived experience without assumptions, providing a supportive environment for you to explore the physical, emotional, and identity‑related aspects of menopause with someone who understands its unique impact on LGBTQIA+ lives. Together, we can make sense of your journey and help you feel grounded, informed, and supported throughout this life transition.
Why choose me?
Free 15 minute chat
I offer a free 15 minute chat so we can discuss what you’d like help with and whether I’d be the right therapist for you.
Qualified and Registered
I’m a registered counsellor/therapist with BACP and NCPS, two of the main professional bodies in the UK
I offer flexibility
Online (camera on of off) or in person sessions. No commitment to the amount of sessions you have. Discounts available.
Free 15 minute chat
Let's have a chat!
If you’re ready to talk, explore what’s going on, or simply take the first small step, I offer a free 15 minute phone or video call so you can get a feel for me, ask any questions, and see whether counselling / therapy with me feels like the right fit for you. This includes:
- Talking about what you’re looking for in counselling / therapy
- Giving you time to ask me anything you need such as who I am, my experience, how I work whether online or face-to-face in Chepstow, South East Wales (close to Newport, Bristol and South Gloucestershire)
- No pressure to continue afterwards
- If you are ready, we can discuss my availability to book your first session
- Referring you to someone else if I am not a good fit for you
To book your free 15 minute chat, you can fill in the form below, email me at , or send me a WhatsApp message or text message on 07564 069711. I will then contact you to arrange.
Free 15 minute chat
Let's have a chat!
If you’re ready to talk, explore what’s going on, or simply take the first small step, I offer a free 15 minute phone or video call so you can get a feel for me, ask any questions, and see whether counselling or therapy with me feels like the right fit for you. This includes
- Looking at what you’re looking for in counselling or therapy
- Giving you time to ask me anything about how I work, online or face to face
- No pressure to continue afterwards
- If you are ready, we can discuss my availability to book your first session
- Referring you to someone else if I am not a good fit for you
To book your free 15 minute chat, you can fill in the form below, email me at , or send me a WhatsApp voice or text message on 07564 069711. I will then contact you to arrange.
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Are you in an emergency?
Are you currently experiencing an emergency or major crisis? Are you considering serious self-harm? Please seek immediate help from your GP, visiting your nearest A&E or dialing 999.
If you would like to have someone listen to you, you can also contact the Samaritans immediately on 116 123. They are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.