When family dynamics or relationship patterns feel heavy, traditional counselling models do not always reflect queer lives. I offer individual online therapy for LGBTQ+ adults across the UK, providing a steady space to explore these connections at your own pace.
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Many people seeking support for relationship or family difficulties wonder if they need to attend therapy together with a partner or relative. I work exclusively with individuals one to one. Focusing on your individual experience can allow us to explore your feelings, boundaries, and personal history without needing to manage another person's reactions in the room.
Whether you are dealing with family estrangement, disapproval after coming out, or recurring struggles in dating and intimacy, individual sessions give you room to pause and reflect. We can look closely at old attachment patterns, emotional expectations, and communication habits, supporting you to reflect on what feels important in your connections with others.
As a gay therapist, I bring lived experience alongside professional training to our sessions. You will never have to explain basic queer terms, cultural context, or non-traditional relationship structures to me. That foundational understanding means we can focus directly on what matters most to you, building a warm and non-judgmental therapeutic relationship.
My practice combines person-centred counselling with somatic principles. Relationship struggles often manifest physically, such as a knot in the stomach before visiting family or tension during conflict with a partner. By noticing these bodily cues alongside your thoughts, sessions can support your system to settle while exploring how you might establish clearer emotional boundaries.
Individual therapy sessions are held online across the UK and Ireland, lasting 50 minutes at a fee of £90 per session. The first step is a free 20-minute introductory call, which gives us a chance to meet, talk about what you hope to gain from therapy, and see if we feel like a good match.
If you want to read more about my broader work with the community, you can explore my page on LGBTQ+ affirming therapy. For men seeking targeted support around identity and relationships, my page on online therapy for gay men explains that focus, while my guide on therapy for shame and self-esteem looks at inner confidence.
I hold a Master of Science degree in counselling and psychotherapy, and I am an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP Accred). Drawing on eight years of dedicated clinical experience supporting adult clients through complex family dynamics, estrangement, and personal relationship concerns, I accept the following insurance providers:
If you plan to use private health insurance for our sessions, please check your policy details regarding outpatient mental health coverage before our initial meeting. You can mention your insurance provider during our free 20-minute introductory call, and I can answer any questions you have about the claim process or session bookings.
No, I work exclusively with individuals one to one. Rather than hosting joint sessions with partners or family members, we use individual therapy to help you explore your own emotions, consider healthy boundaries, process past dynamics, and reflect on what you want from your relationships.
We can explore any relationship difficulty that affects your wellbeing. Common themes include coming out to family, managing tension or disapproval, navigating family estrangement, considering boundaries with relatives, or reflecting on old relational roles that may no longer suit you in adulthood.
Online sessions take place over a secure video link, offering a private and comfortable space to discuss sensitive personal matters. Working online means you can join from home without travel stress, fitting therapy smoothly into your weekly routine.
Ready to explore your relationship or family concerns in a supportive individual space? Book a free 20 minute call to discuss how we can work together.
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