Brighton is home to one of the UK's most vibrant LGBTQ+ communities, yet finding a therapist where you feel completely understood without explaining yourself can still take time. Online sessions offer a private, accessible way to engage in deep, affirming therapy from your own home.
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Brighton has long been a haven for queer culture and expression, but living in an open city does not automatically remove internal pressure, shame, or relationship stress. Navigating identity, coming out, or family dynamics can carry emotional weight even in welcoming surroundings. Having a dedicated space to process these experiences is essential for long-term well-being.
Choosing online therapy allows you to connect with a specialised practitioner without needing to travel or worry about running into acquaintances on the way to an appointment. From your home in Brighton, you can create a safe, confidential environment where you can speak openly, step back from daily noise, and focus entirely on your healing.
I work with adults across the LGBTQ+ spectrum who are seeking affirmative, non-judgmental support. As a gay man, my practice is rooted in lived experience as well as clinical expertise, offering LGBTQ+ affirming therapy where there is no need to educate your therapist about queer terminology, dating culture, or gender diversity. You can bring your full self to our sessions without filter.
Alongside person-centred active listening, I integrate somatic techniques to help address how stress and trauma are held in the body. If you are a gay or bisexual man exploring identity or self-worth, my page on online therapy for gay men explains this approach in detail. We listen to your body's subtle signals to help you notice physical tension and gently cultivate self-acceptance.
Clients living in Brighton often reach out to work through internalised shame, rejection sensitivity, or the emotional toll of minority stress. You might experience chronic anxiety, low self-esteem, or a feeling of detachment from your physical self. Somatic work offers a gentle way to explore physical sensations, supporting your capacity to find ground and stillness within your body.
Others want to explore relationship dynamics, open or polyamorous connections, or family complexities. While I work exclusively with individual clients, therapy provides a safe, reflective space to clarify your personal needs, set healthier boundaries, and cultivate deeper intimacy. Whatever you bring, we move at your pace, honouring your unique story and timing without pressure.
Sessions are 50 minutes long at £90, conducted online over video for people living in Brighton and across the UK. I am an MSc-qualified therapist and an accredited member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP Accred), with eight years of experience. We begin with a free 20-minute introductory call to explore how we might work together. I accept the following insurance providers:
If you hold health insurance with Aviva, AXA, Bupa, Healix, or Vitality, your therapy sessions may be covered under your policy. I aim to make therapy straightforward and accessible. Booking an initial 20-minute intro call gives you a low-pressure opportunity to meet me, ask questions, and decide if online therapy is right for you.
Whether you choose to self-fund or use private health insurance, accessing online therapy is intended to be straightforward and clear. The initial consultation carries no financial obligation, giving you ample time to reflect on whether my somatic and queer-affirming practice feels like the right fit for what you are seeking.
Online therapy gives you privacy and convenience, allowing you to work with a specialised therapist directly from home without worrying about travel, scheduling around journeys, or encountering people you know locally.
It means therapy delivered by a therapist who understands queer culture and lived experience firsthand, so you never have to explain, educate, or justify your identity, relationships, or community background.
Shame and minority stress often register physically as tightness, hypervigilance, or numbness. Somatic methods bring gentle attention to physical sensations, supporting your nervous system as you explore greater self-acceptance and ease.
Looking for an affirming online LGBTQ+ therapist in Brighton? Book a free 20-minute call to discuss your needs in a relaxed, confidential space.
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