A safe space for every journey
I understand the unique paths and challenges faced by individuals across the gender and sexual diversity spectrum. You are not alone, and your experiences are valid. I offer a supportive, understanding, and professional environment where you can explore your thoughts and feelings freely.
Specialised support, rooted in experience
I bring extensive experience in working with gender and sexual diversity, having received specialist training in this area in both the UK and Sweden. I work with individuals and those in same-sex and non-traditional relationships, offering a nuanced understanding of your experiences. Despite growing cultural acceptance, oppression, discrimination, and marginalisation of LGBTQ people persist. My practice is a space where you can navigate these challenges with informed support.
Out of control or compulsive sexual behaviour
Compulsive sexual behavior may involve different kinds of commonly enjoyable sexual experiences. Examples include masturbation, sexual arousal by using a computer to communicate, multiple sexual partners, use of pornography or paying for sex. But when these sexual behaviors become a major, constant focus in your life, are difficult to control, cause problems in your life, or are harmful to you or others, they can cause major distress to you and others in your life.
These behaviors can feel hard to control and can get in the way of your daily life. They may cause stress, shame or problems with relationships, work or finances.
You might use these behaviors to cope with anxiety, depression or past trauma. You may try to stop or cut back, but find it difficult. And you may keep doing them even if they cause guilt or regret.
With therapy and support, many people learn skills to manage triggers and respond to urges in healthier ways. Over time, sexual thoughts may feel less intense, and behaviors may happen less often.
Understanding your unique journey
While your sexual or romantic orientation or gender identity itself may not be a source of distress, the societal stigma and challenges faced by lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender/gender variant, queer, questioning, asexual, and other diverse individuals can lead to stress or anxiety. Finding a qualified mental health professional with experience, training, and familiarity with the LGBTQI+ community's challenges is crucial for successful therapy outcomes.
Finding hope, speaking freely
My aim is for you to leave our sessions feeling hopeful and empowered with an understanding of the richness of your life. You'll find a welcoming environment where your voice is heard, and your identity is respected. With specialist training and many years of working in and with the community and delivering training myself, I can offer genuine understanding to support your well-being.
