LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Portsmouth, England ENG, United Kingdom UK
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LGBTQ+
Saffron Marriner
Counsellor/Therapist, MBACP (Accred)
I can support clients with the process of coming out re. their sexuality. People within the LGBTQIA community are often affected by trauma due to factors such as discrimination, rejection and violence. Trauma can be varied and complex. It may include, but is not limited to: homophobia, biphobia, transphobia and other forms of discrimination. At times there may be rejection and estrangement from family, bullying and harrassment, physical and sexual violence, micro aggressions and systemic oppression. My clients should feel safe and free from judgment and harm within my counselling space. Trust and transparency is important. I may encourage clients to research further information regarding peer support groups which can offer a sense of community and shared understanding. This can be a valuable resource for healing and resilience. Being mindful with regard to pronouns and identities in order to ensure that my clients feel recognised and respected. It may be helpful, if needed to work through internalised stigma and self-acceptance and may involve challenging negative beliefs and promoting positive self identity. I work to a trauma informed model.
22 Years Experience
In-Person Near Portsmouth, ENG
Online in Portsmouth, ENG England
LGBTQ+
Ruth Mark-Roland Psychotherapy
Registered Psychotherapist, Post Grad Diploma in Psychotherapy, Foundation and Diploma in Group Analysis
I offer support for LGBTQ+ related issues, including identity exploration, sexuality, coming out, internalised stigma, minority stress, and challenges around belonging and self-acceptance. Many of the people I work with are navigating complex questions about who they are, how they relate to others, and how to feel more at ease in themselves within a wider social and relational context.
My approach is grounded in psychoanalytic and relational psychotherapy, offering a safe, non-judgemental space to explore how early experiences, attachment patterns, and relational dynamics may shape your sense of identity and emotional life. Together, we may also explore how cultural and social narratives around sexuality and gender influence self-understanding, relationships, and wellbeing.
I work in a trauma-informed way, recognising the impact of discrimination, exclusion, or shame that LGBTQ+ individuals may have experienced. I aim to provide a steady and affirming space where all aspects of your identity can be explored at your own pace, without pressure or expectation.
I also integrate somatic awareness to support reconnection with the body, particularly where anxiety, shame, or past experiences may have led to disconnection or tension. Psychoeducation may be used to deepen understanding of emotional and relational processes, and where appropriate, I may incorporate EFT (Emotional Freedom Techniques / tapping) to support emotional regulation and processing.
Therapy offers a collaborative space to develop greater self-acceptance, strengthen a sense of identity, and build more fulfilling and authentic ways of relating to yourself and others.
14 Years Experience
Online in Portsmouth, ENG England
LGBTQ+
Tayo, Owosina
Registered Psychotherapist, Registered Professional Counsellor
Sexuality is an integral part of your life. You struggle with confusion, lets walk you through your resolve.
16 Years Experience
Online in Portsmouth, ENG England
LGBTQ+
Jill Deacon
Counsellor/Therapist, BSc and FdSc Person Centred Counselling. MBACP
We can all experience mental health issues. Members of the LGBTQ community seek help at a higher rate, perhaps due to discrimination and stigma still rife within families, work, peers and society at large. Depression, anxiety and other mental health-related issues can also lead to higher rates of addiction and substance misuse, damaging behaviours, self-harm and suicidal ideation and suicide.
Working with an LGBTQ affirmative counsellor can provide a safe place to empower each persons' unique challenges in life and to explore the feelings and experiences.
8 Years Experience
Online in Portsmouth, ENG England (Online Only)
LGBTQ+
Neil Coburn Relationship Therapy and Counselling
Registered Psychotherapist, BA (Hons), MA (Tavi Rels), MBACP (Accred)
I have worked with many couples and individuals who are LBGT+, especially on their relationships, whether or not their sexuality is a significant issue in the challenges they are facing.
11 Years Experience
Online in Portsmouth, ENG England
Portsmouth is one of the United Kingdom's great naval cities — home to HMNB Portsmouth, the Royal Navy's primary surface fleet base, and the historic dockyard where HMS Victory is berthed — and its therapy community is substantially shaped by the needs of Royal Navy personnel, veterans, and military families navigating deployment stress, trauma, and the emotional challenges of service life. The city is densely populated and has experienced significant post-industrial economic challenges, with therapists frequently addressing economic stress, housing precarity, and the mental health effects of communities carrying long-term deprivation. Southern Health NHS Foundation Trust provides public mental health services alongside a private therapy community concentrated in Southsea and the residential suburbs north of the city center. The University of Portsmouth's psychology programs supply clinical training to the local community.
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Portsmouth, England, United Kingdom average 15 years of experience and charge around ¤109 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (62%), Integrative Therapy (52%), and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (48%).
Average years in practice
15 Years Experience
Average cost per session
¤109
Accept insurance
41%
Offer sliding scale
55%
Gender ID
| 57% |
Female |
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| 40% |
Male |
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| 3% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 69% |
In Person and Online |
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| 31% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 62% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 52% | Integrative Therapy |
| 48% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 41% | Psychodynamic Therapy |
| 41% | Solution-Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) |
| 38% | Psychoeducational Therapy |
| 34% | Behavioral Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 72% | Senior |
| 66% | Young Adult |
| 45% | Teen |
| 17% | Children |
Client Focus
| 83% | LGBTQ+ |
| 69% | Women |
| 66% | Men |
| 52% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 41% | Black / African American |