Relationships, Identity & LGBTQI+

I began my career as a relationship counsellor with Relate which required ongoing mandatory training to accommodate all kinds of couples and families. Since then I have expanded my interest in the field, now specialising in non-mainstream areas, many of which I have personal experience of, both in my own life and that of those close to me.

An interest in relationship diversity inevitably overlaps with non-mainstream identities, from sexuality and gender identity to non-monogamy and neurodivergence, all of which frequenty co-occur and influence each other.

Areas I have experience working with include:

  • Same sex and gender non-conforming relationships
  • Polyamory and Ethical/Consensual Non-monogamy (ENM/CNM)
  • Defining who you are in and through your relationships
  • Navigating neurodivergent relationships
  • Gender questioning, transitioning and exploring identity outside the binary
  • Impact of gender/sexuality questioning on relationships
  • Family of origin – issues past and present
  • Parenting and step-parenting
  • Marriage, separation and divorce
  • Co-parenting as friends or ex-partners
  • Living Apart Together (LAT)
  • Solo by choice
  • Asexuality/Aromanticism
  • Rejection Sensitive Dysphoria (RSD) and relationships
  • Coming out – as gay, bi, trans, asexual, polyamorous, neurodivergent and more

I hope I have the humility as well as the experience to embrace whatever situation you bring me. I may not be familiar with your exact scenario but I am passionate about working with difference and look forward to exploring your individual situation and challenges with you.