About me
Hi, I'm AJ Goodlad (he/they). I’m an experienced intersectional, Neurodivergent, Queer, Trans Non-binary, Humanistic Person-Centred Psychotherapist, Counsellor, and Advanced Practitioner Member of the BACP.
I’ve had the privilege of being in the role of Psychotherapist and Counsellor for the past decade, with extensive experience as a Gender, Sex and Relationship Diversity (GSRD) Therapist.
My work is trauma informed, sex positive, gender affirming, neuro-affirming. I’m warm, soft, open and friendly in my approach. My relationship with you will be genuine, as you process any thoughts, feelings and life's experiences. I will be working for you to feel safe, within an empathic space, for you to explore as you need. I will offer you unconditional acceptance, warmth, and a genuine non-judgmental relationship.
I’m curious about power dynamics and how this can impact a person’s experience of themselves, identity and relationships. I'm anti-ableist, fat positive, feminist, HIV/AIDS allied, intersex allied, open relationship, poly/non-monogamy allied, Racial Justice allied, refugee and migrant allied, sex worker allied, Kink/BDSM allied. My rich background is in advocacy within disabled and queer communities, and survivors of abuse.
Client Testimonials:
“It's rare you will find a guy like AJ. When I first reached out to him I felt as if my life was going in a very negative direction. For the first time in a long time I am very excited to start the next step of my life. I highly recommend AJ to anyone struggling or facing difficulties.”
“AJ has helped me so much over the last years. Before AJ I had had several difficult transphobic experiences in counselling. I know what a challenge it is finding someone who can professionally hold non-judgemental space while also bringing care to the work.”
“AJ is an excellent counsellor and a caring listener. I've never once felt judged during a session and I've had the rare experience of feeling free to express myself. I will always be grateful for AJ’s work and care - thank you!”
Training, qualifications & experience
I hold an Honours degree in Person Centred Psychotherapy (Middlesex University, London) and a Diploma in Person Centred Counselling (The Metanoia Institute, London). ADHD Coaching (Barrett Coaching). I attend regular continued professional development training.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Accredited register membership
The Accredited Register Scheme was set up in 2013 by the Department of Health (DoH) as a way to recognise organisations that hold voluntary registers which meet certain standards. These standards are set by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA).
This therapist has indicated that they belong to an Accredited Register.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Other areas of counselling I deal with
- Later in life, neurodivergent understanding - Autism, ADHD, AuDHD, Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, OCD, Mental Health, and others
- Later in life, coming out - lesbian, gay, bisexual, pansexual, trans, non binary, intersex, Asexual, demisexual, and others
- Opening up monogamous relationship to ethical non-monogamy and/or polyamory
Therapies offered
Fees
£50.00 - £90.00
Additional information
- Free 15-minute Therapy Introduction call
- 30-minute Therapy & Counselling assessment (optional, not mandatory to work together): £30
- Weekly or fortnightly Therapy & Counselling: Sliding Scale £70-80
- Single Session Therapy (SST): £90
- Limited concession rates available at £50. Please enquire.
Further information
Working Online (video, voice, therapeutic email, instant messaging) or by telephone. Some ‘Walk and Talk’ sessions available on the South Downs in Spring & Summer months. Weekly, fortnightly, or single-session therapy meetings available.
