About me
Are you LGBTQIA+ and /or neurodivergent seeking support for better mental health, understanding yourself or relationships? Who’s welcomed into my practice? The dolls, transf@gs, gender queers, crips, questioning, bois, she/they’s, bears, pups, non-binary finery, isolated village queers, binary trans, gender questioning, SWers, later in life neuroqueer discovery and/or coming out, AuDHDers, non-binary dykes, religious trauma survivors, plurals, metas, those without gender, poly Tetris players, cis partners, friends, lovers, and family seeking understanding as their loved one transitions; whoever's drawn to my work.
For over a decade I’ve specialised in Gender, Sex & Relationship Diversity Therapy & Neurodivergent ways of being. You do not have to educate me, I understand. I will offer you unconditional acceptance, warmth, and a genuine non-judgmental relationship. Working Online (UK and internationally) and in person at Brightons Queer Therapy Hub. Long/short term work. 18+.
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.
Times are tough and you don't have to deal with it on your own. I’m an experienced Neurodivergent, Queer, Trans, Humanistic Person-Centred Psychotherapist & Advanced Practitioner Member of the BACP. I’m warm, soft, open & friendly in my approach, wanting you to feel safe and understood.
Please get in touch for a free no obligation 15 minute consultation :)
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). 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
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Fees
£50.00 - £80.00
Additional information
- Free 15-minute consultation call
- Weekly or fortnightly Therapy & Counselling: Sliding Scale £60-80
- Limited concession rates available at £50. Please enquire.
When I work
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Further information
Working Online (video, voice, therapeutic email, instant messaging) or by telephone. Some ‘Walk and Talk’ sessions available on the South Downs available. Weekly, fortnightly, or single-session therapy meetings available.
