Manchester City Centre and Online.
LGBTQIA+ affirmative counselling and psychotherapy, helping people to achieve healing, growth and authentic living.
I’m Seán (he/they) — a queer therapist offering down-to-earth, inclusive support for LGBTQIA+ folks and allies.
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I specialise in working with gender, sexual, and relationship diversity (GSRD), and I offer a space where your identity and lived experience aren’t just accepted — they’re seen and understood. Whether you’re exploring something new, unpacking something old, or simply wanting to be fully yourself without having to explain, you’re welcome here.
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Right now you might be feeling stuck, or questioning parts of yourself, or going through something that feels too hard to even put into words. You might be simply looking for a space where you don’t have to filter or shrink yourself — where you can just be.
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I offer a calm, non-judgmental space to explore whatever's coming up for you. Together, we can make sense of things at your pace, in your own way.
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Therapy shouldn't feel formal or detached. It should feel real, collaborative, and truly transformative.
about
ME
My journey into counselling and psychotherapy was shaped by my own queer lived experience. For many years, I grappled with finding internal acceptance and understanding my identity in a cis-heteronormative world. Through therapy, I was able to navigate my feelings and discover my own strength, acceptance, and peace.
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I believe that everyone deserves a space where they can be their true selves without fear of judgment. My own experiences have taught me the importance of having someone to talk to who truly understands and accepts you. This is why I am passionate about providing a safe, affirming space for my clients.
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“Queer people don't grow up as ourselves, we grow up playing a version of ourselves that sacrifices authenticity to minimise humiliation & prejudice. The massive task of our adult lives is to unpick which parts of ourselves are truly us & which parts we've created to protect us.” - Alexander Leon
MY APPROACH TO THERAPY
My approach to therapy has been shaped by my own lived experience.
I believe that each and every client is unique and will need different things from therapy. I aim to collaborate with each client, tailoring the approach to ensure that you get what you need from our sessions.
I am trained in the humanistic approach, which places the client at the centre of our work together. This approach is non-directive in nature, putting the client in control of the direction and pace of their therapy.
However, I recognise that some clients might feel they need something a little more guided by their therapist. At the start of therapy, I discuss with each client their wants and needs and together we work to agree an approach which suits.
I also touch upon other modalities in my work, including existential therapy and cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT), with a further focus on social justice and anti-oppression.
"The curious paradox is that when I accept myself just as I am, then I can change." - Carl Rogers
WHY THE "PINK TRIANGLE"?
The pink triangle is a powerful symbol that has been reclaimed by the LGBTQIA+ community. Originally used as a marker of oppression, it’s since been transformed into a symbol if resilience, defiance, pride and solidarity. While honouring the past, the name reflects the power we have as individuals and as a community to reclaim our identities and rewrite our narratives.
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Check out Manchester Pride's article: Reclaiming the Pink Triangle.
MY EXPERIENCE
As well as my own practice, I have experience working with a number of LGBTQIA+ organisations, including LGBT Foundation and MindOUT, providing therapy for LGBTQIA+ people from all sorts of backgrounds and intersectionalities. I've also worked with Our Room, working with males, trans+ and non-binary people who sex work. Alongside my practice, I also work with George House Trust providing therapy for people living with HIV.
ISSUES/TOPICS I WORK WITH
I've had the privilege of working with clients on a diverse range of issues and topics, including but not limited to:
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Internalised homophobia
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self-esteem and self-worth
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Anxiety and depression
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Bullying and harassment
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Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD)
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Anger and trust issues
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Managing addiction
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Navigating a straight world
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Relationship difficulties
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Navigating poly relationships
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Kink, fetish and BDSM
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Physical and emotional abuse
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Intrusive thoughts
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Feeling lost
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Gender identity and expression
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Loss and bereavement
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Chemsex
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Sex work
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HIV stigma and shame
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Illness
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Rejection
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Shame
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Drug and alcohol use
EDUCATION AND CREDENTIALS
- PGDip Counselling & Psychotherapy (Professional Practice)
- British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) registered member
- Level 3 Counselling Skills
- Mental Health First Aid
SESSIONS AND FEES
MY LOCATION
My therapy space is located in Manchester city centre, just off St Anne's Square.
Sessions last 50 minutes and are usually scheduled weekly or fortnightly.
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£60 per 50 minute session.
Discounted sessions are available for students and trainees, and those saving for gender reaffirming surgeries.
I also practise online for clients who live outside of Manchester, or who prefer this type of therapy.
get in touch
I offer all prospective clients a free and informal 20-minute phone call consultation.
If you'd like to arrange this, please either leave your details in the form, or drop me an email, text message or WhatsApp on the details below.
PHONE
07310 491 769
