My practice as a white queer therapist is LGBTQI+ affirmative, non-judgemental, trauma-informed, body-positive and consent-led. I make every effort possible to ensure that this is the case and that Olive Tree Therapies can be a sanctuary for those who have seldom had one.

LGBTQI+ individuals face a number of barriers when accessing healthcare, both public and private. We are often misgendered, unacknowledged, body-shamed and judged for our lifestyle choices, making us feel like our identities are invalid and unwelcome. 

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As a queer therapist, it is my goal to ensure that members of my community on low incomes can have (and continue to) access to the healing power of body-based therapies. Perhaps you're healing from strains and sprains, perhaps you have a complex relationship with your body or maybe you're healing from trauma. I strive to create a safe and welcoming space, where it is my responsability to make you feel therapeutically held and looked after on your healing journey.

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Here are some stats from research by the Mental Health Foundation:

• Half of LGBTQI+ people had experienced depression, and three in five had experienced anxiety

• One in eight LGBTQI+ people aged 18 to 24 had attempted to end their life

• Almost half of trans people had thought about taking their life

• Around one in eight LGBTQI+ people have experienced unequal treatment from healthcare staff because they are LGBTIQ+. One in seven have avoided treatment for fear of discrimination

• Members of the LGBTQI+ community are at a greater risk of experiencing hate crimes compared to heterosexual people. Certain LGBTQI+ groups are at particular risk, including gay men, young people and those who are from Black, Asian and ethnic minority groups

• Transgender people are substantially more likely to have attempted suicide, to be unemployed, and to be living in poverty than the rest of the population

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*If you feel suicidal or feel in crisis with your mental health, click here.