I’m a Manchester-based creative arts therapist, facilitator and storyteller. Practising as a therapist since 2020, working extensively with children, teenagers, and in adult mental health; using art, expression and creativity to offer clients the tools for their personal healing and growth. I’ve worked with Rainbow Mind in London and in Manchester as a therapist, and facilitate Queer Connect, an online space for queer people between ages 18-25. Working with Rainbow Mind feels of the utmost importance in this current climate; Queer people deserve care, expression, community, and safety, and it is an honour to be able to create spaces that make that possible. 

I’m Leila, a GSRD (Gender, Sexuality and Relationship Diversity) psychotherapist working predominantly within the LGBTQIA+ community. As a cis queer woman, I have first-hand experience of some of the challenges faced by our community, while also recognising the different forms of stress, marginalisation, and resilience we each encounter. I work in an affirmative and collaborative way, and I am passionate about providing a safe and supportive therapeutic space for LGBTQIA+ people from all backgrounds. Outside of the therapy room, you’ll usually find me trying to learn to crochet, talking nonsense to my cat, and spending time with the important people in my life.

Hello, I’m Lucas. I’m a qualified psychotherapist, and my practice is rooted in person-centred and compassion-focused therapies. Guided by queer, trauma-informed, and anti-oppressive principles, my background includes working with the LGBT Foundation and Women’s Aid. As a trans and neurodivergent therapist, I believe in adapting the approach to meet individual client needs and lived experiences. I strive to create a compassionate and collaborative space where individuals can move at their own pace. I’ve worked with people with various experiences, including anxiety, depression, self-criticism, internalised homo/bi/ace/trans-phobia, gender dysphoria, complex trauma, racism, xenophobia, domestic violence, grief, various forms of masking and more. I trained at the University of Salford and am a member of the BACP.

As a counsellor, I have completed 150+ hours of counselling practice, with experience of supporting clients from diverse backgrounds, including the LGBTQIA+ community with experiences of stress, anxiety, depression, identity-related concerns, shame, trauma, abuse, motivation, self-esteem, confidence, work-life balance, familial issues, relationship issues, bereavement and grief, disability, and chronic illness. I am a Registered Member of the British Association for Counsellors and Psychotherapists (BACP) and an Accredited Registrant with the National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society (NCPS), and follow their code of ethics for good practice. As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community myself, I respect the nuances and complexities of each individual’s identity, and I understand how lived experience, systemic marginalization, inaccessible support, prejudice and stigma can impact the well-being of queer individuals and the community as a whole. Through my professional career, I have worked towards building a queer-affirmative and trauma-focused practice, grounded in principles of intersectionality, cultural sensitivity, respect, inclusivity, and equity. I strongly believe that my clients are the only true experts of their lives and I hold space for these individual experiences within the context of their environment, culture, and lived realities. In utilizing Compassion-Focused Therapy as the foundation of my practice, I hope to create a space of safety, non-judgement, autonomy, compassion and empowerment for all my clients to access the support they need.

I’m a HCPC registered Clinical Psychologist, having completed the Doctorate in Clinical Psychology (DClinPsy) at Lancaster University.  I work at Rainbow Mind as a therapist and part-time in the NHS. My experience is with both individuals in the LGBTQIA+ community, as well as those who are neurodivergent, in a wide range of settings, including health – community and inpatient – working with adults, children, young people and older adults. My areas of interest include Compassion Focused Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy and Narrative Therapy.

I’m Stephen, a therapist with a background in Person Centred Therapy and Level 5 CBT. My work is grounded in creating a safe, supportive and non-judgemental space where people can explore what is going on in their lives at their own pace. I believe that every person has their own inner resources for growth and change, and therapy can help create the conditions where those strengths can emerge. I have experience supporting people with a range of challenges including anxiety, low mood, addiction and recovery, identity-related concerns and life transitions. I work with many LGBTQIA+ clients and understand how stigma, marginalisation and social pressures can impact wellbeing. I am also particularly passionate about supporting neurodivergent clients, recognising the importance of adapting therapy to suit different ways of thinking, feeling and experiencing the world.

Within my work at Rainbow Mind, I draw from relational working rooted in humanistic approaches, interwoven with principles from Compassion Focused Therapy. This allows the therapeutic space to centre warmth, understanding and compassion, helping people build a kinder relationship with themselves while making sense of their experiences within the wider context of their lives. My aim is always to offer a collaborative and compassionate environment where people feel heard, respected and supported in moving forward in ways that feel meaningful to them.

I am a warm and dynamic therapist (BACP registered) offering a safe and supportive space where you can speak freely, without judgement and in confidence. I have experience supporting clients privately and in various community settings working with a wide range of presenting challenges including; anxiety, depression, attachment related concerns, relationship issues, feelings of ‘stuckness’, disconnection, childhood trauma, identity related concerns, gender identity, sexuality, grief and neurodivergence. Together we will explore your experience, making space for difficult feelings and thinking about ways to support yourself moving forward. My role is to help you find a sense of steadiness within yourself and in your connection with others, so that life feels more secure, loving and whole.