André Niven

I offer flexible online and telephone sessions on Tuesday through Saturday, with dedicated afternoon and evening slots tailored around busy work schedules.

My practice is fully LGBTQ+ affirming, providing a warm, confidential, and safe space to explore identity, relationships, stress, or life transitions without judgment or having to explain yourself.

I currently have 3 evening slots open for new clients this week.

Feel free to send me a quick message or email to book a free 15-minute introductory call—a low-pressure way to discuss what you need, ask any questions, and see if working together feels like the right fit.

Many LGBTQ+ clients enter therapy exhausted from constantly having to explain, justify, or translate themselves—to society, family, or even previous therapists. In our sessions, you never have to start from scratch or defend who you are.

My practice offers an explicitly affirming, safe, and open space. Whether you are navigating relationship dynamics, identity, internalized pressure, or simply dealing with everyday stress and burnout, you won't need to educate me on queer experiences.

My approach combines warm human connection with a neuroscience-informed understanding of how chronic stress and hypervigilance impact the mind and nervous system. Rather than forcing you into a rigid model, I tailor our work to what you uniquely need—moving at a pace that is steady, grounded, and focused on real, lasting change.

You don't need to have everything figured out before reaching out. Knowing you want a safe space to be yourself is enough.

I offer a free 15-to-20-minute initial chat so we can discuss what you need and see if working together feels right for you.

Therapy with me is structured, affirming, and entirely tailored to you. I offer a calm, non-judgmental space where you can speak openly without needing to filter yourself or hold back.

We work together to understand what is driving your stress, anxiety, or emotional exhaustion, paying close attention to how chronic pressure impacts both your mind and nervous system. My focus is on helping you gain real clarity, process complex experiences, and create meaningful, lasting ease in your daily life.

How We Work:

- Format: One-to-one individual therapy via secure video or telephone.

- Duration & Frequency: 50-minute sessions, typically weekly, adjusted as your needs evolve.

- Affirming Space: Open, culturally competent care for all gender identities, sexualities, and relationship structures.

- Professional Standards: Fully accredited integrative counsellor working in strict accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework, holding an enhanced DBS check and full professional indemnity insurance.

Step 1: Free 15–20 Minute Consultation

Our first contact is a brief, informal phone or video chat. This gives us a chance to talk through what’s bringing you to therapy, discuss how I work, and see if we feel like a good fit—completely free of pressure or obligation.

Step 2: The First Session

Reaching out can feel like a big step, so we keep our first session grounded, comfortable, and centered on safety. We will briefly cover practical details (confidentiality and how our sessions run) so you feel clear and in control of the process.

From there, we simply begin at your pace. You don't need to prepare or filter what you say. There is no pressure to share more than you feel ready to—you set the boundary, and we move forward together with complete respect for your lived experience.

I offer flexible online and telephone sessions on Tuesday through Saturday, with dedicated afternoon and evening slots designed around busy work schedules.

I currently have 3 evening slots open for new clients this week. Send me a quick message or email to secure a time for a free 15-minute introductory call.

You might look like you have it all together on the outside, but underneath, there's a constant feeling of pressure, exhaustion, or emotional disconnect. You already have plenty of insight into why you feel this way—yet nothing seems to actually shift.

Therapy works best in that exact gap: between understanding your patterns and actually breaking them.

My approach combines warm, honest human conversation with a deep, neuroscience-informed understanding of how your mind and nervous system respond to stress, anxiety, and burnout. Rather than forcing you into a rigid model, I adapt our sessions to what you uniquely need—moving at a pace that is steady, grounded, and focused on genuine, lasting change.

You don't need to have all the answers—or even the right words—before getting in touch. Knowing that something needs to change is enough.

I offer a free 15-to-20-minute initial conversation so we can discuss what you're experiencing and see if working together feels right for you.

Therapy with me is structured, collaborative, and entirely tailored to you. I offer a calm, non-judgmental space where you can speak openly without needing to filter yourself or hold back. 

Rather than just talking in circles or focusing purely on symptoms, we work together to understand what is driving your stress, anxiety, or emotional exhaustion. My focus is on helping you gain real clarity, build practical resilience, and create meaningful, lasting change in your daily life.

How We Work:

- Format: One-to-one individual therapy via secure video or telephone.

- Duration & Frequency: 50-minute sessions, typically weekly, adjusted as your needs evolve.

- Professional Standards: Fully accredited integrative counsellor working in strict accordance with the BACP Ethical Framework, holding an enhanced DBS check and full professional indemnity insurance."

Step 1: Free 15–20 Minute Consultation

Our first contact is a brief, informal phone or video chat. This gives us a chance to talk through what’s bringing you to therapy, answer any questions you have, and see if working together feels like a good fit—completely free of pressure or obligation.

Step 2: The First Session

Starting therapy can feel daunting, so we keep the first session comfortable and grounded. We’ll take a few minutes to cover essential practicalities (confidentiality and how sessions work) so you feel entirely safe and clear on the process.

From there, we simply begin. You don't need to prepare a speech or have your thoughts organised. We will explore what’s going on at a comfortable pace, helping you feel heard, understood, and supported from day one.