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🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQI+ therapist

I’m Ernesto, an accredited psychotherapist offering online therapy for adults who want to improve the quality of their relationships, understand themselves better, or work through specific life challenges.

My practice is LGBTQI+ affirmative, inclusive, and informed by many years of experience across the UK’s mental health and sexual health sectors.

Accreditations

Registered & Accredited by the BACP, Member number 36259
Verified by Psychology Today
Trained by The Online Therapy Institute
Mindfulness Association Member

👋 Nice to meet you

I am a therapist working with adults from all walks of life, including those in 🏳️‍🌈 LGBTQI+ and minority ethnic communities, and those navigating busy or international lifestyles. Therapy with me is grounded, collaborative, and shaped by over 15 years of clinical experience.

I’ve worked with organisations such as The NAZ Project London and 56 Dean Street, both recognised for their work in sexual health and their support of LGBTQI+ communities.

My approach is informed by training in Integrative Therapy and Attachment Studies, and I'm certified by the Online Therapy Institute to work specifically online.

Whether you're facing challenges in relationships, struggling with self-esteem, processing past experiences, or noticing patterns you'd like to shift, therapy can be a steady and constructive space to work things through.

I'm happy to answer any questions you might have, and I aim to respond to all enquiries in a timely manner.

My qualifications

  • BSc (Honours) degree in Psychotherapy from Roehampton University, London
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Attachment Studies from Wimbledon Guild, London
  • Certified Cyber Therapist by The Online Therapy Institute
  • Accredited by the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP)
  • Committed to ongoing Continued Professional Development

How I work

During the initial sessions I would like to get to know you and understand what has become unmanageable for you.

I would be interested to hear about various aspects of your life, including your current and or past experiences, meaningful people in your life, your interests and aspirations. My aim is to provide you with a therapeutic relationship where you feel supported and understood and help you gain a deeper insight of how you relate to yourself and other people.

Although I am humanistic and work integratively, I have a particular interest in attachment studies, which means I can help you gain a sophisticated understanding of your own attachment style, which I view a vital component to help you improve your relationships.

I often work with

  • Anxiety
  • Over-preoccupation
  • Depression
  • Difficulties relating to sexuality
  • Childhood trauma
  • Feelings of underachievement
  • Managing emotions healthily
  • Shame and guilt
  • Punitive self-talk
  • Lacking confidence, low self esteem
  • Making significant life changes
  • Relationship difficulties
  • Work-related challenges
Ernesto holding an online therapy session with a client

I work with insurers:

  • BUPA International
  • WPA
  • Aviva

About online therapy

  • Convenient when face-to-face treatment impossible or difficult
  • Connect from location of your choice, no need to commute
  • Flexibility for those with busy schedules or regularly traveling

What will you need?

  • A private space and Internet connection
  • Either a computer, tablet or a smartphone
  • A headset is recommended for added quality and privacy
  • Sessions are conducted securely and fully encrypted over Zoom or Doxy
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Limitations of online therapy

Online therapy is not recommended for those at risk of committing suicide or who are in acute crisis. If you are feeling suicidal or are in immediate danger Befriender's International offers crisis resources worldwide.

Testimonials

Client from London

"Im so happy to have your support, Ernesto. It has been the best decision I've made, every Wednesday I feel stronger, and encouraged."

Client from Manchester

"Further to my previous therapy with you I felt your expertise helped enormously one year ago. Thank you again for your thoughtfulness and care when I felt most vulnerable."

Client from London

"I can't thank you enough, Ernesto, for your help and support in what has been, as you know, a momentous two years for me."

My fees

£75 for one-hour online session.

Contact me

If you have any questions or are ready to arrange your initial session please contact me using WhatsApp or Email links below.

I typically get back to any queries within 24 hours.