Paul Butlin
COUNSELLING & PSYCHOTHERAPY
Online LGBTQ+ counselling across the UK | Based in Manchester
For when you're feeling anxious, low, overwhelmed or unsure of yourself
LGBTQ+ Counselling
I'm Paul, a counsellor and psychotherapist based in Manchester. I offer online LGBTQ+ counselling for adults across the UK.
Being LGBTQ+ may be part of what you want to talk about, or you may simply want a therapist who understands that part of you.
You don’t have to explain or defend who you are here.
What might be going on for you
Everyone's experience is different. Some of the things you might want to explore in counselling include:
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Exploring your sexuality or gender identity, including later in life
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Coming out or deciding how open you want to be
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Feeling pressure to fit in or hide parts of yourself
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Shame or self-criticism shaped by experiences of rejection or discrimination
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Difficulties with family or intimate relationships, including personal boundaries
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Feeling lonely or disconnected from LGBTQ+ communities
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Navigating your identity alongside cultural or religious expectations
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Making sense of changes in your life as you get older
You might also be LGBTQ+ and want to talk about something completely unrelated. That's absolutely fine too.
What counselling with me is like
Counselling with me is a conversation. My approach is person-centred, which means the focus is on you and what matters to you.
I’ll listen, ask questions and help you make sense of what’s going on, with enough space for you to explore things in your own way.
Together, we can explore how your experiences have affected you and work towards meaningful change in how you feel about yourself and your relationships.
My experience
I work as a counsellor with LGBT Foundation in Manchester and previously mentored LGBTQ+ young people through The Proud Trust.
My own experiences as a gay man with a disability are also part of what brought me to become a counsellor. I know how tiring it can be to feel different or misunderstood, and I care about creating a space where you can speak openly and feel accepted as you are.
I completed my Master's in Counselling and Psychotherapy with Distinction at the University of Salford and am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP 414519).
Practical details
All counselling sessions are held online using video call, so you can attend from wherever feels most comfortable and private for you.
Sessions last 50 minutes
My standard fee is £60 per session
Weekly sessions are recommended, but we can discuss what works best for you
You can visit the homepage via the links below to find out more about how therapy works and how to get started, or get in touch using the contact form.