Lydia Johnson

I currently have availability after 4pm on weekdays for in person sessions in Worcester or online sessions. Please email me at lsj_counselling@outlook.com to enquire.

I am a therapist specialising in working with clients around trauma and GSRD (gender, sexual and relationship diversity). 

I offer you a warm, non-judgemental and empowering space to explore whatever difficulties you are facing. Everyone is welcome.

I am especially experienced in working with trauma related to sexual and physical violence and abuse, having worked in this area for ten years. While I am qualified in person-centred counselling, I work integratively and can offer psychoeducation around trauma and coping skills to manage its impact.

Supporting, celebrating and understanding the intricacies of GSRD is incredibly important to me. Therefore, I have completed extra training to better work with and support GSRD both within the therapy space and outside it. I am a firm ally of the trans community.

I also work with Compulsive Sexual Behaviours - what some may refer to as 'sex/porn addiction' - but this can be any sexual behaviour that is causing you distress. 

I am a kink-affirming therapist, meaning I have a deep understanding and non-judgemental stance on sexual practices including BDSM, Kink and Fetish.

I am currently completing my psychosexual therapy qualification and from November I can offer sessions at a reduced fee to clients wishing to explore sexual difficulties that fall outside of CSB while I am training. This could be issues with desire, pain, erectile difficulties, sexual dysfunction and more. If you aren't sure if you require psychosexual therapy just get in touch and we can explore whether I will be the right therapist for you.  

I am a student member of COSRT (College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists).

I only work with people aged 18+.

I can offer sessions either in person in Worcester in a quiet and private space, or online via video call.

Our first session will be about exploring what has brought you to therapy, what you would like to achieve in your sessions, and if we are a good fit for eachother. We will complete a short assessment and explore whether our work together may be short-term or longer-term.