Welcome to Brighton LGBTQ Counselling

We all have times when we need support to face current difficulties and resolve issues from our past. The process of counselling and psychotherapy can be profoundly transformative, enabling us to develop more creative, meaningful and fulfilling lives.

Dana Cohen, LGBTQ Counsellor and Psychotherapist

What I Offer

I am an LGBTQ affirmative counsellor and psychotherapist, with twenty years experience in LGBTQ counselling and support services. I offer online counselling and psychotherapy to lesbian, gay, bi, non-binary, trans and queer adults in Brighton & Hove, and throughout the UK.


I support people from diverse backgrounds, and work with a broad spectrum of identities and ways of being. I provide a safe, confidential space where you can speak freely about problems that are affecting you and explore your fears, hopes and dreams.

LGBTQ Affirmative Therapy

Those of us who are LGBTQ often need more support to thrive. Experiences of marginalisation and discrimination can deeply affect how we feel about ourselves, our lives and our relationships. It can make a huge difference to find an LGBTQ affirmative therapist who welcomes you as you are, with warmth and understanding.

Issues I Work With

I have experience working with a wide range of issues, including:-


  • building self-confidence and self-esteem
  • navigating career and life changes
  • grief and loss
  • healing from trauma and abuse
  • relationship issues
  • finding deeper meaning and purpose


Because each of us is unique, I adapt my way of working to suit each person I counsel.

Training & Experience

I trained as an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist. Integrative therapy is flexible and inclusive, drawing on diverse approaches to meet different needs. I have a Graduate Diploma in Individual Psychotherapy and Relationship Therapy, and an MA in Women’s Studies.


I began working as a therapist in Australia. After moving to the UK, I combined private practice with work in LGBTQ services. I have managed Brighton's LGBTQ Community Forum and Relate's LGBT couple counselling service, and have also worked as a counsellor for Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard.

Practicalities

I offer weekday appointments via Zoom, and charge £55 per session. Introductory sessions are often available within a week.

Counselling or Psychotherapy?

There is no clear-cut distinction between counselling and psychotherapy, but it can be helpful to think of them along a continuum. Counselling tends to be shorter-term and more solution-focussed, while psychotherapy tends to be longer-term and more exploratory. You may find that a few sessions are enough to help you move forward, or you may want to explore issues in more depth.

Testimonials

“As soon as you meet Dana you know she will give you her full attention, with an intellect to match her compassion and warmth.”

You brought so much care and compassion to our sessions, and fostered a safe, trustful therapy space in which I could open up and feel truly heard.

“Thank you so much for enabling me to rediscover the joy and optimism in my life.”

Testimonials

You really helped me through a very difficult time in my life and I can't thank you enough. I know I would not have got through it without you.”

“You made me feel at ease straight away. You were really open and non-judgemental, and I knew I could trust you.”

“I would like to thank you for what you have done for me, and for your kindness and support. I feel so much more in control of my life and my own happiness.”

Testimonials

“Dana was kind, human, humorous and genuine. I had a really strong sense that she cared about me and was listening intently to what I was saying. She is an exceptionally highly skilled therapist.”

I can't emphasise enough how much positive change I've experienced since our sessions began. I am more connected to my authentic self than ever and feel empowered to seek out the future I want for myself.

“Dana has exceptional people skills. She offers the very best of what you would expect from a counsellor and psychotherapist.

Get in touch

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions, or to arrange an initial session. This enables us to discuss the reasons you are thinking of coming to therapy, whether it could be helpful for you and whether I am the right therapist to help.


You can also call me on 07811935806 if you would prefer to leave a message or speak to me first. I am happy to discuss any queries you may have before booking an initial session.


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Data Protection and Privacy Notice

When you contact me, I collect your name, contact details and message and store them on password-protected electronic devices and secure cloud storage services. I use information held about you to offer you a professional counselling and psychotherapy service; to offer suitable appointments; to notify you about changes to your appointments and other changes to my service; and for data analysis and statistical purposes.


You have the right to ask me for a copy of the information held by me in my records. You also have the right to require me to correct any inaccuracies in your information. You may withdraw your consent for me to hold and process your data at any time. However, if you do this while receiving counselling or psychotherapy from me, your counselling would need to end.


I will not share personally identifiable information about you with other organisations or people, except in the following situations:-

Clinical and peer supervision. I regularly review my work with clinical and peer supervisors who are bound by a contract of confidentiality.

Serious Harm. I may share your information with the relevant authorities if I have reason to believe that this may prevent serious harm being caused to you or another person.

Compliance with Law. I may share your information where I am required to by law or by the regulations and other rules to which I am subject.