Brighton LGBTQ Counselling & Psychotherapy

DANA COHEN MBACP

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Welcome

We all have times when we are struggling and need support. It can make a huge difference to find an LGBTQ affirmative therapist who welcomes you as you are, with warmth and understanding. The therapeutic relationship can be profoundly transformative, enabling us to lead more creative, meaningful and fulfilling lives.


What I offer

I am an online counsellor and psychotherapist with twenty years experience supporting LGBTQ individuals and couples from diverse backgrounds. I offer a safe, confidential space to talk freely about whatever is on your heart and mind, and explore your fears, hopes and dreams.

How I work

Because each of us is unique, I adapt my approach to suit you. I support people with a wide range of issues, including:

  • Coming out
  • Grief and loss
  • Loneliness
  • Self-esteem
  • Ageing
  • Healing from trauma and abuse
  • Relationship difficulties
  • Finding deeper meaning and purpose


Together, we can clarify what brought you where you are today, where you want to be, and what might help you get there. And I can support you to express parts of yourself which have been denied or suppressed, so you can experience more joy and freedom.

Older Lesbian Therapy

I turned 60 a couple of years ago, and love my work with other older lesbians. For many of us, this stage of life can bring a new kind of freedom, with more clarity and less tolerance for shrinking ourselves. We can also be carrying loneliness, grief, shame, anxiety, and the long-term impact of having to be careful for too many years. I offer a warm, affirming space where we can explore what matters to you now, together.

About Me

I live in Brighton & Hove on the edge of the South Downs, with my partner - and now wife - of thirty years. I was born in Australia and have lived in Mauritius and New Zealand.

I have had a varied career in academia, women's refuges and the community and voluntary sector. In my free time, I love reading, art, music, travel and being in nature.

I became a therapist because therapy changed my life, and I wanted to be part of that change for other people. I trained as an integrative therapist in Australia and have a Graduate Diploma in Individual and Relationship Therapy. I also have an MA in Women's Studies.

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 worked as a counsellor for Brighton & Hove LGBT Switchboard.

I am a registered member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy, and follow their ethical framework.

Counselling or Psychotherapy?

There isn't a clear line separating counselling from psychotherapy, and a strong therapeutic relationship is key to both. Counselling tends to be shorter-term and more solution-oriented, whereas psychotherapy tends to be longer-term and more exploratory.

If you're not sure what you need, we can talk it through in our initial conversation.

Practicalities

I charge £65 for individuals and £85 for couples. I offer weekly sessions via Zoom, and have worked online for many years. I've found that people often feel more relaxed and open when they are in their own space, and online therapy relationships can have a unique depth and ease.

I know how much courage it takes to embark on therapy, and how important it is to find a therapist you can trust. I offer a free initial conversation, so we can see if we feel like a good fit before booking in a session. I'd love to hear from you.

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.”

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

“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

“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 open and non-judgemental, and I knew I could trust you.”

“You were my rock.”

“Dana 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.”

Testimonials

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

“You saved our relationship!"

"I can't emphasise enough how much positive change I've experienced since our sessions began."

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

Get in touch

Feel free to contact me with any questions, or to arrange a free initial chat. You can also call or message me on 07811935806. I look forward to hearing from you.

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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.