Trauma informed, queer, gender, neurodivergent and disabled affirming therapy and counselling with AJ Goodlad
Trauma informed, queer, gender, neurodivergent and disabled affirming therapy and counselling with AJ Goodlad

Hi, I'm AJ Goodlad (he/they). I’m an intersectional, neurodivergent, trans, non-binary, Queer, Humanistic Person-Centred Psychotherapist, Counsellor, and Advanced Practitioner Member of the BACP. I am the founder of Queer-Therapy.LGBT, an affirming, empathic queer space for you to bring your whole self.
Who’s welcomed into my practice? The dolls, transfags, gender queers, crips, questioning, bois, she/they’s, bears, pups, non-binary finery, isolated village queers, binary trans, gender questioning, SWers, later in life neuroqueer discovery and/or coming out, AuDHDers, non-binary dykes, religious trauma survivors, plurals, metas, no gender, poly Tetris players, cis partners, friends, lovers and family seeking understanding as their loved one transitions; whoever’s drawn to my work.
I’ve had the privilege of being in the role of Psychotherapist and Counsellor for the past decade, with extensive experience as a Gender, Sex and Relationship Diversity (GSRD) Therapist.
My rich background is in advocacy within disabled and queer communities, and survivors of abuse. My work is trauma informed, sex positive, gender affirming, neuro-affirming.
My relationship with you will be genuine, as you process any thoughts, feelings and life's experiences. I will be working for you to feel safe, within an empathic space, for you to explore as you need. I will offer you unconditional acceptance, warmth, and a genuine non-judgmental relationship.
I’m curious about power dynamics and how this can impact a person’s experience of themselves, identity and relationships. I'm anti-ableist, fat positive, feminist, HIV/AIDS allied, intersex allied, open relationship, poly/non-monogamy allied, Racial Justice allied, refugee and migrant allied, sex worker allied, Kink/BDSM allied.
Long and short term work available. Adults 18+.
Get in touch to see if I'm the right therapist for you!
Please reach out to queertherapylgbt@proton.me if you cannot find an answer to your question.
I offer face to face therapeutic sessions at The Queer Therapy Hub. The Hub is based on the 3rd floor (accessible via lift and stairs) of the Brighthelm Centre on North Road in Brighton BN1 1YD, right in the heart of the North Laine. It is a landmark building in the Brutalist architectural style.
To get into the building, you must come in through the entrance on North Road, just past Afrori Books. Go down the ramp and the entrance will be on your left.
Online sessions are on Proton Meet;
"Proton Meet is a secure, end-to-end encrypted video conferencing app designed by Proton for privacy-focused meetings. It protects against eavesdropping, data leaks, and AI training by using the Messaging Layer Security (MLS) protocol, ensuring only participants can access audio, video, and chat."
For support to understand where to place yourself on my fee structure, head to the last drop down box in menu and click 'Fees & Face to Face'. You will find The Green Bottle, which should guide you.
Yes. I’m experienced and welcome trainees into my practice. I am classically person centred in my approach.
Yes. I am qualified and very experienced supporting clients with work related issues, such as stress, anxiety, depression, burnout, return to work, reasonable adjustment considerations.
Yes. I am highly experienced and trained working with neurodivergent clients (ADHD, Autism, AuDHD, Dyslexia, Dyscalculia, Dysgraphia, Dyspraxia, Tourette Syndrome & Tic Disorders, OCD, Bipolar, Social Anxiety Disorder, BPD, Schizophrenia, Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), Non-Verbal Learning Disabilities, Alexithymia..). I understand the unique strengths and barriers neurodivergent clients can experience.
You are welcome to be yourself with me; stim, rock, vocalise, pace, take breaks, turn the camera off if you need, bring your plushies and stim toys! :)
I have a lived experience as a neurodivergent therapist.
I am committed to attending Continuing Professional Development (CPD). Some examples;
Feel free to reach out to me on WhatsApp, my contact form or via email at queertherapylgbt@proton.me for any inquiries about Queer-Therapy.LGBT mental health support services. I offer Online LGBT + affirming therapy in East Sussex, Brighton and internationally.
Queer Therapy Hub, North Road, Brighton and Hove, Brighton, UK

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