Brighton LGBTQ Counselling & Psychotherapy

DANA COHEN MBACP

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Welcome to Brighton LGBTQ Counselling

We all have times when we need support to navigate stormy seas. The experience 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 therapy, advocacy and support services. I offer online counselling and psychotherapy to lesbian, gay, bi, non-binary, trans and queer individuals and couples 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 whatever is on your heart and mind, 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 wholeheartedly, with warmth and understanding. When we experience unconditional acceptance and care we can relax and open, finding our joy and freedom.

What I Can Help With

Because each of us is unique, I adapt my way of working to suit each person I counsel. I work with a wide range of issues, including:-


  • coming out
  • gender and sexuality
  • grief and loss
  • loneliness
  • low self-esteem
  • aging
  • neurodivergence
  • healing from trauma and abuse
  • relationship difficulties
  • finding deeper meaning and purpose


I encourage people to shape the therapeutic process with me. We explore what brought you where you are today, where you want to be, and how you can get there. And I support you to express parts of yourself which have been denied or suppressed, so that your life and relationships can become richer and more authentic.

Training & Experience

I trained as an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist. Integrative therapy is flexible and inclusive, drawing on a variety of 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.

Counselling or Psychotherapy?

There is no clear-cut distinction between counselling and psychotherapy, so 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 all you need to move forward, or you might want to explore issues in more depth.

Practicalities

I meet with people via Zoom, and have been working online for many years. I have found that people often feel more relaxed when they are in their own space, which means that online therapy relationships can have a unique depth and ease.

I offer a free initial conversation, so you can see if you feel comfortable talking with me and ask any questions you might have. If you decide to book a session, I charge £60 for individuals and £80 for couples. I have weekday availability, and introductory sessions are often available within a week.

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 an initial session. You can also call me on 07811935806 if you would prefer to leave a message or talk with me first. I look forward to hearing from you.

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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.