Shae, with short multi-coloured hair and a red bandana looks directly at camera and smiles slightly.

Although I spell out a bit more about myself below, it is important to say that just because you might have a differing identity to mine, that does not mean we can’t work together. I work with an array of people with differing identities and experiences, and you can learn more about how I work on my Specialities page and in the FAQs.

Who I am

  • I am Queer

  • I am Trans, Non-Binary and Gender Queer

  • I am Disabled (EDS and deaf)

  • I practice Non-Monogamy/Polyam

  • I am Neurodivergent (AuDHD)

  • I have been part of the kink community for 10+ years

  • I am an Immigrant

  • I am an Activist.

The main influences for me in becoming a sex and relationship therapist were:

  • Wanting to understand my own relationships, with myself and others, and discovering who I am and what I need as a person with the above identities. Having my own sex and relationship therapist opened doors to a world that I didn’t know I needed. It is a privilege to have that experience and find something that I am so passionate about doing for myself and others.

  • My background of over ten years as an organiser for various sex and queer positive events, namely as a core organiser for Kinky Salon London and SummerHouse Weekend, and a co-founder of Sparkle Hard London. Running workshops on consent and communicating boundaries, facilitating support groups, moderating difficult conversations and accountability processes, and learning how people navigate pleasure and relationships led me to want to make something similar into my job.

I am constantly learning and adapting with regular continued education in the areas I specialise in.

I am also open to speaking at events or on podcasts, writing for publications or working on longer-term projects - if you think I might be a good fit for your project, contact me!

Hey, I’m Shae

What I do

I am a Qualified Sex and Relationship Therapist registered as a member of COSRT, a professional body regulating. I am also a member of the World Association for Sexual Health (WAS)and the World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH). I qualified with a post-grad Diploma in Clinical Sexology and Relationship Therapy (Level 7) from the Contemporary Institute of Clinical Sexology. I worked placements at 56 Dean Street & TransPlus. I also facilitated the Intimacy Edition of Trans Connect for the charity Not A Phase. I currently work in collab with The Outside Project and am on the National Ugly Mugs Referral list offering limited low-cost therapy. I see my in-person clients at Open Out Hair (prev Open Barbers) in London.

You can read & listen to interviews, publications, media and podcasts I have been on on my Media page.

Meet the rest of the team (interlopers who sit in on sessions)

  • Pippy, 5yo

    Pippy is a three-legged, sweet and cheeky grumbly-guts. He likes to sing opera in the middle of the night.

    A black and white tuxedo cat named Pippy smiling and standing next to a lego replica of himself!
  • Taco Greg, 3yo

    Taco is a little man, but also a potato. He is extremely smart and quick witted, known to sneak through handbags and groceries to get a bite of whatever might be going.

    A tabby cat loafing with two small plastic hands folded in front of him for comedic relief. He is  contemplating life very carefully. His name is Taco Greg.
  • Edweena, 13yo

    Edweena is an older eccentric lady who values her personal space. She lives a consent-led life and is very good at communicating her boundaries.

    A tortieshell cat standing regally in the sun.Her name is Edweena.