Inclusive care
At Ash & Bloom, every person deserves to feel seen, safe, and respected. We are an affirming, allied practice—welcoming women and AFAB individuals of all identities, cultures, and experiences, including LGBTQIA+ and gender diverse people, neurodivergent communities, and those living with chronic health conditions and disabilities.
Our commitment is simple: to meet you with care, curiosity, and dignity—never judgment. We believe your story, your body, and your identity are valid, and we shape our services around creating spaces where you can breathe a little easier.
We also know this is ongoing work. We are committed to continually learning, reflecting, and evolving—so that our practice doesn’t just welcome you in words, but in action, every day.
Affirming and allied care
This is a space where your identity, relationships, body, and lived experience are not only respected — they are celebrated.
We offer care that is:
Neurodivergent-affirming (including ADHD, autism, sensory processing differences, PDA, dyspraxia)
Queer and gender-affirming (LGBTQIA+, trans and gender diverse, nonbinary identities)
Nonmonogamy-affirming (including ethical nonmonogamy, polyamory, open relationships, relationship anarchy)
Sex worker allied (all forms of sex work)
Body-neutral and weight-inclusive (HAES-aligned, no focus on weight loss)
Trauma-informed (with deep respect for boundaries, choice, and collaboration)
You will never need to educate us on why your identity matters or justify your experiences. This is a space that honours your way of being — whether that’s how you communicate, how you love, how you process the world, or how you find meaning.
Your comfort matters
We know that traditional therapy spaces aren’t always safe or accessible — especially for those who have been marginalised or misunderstood in healthcare settings.
You’re welcome to let us know anything that will make this space more comfortable for you.
For example:
Your pronouns, name, and how you'd like me to refer to parts of your experience.
Any sensory needs (lighting, sound, breaks, seating preferences).
If you’d prefer written communication, no small talk, or a structure to sessions.
If you’re masking or unsure how to explain things — I’ll meet you where you are.
If you need slower pace, more time to think, or less eye contact.
If certain topics feel activating or off-limits, we can name and protect those together.
Whether your relationship structure, kink identity, or occupation has been pathologised in past therapy — and what you need to feel respected now