About Gordon
Gordon Birnie helps people with relationship and sexual concerns, anxiety, low mood and stress. He supports people facing issues with intimacy, sexuality, and identity, and assists those dealing with trauma, shame, or life changes. He works in a plain, down-to-earth way.
Sessions aim to be non-judgemental and calm. Gordon creates time to listen and to understand what matters to each person. Gordon has three years of professional experience.
He describes himself as a psychosexual and relationship counsellor who has supported people with LGBT and gender identity matters.
How Gordon works
He also draws on work with depression, anxiety and coping during major changes. In practical terms he uses approaches rooted in listening, repair and goal-focused conversations. That means sessions often combine open talking, reflecting on relationship patterns, and setting small, achievable steps between meetings.
People seeking help for sexual difficulties, intimacy problems or non-traditional relationship arrangements will find direct, respectful conversations. He is familiar with topics such as BDSM, kink and polyamory, and addresses communication, attachment and sexuality-related concerns. Gordon works in the United Kingdom and runs sessions in English.
He aims to make appointments straightforward to book and to support people who want clear, practical ways to move forward.
Gordon lists 3 ways of working on the entry:
What Gordon works with
The areas below are the ones Gordon selected when setting up a profile. The first few are listed as the main focus; the rest are also named.
- Stress, Anxiety
- LGBT
- Relationship issues
Also listed
- Attachment issues
- BDSM, kink, and alternative sex culture
- Career difficulties
- Communication problems
- Coping with life changes
- Depression
- Guilt and shame
- Intimacy-related issues
- Life purpose
- Men's issues
- Multicultural concerns
- Polyamory / non-monogamous relationships
- Process addiction (porn, exercise, gambling)
- Self esteem
- Sex addiction
- Sexual dysfunction
- Sexuality
- Trauma and abuse
Training and background
| Register | NCPS |
|---|---|
| Years in practice | 3 |
| Languages | English |
| Session format | Online: video, phone, live chat or messaging |
| Country | United Kingdom |
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Online support options
How these approaches work online
Client-Centred Therapy focuses on the person's experience. The therapist listens closely and reflects what they hear. This helps people feel understood and find their own direction, useful for anxiety, low mood and identity matters.Imago Relationship Therapy looks at how past patterns affect present relationships. It helps partners talk differently and repair connection through structured dialogue and exercises. This approach can help with communication problems, attachment issues and intimacy difficulties.
Solution-Focused Therapy concentrates on clear, short-term goals. Conversations identify small, practical steps that move a person or a relationship forward between sessions. It works well for people who want focused change and fast progress.
Choosing the right approach is part of the work. Gordon will discuss options and together agree what fits the person's needs, goals and preferences. That collaborative process helps tailor sessions so they feel useful from the start.
Online therapy offers flexible ways to connect. Video calls let people read facial cues and use exercises together. Phone sessions use less bandwidth and can be easier to fit into a work break. Live chat and text messaging suit those who prefer writing or want brief check-ins. These formats aim to make therapy more accessible and easier to maintain alongside daily life.
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