Your Community-led Mental Health and Wellness Charity  
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We champion positive mental health within LGBTQ+ communities by delivering innovative, prevention-focused mental health and wellbeing support—free or at low-cost.

We are committed to prioritising those most in need, with the fewest resources, and those who face discrimination on many levels. 
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What’s on at queerwell IN MAY

Sunday Sanctuary is our weekly wellness centre, just 5 mins from Finsbury Park station. You can just come and enjoy the community vibe or take part in our Workshops, Playshops and Discussions.
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Q-Time is our live online space for Workshops, Playshops and Discussion wherever you are.  


3rdMay at Sunday Sanctuary
(Highbury Counselling Centre , N4)


Sunday Shake-Down with Tim
2.30-3.30pm A coach-facilitated, peer led discussion to help you sort the week ahead out. 

4-4.30pm Mindful Meditation
Seated and relaxing practice for the start to your week.

Book Your Free Space: services@queerwell.org.uk



10thMay at Sunday Sanctuary

Tea-Time with Francesco
3.30-4.30pm Come and Join Francesco (Psychotherapist), for a group discussion on: Healing Anxiety Linked to Past Stigma and Trauma
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Book Your Free Space: services@queerwell.org.uk

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‍13thMay - Fundraiser Short Com: Laugh out Proud at the Azner Cinema (Bermondsey)
The wonderful people at The Arzner Cinema are showing a series of LGBTQIA+ shorts in aid of Queerwell.
Visit www.thearzner.com to book your ticket and support our work


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21stMay - Q-Time Online

6-7pm   Lesbian History: Queerwell Question-Time Special with #LesbianHistoryDay founder Marie Helene 

Receive your log in details via: services@queerwell.org.uk


24thMay at Sunday Sanctuary
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1.30-3pm   Therapeutic Yoga Playshop with Joey (book by donation, suggested £10) for further information, email: services@queerwell.org.uk 

3.30-4.30pm  Tea-Time with Francesco: this week’s theme is Body Dysmorphia



31stMay at Sunday Sanctuary


12-4pm   Queer-Craft with Sharon – we provide everything – no skills necessary


3.30-4.30pm Tea-Time with Francesco

Book Your Free Space: services@queerwell.org.uk

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OUR OFFER.

We provide or connect people with LGBTQ+ mental health specialists, to help ensure and restore your mental health.
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Our primary focus is on those members of our community in greatest need, and with the least resources.

We are creating space for the LGBTQ+ community to easily access innovative forms of therapeutic and wellness support. 

This includes therapy, coaching, and workshops. Free of charge or affordable.
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A MESSAGE FROM FEMI OTITOJU.
Queerwell, Chair of Trustees
Together, we strive to create a world where everyone feels supported, valued, and empowered to thrive
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“We are at the beginning of our journey following widespread consultation with LGBTQ+ people and organisations, and the successful delivery of our pilot. Raising much needed funds and securing volunteers are now our priority so that we can continue to champion better mental health and wellness within our communities  please help in the best way you can, either as a donor, volunteer or practitioner.”

Tim Spoor

Queerwell CEO, Co Founder

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Queerwell today!

There are lots of ways to support us.

Volunteer
Fundraise
Corporate Partners
Practitioners

BY AND FOR OUR COMmUNITY

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Our services

All Services
Workshops that develop understanding and life skills to build resilience.

The Learning Space

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Spaces to experience therapy inspired activities including drama, art, music and craft.

PlayShops

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Queerwell's live digital mental health and wellbeing programme for LGBTQ+ adults (18+) across the UK

Q-Time - Starting in Feb 2026

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storiES of hope

When I lost my partner of 30 years, I felt completely alone. Mental health services didn’t understand what it meant to be an older gay man, and I felt invisible, and I couldn’t avoid private therapy. Then I found Queerwell. Their free, LGBTQ+-affirming therapy gave me the support I needed. Now, I’m rebuilding my confidence and finding joy again.
Therapy client
I am a young Black non-binary person; I have faced so much judgment and discrimination—it made me feel like I would never succeed. But when I joined a free group coaching session with Queerwell, I learned how to overcome my self-limiting beliefs. Now, I finally feel partway ready to step into the job market.
Learning Space workshop attendee
I am a trans woman, I often feel unheard—even in LGB spaces—and the negativity online just adds to my isolation. But at a Queerwell Learning Space workshop, I met people of all ages who truly listened to me. For the first time in a while, I felt like I belonged. My only wish? That it lasted longer.
Learning Space workshop attendee

Meet Our TEAM

Meet the Team
Femi Otitoju
Chair
Tim Spoor MBE
Chief Executive
Andrew Richards
Treasurer
DJ Toksvig
Trustee

Why QUEERWELL?

1. We address an Urgent Need

We respond to a critical gap in mental health services, particularly for LGBTQ+ individuals. With public and LGBTQ+ sector resources overstretched, we offer timely and specialised support to meet the growing demand.

2. We offer Innovative, Inclusive Support

We provide a unique range of services that recognise the diverse needs of our community. Whether someone is seeking their first step into mental health support or looking for tailored resources, our innovative approach ensures a welcoming experience.

3. We offer Professional & Compassionate Care

Our services are delivered by fully qualified, accredited, and experienced mental health professionals.

4. We are LGBTQ+ Focused and Community-Led

Queerwell is rooted in the LGBTQ+ community. Our work is delivered in queer-affirmative spaces by LGBTQ+ professionals, in partnership with charities, workplaces, and community organisations.

5. We are Accessible Nationwide

We are committed to reaching LGBTQ+ individuals wherever they are. With both online and offline services, we operate across the UK, delivering support in charities, community hubs, and workplaces.

6. We champion Equity and Inclusion

We prioritise accessibility for those who need it most. Recognising that the best mental health support is often unaffordable or unavailable, we focus on reaching marginalised LGBTQ+ individuals, particularly those facing intersecting forms of discrimination.

7. We are sustainable & community-focussed

Our model emphasises sustainability and financial prudence:• A small core team collaborates with specialised providers to deliver key programs.
• Services are hosted within established community settings to reduce costs.
• Our “access and donate” model enables those who can afford to contribute to support free or low-cost services for others.