Creating safer spaces with Proud Wellness
We’re happy to be a part of Proud Wellness, a community dedicated to creating truly inclusive, affirming wellness spaces for LGBTQIA+ people.
Proud Wellness exists to ensure every LGBTQIA+ person in the UK has access to inclusive, affirming and accessible wellness services. We support wellness professionals to create safer spaces and advocate for equity to drive meaningful change.
Wellness isn’t one-size-fits-all, and for too long, many queer and trans people have experienced wellness services that don’t quite fit, or worse, they feel unsafe, performative, or exclusionary. Proud Wellness exists to change that by centering the needs and voices of LGBTQIA+ communities in wellness.
A movement for equity
Proud Wellness isn’t just a list of providers. It’s a values-led movement aiming to transform the entire wellness industry. Their mission is rooted in:
Trauma-informed, inclusive care
Equity, transparency, and accountability
Co-creating wellness services with LGBTQIA+ people, not just for them
Actively dismantling barriers to access
Celebrating and prioritising queer and trans wellbeing
Being listed means we support and align with their values and mission.
A space built on trust
Being part of Proud Wellness is a commitment for us to show up with care, humility, and a willingness to keep learning about how to offer safe, trauma-informed, and affirming support.
It means we’ve met important standards that go beyond credentials: having relevant experience with LGBTQIA+ clients, engaging in ongoing education around queer and trans inclusion, and either identifying as LGBTQIA+ ourselves or being active, accountable allies.
This approach ensures that anyone needing the services offered, know they are connecting with practitioners who understand the nuances of queer experience, not as an afterthought, but as a foundational part of their work.
Why do we value Proud Wellness?
Proud Wellness is more than just a directory. It’s a community built on trust, transparency, and genuine inclusion. It’s not about ticking boxes, it’s about creating real change in how wellness is delivered and who it’s for.
By being part of it, we’re supporting a wider effort to make wellness more accessible and affirming through LGBTQIA+ training, community events, and resources that help people find care that actually fits.
This isn’t about marketing or visibility. It’s about helping build a future where LGBTQIA+ people feel safe, respected, and truly welcome in wellness spaces.
What does this mean for you?
If you’re seeking support: You can trust that the practitioners listed are dedicated to providing a welcoming and respectful space where your identity is fully acknowledged and honoured.
If you’re a fellow practitioner: Proud Wellness offers a community and framework for deepening your practice with LGBTQIA+ inclusivity at its heart.
We’re proud (in every sense) to be part of this.
You can visit the Proud Wellness website or check out their Instagram.
