Who are we?
Are you looking for a safe, non-judgmental space to talk about chemsex and its impact on your life or wellbeing? We’re offering free, ongoing group and individual support and therapy sessions specifically for LGBTQ+ people in Nottingham.
Whether you’re currently engaging in chemsex, in recovery, or just want to explore your relationship with sex, intimacy, and substances, you’re welcome here. These sessions provide a confidential space to connect with others, access professional therapeutic support, and begin to rebuild or strengthen your mental, emotional, and sexual health.
Led by experienced LGBTQ+ affirming therapists, the group meets every on the last Thursday of the month and is open to new participants on a rolling basis. We’re here to support you without shame, pressure, or expectation—just care, community, and real conversations.
SERVICES
Soft touch check in
Get a text/Whatsapp check in once a week – a quick way to check in with us and us with you. There’s no pressure to reply – but we’re available chat, provide information or just check in with you. (Free to join)
Once a month Beyond Chems Support Digest
A quick email with useful information about Chemsex. (Free to join)
6 week reflective worksheet programme
Perfect for keeping you on track while waiting for counselling or group work to begin. (Free to join)
The Drop In
Once a week, on Wednesday between 2 and 4 we offer a 30-minute optional 1:1 check-in if you’d like — no agenda. No need to book just turn up. (Free to join) This is run in partnership with Nottingham Recovery Network.
Our WhatsApp Broadcast group
Great for keeping up-to-date with what’s happening with our support campaign. (Free to join)
6 week individual Beyond Chems counselling course
A short, but powerful round of counselling aimed at getting curious about Chemsex use, reduction and management. (Waiting list, Low-Cost and Free options available)
The Beyond Chems Support Group
We meet on the last Thursday of the month from 6 PM to 7.30 PM. Although it is facilitated by a qualified registered counsellor, this is a peer-support group, where we can talk about safety, harm reduction, advice and share experiences. This is a safe, confidential space for those struggle with Chemsex.
When we meet?
Register your interest now by clicking this link and take the first step toward support that truly understands you. Use the form below to register your interest. One of our friendly team members will be in touch within 48 hours for a confidential chat.
Our Beyond Chems support group takes place on the last Thursday of the month from 6 PM to 7:30 PM.
If you need to talk to us you can call 0115 891 8456 (option 3) or email us
For help with Chemsex please refer yourself or someone else here.
Our meetings take place in the Turing Room on the 1st floor. If you have accessibility issues and are unable to make the stairs, let us know and you can join the meeting via video link.