Transgender Counselling in Cambridge
Hi, I'm Cat, thank you for reading my profile. I offer pluralistic counselling either in-person at a central Peterborough location (PE1) or remotely online or via telephone. The work we do will vary according to your needs. Sessions typically take place weekly or bi-weekly. It is possible to work in the short-term (maybe 4-6 sessions) or in the longer-term with an ongoing alliance (1 year+) and anything in between!
Hi, I'm Cat, thank you for reading my profile. I offer pluralistic counselling either in-person at a central Peterborough location (PE1) or remotely online or via telephone. The work we do will vary according to your needs. Sessions typically take place weekly or bi-weekly. It is possible to work in the short-term (maybe 4-6 sessions) or in the longer-term with an ongoing alliance (1 year+) and anything in between!
Do you feel frightened that your world might fall apart if you look at your sexuality or gender? Maybe you have thoughts going round and round in your head, and feel like you’ve lost track of perspective. Maybe you: don't like sex/like sex 'too much' /wrong kind of sex? Your gender doesn't fit with other people's idea of you. You may feel you are betraying your family, children or culture by expressing yourself. You may believe that what’s inside you is too shocking, or wrong or too much for the people around you. You may feel like there’s no-one you can talk to, which can be very isolating .
Do you feel frightened that your world might fall apart if you look at your sexuality or gender? Maybe you have thoughts going round and round in your head, and feel like you’ve lost track of perspective. Maybe you: don't like sex/like sex 'too much' /wrong kind of sex? Your gender doesn't fit with other people's idea of you. You may feel you are betraying your family, children or culture by expressing yourself. You may believe that what’s inside you is too shocking, or wrong or too much for the people around you. You may feel like there’s no-one you can talk to, which can be very isolating .
I work both in-person and online where we can safely explore any issues that you may have in confidence. I strongly believe that everyone can benefit from counselling, provided they have a good connection with their counsellor. That is why the relationship is at the heart of my work.
I work with a wide range of people, I am passionate about working with those who identify as LGBTQ+ and those who may be questioning their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Being queer myself, I have a deep understanding of the different struggles and discrimination we face day to day. I am also kink, poly/open relationship friendly.
I work both in-person and online where we can safely explore any issues that you may have in confidence. I strongly believe that everyone can benefit from counselling, provided they have a good connection with their counsellor. That is why the relationship is at the heart of my work.
I work with a wide range of people, I am passionate about working with those who identify as LGBTQ+ and those who may be questioning their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Being queer myself, I have a deep understanding of the different struggles and discrimination we face day to day. I am also kink, poly/open relationship friendly.
Gender & sexual identity: LGBTQIA+, Kink, gender dysphoria, sex work, diverse relationship styles.
I offer relationship therapy for couples, families & multiple partnered relationships, as well as sex therapy. I am a diversity-inclusive therapist who works with all clients regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age (18+), or disability. I work integratively, which means I tailor the therapy to you & your needs.
Gender & sexual identity: LGBTQIA+, Kink, gender dysphoria, sex work, diverse relationship styles.
I offer relationship therapy for couples, families & multiple partnered relationships, as well as sex therapy. I am a diversity-inclusive therapist who works with all clients regardless of ethnicity, religion, gender, sexuality, age (18+), or disability. I work integratively, which means I tailor the therapy to you & your needs.
Hi - are you feeling stuck? Repeating the same patterns of behaviour again and again in your life or relationship and going around in circles? Do you feel a lack of love/respect from your partner or someone close to you? Is sex/intimacy or compulsive sexual behaviour an issue? Perhaps trauma, life changes, neurodiversity (adhd/asc) or difficult times have led to anxiety/depression, the trust has gone, or you're feeling sad, angry, lonely, numb, or not sure what you feel anymore? I provide a safe, non-judgmental space supporting individuals, couples, neurodiverse and enm relationships gain confidence to change and improve wellbeing.
Hi - are you feeling stuck? Repeating the same patterns of behaviour again and again in your life or relationship and going around in circles? Do you feel a lack of love/respect from your partner or someone close to you? Is sex/intimacy or compulsive sexual behaviour an issue? Perhaps trauma, life changes, neurodiversity (adhd/asc) or difficult times have led to anxiety/depression, the trust has gone, or you're feeling sad, angry, lonely, numb, or not sure what you feel anymore? I provide a safe, non-judgmental space supporting individuals, couples, neurodiverse and enm relationships gain confidence to change and improve wellbeing.
The search for a counsellor can feel overwhelming and it can be difficult to know where to start. I believe that successful counselling is largely determined by the rapport between the client and counsellor. If you would like to message me, we can arrange an initial consultation to discuss your reasons for thinking about counselling, what you hope to achieve and to see how well we are suited to working together.
The search for a counsellor can feel overwhelming and it can be difficult to know where to start. I believe that successful counselling is largely determined by the rapport between the client and counsellor. If you would like to message me, we can arrange an initial consultation to discuss your reasons for thinking about counselling, what you hope to achieve and to see how well we are suited to working together.
Person-centred psychotherapy for identity, sense-making, and connection.
I work with people who want a space to explore who they are and how they want to live, especially during periods of change, questioning, or transition. Rather than working on one “problem” in isolation, I work with the whole person, creating a space where you are welcomed and understood. This approach supports change that feels meaningful and lasting, not just symptom-focused. My work is informed by a background in music psychology, though sessions are not music-based.
Person-centred psychotherapy for identity, sense-making, and connection.
I work with people who want a space to explore who they are and how they want to live, especially during periods of change, questioning, or transition. Rather than working on one “problem” in isolation, I work with the whole person, creating a space where you are welcomed and understood. This approach supports change that feels meaningful and lasting, not just symptom-focused. My work is informed by a background in music psychology, though sessions are not music-based.
If things aren't going well at the moment and you feel alone then maybe I can help? I offer the opportunity to explore whatever may be causing you pain and anxiety in a safe and caring space. Some people come because they want short term help with a particular issue which may be causing them problems with getting on with the process of living. Other people come because they would like to work longer term with a complexity of issues sometimes originating from childhood. Whatever is worrying you book a free initial assessment and see if working with me helps make a difference.
If things aren't going well at the moment and you feel alone then maybe I can help? I offer the opportunity to explore whatever may be causing you pain and anxiety in a safe and caring space. Some people come because they want short term help with a particular issue which may be causing them problems with getting on with the process of living. Other people come because they would like to work longer term with a complexity of issues sometimes originating from childhood. Whatever is worrying you book a free initial assessment and see if working with me helps make a difference.
It isn’t easy being the cycle breaker. Have you ever heard that you are ‘too sensitive’ or felt that your feelings are ‘too much’? Have you ever felt like you are the only one willing to acknowledge what makes everyone else put their heads in the sand? In your family, there may have been abuse, a lack of acceptance for who you are, or even just no space for talking about emotions. There may be historic traumas no one will talk about or patterns that go unacknowledged, and you are left holding the ball on everyone’s behalf. You may experience feelings of perfectionism, disconnection, or guilt about resting or caring for yourself.
It isn’t easy being the cycle breaker. Have you ever heard that you are ‘too sensitive’ or felt that your feelings are ‘too much’? Have you ever felt like you are the only one willing to acknowledge what makes everyone else put their heads in the sand? In your family, there may have been abuse, a lack of acceptance for who you are, or even just no space for talking about emotions. There may be historic traumas no one will talk about or patterns that go unacknowledged, and you are left holding the ball on everyone’s behalf. You may experience feelings of perfectionism, disconnection, or guilt about resting or caring for yourself.
Something inside feels held back? Long to live more fully, yet find yourself staying at the edges? Perhaps you worry that you take up too much space, or that you are difficult to understand. If any of this feels familiar, I want you to know that you are welcome here. If words feel tangled, we can turn to images, poetry, music, sound, story, or shared quiet. When your inner critic grows loud, we can create space for your softer voice to speak. Therapy is a place designed for you, a kind of gentle laboratory set up for you to safely explore different ways of living and being yourself.
Something inside feels held back? Long to live more fully, yet find yourself staying at the edges? Perhaps you worry that you take up too much space, or that you are difficult to understand. If any of this feels familiar, I want you to know that you are welcome here. If words feel tangled, we can turn to images, poetry, music, sound, story, or shared quiet. When your inner critic grows loud, we can create space for your softer voice to speak. Therapy is a place designed for you, a kind of gentle laboratory set up for you to safely explore different ways of living and being yourself.
As a Psychotherapist with over 15 years of clinical experience I draw primarily on Humanistic and Psychoanalytical theories. My experience working with a diverse client group, has provided me with a vast experience of different presenting issues. For the past 8 years I have been a staff counsellor for Cambridge University seeing clients including academics and researchers.
As a Psychotherapist with over 15 years of clinical experience I draw primarily on Humanistic and Psychoanalytical theories. My experience working with a diverse client group, has provided me with a vast experience of different presenting issues. For the past 8 years I have been a staff counsellor for Cambridge University seeing clients including academics and researchers.
Psychotherapy is a talking therapy that involves speaking about emotional difficulties with a trained professional.
We may find ourselves needing support at different points in our lives. This might be in response to trauma, emotional distress, or overwhelming life events.
Sometimes we want a confidential, objective space to explore our feelings, understand ourselves better, or make sense of patterns in how we think, feel, and relate to others.
Therapy can also be a place to reflect, grow, and consider meaningful personal change.
Psychotherapy is a talking therapy that involves speaking about emotional difficulties with a trained professional.
We may find ourselves needing support at different points in our lives. This might be in response to trauma, emotional distress, or overwhelming life events.
Sometimes we want a confidential, objective space to explore our feelings, understand ourselves better, or make sense of patterns in how we think, feel, and relate to others.
Therapy can also be a place to reflect, grow, and consider meaningful personal change.
I am an experienced therapist and have worked in the NHS for 10 years, initially qualifying as an Occupational Therapist and more recently as a family and systemic psychotherapy enabling me to offer a broader psychotherapeutic service to individuals, couples or families who might be seeking a safe space to explore particular themes or dilemmas they are facing. I have experience working across the life span and have specialised in working with children and families over the past 5 years. Prior to this I worked with adults with complex trauma. I offer an inclusive space which is sensitive to your needs.
I am an experienced therapist and have worked in the NHS for 10 years, initially qualifying as an Occupational Therapist and more recently as a family and systemic psychotherapy enabling me to offer a broader psychotherapeutic service to individuals, couples or families who might be seeking a safe space to explore particular themes or dilemmas they are facing. I have experience working across the life span and have specialised in working with children and families over the past 5 years. Prior to this I worked with adults with complex trauma. I offer an inclusive space which is sensitive to your needs.
Perhaps you’re finding it hard to feel at ease in your body, your sexuality, or your relationships—feeling weighed down by anxiety, shame, or confusion about who you are or what you want. I work with both adults and young people, often those facing complex challenges that may be rooted in painful or traumatic experiences. Some people come after having had CBT or other time-limited therapies before and feeling frustrated it hasn’t brought the change they hoped for. Others already understand a lot about their struggles but still feel stuck with painful symptoms.
Perhaps you’re finding it hard to feel at ease in your body, your sexuality, or your relationships—feeling weighed down by anxiety, shame, or confusion about who you are or what you want. I work with both adults and young people, often those facing complex challenges that may be rooted in painful or traumatic experiences. Some people come after having had CBT or other time-limited therapies before and feeling frustrated it hasn’t brought the change they hoped for. Others already understand a lot about their struggles but still feel stuck with painful symptoms.
I am an experienced Integrative Counsellor. My primary training is in the Psychodynamic model and this is the basis of my work. I do adapt my style to meet the highly individual needs of each client. I aim to offer a safe and confidential space for clients to explore what has made life slip out of gear.
I am an experienced Integrative Counsellor. My primary training is in the Psychodynamic model and this is the basis of my work. I do adapt my style to meet the highly individual needs of each client. I aim to offer a safe and confidential space for clients to explore what has made life slip out of gear.
I am a Cambridge-based experienced Family and Systemic Psychotherapist, working with individuals, couples, families, and chosen families across the lifespan. My work is trauma-informed and explores possibilities and change in relationships. I aim to meet you wherever you are in your lives in a way that connects for you, working with you to foster hope and negotiate obstacles to connection, whatever you may be facing. From a starting point of shared humanity, I commit to showing up to build a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship as a foundation from which to explore your experiences in your important relationships.
I am a Cambridge-based experienced Family and Systemic Psychotherapist, working with individuals, couples, families, and chosen families across the lifespan. My work is trauma-informed and explores possibilities and change in relationships. I aim to meet you wherever you are in your lives in a way that connects for you, working with you to foster hope and negotiate obstacles to connection, whatever you may be facing. From a starting point of shared humanity, I commit to showing up to build a safe and trusting therapeutic relationship as a foundation from which to explore your experiences in your important relationships.
Hi, I’m Jane, a qualified integrative counsellor. I work with a wide range of issues including general mental health concerns, anxiety, depression, trauma, women's health, bereavement, self-harm, gender identification, ADHD and more. I work with both adults and young people (age 15 & above) in person at my studio in Cambridge and online via zoom. I believe everyone has the right to be heard and supported. At times life can be very difficult leaving you feeling confused, unhappy, unheard, and restricting you from leading the life you want. I approach each client with empathy and a willingness to listen.
Hi, I’m Jane, a qualified integrative counsellor. I work with a wide range of issues including general mental health concerns, anxiety, depression, trauma, women's health, bereavement, self-harm, gender identification, ADHD and more. I work with both adults and young people (age 15 & above) in person at my studio in Cambridge and online via zoom. I believe everyone has the right to be heard and supported. At times life can be very difficult leaving you feeling confused, unhappy, unheard, and restricting you from leading the life you want. I approach each client with empathy and a willingness to listen.
I bring kindness and curiosity to our work together, creating a supportive and collaborative space where we can begin to make meaning of your experience. As we reflect on your past and present, your relational patterns, and your ways of being in the world, space can be created to process your thoughts and emotions and to explore new perspectives. By encouraging an interest in your feelings in the present moment and the truth of your immediate experience, I nurture self-acceptance and self-compassion.
Therapy can help you to process your difficulties and feel more connected, allowing for a greater sense of freedom in everyday life.
I bring kindness and curiosity to our work together, creating a supportive and collaborative space where we can begin to make meaning of your experience. As we reflect on your past and present, your relational patterns, and your ways of being in the world, space can be created to process your thoughts and emotions and to explore new perspectives. By encouraging an interest in your feelings in the present moment and the truth of your immediate experience, I nurture self-acceptance and self-compassion.
Therapy can help you to process your difficulties and feel more connected, allowing for a greater sense of freedom in everyday life.
Tracing Patterns, Making Changes.
My approach is informed by my psychoanalytic training through the Cambridge Society for Psychotherapy, yet I tailor our work together to fit your unique story and experience. I believe that while understanding the past can illuminate the present, what truly matters is how we work collaboratively to nurture positive changes in your life. Each conversation is not just an opportunity to revisit ‘old’ patterns, but to craft new ones—step by careful step.
Tracing Patterns, Making Changes.
My approach is informed by my psychoanalytic training through the Cambridge Society for Psychotherapy, yet I tailor our work together to fit your unique story and experience. I believe that while understanding the past can illuminate the present, what truly matters is how we work collaboratively to nurture positive changes in your life. Each conversation is not just an opportunity to revisit ‘old’ patterns, but to craft new ones—step by careful step.
If you are at a crisis point in life due to a mental health episode like addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship breakdown, historical trauma or anything else that might be causing distress, we can offer you a space to work through it.
CB1 psychotherapy is a collection of individual therapists who give a space where time can be slowed down so that mental health can be seen in full and taken care of for the longer term. Whether it’s a long term addiction, depression, anxiety or another mental health or life issue. We will assess where you are and respond to that.
If you are at a crisis point in life due to a mental health episode like addiction, depression, anxiety, relationship breakdown, historical trauma or anything else that might be causing distress, we can offer you a space to work through it.
CB1 psychotherapy is a collection of individual therapists who give a space where time can be slowed down so that mental health can be seen in full and taken care of for the longer term. Whether it’s a long term addiction, depression, anxiety or another mental health or life issue. We will assess where you are and respond to that.
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Transgender Counsellors
As a gender-diverse individual, why might I want to see a therapist who is also gender diverse?
A trans or gender-diverse client may want to see a therapist who is also trans or gender diverse because the client may feel safer sharing their experiences and more confident that the therapist will understand, validate, and support them. But trans or gender-diverse clients can also benefit from therapy with cisgender therapists; this is a personal decision based on the connection between the client and the therapist, and if that connection is strong, therapy will be successful.
What if I cannot find a therapist who shares my gender identity?
Therapy can still be effective if a therapist does not share a client’s gender identity; a large body of research indicates that the most important factor in successful therapy is the therapeutic alliance. A therapist can also be interviewed for sensitivity and competence on gender identity and expression to ensure they possess appropriate knowledge and skills. Many therapists have excellent training and extensive experience working with gender-diverse clients, and that expertise can be invaluable despite a therapist not sharing the same firsthand experiences.
How can I recognise a good therapist for working with gender-diverse clients?
An experienced therapist should be able to help clients explore their gender identity and expression, alleviate discomfort related to their gender identity, treat mental health challenges and trauma, address existing relationships and communication with family members and loved ones, and determine the next steps pertaining to nonmedical or medical gender-affirming interventions. To recognise a good therapist, clients can ask about these topics and explore their comfort and connection with the clinician.
How might I inquire about a therapist’s experience working with transgender clients?
Clients should feel comfortable asking therapists directly about their experience working with transgender or gender-diverse clientele. For example, clients may ask about the therapist’s training and education with regard to gender identity, how many trans clients they’ve worked with in the past, and what sorts of matters were discussed. You may wish to inquire how a therapist specifically supports the needs of transgender clients or clients questioning their gender identity. A good clinician who is nonetheless not the right fit for you is often happy to make referrals to others based on the concerns you articulate in a preliminary conversation.