Transgender Counselling in Chorley
I offer support for those who feel squeezed out of traditional spaces or have fallen through the gaps in the system. It's time to reclaim your life.
I specialise in working with: LGBTQIA+ adults, neurodivergent adults, eating disorders, supporters/families of above.
You may want to come to me to talk about struggles around sexuality, gender or relationships or you may want to talk to me about something else safe in the knowledge that I’m not going to try to pin your struggles down to an aspect of your identity that you’re perfectly comfortable with (as many people have reported with non-queer therapists).
I offer support for those who feel squeezed out of traditional spaces or have fallen through the gaps in the system. It's time to reclaim your life.
I specialise in working with: LGBTQIA+ adults, neurodivergent adults, eating disorders, supporters/families of above.
You may want to come to me to talk about struggles around sexuality, gender or relationships or you may want to talk to me about something else safe in the knowledge that I’m not going to try to pin your struggles down to an aspect of your identity that you’re perfectly comfortable with (as many people have reported with non-queer therapists).
Clients needs differ, I offer a place where each individual can explore their issues in a calm, safe environment. A place to talk about their everyday challenges and past experiences and look at what their hopes and goals for the future might be.
Clients needs differ, I offer a place where each individual can explore their issues in a calm, safe environment. A place to talk about their everyday challenges and past experiences and look at what their hopes and goals for the future might be.
Jacqueline Branfield | Psychotherapist
Psychotherapist, MNCPS Acc.
Chorley PR7
Waitlist for new clients
I’m Jacqueline, an integrative, neuro‑affirming therapist supporting adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, burnout, emotional overwhelm and neurodivergence. I offer a calm, steady therapeutic space where you can explore your experiences safely and at a pace that feels manageable. My work is grounded in the understanding that the nervous system can learn, adapt and heal. Sessions are designed to help you reconnect with being your own expert, developing coping strategies that are effective, sustainable and supportive of long‑term change, while building confidence in your ability to navigate life with greater clarity and self‑trust.
I’m Jacqueline, an integrative, neuro‑affirming therapist supporting adults experiencing anxiety, trauma, burnout, emotional overwhelm and neurodivergence. I offer a calm, steady therapeutic space where you can explore your experiences safely and at a pace that feels manageable. My work is grounded in the understanding that the nervous system can learn, adapt and heal. Sessions are designed to help you reconnect with being your own expert, developing coping strategies that are effective, sustainable and supportive of long‑term change, while building confidence in your ability to navigate life with greater clarity and self‑trust.
Accredited Professional Therapist with years of experience offering in-person therapy as well as telephone and online sessions.
Specialising in Men's mental health and Trauma.
Things happen in life that catch us off guard, trauma, death of a loved one, diagnosis of an illness and more. You might pride yourself in being able to handle most of what life deals you. This feels different and it's impacting other things in your life. Sometimes it takes exploring the issues candidly without concern of being a burden, being judged or worried about.
Accredited Professional Therapist with years of experience offering in-person therapy as well as telephone and online sessions.
Specialising in Men's mental health and Trauma.
Things happen in life that catch us off guard, trauma, death of a loved one, diagnosis of an illness and more. You might pride yourself in being able to handle most of what life deals you. This feels different and it's impacting other things in your life. Sometimes it takes exploring the issues candidly without concern of being a burden, being judged or worried about.
Hi, I'm Francesca, a qualified Integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor, registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I offer a warm and compassionate space where you are able to feel heard, understood and accepted without judgment. Together, we'll explore whatever has brought you to therapy, working at a pace that feels right for you, with the aim of helping you gain greater clarity, resilience, and self-compassion.
As an integrative therapist, I tailor my approach to your individual needs, drawing on a range of therapeutic models, placing the therapeutic relationship at the heart of it all.
Hi, I'm Francesca, a qualified Integrative Psychotherapist and Counsellor, registered with the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP). I offer a warm and compassionate space where you are able to feel heard, understood and accepted without judgment. Together, we'll explore whatever has brought you to therapy, working at a pace that feels right for you, with the aim of helping you gain greater clarity, resilience, and self-compassion.
As an integrative therapist, I tailor my approach to your individual needs, drawing on a range of therapeutic models, placing the therapeutic relationship at the heart of it all.
Hi there, I'm Lauren and my biggest reason for doing what I do, is to empower others to believe in their own capabilities and worth. I aim to develop a professional friendship with those that I work with by offering a non-judgemental, cosy and discrete environment. I've built up my expertise through ten years of experience in the mental health sector and I have a specialism in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) which is an evidence based therapy that focuses on thoughts, behaviours, feelings and beliefs.
Hi there, I'm Lauren and my biggest reason for doing what I do, is to empower others to believe in their own capabilities and worth. I aim to develop a professional friendship with those that I work with by offering a non-judgemental, cosy and discrete environment. I've built up my expertise through ten years of experience in the mental health sector and I have a specialism in Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT) which is an evidence based therapy that focuses on thoughts, behaviours, feelings and beliefs.
Whatever has brought you here, you deserve support and understanding. I offer a calm, compassionate space where you can feel heard, valued and safe to be yourself. I specialise in working with the lasting impact of childhood developmental trauma and attachment and relationship difficulties. Together, we can gently explore your experiences, deepen self-understanding and move towards healing and connection. I bring a depth of experience and care, and offer a free initial phone or video consultation.
Whatever has brought you here, you deserve support and understanding. I offer a calm, compassionate space where you can feel heard, valued and safe to be yourself. I specialise in working with the lasting impact of childhood developmental trauma and attachment and relationship difficulties. Together, we can gently explore your experiences, deepen self-understanding and move towards healing and connection. I bring a depth of experience and care, and offer a free initial phone or video consultation.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope with things that normally weren't an issue. Maybe you have experienced a trauma that still impacts your everyday life, or changes in circumstances for any number of reasons, financial, ill health or divorce. Many things can impact our mental health and each one of us experiences it differently. We all want to be listened to and understood and yet there may be things we can't even share with those closest to us. Therapy can help to unburden you, see solutions and gain a better understanding of yourself and what is best for you.
Are you feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope with things that normally weren't an issue. Maybe you have experienced a trauma that still impacts your everyday life, or changes in circumstances for any number of reasons, financial, ill health or divorce. Many things can impact our mental health and each one of us experiences it differently. We all want to be listened to and understood and yet there may be things we can't even share with those closest to us. Therapy can help to unburden you, see solutions and gain a better understanding of yourself and what is best for you.
Seeking therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face life’s challenges alone. I offer a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can feel safe, heard and understood. With over six years’ experience supporting people affected by trauma, sexual violence, abuse, anxiety, addiction and life’s challenges, I understand how difficult it can be to take that first step. My approach is tailored to you, helping you explore your experiences, build resilience and move towards lasting healing and positive change.
Seeking therapy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face life’s challenges alone. I offer a warm, compassionate and non-judgemental space where you can feel safe, heard and understood. With over six years’ experience supporting people affected by trauma, sexual violence, abuse, anxiety, addiction and life’s challenges, I understand how difficult it can be to take that first step. My approach is tailored to you, helping you explore your experiences, build resilience and move towards lasting healing and positive change.
Well done on taking the most difficult decision to access counselling. Sometimes we feel totally overwhelmed by the challenges in life and seeking professional help seems like a momentous decision. However, when in crisis we need more than talking to our friends and family who may not always know how to listen without giving well meaning advice or simply may not know what to say. You may be feeling isolated and lonely, frightened or anxious. You may have temporarily lost your way. I will ensure that you are carefully listened to and I will accept you as you are, without judgement. Together we will find a way forward.
Well done on taking the most difficult decision to access counselling. Sometimes we feel totally overwhelmed by the challenges in life and seeking professional help seems like a momentous decision. However, when in crisis we need more than talking to our friends and family who may not always know how to listen without giving well meaning advice or simply may not know what to say. You may be feeling isolated and lonely, frightened or anxious. You may have temporarily lost your way. I will ensure that you are carefully listened to and I will accept you as you are, without judgement. Together we will find a way forward.
As my client I will work alongside you in a caring and non-judgemental way. I will strive to understand and make you feel less alone in what you facing. To reveal yourself openly and honestly takes the rawest kind of courage and I will respect with confidence what I am told. I have a lot of experience in working with anxiety, depression, trauma (childhood and sexual) and bereavement, both with adults and adolescents. I am also a Clinical Supervisor which means I supervise the work of other counsellors. In addition I am an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing) Europe Accredited Practitioner with EMDRIA.
As my client I will work alongside you in a caring and non-judgemental way. I will strive to understand and make you feel less alone in what you facing. To reveal yourself openly and honestly takes the rawest kind of courage and I will respect with confidence what I am told. I have a lot of experience in working with anxiety, depression, trauma (childhood and sexual) and bereavement, both with adults and adolescents. I am also a Clinical Supervisor which means I supervise the work of other counsellors. In addition I am an EMDR (Eye Movement Desensitisation Reprocessing) Europe Accredited Practitioner with EMDRIA.
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I work mainly with lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals and couples, alongside people navigating distress or questions around their gender identity.
When working with couples or individuals, or ones exploring their sexual orientation and gender identity, my focus is squarely on helping you reach a place of self-acceptance and resilience. We won’t just talk in circles about how you're feeling. We will look at how internal conflicts, relationship dynamics, or outside pressures are impacting your daily life
I work mainly with lesbian, gay, and bisexual individuals and couples, alongside people navigating distress or questions around their gender identity.
When working with couples or individuals, or ones exploring their sexual orientation and gender identity, my focus is squarely on helping you reach a place of self-acceptance and resilience. We won’t just talk in circles about how you're feeling. We will look at how internal conflicts, relationship dynamics, or outside pressures are impacting your daily life
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 the need for a change but the thought of it makes you anxious? Do people around you seem not to be able to see who you truly are? Are you questioning your sexuality or gender? Does it feel as if you constantly need to justify yourself? As a member of the LGBTQ+ community myself, I’m familiar with the struggles around sexuality and/or gender. If this is something you’re facing, I can walk the path of self-acceptance with you over rough or smooth terrains.
Do you feel the need for a change but the thought of it makes you anxious? Do people around you seem not to be able to see who you truly are? Are you questioning your sexuality or gender? Does it feel as if you constantly need to justify yourself? As a member of the LGBTQ+ community myself, I’m familiar with the struggles around sexuality and/or gender. If this is something you’re facing, I can walk the path of self-acceptance with you over rough or smooth terrains.
I take an affirming approach to working with clients who are (or want to explore potentially being) queer, trans, neurodivergent, or nonmonogamous - that means that I don't believe that being neurotypical is inherently superior to being neurodivergent, or that being cisgender is inherently preferable to being transgender, and so on.
If you're reading this, you're probably struggling with something and don't feel like you can talk to anyone about it. I've been there, it's rough. But in reading this listing, you’ve just taken the first step towards seeing if this is for you - that’s a big thing in and of itself. Now that you’ve done it and you’re here, why not take the plunge and get in touch with me?
I take an affirming approach to working with clients who are (or want to explore potentially being) queer, trans, neurodivergent, or nonmonogamous - that means that I don't believe that being neurotypical is inherently superior to being neurodivergent, or that being cisgender is inherently preferable to being transgender, and so on.
If you're reading this, you're probably struggling with something and don't feel like you can talk to anyone about it. I've been there, it's rough. But in reading this listing, you’ve just taken the first step towards seeing if this is for you - that’s a big thing in and of itself. Now that you’ve done it and you’re here, why not take the plunge and get in touch with me?
I encourage enquiries from all LGBTQ+ folks, transgender and gender non-conforming people, people in non-monogamous or unconventional relationships, sex workers, and other marginalised groups.
My areas of special interest are: Addiction, Attachment, Body Image, Family Estrangement, Gender Identity, LGBTQIA+, Childhood Wounding, Intimacy and Sex, Trauma.
I encourage enquiries from all LGBTQ+ folks, transgender and gender non-conforming people, people in non-monogamous or unconventional relationships, sex workers, and other marginalised groups.
My areas of special interest are: Addiction, Attachment, Body Image, Family Estrangement, Gender Identity, LGBTQIA+, Childhood Wounding, Intimacy and Sex, Trauma.
Hi, I'm Ammone (they/them). I’m a counsellor & psychotherapist with 5+ years experience working in helping professions, and I provide online individual therapy for adults (18+) in the UK. I work with clients who are navigating questions around identity/gender/sexuality, or facing life/work/health challenges or transitions, and searching for meaning/purpose/direction in a world that feels increasingly uncertain.
Working from a person-centred & integrative foundation, I consider my approach first and foremost in the context of the person sitting across from me. This means I take into consideration your personal circumstances,
Hi, I'm Ammone (they/them). I’m a counsellor & psychotherapist with 5+ years experience working in helping professions, and I provide online individual therapy for adults (18+) in the UK. I work with clients who are navigating questions around identity/gender/sexuality, or facing life/work/health challenges or transitions, and searching for meaning/purpose/direction in a world that feels increasingly uncertain.
Working from a person-centred & integrative foundation, I consider my approach first and foremost in the context of the person sitting across from me. This means I take into consideration your personal circumstances,
Maybe you wish to explore your gender identity, how you’re perceived in the world or explore different relationship styles.
Hello, I’m Rebecca. I will be by your side as you explore whatever you wish to share, accepting all parts of you and bringing all parts of myself. As a person-centred therapist I offer a space that is non-judgemental, open and supportive. I offer you space that is just for you, to have the time to be heard and express yourself. I'm passionate about social justice and embed this in my practice, curious about how your identities and life experiences are felt and perceived. Here, you are welcome and accepted.
Maybe you wish to explore your gender identity, how you’re perceived in the world or explore different relationship styles.
Hello, I’m Rebecca. I will be by your side as you explore whatever you wish to share, accepting all parts of you and bringing all parts of myself. As a person-centred therapist I offer a space that is non-judgemental, open and supportive. I offer you space that is just for you, to have the time to be heard and express yourself. I'm passionate about social justice and embed this in my practice, curious about how your identities and life experiences are felt and perceived. Here, you are welcome and accepted.
I'm Kai, an individual and relationship therapist, specialising in gender, sexual, erotic and relationship diversity (GSERD). Issues that you want to bring to therapy can be focussed on this diversity, but I also work with a range of other issues, and your GSER diversity may not be the primary focus. However, working with someone who is sensitive and alert to the complexities of diverse expression can still be useful, and foster a feeling of safety and understanding in the therapeutic relationship.
I'm Kai, an individual and relationship therapist, specialising in gender, sexual, erotic and relationship diversity (GSERD). Issues that you want to bring to therapy can be focussed on this diversity, but I also work with a range of other issues, and your GSER diversity may not be the primary focus. However, working with someone who is sensitive and alert to the complexities of diverse expression can still be useful, and foster a feeling of safety and understanding in the therapeutic relationship.
I am a queer, transgender, and AuDHD integrative therapist.
I offer caring, professional, and down to earth counselling. I listen attentively, I may ask challenging questions, and the process will likely involve some discomfort as we confront difficult material. By offering impartial and genuine support to you during secure encounters, I aim to help you find an outcome which is authentic and healing for yourself.
I am a queer, transgender, and AuDHD integrative therapist.
I offer caring, professional, and down to earth counselling. I listen attentively, I may ask challenging questions, and the process will likely involve some discomfort as we confront difficult material. By offering impartial and genuine support to you during secure encounters, I aim to help you find an outcome which is authentic and healing for yourself.
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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.