Transgender Counselling in Dudley

Kate Alliss
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
I have experience working with clients suffering with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, loss, abuse, substance use, anger management, relationship issues and gender identity.
My name is Kate Alliss and I am a qualified and experienced counsellor based in Stourbridge, West Midlands. I will offer you a safe space to talk confidentially about your difficulties without fear of being judged, with empathy and with understanding. When we experience difficult times in our lives, we often struggle to understand our emotions and often find it hard to cope with our day to day lives. By working with you I will try to help you make sense of your thoughts, feelings, responses and reactions to overcome the obstacles in your life that prevent you from feeling happy and fulfilled.
I have experience working with clients suffering with stress, anxiety, depression, grief, loss, abuse, substance use, anger management, relationship issues and gender identity.
My name is Kate Alliss and I am a qualified and experienced counsellor based in Stourbridge, West Midlands. I will offer you a safe space to talk confidentially about your difficulties without fear of being judged, with empathy and with understanding. When we experience difficult times in our lives, we often struggle to understand our emotions and often find it hard to cope with our day to day lives. By working with you I will try to help you make sense of your thoughts, feelings, responses and reactions to overcome the obstacles in your life that prevent you from feeling happy and fulfilled.
01603 361411 View 01603 361411
Mill Watt
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
I am a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and registered member of the BACP. I offer support with making sense of your unique place in the world, and accompanying movement toward resilience and self-acceptance. Therapy can include talking and thinking, as well as sensing things in your body. I work from a holistic outlook, underpinned by humanistic and relational counselling and psychotherapy.
I am a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor and registered member of the BACP. I offer support with making sense of your unique place in the world, and accompanying movement toward resilience and self-acceptance. Therapy can include talking and thinking, as well as sensing things in your body. I work from a holistic outlook, underpinned by humanistic and relational counselling and psychotherapy.
01299 667112 View 01299 667112
The AoC Trust / The Arts of Change Trust
Counsellor, HCPC-Drama Therap.
Dudley DY1
Creative Arts Therapies & Traditional Talking Therapies. At The AoC Trust we really want to support families needing emotional help; couples trying to save their relationship or an individual looking for professional counselling/therapy in order to work through and heal psychological or social difficulties. If you cannot travel to us we can support you via telephone or video call. We are based in Central Dudley just a few minutes from the town centre and local bus station where we have our own lovely therapeutic rooms and training spaces and provide a fantastic team of registered and qualified therapeutic clinicians.
Creative Arts Therapies & Traditional Talking Therapies. At The AoC Trust we really want to support families needing emotional help; couples trying to save their relationship or an individual looking for professional counselling/therapy in order to work through and heal psychological or social difficulties. If you cannot travel to us we can support you via telephone or video call. We are based in Central Dudley just a few minutes from the town centre and local bus station where we have our own lovely therapeutic rooms and training spaces and provide a fantastic team of registered and qualified therapeutic clinicians.
01384 319264 View 01384 319264
Charlotte Bowell
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
Are you struggling and need some help to understand how you feel? I can offer a safe and confidential space to work through your issues one step at a time, resulting in positive changes.
Are you struggling and need some help to understand how you feel? I can offer a safe and confidential space to work through your issues one step at a time, resulting in positive changes.
01384 437120 View 01384 437120
Ashley Mitchell Dainty
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Hi, my name is Ashley, I am a the BACP accredited counsellor/ Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor based in Kingswinford, I have experience of working therapeutically with people who bring a broad range of personal difficulties within a variety of settings and organisations. My areas of specialism include anxiety, trauma (including all forms of abuse), depression, relationship-related difficulties, (individually & working with couples) & supporting members of the LGBTQ + community. As a accredited member of BACP and strive to offer a professional service in line with their ethical framework.
Hi, my name is Ashley, I am a the BACP accredited counsellor/ Psychotherapist & Clinical Supervisor based in Kingswinford, I have experience of working therapeutically with people who bring a broad range of personal difficulties within a variety of settings and organisations. My areas of specialism include anxiety, trauma (including all forms of abuse), depression, relationship-related difficulties, (individually & working with couples) & supporting members of the LGBTQ + community. As a accredited member of BACP and strive to offer a professional service in line with their ethical framework.
01384 319196 View 01384 319196
Suzanne Tibbetts
Counsellor, BACP
Serves Area
I believe we are all susceptible, at some point in our lives, to feeling overwhelmed by what life can bring. Sometimes we encounter experiences that are hard for us to come to terms with leaving us in need of support, this may be in the form of a bereavement, a relationship breakdown, a job loss; any event that we struggle to comprehend and understand. Other times a series of events may have taken place that leave us feeling like we are walking under a big black cloud and fail to see a way forward. At times like this counselling can help.
I believe we are all susceptible, at some point in our lives, to feeling overwhelmed by what life can bring. Sometimes we encounter experiences that are hard for us to come to terms with leaving us in need of support, this may be in the form of a bereavement, a relationship breakdown, a job loss; any event that we struggle to comprehend and understand. Other times a series of events may have taken place that leave us feeling like we are walking under a big black cloud and fail to see a way forward. At times like this counselling can help.
01386 574165 View 01386 574165

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DebbieClements MA. Online Specialist LGBTQiA Trans
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Snr. Accred
Online Only
Hi, I offer high quality, lower cost, specialist counselling for people who are LGBTQiA+ or are questioning their identity. I've over 14 years experience as a therapist (and 25 yrs in wellbeing support) am Senior Accredited, and Advanced Accredited as a Gender, Sexuality Relationship diversity specialist. I also hold a Masters degree in the area. I'm passionate about queer and trans mental health and if you could do with some support I'm here. We can explore together what's going on for you and help you gain clarity, relief, support, and identify ways forward. Phone/Video sessions available.
Hi, I offer high quality, lower cost, specialist counselling for people who are LGBTQiA+ or are questioning their identity. I've over 14 years experience as a therapist (and 25 yrs in wellbeing support) am Senior Accredited, and Advanced Accredited as a Gender, Sexuality Relationship diversity specialist. I also hold a Masters degree in the area. I'm passionate about queer and trans mental health and if you could do with some support I'm here. We can explore together what's going on for you and help you gain clarity, relief, support, and identify ways forward. Phone/Video sessions available.
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M Fok
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Online Only
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
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Andrew Peter Murray
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
You have made it this far because you have realised that this issue is now causing you emotional or psychological pain.  You owe it to yourself to take the next step and go and reach out for help whether it be with myself or another therapist.  If you’re feeling overwhelmed by trauma, caught in cycles of anxiety or depression, or struggling to navigate the complexities of your relationships—you’re not alone. And you don’t have to face it all without support. With years of clinical experience, I offer a safe, skilled, and compassionate space to help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface—and begin the process of healing
You have made it this far because you have realised that this issue is now causing you emotional or psychological pain.  You owe it to yourself to take the next step and go and reach out for help whether it be with myself or another therapist.  If you’re feeling overwhelmed by trauma, caught in cycles of anxiety or depression, or struggling to navigate the complexities of your relationships—you’re not alone. And you don’t have to face it all without support. With years of clinical experience, I offer a safe, skilled, and compassionate space to help you understand what’s happening beneath the surface—and begin the process of healing
0121 726 4750 View 0121 726 4750
Amanda Webster
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Serves Area
Amanda has a natural connection with people and is working well with those with ASD and ADHD and has been working for 4 years with various levels of need - she was diagnosed 3 year, so gets it - Amanda works with the LGBTQAI+ community and specialises in helping those through the transition process. She is a fully trained hypnotherapist, who uses hypnosis if and when a client wants to try it - we have great success with combined therapies- Amanda also works with families to cope with family issues and couples who wish to solve marital issues if you wish to know more please feel free to look at my website (being updated at the mo)
Amanda has a natural connection with people and is working well with those with ASD and ADHD and has been working for 4 years with various levels of need - she was diagnosed 3 year, so gets it - Amanda works with the LGBTQAI+ community and specialises in helping those through the transition process. She is a fully trained hypnotherapist, who uses hypnosis if and when a client wants to try it - we have great success with combined therapies- Amanda also works with families to cope with family issues and couples who wish to solve marital issues if you wish to know more please feel free to look at my website (being updated at the mo)
020 3856 3533 View 020 3856 3533
Rae Yates
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I can help you explore, understand and accept your sexuality, gender identity or relationship diversity.
I am a Queer Non-Binary / LGBTQIA+ Person-Centred Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor. I work with people with all kinds of issues, concerns and distress. I work with individual adults (18+) who are gay, bi, queer, trans, non-binary, cis, agender, intersex & sexuality/gender questioning. I am neurodivergent and I work affirmatively with people who are neurodivergent, hear voices or have unusual beliefs /experiences, people in non-monogamous or poly relationships, people labelled with PTSD, schizophrenia or a personality disorder.
I can help you explore, understand and accept your sexuality, gender identity or relationship diversity.
I am a Queer Non-Binary / LGBTQIA+ Person-Centred Counsellor and Clinical Supervisor. I work with people with all kinds of issues, concerns and distress. I work with individual adults (18+) who are gay, bi, queer, trans, non-binary, cis, agender, intersex & sexuality/gender questioning. I am neurodivergent and I work affirmatively with people who are neurodivergent, hear voices or have unusual beliefs /experiences, people in non-monogamous or poly relationships, people labelled with PTSD, schizophrenia or a personality disorder.
020 3879 4147 View 020 3879 4147
Hywel Harrington
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
I regularly work with teenagers who might be struggling with their gender identity, and trans teens who would like support coming out or navigating the world as a trans person.
Do you need some support? Do you want to collaborate with a therapist, rather than feeling that they're the expert? I’m currently taking on clients from all backgrounds, and I specialise in working with queer and trans youth and adults. I am neurodiversity affirming, and have experience working with autistic and ADHD clients with low to medium support needs. Whatever your identity or background, I will tailor my therapeutic approach to suit you and your needs at this time.
I regularly work with teenagers who might be struggling with their gender identity, and trans teens who would like support coming out or navigating the world as a trans person.
Do you need some support? Do you want to collaborate with a therapist, rather than feeling that they're the expert? I’m currently taking on clients from all backgrounds, and I specialise in working with queer and trans youth and adults. I am neurodiversity affirming, and have experience working with autistic and ADHD clients with low to medium support needs. Whatever your identity or background, I will tailor my therapeutic approach to suit you and your needs at this time.
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Alex Jamie Monteith
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
You might be thinking, "I need to talk to someone but I don't know how therapy works". Many people will tell you what it should involve, but ultimately, therapy is whatever you need it to be. My name is Alex, I'm an Integrative counsellor, here to listen, to offer you a place to be heard and start helping you make changes to your life to make it work for you. Throughout sessions, I offer a caring, open approach to how you want to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences. I won't tell you what to do, but I'm there to help you find what you need.
You might be thinking, "I need to talk to someone but I don't know how therapy works". Many people will tell you what it should involve, but ultimately, therapy is whatever you need it to be. My name is Alex, I'm an Integrative counsellor, here to listen, to offer you a place to be heard and start helping you make changes to your life to make it work for you. Throughout sessions, I offer a caring, open approach to how you want to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences. I won't tell you what to do, but I'm there to help you find what you need.
01299 666657 View 01299 666657
Matt Willis (Neurodivergent)
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
I’m Matt, I’m a qualified therapist and counsellor. I’m a real human and will bring my warmth, humour, care, honesty and acceptance to our sessions. I am specialised in the person-centred approach, which puts our relationship at the centre of therapy. We will work together to understand you, to help you process and to help you feel better within yourself. Who you choose as your therapist is a really personal choice. Probably the most important aspect of therapy is a good relationship between the therapist and the client. Really it’s about who you like, who you connect with and crucially who you feel that you can trust.
I’m Matt, I’m a qualified therapist and counsellor. I’m a real human and will bring my warmth, humour, care, honesty and acceptance to our sessions. I am specialised in the person-centred approach, which puts our relationship at the centre of therapy. We will work together to understand you, to help you process and to help you feel better within yourself. Who you choose as your therapist is a really personal choice. Probably the most important aspect of therapy is a good relationship between the therapist and the client. Really it’s about who you like, who you connect with and crucially who you feel that you can trust.
01446 501362 View 01446 501362
Jay McCarthy
Counsellor, MA, MNCPS Acc.
1 Endorsed
Online Only
If you're depressed, burnt out, or feeling overwhelmed, I offer a space for you to share that in a raw, honest, unfiltered way - and be heard and understood. I specialise in counselling neurodivergent, LGBTQ & chronically ill clients. I take a person-centred approach, not seeing you as broken or in need of fixing, but rather supporting you to make sense of what you're going through, and helping you figure out a way forward that really works for you. I take a psychosocial approach, explicitly exploring and naming the structures that are harming and hindering you - because it's not all on you to 'try harder' when the world is a mess!
If you're depressed, burnt out, or feeling overwhelmed, I offer a space for you to share that in a raw, honest, unfiltered way - and be heard and understood. I specialise in counselling neurodivergent, LGBTQ & chronically ill clients. I take a person-centred approach, not seeing you as broken or in need of fixing, but rather supporting you to make sense of what you're going through, and helping you figure out a way forward that really works for you. I take a psychosocial approach, explicitly exploring and naming the structures that are harming and hindering you - because it's not all on you to 'try harder' when the world is a mess!
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Kit Winter
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Are you feeling trapped in patterns of behaviour that made sense in the past but hold you back now? Perhaps you're constantly reliving traumatic experiences in your mind or body, or feeling shame, self-criticism, anger or anxiety that you can't seem to change. Together we'll notice the feelings, beliefs, sensations and memories that show up for you in each moment, and find ways you can respond to these feelings that leave you feeling calm, self-compassionate and more resolved. If talking hasn't changed the difficulties you're experiencing, or your body feels stuck in past experiences, this way of working might be a good fit for you.
Are you feeling trapped in patterns of behaviour that made sense in the past but hold you back now? Perhaps you're constantly reliving traumatic experiences in your mind or body, or feeling shame, self-criticism, anger or anxiety that you can't seem to change. Together we'll notice the feelings, beliefs, sensations and memories that show up for you in each moment, and find ways you can respond to these feelings that leave you feeling calm, self-compassionate and more resolved. If talking hasn't changed the difficulties you're experiencing, or your body feels stuck in past experiences, this way of working might be a good fit for you.
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Dr Urs Khan
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Online Only
I am a counselling psychologist working in the NHS, a senior lecturer and EMDR Therapist with substantial experience working with individuals experiencing a range of psychological difficulties across several settings (e.g., private settings, third sector settings, primary and secondary mental health NHS settings and inpatient psychiatric hospitals). Currently, I am only offering EMDR to individuals (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing). During sessions, I tend to draw on other approaches to develop the therapeutic relationship and enrich your skills and ability to navigate distressing experiences and emotions.
I am a counselling psychologist working in the NHS, a senior lecturer and EMDR Therapist with substantial experience working with individuals experiencing a range of psychological difficulties across several settings (e.g., private settings, third sector settings, primary and secondary mental health NHS settings and inpatient psychiatric hospitals). Currently, I am only offering EMDR to individuals (Eye Movement Desensitisation and Reprocessing). During sessions, I tend to draw on other approaches to develop the therapeutic relationship and enrich your skills and ability to navigate distressing experiences and emotions.
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Romario Wanliss
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
Working with myself, we will explore the most important relationship you will ever have, the one with yourself.
Working with myself, we will explore the most important relationship you will ever have, the one with yourself.
01562 540769 View 01562 540769
Dr Donna Bella Gurney
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
I work with adolescents and adults struggling with eating disorders, emetophobia (fear of vomiting), and trauma, often feeling stuck in anxiety, avoidance, or cycles that haven’t shifted despite previous therapy. Many come to me overwhelmed by food, fear, or the impact of past experiences and want more than short-term coping. With 20 years’ experience in mental health and specialist post-qualification training, I provide tailored, evidence-based therapy (CBT, ACT, ERP, EMDR) to target underlying patterns and help you move forward with greater confidence, flexibility, and lasting change.
I work with adolescents and adults struggling with eating disorders, emetophobia (fear of vomiting), and trauma, often feeling stuck in anxiety, avoidance, or cycles that haven’t shifted despite previous therapy. Many come to me overwhelmed by food, fear, or the impact of past experiences and want more than short-term coping. With 20 years’ experience in mental health and specialist post-qualification training, I provide tailored, evidence-based therapy (CBT, ACT, ERP, EMDR) to target underlying patterns and help you move forward with greater confidence, flexibility, and lasting change.
01628 969426 View 01628 969426
Suzy Seymour
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Stone ST15
I’m Suzy Seymour! I am a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor at Omega Life Clinical working in Stone. A psychotherapeutic counsellor combines counselling skills with in-depth therapeutic knowledge to help people understand themselves, navigate life's challenges, and create meaningful change. I believe you are the person who knows yourself best! As a counsellor, I work in an integrative way, drawing on person-centred and narrative approaches to counselling. In practice, this means you can tell your story in your own way, at your own pace, in a confidential and non-judgemental space.
I’m Suzy Seymour! I am a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor at Omega Life Clinical working in Stone. A psychotherapeutic counsellor combines counselling skills with in-depth therapeutic knowledge to help people understand themselves, navigate life's challenges, and create meaningful change. I believe you are the person who knows yourself best! As a counsellor, I work in an integrative way, drawing on person-centred and narrative approaches to counselling. In practice, this means you can tell your story in your own way, at your own pace, in a confidential and non-judgemental space.
01782 288450 View 01782 288450
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.