Transgender Counselling in London

I’m interested in what works. For you. So I take a pluralistic, integrative approach and don’t limit myself to one particular way of working. Whether you’re seeing me for counselling, schema-based therapy or psychosexual therapy, I'll tailor my approach to suit your needs. And it’s the relationship between you and I which will be central to the work. Because I’m not a friend, colleague or family member, you can think the unthinkable and speak the unspeakable in a judgement-free space. You can rely on me to be honest with you, and bring into your awareness your blind spots, and things on the edge of your awareness you might missing.

As an empathic therapist, I am comfortable working both with people in crisis or with longer term problems. Perhaps you feel it is time to look at your life in depth and to understand yourself better. Or you may simply wish to access support and to unburden your worries, in confidence. I am particularly interested in working with complex cases and those looking to question taboos. I have worked for nearly twenty years with individuals fostering a happier, healthier mindset and for six years in a solely psychotherapeutic capacity.  I work in university counselling and previously as a psychotherapist in the NHS as well as privately.

I offer counselling to people who are in some sort of transition in their lives. Often people come to me when they're feeling stuck, isolated or low. I often work with people in their twenties, thirties and forties who are facing some sort of mid-life transition. You might be weighing up what is important to you, and how to take the next steps in your life. I work with people who are often from marginalised groups, for example, LGBTQ+ people and/or people from Black and ethnic minorities. You might want to find out a way to live your life that feels authentic and unblock energy to achieve your goals.

Hi there :) Are you looking for support around coming out? Transitioning? Questioning your gender, sexuality or another aspect of your identity? Recovering from experiences of harm? Or perhaps need a safe space where you can feel understood and respected so you can get on with talking about what's going on for you? When we are unable to (safely) be our authentic selves we can experience great stress, anxiety, low mood as well as other challenges. Counselling and an exploratory listening approach such as the one I practice can really help to improve self relationship, reduce distress and isolation & increase well being.

Are you experiencing feelings of distress, anxiety or depression? Or maybe life just does not feel 'right'? I will accept you as you are, offering you empathy, warmth & non-judgmental relationship. You can explore your thoughts & feelings at your own pace. My work is ‘Person-Centered’, which is non-directive (I won't tell you what to do or offer advice) & is non-medical. I'm especially passionate in supporting trans+, gender diverse & gender questioning clients & also clients with disabilities &/or neurodiversity. I offer a friendly, confidential, inclusive & welcoming space.

I mainly work with LGBTQ+ adults who wish to meet a counsellor where those aspects of their identity will not be unnecessarily questioned or looked at, but can be spoken about respectfully and safely. I aim to offer you a sense of hope and empowerment, along with techniques you could use in your life to enhance or help you cope with your experience of existence. I can support you to explore whatever is going on in your life such as stress, grief (including for loss of pets), exploring gender identity, exploring sexuality, body image, anxiety or depression.