Transgender Counselling in London
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Aris Papaefstathiou
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am an LGBTQ+ therapist supporting people to explore issues and concerns around sexuality and gender. I work with individuals who identify as
transgender
, non-binary, gender diverse, gender-questioning. I offer therapy for anyone who wants to explore their identity, regardless of whether they are considering or undergoing transition. I also offer therapy to people who want support for other challenges in life and would like to work these through with a trans therapist. I also work with couples, partners, family members or anyone close to someone who is exploring their gender identity.
London E4
& Online

Lynette Brice (In Safe Hands Counselling)
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I specialise with the LGBT+ community, including their family and friends. I can offer a non-judgemental, gentle, accepting confidential space for you to share your issues and concerns, knowing you will not be rejected or discriminated against. I have lived experience of
transgender
identities, as my son is
transgender
. I have witnessed the high mental health conditions, suicidal ideation, including self-harm, and loss faced by LGBT+ individuals that I have counselled, along with the hurdles my son has encountered during his transition. I would like to walk with you along your pathway, and consider myself privileged to do so.

Loxley Sexology
Psychotherapist, COSRT General
Verified
Verified
I am a queer sex and relationship therapist who provides therapy for individuals, couples and multiple partnered relationships online only. I currently have availability for couples and those in a multiple partnered relationship as well as individuals. As a Clinical Sexologist I help with: Sex: desire & arousal, sexuality, sexual health, sexual function & pain, low-esteem Relationships: intimacy, conflict management, infidelity, life changes and Gender & sexual identity: LGBTQIA+, Kink,
gender dysphoria
, sex work
London E17
& Online

Alex Rowan Mckevitt
Counsellor, BACP
Verified
Verified
I am a queer, non binary therapist. My approach is Humanistic in nature, meaning I am guided by the clients I work with and focus on the here-and-now to explore patterns of thought and behaviour. I create an empathetic and non-judgmental space for us to work together, in a collaborative way, to explore your feelings, behaviours and experiences. My practice is informed by intersectional and inclusive feminism and anti-oppressive practices. 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.
Waitlist for new clients

Dr Benedict Hoff
Psychotherapist, PhD, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I work with a range of issues including: anxiety, addiction, depression, chemsex, gender identity,
gender dysphoria
and transitioning, pain and chronic illness, psychosexual issues, forensics/sexual offending, sexuality and sexual identity, suicidality and self-harm.
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.

Analy Reed
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I am an integrative counsellor and psychotherapist working with children, young people and adults. Beginning with a FREE ‘get to know you’ session I offer a warm and pragmatic approach to individuals and have experience working with a wide range of clinical issues. I am particularly interested in working with depression, anxiety disorders, body and/or
gender dysphoria
, addiction, perfectionism and procrastination, social anxiety, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, eating disorders and performance anxiety
Waitlist for new clients

Polly Dennis
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
My particular areas of experience are in working with depression (including clinical, OCD, post-natal), survivors of sexual abuse, trauma,
transgender
issues, sexuality and relationship problems, addictions, loss and major life changes.
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.

Chloe Lefroy Counselling
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
I have been working as a qualified psychodynamic counsellor since 2012. I am an experienced practitioner, having spent much of my career working for the NHS in both Primary and Secondary Care. I welcome adult clients of any age. I have worked with individuals on a huge variety of issues including depression, anxiety, relationship problems, self-esteem, loss and grief, overwhelming emotions, trauma, sense of identity, chronic medical conditions, sexuality, gender and
transgender
issues, neglect, emotional, physical and sexual abuse, self-harm, suicidal thoughts, visual and audible hallucinations, and personality disorders.

Andi Lee Smart
Psychologist, CPsychol
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I have specialised in supporting the lesbian, gay, bisexual,
transgender
and queer+ community for 10 years.
Life can throw many diverse challenges at us: for example loss, crisis and/or change that can cause us to question our sense of direction. I believe that within these challenging times we have the ability to grow and develop – even flourish – through exploring how the emotional, psychological and physical self are interconnected – the way in which one area feeds into another. This path of exploration often requires us to delve into our internal and external worlds: who we are, our authentic selves, others around us as well as the world in which we live.

Sally Coombe
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified
Verified
I have experience of supporting people with many issues, including; anxiety, depression, postnatal depression, OCD, relationship difficulties, sexuality, identity,
gender dysphoria
, self esteem, self harm, abuse, adoption, trauma, bereavement and loss.
You may be reading this as you’re finding things in life difficult at the moment. You may be struggling with thoughts or certain circumstances, maybe you can’t pin point what you’re going through; you just know you need some support. I offer you a safe and non judgmental space to explore what is happening, and help you to understand why you’re feeling the way you are. I personalise my work with you and provide tools to support you to work through the difficulties you are experiencing. You may be searching for the right counsellor, or you may be the parent/carer of a young person who needs support.
Not accepting new clients

Joel Robinson Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.

Dan Jones
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Verified
Verified
I trained as an Integrative Counsellor at the Minster Centre in London. Being integrative means that I draw on several different therapeutic approaches. These may include ways to help us to make sense of your current patterns of relating to others and yourself in terms of past experiences; It may involve ways to understand how painful memories can be locked away in your body. I also bring an appreciation of the socio-political context in which we live, and the impact of structural oppression, particularly on people with minoritised experience.

M Fok
Counsellor, MA, BACP
Verified
Verified
Have you faced judgement for simply being yourself? Has your sexuality, identity, gender, and life choices been disapproved of? It's challenging to live with constant questioning from family, friends, or others. We may even begin to question ourselves, wondering if we're "normal," if we're making the right choices, or if we'll ever be accepted. These thoughts can make it difficult to be confident in who we are and to find happiness. My role here is not to aim to fix things or help you feel "normal". Instead, I strive to work alongside you to discover a path that is uniquely yours, empowering you to be yourself and find happiness.
London W1T
& Online

Fergus Evans
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Verified
Verified
Queer-, trans- and polyamory-affirming. At different points in our lives, we struggle with the feeling that our life has lost its sense of purpose or direction. This experience of aimlessness may lead to feelings of depression, anxiety or confusion. Sometimes this lack of meaning arises after a sudden change in our circumstances such as the loss of a job, the end of a relationship, or a bereavement. At other times, we may feel that over time our lives have drifted further and further away from what we’d hoped for ourselves. At times like these, speaking with a psychotherapist can help.
Waitlist for new clients

Debbie Clements Gender, Sexuality & Relationships.
Psychotherapist, MBACP Snr. Accred
Verified
Verified
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.
Not accepting new clients

Noosh Manduk-Cheyne
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
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.
Waitlist for new clients

Marley Raven
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified
Verified
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.

Rae Yates
Counsellor, MNCS Accred
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
I am a Queer Non-Binary / LGBTQIA+ Person-Centred Counsellor and 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 also work 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.

Umesh Joshi
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I am experienced and qualified in supporting people with diverse experiences and needs. I also have specialist knowledge working with cultural difficulties, race, sexuality and gender. I also work with more frequent mental health difficulties such as understanding yourself better, making sense of your relationships, managing mental health difficulties such as stress, low mood, depression, anxiety, trauma, grief or relationship difficulties. For a complete list of my areas of expertise, please see below or visit my website.

Charlotte Haylock
Psychologist, DCounsPsych, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified
Verified
I have a particular interest in gender, sexuality and relationship diversity, and I have significant experience of working in these areas as well as with anxiety, depression, shame, low self-esteem, trauma/PTSD, panic attacks, OCD and relationship difficulties. I am also interested in intersectionality and considering the context and potential impact of having multiple marginalised identities on one’s experiences and mental health.
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