Transgender Counselling in London
Are you longing for change? Do you want to understand yourself more deeply, gain new perspectives, or free yourself from old patterns that are holding you back? Whether you’re facing a life crisis, exploring questions of identity, or simply sensing that something needs to shift, therapy can be a powerful way forward.
There are many paths to live a freer, more authentic life, in connection with yourself and others. I'm here to support you in finding the ones that are right for you.
Are you longing for change? Do you want to understand yourself more deeply, gain new perspectives, or free yourself from old patterns that are holding you back? Whether you’re facing a life crisis, exploring questions of identity, or simply sensing that something needs to shift, therapy can be a powerful way forward.
There are many paths to live a freer, more authentic life, in connection with yourself and others. I'm here to support you in finding the ones that are right for you.
Specialist therapy for OCD and Eating Disorders so you can live a happier, healthier life. You can recover. We can do therapy as a collaborative adventure of creative exploration. My overall approach is Person-centred, which means meeting you where you are. I use CBT and ERP for specific problems. My emphasis is on helping you to live well according to your values.
Together we can explore how your life experiences impact your attitudes and relationships in the present: my aim is to support and guide you through an unflinching look at your life, helping you to let go of the past and live richly and creatively in the present.
Specialist therapy for OCD and Eating Disorders so you can live a happier, healthier life. You can recover. We can do therapy as a collaborative adventure of creative exploration. My overall approach is Person-centred, which means meeting you where you are. I use CBT and ERP for specific problems. My emphasis is on helping you to live well according to your values.
Together we can explore how your life experiences impact your attitudes and relationships in the present: my aim is to support and guide you through an unflinching look at your life, helping you to let go of the past and live richly and creatively in the present.
I provide a confidential, ethical and identity-affirming therapy service for adults and young adults. I work with people who want to understand themselves better, process traumatic experiences, navigate difficult feelings and identity crises, build healthier self-esteem, and feel more themselves again.
My goal is to help you explore your difficulties and to experience change, either on a specific issue or more broadly as a person. No matter who you are or what has happened to you, or how complex you feel you are, I work at your pace, with respect, and no judgment.
I provide a confidential, ethical and identity-affirming therapy service for adults and young adults. I work with people who want to understand themselves better, process traumatic experiences, navigate difficult feelings and identity crises, build healthier self-esteem, and feel more themselves again.
My goal is to help you explore your difficulties and to experience change, either on a specific issue or more broadly as a person. No matter who you are or what has happened to you, or how complex you feel you are, I work at your pace, with respect, and no judgment.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with 15 years of experience working with people struggling with complex life & emotional difficulties. Through building a trusting relationship, I aim to sit alongside my clients & empower them in their journeys towards getting to know themselves better, understanding their difficulties, and compassionately making change. I centre compassion and non-judgement in my work, integrating ideas borrowed from Narrative Therapy (NT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive-Analytic Therapy (CAT) and body work.
I am a Clinical Psychologist with 15 years of experience working with people struggling with complex life & emotional difficulties. Through building a trusting relationship, I aim to sit alongside my clients & empower them in their journeys towards getting to know themselves better, understanding their difficulties, and compassionately making change. I centre compassion and non-judgement in my work, integrating ideas borrowed from Narrative Therapy (NT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), Cognitive-Analytic Therapy (CAT) and body work.
Sometimes, people have come to me to explore their gender identity; often, gender identity is not the focus of the work, but knowing that I am a trans man can help clients feel a level of safety as a starting point.
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.
Sometimes, people have come to me to explore their gender identity; often, gender identity is not the focus of the work, but knowing that I am a trans man can help clients feel a level of safety as a starting point.
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.
Hi I'm Lizzie (they/them), I am experienced in working with individuals and relationships on abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, family issues, identity, ADHD and other neurodiversities. Often there are many factors that play into the emotional distress that you may be experiencing. The most important thing is that we can establish a trusting relationship where you feel safe enough to start engaging with whatever is troubling you. I am here to help you move forward with your life, to make sense of your emotions, trust yourself and start living a fulfilled life. Email or call me now to have a free chat.
Hi I'm Lizzie (they/them), I am experienced in working with individuals and relationships on abuse, trauma, anxiety, depression, self-esteem issues, family issues, identity, ADHD and other neurodiversities. Often there are many factors that play into the emotional distress that you may be experiencing. The most important thing is that we can establish a trusting relationship where you feel safe enough to start engaging with whatever is troubling you. I am here to help you move forward with your life, to make sense of your emotions, trust yourself and start living a fulfilled life. Email or call me now to have a free chat.
Is your mind like a browser with 47 tabs open (and at least 12 of them are replaying that thing you said three days ago)? You're the person everyone calls when they need help, which is lovely except you’ve forgotten how to say no. Rest feels impossible when there's always another task, another message to answer, another way to make sure no one's disappointed in you.
You're exhausted. Not just tired, but deeply depleted from years of striving and performing. And somewhere underneath all of that, there's a part of you wondering what it would be like to stop trying so hard. To be wonderfully imperfect and still feel worthy of love.
Is your mind like a browser with 47 tabs open (and at least 12 of them are replaying that thing you said three days ago)? You're the person everyone calls when they need help, which is lovely except you’ve forgotten how to say no. Rest feels impossible when there's always another task, another message to answer, another way to make sure no one's disappointed in you.
You're exhausted. Not just tired, but deeply depleted from years of striving and performing. And somewhere underneath all of that, there's a part of you wondering what it would be like to stop trying so hard. To be wonderfully imperfect and still feel worthy of love.
As an LGBTQAI+ individual do you feel that you can’t find your own place, or are you unhappy with where you are in your life? Maybe you are feeling misunderstood, unable to connect with others, or simply struggling with the dating scene or the community? Sometimes having a gender/sexual identity comes with pressures to conform to a specific body image, to femininity/masculinity ideals, and with certain sexual expectations that don’t mirror your own preferences or needs. Or perhaps there’s something important about yourself that has been lost?
As an LGBTQAI+ individual do you feel that you can’t find your own place, or are you unhappy with where you are in your life? Maybe you are feeling misunderstood, unable to connect with others, or simply struggling with the dating scene or the community? Sometimes having a gender/sexual identity comes with pressures to conform to a specific body image, to femininity/masculinity ideals, and with certain sexual expectations that don’t mirror your own preferences or needs. Or perhaps there’s something important about yourself that has been lost?
I help high-performing professionals/entrepreneurs, they are often driven by logic and working in tech/finance/law/media/arts. I specialise in helping people develop a relationship with their body, and to understand the impact of their feelings and emotions on the body and vice versa. I often work with those with experience of living life on the edge, and/or complex, troubled relationships. I work well with people for whom talking about personal matters feels very difficult. I am not easily shocked and I also understand the need for taking things slowly and sensitively. My approach is kind, practical, down-to-earth and creative.
I help high-performing professionals/entrepreneurs, they are often driven by logic and working in tech/finance/law/media/arts. I specialise in helping people develop a relationship with their body, and to understand the impact of their feelings and emotions on the body and vice versa. I often work with those with experience of living life on the edge, and/or complex, troubled relationships. I work well with people for whom talking about personal matters feels very difficult. I am not easily shocked and I also understand the need for taking things slowly and sensitively. My approach is kind, practical, down-to-earth and creative.
I am an LGBTQ+ therapist supporting people to explore issues and concerns around gender identity.
I provide a confidential, accepting and safe therapeutic space to explore any discomfort, confusion, distress and curiosity around gender identity and sexuality. I believe it is also important to celebrate identity in a supportive environment.
I am an LGBTQ+ therapist supporting people to explore issues and concerns around gender identity.
I provide a confidential, accepting and safe therapeutic space to explore any discomfort, confusion, distress and curiosity around gender identity and sexuality. I believe it is also important to celebrate identity in a supportive environment.
As a trans woman, I know what it's like to explain myself to someone who just doesn’t ‘get it’. I believe every trans and non-binary person deserves a therapist who understands them without judgement.
Figuring out who we are is difficult enough without the crowd of people out there who don't want us to exist at all.
You may be having issues with your relationships, mental health, or be unsure of where you want to end up. Transphobia, misogyny, or homophobia may be be obstacles for you in your daily life.
As a trans woman, I know what it's like to explain myself to someone who just doesn’t ‘get it’. I believe every trans and non-binary person deserves a therapist who understands them without judgement.
Figuring out who we are is difficult enough without the crowd of people out there who don't want us to exist at all.
You may be having issues with your relationships, mental health, or be unsure of where you want to end up. Transphobia, misogyny, or homophobia may be be obstacles for you in your daily life.
LGBTQ+ Affirmative, Addiction and Trauma Informed. My approach is psychodynamic, meaning that we will work in a way which explores links between past and present relationships and experiences. In particular, I can help you to explore how the impact of the past has led to the development of unconscious, repetitive patterns in the different parts of your life such as intimate relationships and work, which may have become unhelpful.
By becoming more aware of these parts of yourself that may be hidden, more informed choices can be made and life can be experienced from a place of increased emotional freedom and openness.
LGBTQ+ Affirmative, Addiction and Trauma Informed. My approach is psychodynamic, meaning that we will work in a way which explores links between past and present relationships and experiences. In particular, I can help you to explore how the impact of the past has led to the development of unconscious, repetitive patterns in the different parts of your life such as intimate relationships and work, which may have become unhelpful.
By becoming more aware of these parts of yourself that may be hidden, more informed choices can be made and life can be experienced from a place of increased emotional freedom and openness.
I offer Integrative Therapy. This allows me to provide a reflexive therapy space that is tailored to each individuals needs. I work relationaly and with a person centered, trauma informed approach and follow a queer feminist framework. I work with a wide range of people an also specialise in supporting people in the LGBTQ+ community. I work to provide a compassionate and safe space were you can be supported to process and better understand your emotions, experiences and relational patterns in a safe and non-judgemental environment.
I offer Integrative Therapy. This allows me to provide a reflexive therapy space that is tailored to each individuals needs. I work relationaly and with a person centered, trauma informed approach and follow a queer feminist framework. I work with a wide range of people an also specialise in supporting people in the LGBTQ+ community. I work to provide a compassionate and safe space were you can be supported to process and better understand your emotions, experiences and relational patterns in a safe and non-judgemental environment.
I often work with people who are coming to terms with past trauma, or who are unsatisfied with their lives. Perhaps you find yourself repeating the same patterns over and over, or perhaps you struggle to identify and express your feelings.
I offer an open minded space to think together and understand what is happening for you, and how you might go about changing things. I am interested in the ways in which our environment affects us, and pay attention to the impact of class, racialisation, disability, migration status, gender, etc.
I work with all kinds of people, including lgbtq+ people, and I am trans affirmative.
I often work with people who are coming to terms with past trauma, or who are unsatisfied with their lives. Perhaps you find yourself repeating the same patterns over and over, or perhaps you struggle to identify and express your feelings.
I offer an open minded space to think together and understand what is happening for you, and how you might go about changing things. I am interested in the ways in which our environment affects us, and pay attention to the impact of class, racialisation, disability, migration status, gender, etc.
I work with all kinds of people, including lgbtq+ people, and I am trans affirmative.
Hi my name is Bertil and I'm a psychosexual therapist that can support you to get the most out of your sexual life and pleasure. I am a practitioner specialising in Polyamory, Kink + BDSM, and neurodivergence and work with individuals in a sex positive way that can help you unlock truly fulfilling sexual lives. My background is in trauma and my goal is to support you to access pleasure and sexual functioning. My practice is based in Anti-Oppressive practice and my goal is to support you in understanding how you touch the world, and how it touches you.
Hi my name is Bertil and I'm a psychosexual therapist that can support you to get the most out of your sexual life and pleasure. I am a practitioner specialising in Polyamory, Kink + BDSM, and neurodivergence and work with individuals in a sex positive way that can help you unlock truly fulfilling sexual lives. My background is in trauma and my goal is to support you to access pleasure and sexual functioning. My practice is based in Anti-Oppressive practice and my goal is to support you in understanding how you touch the world, and how it touches you.
’ However, I have supported individuals navigating themes such as anxiety & depression, bereavement, trauma, (childhood/intergenerational), cultural identity/migration, existential questioning
gender identity/sexuality, relationships/ family difficulties, neurodiversity.
My approach is Integrative and Transpersonal (Psychosynthesis), seeing you as more than your struggles to connect with purpose and meaning. I offer an Intersectional and Anti-Oppressive space where all parts of you are held with empathy, care, and curiosity. My practice is fundamentally affirmative.
’ However, I have supported individuals navigating themes such as anxiety & depression, bereavement, trauma, (childhood/intergenerational), cultural identity/migration, existential questioning
gender identity/sexuality, relationships/ family difficulties, neurodiversity.
My approach is Integrative and Transpersonal (Psychosynthesis), seeing you as more than your struggles to connect with purpose and meaning. I offer an Intersectional and Anti-Oppressive space where all parts of you are held with empathy, care, and curiosity. My practice is fundamentally affirmative.
Many of the people who reach out to me are thoughtful, self-aware, and used to coping alone. From the outside life may look steady, but internally they feel overwhelmed, stuck in overthinking, self-doubt, or emotional exhaustion. Some are questioning identity, relationships, or direction in life; others feel pressure at work or struggle to feel “enough.” They want a space where they don’t have to perform, explain everything perfectly, or be judged. Their goal is to understand themselves more clearly, feel calmer and more confident, and make choices that feel authentic rather than driven by fear or expectation.
Many of the people who reach out to me are thoughtful, self-aware, and used to coping alone. From the outside life may look steady, but internally they feel overwhelmed, stuck in overthinking, self-doubt, or emotional exhaustion. Some are questioning identity, relationships, or direction in life; others feel pressure at work or struggle to feel “enough.” They want a space where they don’t have to perform, explain everything perfectly, or be judged. Their goal is to understand themselves more clearly, feel calmer and more confident, and make choices that feel authentic rather than driven by fear or expectation.
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.
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.
Every individual has their own unique journey towards self-acceptance. In our work together, I will help you gain deeper insight into the challenges you are facing and consider ways to bring about meaningful change. We will mutually agree on a pace that feels right for you to start looking more deeply into what is causing you to suffer. Together, we'll explore ways to challenge negative or harmful patterns and identify healthier alternatives. My approach is primarily person-centered, though I may also draw from other therapeutic styles using a holisitic/psychospiritual lens to support the shift towards healing the whole self.
Every individual has their own unique journey towards self-acceptance. In our work together, I will help you gain deeper insight into the challenges you are facing and consider ways to bring about meaningful change. We will mutually agree on a pace that feels right for you to start looking more deeply into what is causing you to suffer. Together, we'll explore ways to challenge negative or harmful patterns and identify healthier alternatives. My approach is primarily person-centered, though I may also draw from other therapeutic styles using a holisitic/psychospiritual lens to support the shift towards healing the whole self.
We provide decolonial, intersectional and anti-oppressive talking therapy to racially minoritised clients. We believe in our right to heal away from the white gaze and to have a safer space where we don't have to explain who we are or the different aspects of our culture or identity. We also believe that therapy should be a space where all identities are welcomed and understood including LGBTQ+ identities, gender diversity, neurodivergence and beyond.
We provide decolonial, intersectional and anti-oppressive talking therapy to racially minoritised clients. We believe in our right to heal away from the white gaze and to have a safer space where we don't have to explain who we are or the different aspects of our culture or identity. We also believe that therapy should be a space where all identities are welcomed and understood including LGBTQ+ identities, gender diversity, neurodivergence and beyond.
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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.