Transgender Counselling in Nuneaton

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It can seem like the hardest thing to do to access counselling, but it can be life changing if you take that first step. You may not be entirely clear on what you want but just have a feeling that things don't feel right and you have decided that you want to understand what, why and how to refocus and live the life you feel is best for you. Or perhaps you are very aware of a struggle with difficulties, which may already be formally diagnosed by another professional, and you want to regain some control instead of feeling that these issues take over. I can support people in achieving their goals wherever they are in their journey.
It can seem like the hardest thing to do to access counselling, but it can be life changing if you take that first step. You may not be entirely clear on what you want but just have a feeling that things don't feel right and you have decided that you want to understand what, why and how to refocus and live the life you feel is best for you. Or perhaps you are very aware of a struggle with difficulties, which may already be formally diagnosed by another professional, and you want to regain some control instead of feeling that these issues take over. I can support people in achieving their goals wherever they are in their journey.
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Emma Inman
Counsellor, MBACP
Nuneaton CV11
There are lots of reasons that you may be considering counselling. If you have experienced a trauma, are suffering stress or anxiety or are not living life to the full or feel that you are stuck I would like to offer you a safe space to explore your issues. Working together to gain understanding of your thoughts and feelings, which may be effecting your quality of life and relationships. To help you move forward gaining personal growth, insight, healing and change.
There are lots of reasons that you may be considering counselling. If you have experienced a trauma, are suffering stress or anxiety or are not living life to the full or feel that you are stuck I would like to offer you a safe space to explore your issues. Working together to gain understanding of your thoughts and feelings, which may be effecting your quality of life and relationships. To help you move forward gaining personal growth, insight, healing and change.
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Dr Sarah Lockley
Psychologist, PsychD, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Serves Area
Hi, my name's Sarah and I'm a clinical psychologist. The decision to see a therapist can feel daunting and anxiety provoking. Please be reassured that this is absolutely normal. In a therapy session I will give you my support and the compassion that you may be needing at this time. I would like to help you by first gaining a good understanding of the difficulties that you are facing. Using my expertise (from many years of psychology training and work with clients), my aim would be to work with you to find a way forward that is going to enhance your life and enable you to live a life that feels richer and more fulfilling.
Hi, my name's Sarah and I'm a clinical psychologist. The decision to see a therapist can feel daunting and anxiety provoking. Please be reassured that this is absolutely normal. In a therapy session I will give you my support and the compassion that you may be needing at this time. I would like to help you by first gaining a good understanding of the difficulties that you are facing. Using my expertise (from many years of psychology training and work with clients), my aim would be to work with you to find a way forward that is going to enhance your life and enable you to live a life that feels richer and more fulfilling.
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Inspire To Achieve
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
As an experienced qualified counsellor, I am passionate about establishing a professional therapeutic relationship. I feel this connection enables us to build trust and work collaboratively to explore the difficulties you may be experiencing. A fundamental component of my work is to support clients to find inner peace and balance in life. Also to explore your current situation, find acceptance and bring about meaningful change. Through a process of growth, self-awareness and self-discovery together we can achieve your goals.
As an experienced qualified counsellor, I am passionate about establishing a professional therapeutic relationship. I feel this connection enables us to build trust and work collaboratively to explore the difficulties you may be experiencing. A fundamental component of my work is to support clients to find inner peace and balance in life. Also to explore your current situation, find acceptance and bring about meaningful change. Through a process of growth, self-awareness and self-discovery together we can achieve your goals.
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Claire Louise Thomas
Counsellor, MSc, MBACP
Online Only
I’m a qualified counsellor, psychotherapist, and clinical supervisor offering a warm, non-judgmental space to explore whatever’s bringing you to therapy or supervision. I work relationally, tailoring each session to your needs and goals. In therapy, I support you in understanding yourself with compassion. In supervision, we reflect together to deepen your practice and confidence. Regular reviews help ensure our work stays focused, supportive, and growthful. I offer a free initial session to explore whether working together feels right for you.
I’m a qualified counsellor, psychotherapist, and clinical supervisor offering a warm, non-judgmental space to explore whatever’s bringing you to therapy or supervision. I work relationally, tailoring each session to your needs and goals. In therapy, I support you in understanding yourself with compassion. In supervision, we reflect together to deepen your practice and confidence. Regular reviews help ensure our work stays focused, supportive, and growthful. I offer a free initial session to explore whether working together feels right for you.
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M Fok
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Online Only
As a Gender Idendity, Lesbian, Gay and Bi-sexual specialist counsellor, I understand the unique challenges faced by couples and individuals in the UK. My ideal clients grapple with issues of identity, acceptance, and relationship dynamics. They seek a supportive space to explore their gender and sexual identities, manage minority stress, and strengthen their relationships. They aim to build resilience, enhance self-acceptance, and foster deeper connections with their partners and communities, seeking to feel seen, heard, and validated in a society that often misunderstands them.
As a Gender Idendity, Lesbian, Gay and Bi-sexual specialist counsellor, I understand the unique challenges faced by couples and individuals in the UK. My ideal clients grapple with issues of identity, acceptance, and relationship dynamics. They seek a supportive space to explore their gender and sexual identities, manage minority stress, and strengthen their relationships. They aim to build resilience, enhance self-acceptance, and foster deeper connections with their partners and communities, seeking to feel seen, heard, and validated in a society that often misunderstands them.
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Hywel Harrington
Counsellor, MBACP
Online Only
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.
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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Rae Yates
Counsellor, PNCPS Acc.
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
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 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.
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 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.
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Debbie Clements MA. Snr.acrd, Trans, Queer, LGBT+
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP Snr. Accred
Online Only
14 yrs experience as a psychotherapist, 25yrs in mental health. Are you LGBT+? Queer? Trans? Coming out or transitioning? Navigating polyamory/non monogamy? Questioning your identity? Facing a challenging work or relationship issue? Struggling with low mood, self-worth, grief, anxiety? Other? When unable to safely be our true selves we experience poor mental health and may suffer with anxiety, low mood, poor self-esteem and relationship difficulties. I offer a welcoming, listening ear and an exploratory collaborative counselling style to help you gain clarity, relief and find ways forward with the issues that are troubling you.
14 yrs experience as a psychotherapist, 25yrs in mental health. Are you LGBT+? Queer? Trans? Coming out or transitioning? Navigating polyamory/non monogamy? Questioning your identity? Facing a challenging work or relationship issue? Struggling with low mood, self-worth, grief, anxiety? Other? When unable to safely be our true selves we experience poor mental health and may suffer with anxiety, low mood, poor self-esteem and relationship difficulties. I offer a welcoming, listening ear and an exploratory collaborative counselling style to help you gain clarity, relief and find ways forward with the issues that are troubling you.
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Julia Brewer
Psychologist, HCPC - Couns. Psych.
I'm an HCPC registered Counselling Psychologist and BPS Chartered Psychologist. With 14 years clinical experience including 10 years offering psychological therapy in the NHS, I am experienced in working with a wide range of issues (see below). I have extensive experience working with trans and non-binary clients and my special interests are perinatal mental health and therapy in nature. As a Counselling Psychologist I'm trained in various psychotherapeutic approaches and therapy-related research. This enables me to work with you to find an approach that works best for you as a unique individual with your unique life experiences.
I'm an HCPC registered Counselling Psychologist and BPS Chartered Psychologist. With 14 years clinical experience including 10 years offering psychological therapy in the NHS, I am experienced in working with a wide range of issues (see below). I have extensive experience working with trans and non-binary clients and my special interests are perinatal mental health and therapy in nature. As a Counselling Psychologist I'm trained in various psychotherapeutic approaches and therapy-related research. This enables me to work with you to find an approach that works best for you as a unique individual with your unique life experiences.
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Meghan Macer
Psychotherapist, MBACP
1 Endorsed
I aim to create a space where clients feel genuinely seen, heard, and accepted as they are, offering a space grounded in empathy, authenticity, and non-judgment, where individuals are supported in exploring their inner world at their own pace. Valuing the uniqueness of each person and honouring the capacity for growth and self-awareness, I'm deeply committed to supporting gender diversity. I have experience working with neurodivergent clients and those navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, domestic violence, sexual abuse, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, relationship difficulties, and issues related to substance use.
I aim to create a space where clients feel genuinely seen, heard, and accepted as they are, offering a space grounded in empathy, authenticity, and non-judgment, where individuals are supported in exploring their inner world at their own pace. Valuing the uniqueness of each person and honouring the capacity for growth and self-awareness, I'm deeply committed to supporting gender diversity. I have experience working with neurodivergent clients and those navigating challenges such as anxiety, depression, domestic violence, sexual abuse, suicidal thoughts, self-harm, relationship difficulties, and issues related to substance use.
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Gavin McDonald
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Serves Area
Does it feel like the world doesn’t understand you, are you seeking clarity, and craving change? Your story is yours to write, and counselling can be part of that process. I believe that finding yourself isn’t about following a predetermined script—it’s about exploring, questioning, and embracing every part of who you are, even the pieces that feel uncertain. Whether your journey feels like Elphaba’s - misunderstood, pushing against norms, carving your own path - or Galinda’s - searching for clarity, transformation, and connection - self-discovery is an adventure.
Does it feel like the world doesn’t understand you, are you seeking clarity, and craving change? Your story is yours to write, and counselling can be part of that process. I believe that finding yourself isn’t about following a predetermined script—it’s about exploring, questioning, and embracing every part of who you are, even the pieces that feel uncertain. Whether your journey feels like Elphaba’s - misunderstood, pushing against norms, carving your own path - or Galinda’s - searching for clarity, transformation, and connection - self-discovery is an adventure.
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Zen Qureshi
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Online Only
Hi, I’m Zen! I’m a BACP-registered, integrative psychotherapist based in the East Midlands. I have experience with a diverse range of clients, including those who’ve experienced trauma and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD), as well as members of the LGBTQ+ community. I’ve also worked with neurodivergent individuals, bringing personal experience to my practice.
Hi, I’m Zen! I’m a BACP-registered, integrative psychotherapist based in the East Midlands. I have experience with a diverse range of clients, including those who’ve experienced trauma and complex post-traumatic stress disorder (CPTSD), as well as members of the LGBTQ+ community. I’ve also worked with neurodivergent individuals, bringing personal experience to my practice.
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FYA Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Whether you're seeking therapy for anxiety or depression, exploring healthy relationship dynamics, or working to boost self-confidence and body image while reducing social comparisons, I’m here to support you at your pace. Together, we’ll work to ease anxiety, elevate mood, enhance self-esteem, and foster positive, fulfilling relationships—making life more manageable and enjoyable. My role isn’t to tell you what to do or provide ready-made solutions. Instead, I aim to understand your world, walk alongside you in your experiences, and grow with you. If you choose to take the first step in your mental well-being journey
Whether you're seeking therapy for anxiety or depression, exploring healthy relationship dynamics, or working to boost self-confidence and body image while reducing social comparisons, I’m here to support you at your pace. Together, we’ll work to ease anxiety, elevate mood, enhance self-esteem, and foster positive, fulfilling relationships—making life more manageable and enjoyable. My role isn’t to tell you what to do or provide ready-made solutions. Instead, I aim to understand your world, walk alongside you in your experiences, and grow with you. If you choose to take the first step in your mental well-being journey
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Laurie May Atkinson
Psychotherapist, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
My name is Laurie May and I’m a non-binary counsellor and intimate partner therapist based in the UK. I work with individuals, couples and intimate partners of all genders and offer a warm and empathic space. As an established expert within gender, sexuality and relationship diversity (GSRD) I bring a decade of experience providing therapy, training, group facilitation, and consultation. My approach is passionately intersectional feminist and anti-oppressive and my practice is trauma informed, sex worker allied, kink aware and neuro-affirmative.
My name is Laurie May and I’m a non-binary counsellor and intimate partner therapist based in the UK. I work with individuals, couples and intimate partners of all genders and offer a warm and empathic space. As an established expert within gender, sexuality and relationship diversity (GSRD) I bring a decade of experience providing therapy, training, group facilitation, and consultation. My approach is passionately intersectional feminist and anti-oppressive and my practice is trauma informed, sex worker allied, kink aware and neuro-affirmative.
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Hayley Jayne Clayton
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
I have personal experience with the transgender community and supported parents when their young person has come out as transgender.
Hi I’m Hayley and I’m a qualified intregative counsellor, which means I draw from different therapeutic styles to suit my clients individual needs. I was once in your position so I know how daunting it can be to reach out for support. I am passionate about guiding others to find their path to a fulfilling life
I have personal experience with the transgender community and supported parents when their young person has come out as transgender.
Hi I’m Hayley and I’m a qualified intregative counsellor, which means I draw from different therapeutic styles to suit my clients individual needs. I was once in your position so I know how daunting it can be to reach out for support. I am passionate about guiding others to find their path to a fulfilling 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
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Benjamin Stimpson
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Hello, I am an integrative therapist located in the Moulton Park area of Northampton. Are you looking for a place you can unpack, vent, and then begin unravelling the issue you are facing? I bring my skills to assisting you doing your work in a non-judgemental and safe place. Even if you do not know how to start the work, I invite you to reach out to book a consultation call where you can get a feel for me and how I work. I work with a diverse range of clients, but work a great deal with men, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse, and spiritual people to face, unpack, and understand whatever it is you are facing.
Hello, I am an integrative therapist located in the Moulton Park area of Northampton. Are you looking for a place you can unpack, vent, and then begin unravelling the issue you are facing? I bring my skills to assisting you doing your work in a non-judgemental and safe place. Even if you do not know how to start the work, I invite you to reach out to book a consultation call where you can get a feel for me and how I work. I work with a diverse range of clients, but work a great deal with men, LGBTQ+, neurodiverse, and spiritual people to face, unpack, and understand whatever it is you are facing.
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Kate Alliss
Counsellor, MBACP
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.
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.
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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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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.