Transgender Counselling in Prestwich

Steve Bundy
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Online Only
Life can feel overwhelming at times, with anxiety, stress, or low mood making it hard to move forward. Hi, I’m Steve, and I’d love to support and empower you to live by your values and reach your goals. I work integratively, drawing on person-centered therapy, solution-focused techniques, and mindfulness-based strategies to help you navigate your challenges. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, bereavement, or other struggles, my goal is to create a safe, understanding, and non-judgmental space where you can explore, heal, and grow.
Life can feel overwhelming at times, with anxiety, stress, or low mood making it hard to move forward. Hi, I’m Steve, and I’d love to support and empower you to live by your values and reach your goals. I work integratively, drawing on person-centered therapy, solution-focused techniques, and mindfulness-based strategies to help you navigate your challenges. Whether you're dealing with anxiety, stress, depression, bereavement, or other struggles, my goal is to create a safe, understanding, and non-judgmental space where you can explore, heal, and grow.
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Heidi Brown
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
I believe in the power of growth and self-discovery. My approach to counselling isn’t just about coping day to day, it’s about helping you understand yourself on a deeper level, so you can move forward with clarity and a sense of your self worth. You might be feeling anxious, burnt out, or disconnected from others. Maybe social situations feel overwhelming, or you struggle to express yourself and be truly seen. Perhaps work is draining your energy, leaving you exhausted and unfulfilled. Or maybe you don’t quite know why you feel stuck, you just know something needs to change.
I believe in the power of growth and self-discovery. My approach to counselling isn’t just about coping day to day, it’s about helping you understand yourself on a deeper level, so you can move forward with clarity and a sense of your self worth. You might be feeling anxious, burnt out, or disconnected from others. Maybe social situations feel overwhelming, or you struggle to express yourself and be truly seen. Perhaps work is draining your energy, leaving you exhausted and unfulfilled. Or maybe you don’t quite know why you feel stuck, you just know something needs to change.
01707 241507 View 01707 241507
Calming Minds Soothing Souls Therapies MBACP
Psychotherapist, PNCPS Acc.
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Therapy brings clarity, helping you make effective decisions and positive changes in thoughts, attitudes, and behaviours. It's not about advice giving but creating space to talk, explore, and reach your own realisations. The goal is to feel more equipped to make choices and move forward with confidence and wellbeing. Hypnotherapy & mindfulness can be introduced as a type of complementary therapy—hypnosis promotes focus and openness to positive change, while mindfulness helps keep you grounded in the present.
Therapy brings clarity, helping you make effective decisions and positive changes in thoughts, attitudes, and behaviours. It's not about advice giving but creating space to talk, explore, and reach your own realisations. The goal is to feel more equipped to make choices and move forward with confidence and wellbeing. Hypnotherapy & mindfulness can be introduced as a type of complementary therapy—hypnosis promotes focus and openness to positive change, while mindfulness helps keep you grounded in the present.
0161 850 4018 View 0161 850 4018
Power Therapy UK
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Online Only
Hi, I’m Lauren, a qualified therapist providing a safe, supportive space to explore your thoughts and emotions. My own experience as a client shaped my deep understanding of therapy’s challenges and transformations. Finding the right counsellor can feel overwhelming, but if you're reading this, you're already one step closer to beginning your counselling journey. I offer a free 15-minute consultation because I encourage you to explore your options and find the best fit—after all, therapy is an investment in yourself, and it should feel right for you.
Hi, I’m Lauren, a qualified therapist providing a safe, supportive space to explore your thoughts and emotions. My own experience as a client shaped my deep understanding of therapy’s challenges and transformations. Finding the right counsellor can feel overwhelming, but if you're reading this, you're already one step closer to beginning your counselling journey. I offer a free 15-minute consultation because I encourage you to explore your options and find the best fit—after all, therapy is an investment in yourself, and it should feel right for you.
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Nat Creighton Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Online Only
I offer long and short term therapy with a specialism in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community. I have a strong belief that people should be able to define life on their own terms and find their own meaning. I am interested in helping clients examine what can get in the way of that, whether it is personal history, external pressures, feelings of shame, or expectations of what is and isn’t normal. I want to help you discover what is important to you. I believe that we all are doing the best we can within the environment and resources available to us.
I offer long and short term therapy with a specialism in working with members of the LGBTQ+ community. I have a strong belief that people should be able to define life on their own terms and find their own meaning. I am interested in helping clients examine what can get in the way of that, whether it is personal history, external pressures, feelings of shame, or expectations of what is and isn’t normal. I want to help you discover what is important to you. I believe that we all are doing the best we can within the environment and resources available to us.
028 9694 3145 View 028 9694 3145
Ash Orme
Counsellor, MBACP
Serves Area
Waitlist for new clients
My name is Ash and I am an integrative counsellor offering counselling online across the UK and face to face counselling in Bath (and soon Bristol.) My areas of special interest are in trauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, neurodiversity, loss and grief. As a queer, trans and neurodivergent counsellor, I work in a way that affirms your identity, offering complete acceptance, whether you are just exploring questions around these experiences, or have been established in your identity for a long time.
My name is Ash and I am an integrative counsellor offering counselling online across the UK and face to face counselling in Bath (and soon Bristol.) My areas of special interest are in trauma, LGBTQIA+ issues, neurodiversity, loss and grief. As a queer, trans and neurodivergent counsellor, I work in a way that affirms your identity, offering complete acceptance, whether you are just exploring questions around these experiences, or have been established in your identity for a long time.
01480 776374 View 01480 776374
Ilia (Stavroula) DAOUSSI
Counsellor, MA, MUKCP
Bootle L30
Do you feel the need for a change but the thought of it makes you anxious? Do people around you seem not to be able to see who you truly are? Are you questioning your sexuality or gender? Does it feel as if you constantly need to justify yourself? As a member of the LGBTQ+ community myself, I’m familiar with the struggles around sexuality and/or gender. If this is something you’re facing, I can walk the path of self-acceptance with you over rough or smooth terrains.
Do you feel the need for a change but the thought of it makes you anxious? Do people around you seem not to be able to see who you truly are? Are you questioning your sexuality or gender? Does it feel as if you constantly need to justify yourself? As a member of the LGBTQ+ community myself, I’m familiar with the struggles around sexuality and/or gender. If this is something you’re facing, I can walk the path of self-acceptance with you over rough or smooth terrains.
01767 661125 View 01767 661125
May Jasmine Tomkinson
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Online Only
Hi I'm May, I offer online person centred counselling sessions alongside EMDR, which is a therapy specifically for working with trauma from specific incidents or previous relationship patterns. I offer a counselling relationship that is safe, empowering and human - connection with a real person.
Hi I'm May, I offer online person centred counselling sessions alongside EMDR, which is a therapy specifically for working with trauma from specific incidents or previous relationship patterns. I offer a counselling relationship that is safe, empowering and human - connection with a real person.
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Prism Therapy UK
Counsellor, MSc
3 Endorsed
Online Only
I offer support for those who feel squeezed out of traditional spaces or have fallen through the gaps in the system. It's time to reclaim your life. I specialise in working with: LGBTQIA+ adults, neurodivergent adults, eating disorders, supporters/families of above. You may want to come to me to talk about struggles around sexuality, gender or relationships or you may want to talk to me about something else safe in the knowledge that I’m not going to try to pin your struggles down to an aspect of your identity that you’re perfectly comfortable with (as many people have reported with non-queer therapists).
I offer support for those who feel squeezed out of traditional spaces or have fallen through the gaps in the system. It's time to reclaim your life. I specialise in working with: LGBTQIA+ adults, neurodivergent adults, eating disorders, supporters/families of above. You may want to come to me to talk about struggles around sexuality, gender or relationships or you may want to talk to me about something else safe in the knowledge that I’m not going to try to pin your struggles down to an aspect of your identity that you’re perfectly comfortable with (as many people have reported with non-queer therapists).
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Alex Rowan Mckevitt
Psychotherapist, MSc, MUKCP
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.
My areas of special interest are: Addiction, Attachment, Body Image, Family Estrangement, Gender Identity, LGBTQIA+, Childhood Wounding, Intimacy and Sex, Trauma.
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.
My areas of special interest are: Addiction, Attachment, Body Image, Family Estrangement, Gender Identity, LGBTQIA+, Childhood Wounding, Intimacy and Sex, Trauma.
020 8154 5617 View 020 8154 5617
Daniel Morrison
Psychotherapist, MBACP
I am Daniel Morrison and I want to support you in whatever you’re going through. I believe that everyone has the capacity to change, or to embrace the changes that are happening in their life. Counselling is a space which is just for you, to speak about whatever is present in your life right now and be heard. We can explore your patterns, your stories, what’s working for you and where you’d like things to be different. I offer talking therapy and EMDR online and in person in Hebden Bridge.
I am Daniel Morrison and I want to support you in whatever you’re going through. I believe that everyone has the capacity to change, or to embrace the changes that are happening in their life. Counselling is a space which is just for you, to speak about whatever is present in your life right now and be heard. We can explore your patterns, your stories, what’s working for you and where you’d like things to be different. I offer talking therapy and EMDR online and in person in Hebden Bridge.
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Brooke Hawthorne
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I am a queer, transgender, and AuDHD integrative therapist.
I offer caring, professional, and down to earth counselling. I listen attentively, I may ask challenging questions, and the process will likely involve some discomfort as we confront difficult material. By offering impartial and genuine support to you during secure encounters, I aim to help you find an outcome which is authentic and healing for yourself.
I am a queer, transgender, and AuDHD integrative therapist.
I offer caring, professional, and down to earth counselling. I listen attentively, I may ask challenging questions, and the process will likely involve some discomfort as we confront difficult material. By offering impartial and genuine support to you during secure encounters, I aim to help you find an outcome which is authentic and healing for yourself.
0151 453 0227 View 0151 453 0227
M Fok
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
I work with clients who struggle with Gender identity & LGB related issues, relationship dynamics, identity exploration, minority stress, and trauma.
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.
I work with clients who struggle with Gender identity & LGB related issues, relationship dynamics, identity exploration, minority stress, and trauma.
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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Theo Antoniu
Counsellor, MBACP
I'm a neurodivergent queer non-binary counsellor and I bring this lived experience to my practice. Seeking support can be a big decision, and I want to make this process feel as safe for you as possible. I like to be myself in the therapy room, and work to create the right environment for you to be able to do the same. My work is rooted in an anti-oppressive stance, and my practice is always consent-led and trauma-informed. I have worked with a diverse range of clients and issues, and have specialist experience with the LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent communities.
I'm a neurodivergent queer non-binary counsellor and I bring this lived experience to my practice. Seeking support can be a big decision, and I want to make this process feel as safe for you as possible. I like to be myself in the therapy room, and work to create the right environment for you to be able to do the same. My work is rooted in an anti-oppressive stance, and my practice is always consent-led and trauma-informed. I have worked with a diverse range of clients and issues, and have specialist experience with the LGBTQ+ and neurodivergent communities.
01707 245075 View 01707 245075
Joy Becker
Psychotherapist, BACP
1 Endorsed
Welcome, I’m Joy (she/they). I’m a qualified psychotherapist working with individuals and couples online. With particular experience in LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergence & the Performing Arts, I offer a compassionate, sincere and confidential space for individuals and couples to work through their experiences. My practice is trauma-informed and neuro-affirming, which means I am comfortable working with trauma-based and neurodiverse frameworks. Mostly, though, I am interested in you, and supporting you with the courageous decision to get to know yourself better.
Welcome, I’m Joy (she/they). I’m a qualified psychotherapist working with individuals and couples online. With particular experience in LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergence & the Performing Arts, I offer a compassionate, sincere and confidential space for individuals and couples to work through their experiences. My practice is trauma-informed and neuro-affirming, which means I am comfortable working with trauma-based and neurodiverse frameworks. Mostly, though, I am interested in you, and supporting you with the courageous decision to get to know yourself better.
0161 524 3788 View 0161 524 3788
Yarrow Scott
Psychotherapist, MBACP
I work in a way that’s person-centred, integrative, inclusive and relational. I always place your needs and values at the centre of our therapeutic work, while embracing your freedom and autonomy. I take an affirmative approach in encouraging you to bring any and all parts of your unique self; I take care to not pathologise or criticise you. I work very relationally, and I believe therapy can only be effective if there’s a strong therapeutic relationship at the heart of it. I’m interested in exploring what goes on in the therapeutic process and how this may mirror dynamics you’re experiencing in your wider life and relationships.
I work in a way that’s person-centred, integrative, inclusive and relational. I always place your needs and values at the centre of our therapeutic work, while embracing your freedom and autonomy. I take an affirmative approach in encouraging you to bring any and all parts of your unique self; I take care to not pathologise or criticise you. I work very relationally, and I believe therapy can only be effective if there’s a strong therapeutic relationship at the heart of it. I’m interested in exploring what goes on in the therapeutic process and how this may mirror dynamics you’re experiencing in your wider life and relationships.
0161 524 1602 View 0161 524 1602
Jaye Jones
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Hi, and welcome. I’m Jaye, a BACP-registered counsellor and psychotherapist working in Stockport and remotely across the UK. If you are navigating anxiety, depression, or the pressures of modern life, I am here to support you in a space that respects who you are. As a queer, non-binary, and neurodivergent person, I bring my lived experience to my practice, helping me provide a deeply understanding and inclusive environment for all my clients. Please note that you do not need to identify in these ways to work with me; my practice is open to anyone—including those currently questioning their identity or exploring their needs.
Hi, and welcome. I’m Jaye, a BACP-registered counsellor and psychotherapist working in Stockport and remotely across the UK. If you are navigating anxiety, depression, or the pressures of modern life, I am here to support you in a space that respects who you are. As a queer, non-binary, and neurodivergent person, I bring my lived experience to my practice, helping me provide a deeply understanding and inclusive environment for all my clients. Please note that you do not need to identify in these ways to work with me; my practice is open to anyone—including those currently questioning their identity or exploring their needs.
0161 570 1682 View 0161 570 1682
Genevieve Collister Brown
Psychotherapist, COSRT General
I'm a sex and relationship therapist with over 5 years experience in empowering people through sex education. I work with a wide range of issues including understanding your gender, sexuality and identities (inc. LGBTQIA+), finding the right relationship style for you (non-monogamy, monogamy, polyamory etc), negotiating safer BDSM and kink practices, exploring consent, issues with sexual functioning (genital pain, erection issues, inability to orgasm etc), navigating relationship conflicts and improving sexual intimacy. I also work with people who have experienced sexual trauma and abuse and work in a trauma-informed way.
I'm a sex and relationship therapist with over 5 years experience in empowering people through sex education. I work with a wide range of issues including understanding your gender, sexuality and identities (inc. LGBTQIA+), finding the right relationship style for you (non-monogamy, monogamy, polyamory etc), negotiating safer BDSM and kink practices, exploring consent, issues with sexual functioning (genital pain, erection issues, inability to orgasm etc), navigating relationship conflicts and improving sexual intimacy. I also work with people who have experienced sexual trauma and abuse and work in a trauma-informed way.
0161 524 1594 View 0161 524 1594
Clare Morgan Psychotherapy
Verified Verified
4 Endorsed
Starting therapy can be daunting. As a queer, non-binary, neurodivergent outdoor and online therapist, it is my aim to hold space for affirming therapy for all. I have supported people with relationship challenges, people wanting to build and explore relationships with themselves and those looking back at their past and how it could be affecting them today. I am open to a fun and creative approach to talking therapy built on the relationship between myself and my client and include the natural world. I use relational TA and have experience of working with family dysfunction. I work term time only in urban nature settings and online.
Starting therapy can be daunting. As a queer, non-binary, neurodivergent outdoor and online therapist, it is my aim to hold space for affirming therapy for all. I have supported people with relationship challenges, people wanting to build and explore relationships with themselves and those looking back at their past and how it could be affecting them today. I am open to a fun and creative approach to talking therapy built on the relationship between myself and my client and include the natural world. I use relational TA and have experience of working with family dysfunction. I work term time only in urban nature settings and online.
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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
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.