Transgender Counselling in Reading
The people I work with face a number of the following: being burntout, feeling like they’re buried by the demands of life and lost the spark for life, struggling with stress, unsure about their identity, feeling like they don’t know themselves, wrestling with self critical thoughts and a lack of self acceptance, dealing with gender dysphoria, unsure about coming out to people, facing some tough reactions from others, wanting some support in adopting a new relationship structure or philosophy towards relationships, struggling with insecurities, experiencing difficult emotions like jealousy, anger and resentment.
The people I work with face a number of the following: being burntout, feeling like they’re buried by the demands of life and lost the spark for life, struggling with stress, unsure about their identity, feeling like they don’t know themselves, wrestling with self critical thoughts and a lack of self acceptance, dealing with gender dysphoria, unsure about coming out to people, facing some tough reactions from others, wanting some support in adopting a new relationship structure or philosophy towards relationships, struggling with insecurities, experiencing difficult emotions like jealousy, anger and resentment.
There are times in life when we need help. When we feel overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, sad. Situations we are unable to make sense of. I offer an initial free consultation. This gives you the opportunity to find out about the therapy I offer. Research suggests that the therapeutic relationship itself is more important for a good out come than a particular type of therapy. This means that I am going to help you feel safe, accepted and treated with respect and perhaps challenge you in a positive and constructive way, then you are more likely to make good use of our sessions.
There are times in life when we need help. When we feel overwhelmed, anxious, depressed, sad. Situations we are unable to make sense of. I offer an initial free consultation. This gives you the opportunity to find out about the therapy I offer. Research suggests that the therapeutic relationship itself is more important for a good out come than a particular type of therapy. This means that I am going to help you feel safe, accepted and treated with respect and perhaps challenge you in a positive and constructive way, then you are more likely to make good use of our sessions.
LGBTQ+ and ADHD Psychotherapy: A New Hope Therapy
Psychotherapist, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Reading RG1 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
Hello, I'm Matthew (he/him). I offer support for anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship issues. My specialisation is working with people who are LGBTQ+ and ADHD / Neurodivergent, however, I offer a warm welcome to everyone. Having personally experienced the challenges of living in a heteronormative and neurotypical world, I understand the difficulties of coping with feelings of shame and rejection. I believe these feelings can be overcome and I offer a new hope for living comfortably and authentically.
Hello, I'm Matthew (he/him). I offer support for anxiety, depression, grief, and relationship issues. My specialisation is working with people who are LGBTQ+ and ADHD / Neurodivergent, however, I offer a warm welcome to everyone. Having personally experienced the challenges of living in a heteronormative and neurotypical world, I understand the difficulties of coping with feelings of shame and rejection. I believe these feelings can be overcome and I offer a new hope for living comfortably and authentically.
Perhaps you are grappling with something very specific - a bereavement, problems at work or in your relationship, addictive behaviours - or perhaps you are feeling depressed, uneasy, short-tempered and you don’t know why. Perhaps you are a couple looking to improve your relationship and communicate better. I offer a safe space where you can gain reflection on your problems and find better ways of coping. I am an empathetic, skilled, relational therapist with over 12 years of experience in the field of psychotherapy and counselling, with work including the NHS, the Metropolitan Police, Reading University and the Mindful Project.
Perhaps you are grappling with something very specific - a bereavement, problems at work or in your relationship, addictive behaviours - or perhaps you are feeling depressed, uneasy, short-tempered and you don’t know why. Perhaps you are a couple looking to improve your relationship and communicate better. I offer a safe space where you can gain reflection on your problems and find better ways of coping. I am an empathetic, skilled, relational therapist with over 12 years of experience in the field of psychotherapy and counselling, with work including the NHS, the Metropolitan Police, Reading University and the Mindful Project.
Hi there! I am Amber, the Director of Healthy Mind Psychology. We aim to be a different type of practice. Our focus includes work with those people trying to cope with all the stresses and strains of unprecedented times upon us. But many struggle with issues outside of the normal narrative of mental health, or physical health too. Our practice aims to explain the stress response (whether that be from overdue bills, a critical family system, a harsh workplace, current or previous traumas, or a host of other things!) and the science behind how the mind/body interact to create physical symptoms, emotional distress, or bad habits!
Hi there! I am Amber, the Director of Healthy Mind Psychology. We aim to be a different type of practice. Our focus includes work with those people trying to cope with all the stresses and strains of unprecedented times upon us. But many struggle with issues outside of the normal narrative of mental health, or physical health too. Our practice aims to explain the stress response (whether that be from overdue bills, a critical family system, a harsh workplace, current or previous traumas, or a host of other things!) and the science behind how the mind/body interact to create physical symptoms, emotional distress, or bad habits!
I work together with my clients on their unique issues and goals. Singles, couples, families and groups. My specialties are in counseling, mindfulness, relaxation, meditation, business and leadership coaching, along with occupational psychology for companies and their managers. My practice is based in Reading and London, onsite or via Skype. The sessions range from 30 minutes to 12 hours, depending on your needs. I have over 30 years of experience and would love to help you grow, find balance and achieve success.
I work together with my clients on their unique issues and goals. Singles, couples, families and groups. My specialties are in counseling, mindfulness, relaxation, meditation, business and leadership coaching, along with occupational psychology for companies and their managers. My practice is based in Reading and London, onsite or via Skype. The sessions range from 30 minutes to 12 hours, depending on your needs. I have over 30 years of experience and would love to help you grow, find balance and achieve success.
My Clients over the last 18 years have ranged from having simple symptoms ( i.e. sleep disturbances, anxiety about interviews or social anxiety ) to severe symptoms (i.e. severe depression, insomnia, PTSD, OCD, Borderline Personality or sexual abuse). My clients are looking for tools that will help them reduce or eliminate those symptoms but they are also wanting to develop long term functional habits that will help them lead a healthier life. Most of my clients are highly functional but they are struggling with emotional issues in their relationships with childhood abuse, addictions, fears, self-esteem and others.
My Clients over the last 18 years have ranged from having simple symptoms ( i.e. sleep disturbances, anxiety about interviews or social anxiety ) to severe symptoms (i.e. severe depression, insomnia, PTSD, OCD, Borderline Personality or sexual abuse). My clients are looking for tools that will help them reduce or eliminate those symptoms but they are also wanting to develop long term functional habits that will help them lead a healthier life. Most of my clients are highly functional but they are struggling with emotional issues in their relationships with childhood abuse, addictions, fears, self-esteem and others.
Life can feel difficult, and we might not even know why. It can be helpful to work through our feelings in a safe, confidential, and supportive therapeutic relationship. I believe the answers are in us as individuals, and that we also benefit from being alongside someone as we explore our thoughts and feelings, and get a deeper understanding of ourselves.
Life can feel difficult, and we might not even know why. It can be helpful to work through our feelings in a safe, confidential, and supportive therapeutic relationship. I believe the answers are in us as individuals, and that we also benefit from being alongside someone as we explore our thoughts and feelings, and get a deeper understanding of ourselves.
Hello, welcome to my profile page; thank you for visiting. I am an integrative psychotherapist and I work with individuals of all ages. Seeking a therapist can be overwhelming, especially if you are new to therapy. It takes courage to take the first step and it is important that you find the right person for you. With compassion, curiosity, and a playful approach I provide a safe and confidential environment for exploration of life challenges without judgment.
Hello, welcome to my profile page; thank you for visiting. I am an integrative psychotherapist and I work with individuals of all ages. Seeking a therapist can be overwhelming, especially if you are new to therapy. It takes courage to take the first step and it is important that you find the right person for you. With compassion, curiosity, and a playful approach I provide a safe and confidential environment for exploration of life challenges without judgment.
You may have been struggling with a particular issue for some time, or you may have recently realised that something needs to change. I'm a qualified counsellor who has worked with young people and adults for several years and I will help you (or your young person) to find a way forward from whatever is troubling you. You may be looking for someone who understands what it is like to have a chronic illness, or need to talk about the multitude of feelings you experience after a bereavement. You may have been wondering if you might be neurodivergent or be thinking about whether you are living your life the way you want to be.
You may have been struggling with a particular issue for some time, or you may have recently realised that something needs to change. I'm a qualified counsellor who has worked with young people and adults for several years and I will help you (or your young person) to find a way forward from whatever is troubling you. You may be looking for someone who understands what it is like to have a chronic illness, or need to talk about the multitude of feelings you experience after a bereavement. You may have been wondering if you might be neurodivergent or be thinking about whether you are living your life the way you want to be.
Hello. I'm Penny and I offer short or long-term therapy with an integrative approach. Is there something that is troubling you? Something you’d like to talk through, but with someone outside of family or friends? Perhaps you’re asking yourself some questions about who you are, what is going on in your life, or about the relationships you have? Maybe your feelings seem overwhelming, or you can’t identify what emotions you’re experiencing? Whatever issue you’d like to bring to counselling it is my hope that you will find some clarity and peace
Hello. I'm Penny and I offer short or long-term therapy with an integrative approach. Is there something that is troubling you? Something you’d like to talk through, but with someone outside of family or friends? Perhaps you’re asking yourself some questions about who you are, what is going on in your life, or about the relationships you have? Maybe your feelings seem overwhelming, or you can’t identify what emotions you’re experiencing? Whatever issue you’d like to bring to counselling it is my hope that you will find some clarity and peace
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Are you striving for a more fulfilling and meaningful life but find anxiety or low mood holding you back? I’m here to support you. I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental environment and have the expertise to help you unlock your potential and achieve your goals. My name is Michelle I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with a decade of experience in primary and secondary mental health care setting and this has helped my knowledge and training in providing support for wider presentations of mental health issues while also addressing life changes and challenges.
Are you striving for a more fulfilling and meaningful life but find anxiety or low mood holding you back? I’m here to support you. I provide a compassionate, non-judgmental environment and have the expertise to help you unlock your potential and achieve your goals. My name is Michelle I am an accredited Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapist with a decade of experience in primary and secondary mental health care setting and this has helped my knowledge and training in providing support for wider presentations of mental health issues while also addressing life changes and challenges.
Do you want support in identifying and challenging unhelpful patterns, replacing them with healthier more balanced ways of thinking and acting? I can help. I specialise in CBT, focusing on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. In our sessions, you’ll find a supportive, collaborative environment. We’ll set practical goals, track progress, and adjust as needed, aiming to empower you with skills to handle life’s challenges confidently. Specialisations: • Anxiety and Stress: Build resilience and effective coping strategies.
Do you want support in identifying and challenging unhelpful patterns, replacing them with healthier more balanced ways of thinking and acting? I can help. I specialise in CBT, focusing on the links between thoughts, feelings, and behaviours. In our sessions, you’ll find a supportive, collaborative environment. We’ll set practical goals, track progress, and adjust as needed, aiming to empower you with skills to handle life’s challenges confidently. Specialisations: • Anxiety and Stress: Build resilience and effective coping strategies.
It's a natural part of life that at times we experience some challenges, disruptions, stressors or significant life changes. When this happens it can feel overwhelming. Returning to an even keel can be supported with the help of a tried, tested and trusted integrative counsellor. With over 20 years of full time experience plus providing supervision to other therapists, I can offer you an unbiased, experienced and confidential space for you to work through and get back on track using any of Counselling, NLP, Hypnotherapy, EMDR helping you to return to a more balanced, calmer life. Feel free to call me anytime.
It's a natural part of life that at times we experience some challenges, disruptions, stressors or significant life changes. When this happens it can feel overwhelming. Returning to an even keel can be supported with the help of a tried, tested and trusted integrative counsellor. With over 20 years of full time experience plus providing supervision to other therapists, I can offer you an unbiased, experienced and confidential space for you to work through and get back on track using any of Counselling, NLP, Hypnotherapy, EMDR helping you to return to a more balanced, calmer life. Feel free to call me anytime.
Madeline Magistrado Art Therapy London and Reading
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Reading RG1
For you? Maybe you need a space to understand how past experiences may be influencing your present; to think about current changes or difficulties (e.g. relationship breakdown, loss and bereavement, etc); thinking about your sexuality; feel burnt out; experiencing anxiety or depression. Art therapy isn't just about making art. It is a non-judgmental, confidential space to discuss and express whatever it is on your mind. For your child? I can help your child with a range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, trauma, uncertainty of life changes (e.g. divorce); and children who are Neurodiverse.
For you? Maybe you need a space to understand how past experiences may be influencing your present; to think about current changes or difficulties (e.g. relationship breakdown, loss and bereavement, etc); thinking about your sexuality; feel burnt out; experiencing anxiety or depression. Art therapy isn't just about making art. It is a non-judgmental, confidential space to discuss and express whatever it is on your mind. For your child? I can help your child with a range of difficulties such as anxiety, depression, trauma, uncertainty of life changes (e.g. divorce); and children who are Neurodiverse.
Try as we might, life is not always easy & there may be times when we need additional support. Whether you are looking to work through a particular concern, or feel that you would benefit from a confidential, and non-judgemental space where you are free to vent and debrief, I am wholeheartedly here for you. I work with couples to address areas such as communication, conflict, betrayal, trust, & desire, as well as with adults to work through symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, & self-criticism. Complimentary consultations offered to all who are interested in engaging.
Try as we might, life is not always easy & there may be times when we need additional support. Whether you are looking to work through a particular concern, or feel that you would benefit from a confidential, and non-judgemental space where you are free to vent and debrief, I am wholeheartedly here for you. I work with couples to address areas such as communication, conflict, betrayal, trust, & desire, as well as with adults to work through symptoms of depression, anxiety, stress, & self-criticism. Complimentary consultations offered to all who are interested in engaging.
Life experiences can sometimes take you to a place where you feel overwhelmed and confused and may cause anxiety or depression. You could feel ashamed or have no sense of who you are and what you want, making it difficult to form decisions or talk to family and friends. This difficulty could result in a feeling of isolation and loneliness. By talking to a qualified counsellor, someone that is impartial, can offer, you a first step to positive change. Please feel free to look at my website and find out more about me and how I work.
Life experiences can sometimes take you to a place where you feel overwhelmed and confused and may cause anxiety or depression. You could feel ashamed or have no sense of who you are and what you want, making it difficult to form decisions or talk to family and friends. This difficulty could result in a feeling of isolation and loneliness. By talking to a qualified counsellor, someone that is impartial, can offer, you a first step to positive change. Please feel free to look at my website and find out more about me and how I work.
As a Professor of psychology with academic expertise on men, masculinities, sex and relationships, I provide bespoke therapy for men’s needs. Men prefer a less emotional, no-nonsense approach to counselling. My approach is thus problem-centered, solution-focused, with practical application and flexible session lengths. My expertise is to help men with relationship problems, particularly concerning related issues of sex, sexuality, erectile problems, cheating, sexually opening up relationships and multiple issues related to men, adolescents, and masculinities.
As a Professor of psychology with academic expertise on men, masculinities, sex and relationships, I provide bespoke therapy for men’s needs. Men prefer a less emotional, no-nonsense approach to counselling. My approach is thus problem-centered, solution-focused, with practical application and flexible session lengths. My expertise is to help men with relationship problems, particularly concerning related issues of sex, sexuality, erectile problems, cheating, sexually opening up relationships and multiple issues related to men, adolescents, and masculinities.
We all meet challenges, issues and pinch points in our lives and I am no exception. Whether it be making important decisions, dealing with loss, coping with challenging experiences/trauma, low confidence/self esteem it can be difficult to navigate our way through to lead our lives the way we want. You may be considering or are ready to make a change. Change could mean; reducing stress, coping with life in healthier ways, building confidence/self esteem, coming to terms with change/loss or just about anything that helps you move in your desired direction. Talking therapy can help!
We all meet challenges, issues and pinch points in our lives and I am no exception. Whether it be making important decisions, dealing with loss, coping with challenging experiences/trauma, low confidence/self esteem it can be difficult to navigate our way through to lead our lives the way we want. You may be considering or are ready to make a change. Change could mean; reducing stress, coping with life in healthier ways, building confidence/self esteem, coming to terms with change/loss or just about anything that helps you move in your desired direction. Talking therapy can help!
As a skilled and established Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I am here to help you to find a greater sense of self-esteem and meaning in life. If there's so much noise in your head it's hard to think, we can work together to make the changes you know you need. Do you want to gain a better understanding of what’s causing those negative challenges and narratives? By working together honestly and creatively, I can help you gain an insight into the anxieties you're facing with life and relationships, help you understand why you act or react to stressors in the way you do, and enable you to work through the stages of change and growth.
As a skilled and established Counsellor and Psychotherapist, I am here to help you to find a greater sense of self-esteem and meaning in life. If there's so much noise in your head it's hard to think, we can work together to make the changes you know you need. Do you want to gain a better understanding of what’s causing those negative challenges and narratives? By working together honestly and creatively, I can help you gain an insight into the anxieties you're facing with life and relationships, help you understand why you act or react to stressors in the way you do, and enable you to work through the stages of change and growth.
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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.