Transgender Counselling in Caerphilly
I am particularly passionate about working with people who experience low self-esteem or feelings of shame and inadequacy, and to manage the impact of trauma/PTSD. I understand how devastating these feelings and experiences can be and I use a compassionate and trauma-informed perspective to understand and support my clients. I am experienced and passionate about gender and any related challenges and can offer a safe space to consider, discuss and explore gender and trans issues.
I am particularly passionate about working with people who experience low self-esteem or feelings of shame and inadequacy, and to manage the impact of trauma/PTSD. I understand how devastating these feelings and experiences can be and I use a compassionate and trauma-informed perspective to understand and support my clients. I am experienced and passionate about gender and any related challenges and can offer a safe space to consider, discuss and explore gender and trans issues.
I am an experienced and compassionate counsellor, based in Cardiff, offering both face-to-face and online counselling to adults. Life can be hard at times. Although I believe that we all have the potential for growth and the ability to navigate life's challenges, there are times when it can feel a bit too much to face things alone. Having counselling to talk through your thoughts, feelings and experiences can help you gain clarity and understanding, as well as help you move forward.
I am an experienced and compassionate counsellor, based in Cardiff, offering both face-to-face and online counselling to adults. Life can be hard at times. Although I believe that we all have the potential for growth and the ability to navigate life's challenges, there are times when it can feel a bit too much to face things alone. Having counselling to talk through your thoughts, feelings and experiences can help you gain clarity and understanding, as well as help you move forward.
Hi there and welcome. I am passionate about working with people who are experiencing emotional difficulties relating to grief, loss, shame, blame or self-criticism, and working on healing the impact of trauma/ PTSD. I take a very holistic approach, so whether you feel grief or pain about the past, fear about the future, or anything in between, I’d love to help. I specialise in working with older adults and the LGBTQ+ community and I’m particularly experienced in working with gender identity, sexuality and wider identity concerns.
Hi there and welcome. I am passionate about working with people who are experiencing emotional difficulties relating to grief, loss, shame, blame or self-criticism, and working on healing the impact of trauma/ PTSD. I take a very holistic approach, so whether you feel grief or pain about the past, fear about the future, or anything in between, I’d love to help. I specialise in working with older adults and the LGBTQ+ community and I’m particularly experienced in working with gender identity, sexuality and wider identity concerns.
As a qualified therapist, I hold a BSc (Hons) degree in Systemic Counselling from The Family Institute (University of South Wales). I am a systemically trained counsellor,’ Systemic' therapy really means 'relational' as it emphasises the fact that people live in a world with others, not just inside their heads or bodies. I work with relationships, looking at patterns, communication, and desired changes. My main approach is person-centred therapy, although I will often use other therapeutic approaches and techniques that I believe will work well with my client.
As a qualified therapist, I hold a BSc (Hons) degree in Systemic Counselling from The Family Institute (University of South Wales). I am a systemically trained counsellor,’ Systemic' therapy really means 'relational' as it emphasises the fact that people live in a world with others, not just inside their heads or bodies. I work with relationships, looking at patterns, communication, and desired changes. My main approach is person-centred therapy, although I will often use other therapeutic approaches and techniques that I believe will work well with my client.
As a counsellor of 19 years, my aim has been to provide a safe and supportive environment to help clients find solutions to their personal issues and anxieties. Together we will explore how to resolve any ongoing emotions in a proactive and healthy way that is at the clients pace. As a qualified supervision counsellor I provide the necessary supervision to counsellors and students around the South Wales area, providing a cohesive effort to ensure the welfare and safety of the client. This can be on an individual or group basis.
As a counsellor of 19 years, my aim has been to provide a safe and supportive environment to help clients find solutions to their personal issues and anxieties. Together we will explore how to resolve any ongoing emotions in a proactive and healthy way that is at the clients pace. As a qualified supervision counsellor I provide the necessary supervision to counsellors and students around the South Wales area, providing a cohesive effort to ensure the welfare and safety of the client. This can be on an individual or group basis.
I can offer individuals or couples a safe space to explore whatever it is troubling you.
My way of working includes looking at what your anxieties, behaviours and values mean to you and the role they play in your life. Together we can identify the root causes of your struggles and see where we can create change.
For couples, I look at your difficulties as an issue in the relationship between two people. I hold hope that a couple can gain new perspectives about each other and enhance the understanding of each others hidden unmet needs. Whether that be to find a new understanding of being together, or to end the relationship well.
I can offer individuals or couples a safe space to explore whatever it is troubling you.
My way of working includes looking at what your anxieties, behaviours and values mean to you and the role they play in your life. Together we can identify the root causes of your struggles and see where we can create change.
For couples, I look at your difficulties as an issue in the relationship between two people. I hold hope that a couple can gain new perspectives about each other and enhance the understanding of each others hidden unmet needs. Whether that be to find a new understanding of being together, or to end the relationship well.
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I have lived experience of transgender identities, as my son is transgender.
Accepting, safe and non-judgemental counselling service from an LGBT+ ally - I work towards my clients sensing acceptance, warmth, and safety when joining me in sessions. I possess an equal and inclusive belief, which conveys into my professional practice.
I have lived experience of transgender identities, as my son is transgender.
Accepting, safe and non-judgemental counselling service from an LGBT+ ally - I work towards my clients sensing acceptance, warmth, and safety when joining me in sessions. I possess an equal and inclusive belief, which conveys into my professional practice.
Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other gender-diverse individuals often navigate complex experiences shaped by societal norms, prejudice, and sometimes personal identity struggles.
I grew up in Namibia and came to England at 33. I qualified as a counsellor in 2008 after volunteering as a Samaritan and Samaritan team lead for 4 years and completing my counselling placement at a local charity. I set up my private practice in 2010 and qualified as a supervisor in 2011 after volunteering for Cruse Bereavement Care as a support worker, trainer, and supervisor. I also facilitated an LGBTQ+ peer support group and managed a counselling service for a charity.
I offer counselling to individuals aged 16 plus. I have a specialist interest in supporting LGBTQ+ people.
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Lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, and other gender-diverse individuals often navigate complex experiences shaped by societal norms, prejudice, and sometimes personal identity struggles.
I grew up in Namibia and came to England at 33. I qualified as a counsellor in 2008 after volunteering as a Samaritan and Samaritan team lead for 4 years and completing my counselling placement at a local charity. I set up my private practice in 2010 and qualified as a supervisor in 2011 after volunteering for Cruse Bereavement Care as a support worker, trainer, and supervisor. I also facilitated an LGBTQ+ peer support group and managed a counselling service for a charity.
I offer counselling to individuals aged 16 plus. I have a specialist interest in supporting LGBTQ+ people.
Please leave a message and I will get back to you.
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, panic attacks, bereavement, or gender dysphoria or maybe part of the LGBT community – these are some areas I specialise in.
I only work online - and work worldwide except USA and Canada. I just I love working as an online therapist and I invite you to work with me online, whatever your issues, needs or goals might be. You may live abroad or have difficulty accessing help or just prefer seeing someone online, or you may be struggling with shame and want to work with the video turned off or by live chat - text based. I am happy to work with you using the format you prefer - I am even qualified as an avatar therapist if you'd like to try this. Online work can be very rewarding and creative.
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, panic attacks, bereavement, or gender dysphoria or maybe part of the LGBT community – these are some areas I specialise in.
I only work online - and work worldwide except USA and Canada. I just I love working as an online therapist and I invite you to work with me online, whatever your issues, needs or goals might be. You may live abroad or have difficulty accessing help or just prefer seeing someone online, or you may be struggling with shame and want to work with the video turned off or by live chat - text based. I am happy to work with you using the format you prefer - I am even qualified as an avatar therapist if you'd like to try this. Online work can be very rewarding and creative.
I offer Internal Family Systems therapy. The core idea of IFS is that the different parts of our personality are like an inner family, and the key to healing is to respect, understand and love every part of us. I believe all parts of you, including parts that might cause difficulties for yourself or for others, are worthy of compassion, understanding, safety and fulfilment. I think of therapy as a space for you to feel heard, make sense of your past experiences, and build self-compassion, self-knowledge, and the skills needed to live in greater alignment with your needs and desires.
I offer Internal Family Systems therapy. The core idea of IFS is that the different parts of our personality are like an inner family, and the key to healing is to respect, understand and love every part of us. I believe all parts of you, including parts that might cause difficulties for yourself or for others, are worthy of compassion, understanding, safety and fulfilment. I think of therapy as a space for you to feel heard, make sense of your past experiences, and build self-compassion, self-knowledge, and the skills needed to live in greater alignment with your needs and desires.
I can offer a safe, confidential, accepting and non-judgmental space, with a focus on providing LGBTQIA+ affirmative counselling to all clients who identify as LGBTQIA+ or are exploring their identity and sexuality, with extenisve experience with trans/non-binary people, as well as their family and friends who may need an understanding counsellor to work with. I also offer counselling to people who are looking for support for other life challenges and currently work with children and young people of secondary school age. As a member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy, I work closely to their ethical framework.
I can offer a safe, confidential, accepting and non-judgmental space, with a focus on providing LGBTQIA+ affirmative counselling to all clients who identify as LGBTQIA+ or are exploring their identity and sexuality, with extenisve experience with trans/non-binary people, as well as their family and friends who may need an understanding counsellor to work with. I also offer counselling to people who are looking for support for other life challenges and currently work with children and young people of secondary school age. As a member of the British Association of Counselling & Psychotherapy, I work closely to their ethical framework.
Community Counselling is built on foundations of humanistic therapy. We offer counsellors from different counties and varied modalities within the humanistic approaches. Our ethos is to provide high quality service to our clients and operate on a social enterprise system, which applies a strategy to maximise improvements in the well-being of disadvantaged client groups. CC aims to provide a non-judgemental, confidential and supportive environment to promote an atmosphere of trust, enabling clients to bring to the session what is important for them.
Community Counselling is built on foundations of humanistic therapy. We offer counsellors from different counties and varied modalities within the humanistic approaches. Our ethos is to provide high quality service to our clients and operate on a social enterprise system, which applies a strategy to maximise improvements in the well-being of disadvantaged client groups. CC aims to provide a non-judgemental, confidential and supportive environment to promote an atmosphere of trust, enabling clients to bring to the session what is important for them.
I’m Matt (they/them), I’m a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist who is approachable, warm and listens without any judgement to everything you would like to bring to therapy. My core modality is person-centred which means I believe you have all the answers. My job is to help you better understand and accept all parts of you.
I’m Matt (they/them), I’m a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist who is approachable, warm and listens without any judgement to everything you would like to bring to therapy. My core modality is person-centred which means I believe you have all the answers. My job is to help you better understand and accept all parts of you.
Hello! I’m El, a UKCP accredited psychotherapist with a Diploma (Master's level) in Processwork working with Individuals, Couples and Groups . I offer a welcoming and confidential space for you to explore your current situation in life and support you to face difficult circumstances, transitions and the impact of social context. Together we can use a mixture of techniques including talking and paying attention to the body. You will have the chance to develop practical tools, create new behaviour patterns, whilst gaining new understanding and awareness of your life path.
Hello! I’m El, a UKCP accredited psychotherapist with a Diploma (Master's level) in Processwork working with Individuals, Couples and Groups . I offer a welcoming and confidential space for you to explore your current situation in life and support you to face difficult circumstances, transitions and the impact of social context. Together we can use a mixture of techniques including talking and paying attention to the body. You will have the chance to develop practical tools, create new behaviour patterns, whilst gaining new understanding and awareness of your life path.
Gender, Sexuality, Relationships. Whatever your journey, I am here to walk alongside you with empathy, expertise, and unwavering support. A space where you can meet your needs, goals, challenges and have the life you want to live. Therapy sessions are tailored to meet your unique needs and experiences, providing a safe, non-judgmental space to explore, heal, and grow.
My mission is to empower individuals and professionals alike through therapy and education that celebrates unique identities, belonging and experiences; whilst also working through aspects of their lives they may be holding them back.
Gender, Sexuality, Relationships. Whatever your journey, I am here to walk alongside you with empathy, expertise, and unwavering support. A space where you can meet your needs, goals, challenges and have the life you want to live. Therapy sessions are tailored to meet your unique needs and experiences, providing a safe, non-judgmental space to explore, heal, and grow.
My mission is to empower individuals and professionals alike through therapy and education that celebrates unique identities, belonging and experiences; whilst also working through aspects of their lives they may be holding them back.
Feeling anxious? Stressed? Wanting to learn more about yourself and how you walk in the world? Developing stronger boundaries, understanding coping mechanisms, and recognizing patterns that no longer serve you are some of the things we can work together to tackle.
Feeling anxious? Stressed? Wanting to learn more about yourself and how you walk in the world? Developing stronger boundaries, understanding coping mechanisms, and recognizing patterns that no longer serve you are some of the things we can work together to tackle.
It can be a very daunting experience trying to find a counsellor. You may have several questions and possibly not be sure if counselling is for you. Talking to a professional can help. My name is Inge, I am a qualified counsellor and I offer an empathetic space for you to explore what is causing you distress, so you can move through your counselling journey at a pace that is comfortable for you. I adopt a person led approach whereby I work with you by continually discussing how the direction your counselling journey is progressing and if it is having the desired effect you had hoped for.
It can be a very daunting experience trying to find a counsellor. You may have several questions and possibly not be sure if counselling is for you. Talking to a professional can help. My name is Inge, I am a qualified counsellor and I offer an empathetic space for you to explore what is causing you distress, so you can move through your counselling journey at a pace that is comfortable for you. I adopt a person led approach whereby I work with you by continually discussing how the direction your counselling journey is progressing and if it is having the desired effect you had hoped for.
Hello. My name is Sarah and I'm a UKCP Gestalt therapist training with the Welsh Psychotherapy Institute in Cardiff. As well as traditional indoor and online work, I offer the option of of Outdoor Therapy that utilises the natural environment for support, blending traditional Gestalt psychotherapy with the restorative power of nature and physical movement. Instead of sitting in a room, we walk outdoors—creating space for awareness, grounded presence, and authentic connection. Outdoor sessions are normally held in one of Cardiff's wonderful parks.
Hello. My name is Sarah and I'm a UKCP Gestalt therapist training with the Welsh Psychotherapy Institute in Cardiff. As well as traditional indoor and online work, I offer the option of of Outdoor Therapy that utilises the natural environment for support, blending traditional Gestalt psychotherapy with the restorative power of nature and physical movement. Instead of sitting in a room, we walk outdoors—creating space for awareness, grounded presence, and authentic connection. Outdoor sessions are normally held in one of Cardiff's wonderful parks.
Hi there! My name is Ella, a BACP registered Counsellor. This may be your first time looking for a Counsellor or maybe you are re-visiting Counselling for an array of reasons. Regardless of your experience with the process it can be an overwhelming and daunting task trying to decide who to choose. I am qualified in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling and offer a safe, confidential and compassionate space where we can work together to explore difficulties such as; stress, grief, adverse childhood experiences, trauma, low self esteem, anxiety, depression and more.
Hi there! My name is Ella, a BACP registered Counsellor. This may be your first time looking for a Counsellor or maybe you are re-visiting Counselling for an array of reasons. Regardless of your experience with the process it can be an overwhelming and daunting task trying to decide who to choose. I am qualified in Integrative Psychotherapy and Counselling and offer a safe, confidential and compassionate space where we can work together to explore difficulties such as; stress, grief, adverse childhood experiences, trauma, low self esteem, anxiety, depression and more.
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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.