Transgender Counselling in Swansea

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Michael Steven Mainwaring
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Swansea SA6
I work with adolescents struggling with identity, in particular LGB and transgender issues.
I work with children and young people on the things that are important to them. I work in a person centred way. I undertake assessment and create a treatment plan with the client, creating goals the client wants to achieve together. I use art therapy in order to achieve this, whether that be mark making, clay, paint, collage of other materials the client feels comfortable using. Clients can just talk if they want to.
I work with adolescents struggling with identity, in particular LGB and transgender issues.
I work with children and young people on the things that are important to them. I work in a person centred way. I undertake assessment and create a treatment plan with the client, creating goals the client wants to achieve together. I use art therapy in order to achieve this, whether that be mark making, clay, paint, collage of other materials the client feels comfortable using. Clients can just talk if they want to.
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Bonita James
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
1 Endorsed
Swansea SA1
Hello & welcome. Please email any inquiries. Whatever you or your child are struggling with right now, I would be honoured to support you. I specialise in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults. But I am able to offer sessions to anyone interested. I offer F2F Sessions in a lovely, clean and quiet counselling room in central Swansea. I offer a relaxed, informal, non judgmental & safe place to explore your thoughts, feelings and anxieties. If you're nervous about opening up to friends, family or partners and think that sharing with a trained professional confidentially could help then please drop me an email.
Hello & welcome. Please email any inquiries. Whatever you or your child are struggling with right now, I would be honoured to support you. I specialise in Children, Adolescents and Young Adults. But I am able to offer sessions to anyone interested. I offer F2F Sessions in a lovely, clean and quiet counselling room in central Swansea. I offer a relaxed, informal, non judgmental & safe place to explore your thoughts, feelings and anxieties. If you're nervous about opening up to friends, family or partners and think that sharing with a trained professional confidentially could help then please drop me an email.
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Tara Murphy
Counsellor, MA, MBACP
Online Only
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.
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El Davis
Psychotherapist, MA, MUKCP
Serves Area
Hello! I’m El, a UKCP accredited psychotherapist. I offer a welcoming and confidential space for you to explore whatever is happening in your life and support you to face difficult circumstances, challenges and transitions. Our sessions are tailor made to suit your personal circumstances. Together we will use a mixture of techniques that can include talking and paying attention to the body. You will have the chance to gain new understanding and awareness by working with your dreams, body and world experiences, relationships and the impact of your social context.
Hello! I’m El, a UKCP accredited psychotherapist. I offer a welcoming and confidential space for you to explore whatever is happening in your life and support you to face difficult circumstances, challenges and transitions. Our sessions are tailor made to suit your personal circumstances. Together we will use a mixture of techniques that can include talking and paying attention to the body. You will have the chance to gain new understanding and awareness by working with your dreams, body and world experiences, relationships and the impact of your social context.
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Karen Ford
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Swansea SA2
Hi my name is Karen, I am an experienced Integrative Counsellor and accredited member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP Accred). I have over 18 years of counselling experience working with a wide range of issues including loss and bereavement, anxiety/stress, depression, relationships, abuse and trauma. Life can bring a variety of challenges which can sometimes leave us feeling confused, defeated and lost. My aim is to provide a safe, confidential space where I can support you with whatever difficulties and challenges you might be facing and find more positive ways of managing these.
Hi my name is Karen, I am an experienced Integrative Counsellor and accredited member of the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (MBACP Accred). I have over 18 years of counselling experience working with a wide range of issues including loss and bereavement, anxiety/stress, depression, relationships, abuse and trauma. Life can bring a variety of challenges which can sometimes leave us feeling confused, defeated and lost. My aim is to provide a safe, confidential space where I can support you with whatever difficulties and challenges you might be facing and find more positive ways of managing these.
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Cherie Morgan
Counsellor, BACP
Swansea SA1
Are you struggling with life events? Working together to look at any concerns you might of experienced or are experiencing. I have experience of working in long term therapy and short term therapy, with a wide range of clients and presenting issues. I offer a relaxed, safe and non judgemental environment, working together with any issues you may have. This will hopefully allow you to develop a better understanding of yourself, by working together helping you alter out dated and unhelpful thoughts, patterns and beliefs, bringing about the change you desire.
Are you struggling with life events? Working together to look at any concerns you might of experienced or are experiencing. I have experience of working in long term therapy and short term therapy, with a wide range of clients and presenting issues. I offer a relaxed, safe and non judgemental environment, working together with any issues you may have. This will hopefully allow you to develop a better understanding of yourself, by working together helping you alter out dated and unhelpful thoughts, patterns and beliefs, bringing about the change you desire.
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Sofia Ferreira
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Swansea SA2
Throughout our life-time there will always come a time when we all struggle with issues. I believe that we always do the best we can when those issues arise, even though sometimes we haven’t yet developed the skills to deal with them in an effective and healthy way. I think that this is where counselling can help - I see my role as a provider of a safe non-judgemental place where learning, growth and change can happen. And everyone can do it, whether you are neurotypical or neurodivergent.
Throughout our life-time there will always come a time when we all struggle with issues. I believe that we always do the best we can when those issues arise, even though sometimes we haven’t yet developed the skills to deal with them in an effective and healthy way. I think that this is where counselling can help - I see my role as a provider of a safe non-judgemental place where learning, growth and change can happen. And everyone can do it, whether you are neurotypical or neurodivergent.
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City Counselling Services
Counsellor, MBACP
Swansea SA1
At City Counselling Services we pride ourselves in offering a professional and caring service. We provide counselling in Swansea and offer weekend and evening sessions. We have both male and female qualified counsellors working towards accreditation, and are registered members of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). Disabled Access and parking nearby. If you would like more information or would like to book an appointment please call: 01792 824590 or 07837920234 (office hours 9am to 7pm)
At City Counselling Services we pride ourselves in offering a professional and caring service. We provide counselling in Swansea and offer weekend and evening sessions. We have both male and female qualified counsellors working towards accreditation, and are registered members of the BACP (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy). Disabled Access and parking nearby. If you would like more information or would like to book an appointment please call: 01792 824590 or 07837920234 (office hours 9am to 7pm)
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Enlighten Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Swansea SA5
I am an Integrative Counsellor/Psychotherapist offering online and remote 'talking' therapy. I can provide a safe and understanding space where you will feel supported to explore your feelings and experiences and the impact they may have. Whatever has brought you here may be having an impact on you physically, emotionally, mentally or spiritually and exploring this may involve both historical and current experiences, where making links or identifying patterns in thoughts or behaviours may be helpful.
I am an Integrative Counsellor/Psychotherapist offering online and remote 'talking' therapy. I can provide a safe and understanding space where you will feel supported to explore your feelings and experiences and the impact they may have. Whatever has brought you here may be having an impact on you physically, emotionally, mentally or spiritually and exploring this may involve both historical and current experiences, where making links or identifying patterns in thoughts or behaviours may be helpful.
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Deborah Hindley
Psychotherapist, MA, MNCPS Acc.
Online Only
I am a Level 7 qualified Psychotherapist dedicated to helping clients navigate life’s most challenging moments. Deciding to seek therapy can feel daunting, but it is a powerful step toward healing, resilience, and an improved quality of life. I specialize in supporting adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, and a range of mental health challenges. As a humanistic psychotherapist, I am deeply passionate about providing a safe, non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their deepest worries with compassion and understanding.
I am a Level 7 qualified Psychotherapist dedicated to helping clients navigate life’s most challenging moments. Deciding to seek therapy can feel daunting, but it is a powerful step toward healing, resilience, and an improved quality of life. I specialize in supporting adults experiencing trauma, anxiety, depression, and a range of mental health challenges. As a humanistic psychotherapist, I am deeply passionate about providing a safe, non-judgmental space where individuals can explore their deepest worries with compassion and understanding.
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Elen Thomas
Psychotherapist, DCounsPsych, MNCPS Acc.
Swansea SA3
By learning to understand what drives us, we are able to change and grow.... and most importantly, learn what to do when we get ‘stuck'. I recognise that the first steps in counselling are often not easy, so will make sure we go at a pace that suits you; therapy can be short or long term, we can decide this as we go along. I am a qualified psychotherapist, couple's therapist and fully trained clinical supervisor, offering a private space in my garden studio, where together we can explore whatever brings you to therapy. I trained in Emotion Focussed Therapy which works on the premise that our emotions guide everything we do.
By learning to understand what drives us, we are able to change and grow.... and most importantly, learn what to do when we get ‘stuck'. I recognise that the first steps in counselling are often not easy, so will make sure we go at a pace that suits you; therapy can be short or long term, we can decide this as we go along. I am a qualified psychotherapist, couple's therapist and fully trained clinical supervisor, offering a private space in my garden studio, where together we can explore whatever brings you to therapy. I trained in Emotion Focussed Therapy which works on the premise that our emotions guide everything we do.
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Mair Llewellyn
Psychotherapist, MBACP
Swansea SA2
I specialise in working with adults and young people living with the effects of the trauma of childhood sexual abuse, rape, and sexual assault. You may be living with overwhelming anxiety, depression, flashbacks, nightmares, panic attacks, self-harm, addictions, and suicidal thoughts. Sometimes you might feel as though you don't know who you are or that you have no worth. I can also work with you if you've experienced other types of trauma or if you're feeling paralysed or overwhelmed by your emotions or having difficulty coping with everyday life and you don't know the reason why and you don't know how to make a change.
I specialise in working with adults and young people living with the effects of the trauma of childhood sexual abuse, rape, and sexual assault. You may be living with overwhelming anxiety, depression, flashbacks, nightmares, panic attacks, self-harm, addictions, and suicidal thoughts. Sometimes you might feel as though you don't know who you are or that you have no worth. I can also work with you if you've experienced other types of trauma or if you're feeling paralysed or overwhelmed by your emotions or having difficulty coping with everyday life and you don't know the reason why and you don't know how to make a change.
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Lynette Evans
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Swansea SA7
I am a fully qualified and experienced accredited Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist (Level 7), providing a confidential and professional counselling service. My Counselling practice aims to give you the opportunity to explore your problems, distresses or any difficult situations that you are experiencing in a confidential, non-judgmental, safe and supportive environment. As a Counsellor I feel privileged to be part of your journey and work to facilitate you through your difficulties so that they become more manageable.
I am a fully qualified and experienced accredited Integrative Counsellor and Psychotherapist (Level 7), providing a confidential and professional counselling service. My Counselling practice aims to give you the opportunity to explore your problems, distresses or any difficult situations that you are experiencing in a confidential, non-judgmental, safe and supportive environment. As a Counsellor I feel privileged to be part of your journey and work to facilitate you through your difficulties so that they become more manageable.
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Sally Jenkins
Counsellor, BACP
Swansea SA2
It is ok to need help and support sometimes, I provide a warm and confidential space where clients can talk openly and freely, without judgment. As an integrative therapist I have many different models of working to suit each client as I believe that all of us are unique. I can help you learn about yourself and the relationships around you, seeing a different perspective is often very powerful. I believe in empowering my clients with the tools they need for change and moving forward. I am positive and nurturing, I use humour and occasional challenging to build a trusting relationship where clients can explore their thoughts
It is ok to need help and support sometimes, I provide a warm and confidential space where clients can talk openly and freely, without judgment. As an integrative therapist I have many different models of working to suit each client as I believe that all of us are unique. I can help you learn about yourself and the relationships around you, seeing a different perspective is often very powerful. I believe in empowering my clients with the tools they need for change and moving forward. I am positive and nurturing, I use humour and occasional challenging to build a trusting relationship where clients can explore their thoughts
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John Dray
Psychotherapist, UKCP Trainee
8 Endorsed
Swansea SA2
Many people get to a point of feeling stuck or disconnected, as if something is holding them back from fully engaging with life. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. I mainly work with LGBTQ+ individuals. Together, we’ll create a safe and supportive space where you can better understand your experiences, discover new ways to relate to yourself and others, and move towards a more authentic and fulfilling life.
Many people get to a point of feeling stuck or disconnected, as if something is holding them back from fully engaging with life. If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. I mainly work with LGBTQ+ individuals. Together, we’ll create a safe and supportive space where you can better understand your experiences, discover new ways to relate to yourself and others, and move towards a more authentic and fulfilling life.
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Julie Gravelle
Counsellor, MBACP
Swansea SA10
I have 15 years of experience as a Counsellor and Hypnotherapist and I know that the reason you are even reading this is because you or someone you know needs help. How do we start? A simple chat, either over the phone or online. We will discuss your worries or issues and together work out the best way forward. This may be just one method or a combination of therapies. You will be in control of this and it can be changed as we progress, I offer this in a safe, confidential and non judgemental environment. Many of my clients choose to split sessions into 1/2hr Counselling and 1/2hr Hypnotherapy.
I have 15 years of experience as a Counsellor and Hypnotherapist and I know that the reason you are even reading this is because you or someone you know needs help. How do we start? A simple chat, either over the phone or online. We will discuss your worries or issues and together work out the best way forward. This may be just one method or a combination of therapies. You will be in control of this and it can be changed as we progress, I offer this in a safe, confidential and non judgemental environment. Many of my clients choose to split sessions into 1/2hr Counselling and 1/2hr Hypnotherapy.
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Brian Beamish
Counsellor, MBACP
2 Endorsed
Serves Area
Our relationships are fundamental to our lives, whether that’s with our family, friends or colleagues. They can bring us comfort and also anguish. I believe in three things: 1 - That our relationships can be key to a leading a fulfilling life. 2 - That where we come from informs who we are, but does not necessarily determine where we end up. 3 - That we each need to express who we are without fear of judgement. I will work with you, using the counselling relationship to mirror important relationships in your life, so that we can more easily see patterns of behaviour that no longer serve you.
Our relationships are fundamental to our lives, whether that’s with our family, friends or colleagues. They can bring us comfort and also anguish. I believe in three things: 1 - That our relationships can be key to a leading a fulfilling life. 2 - That where we come from informs who we are, but does not necessarily determine where we end up. 3 - That we each need to express who we are without fear of judgement. I will work with you, using the counselling relationship to mirror important relationships in your life, so that we can more easily see patterns of behaviour that no longer serve you.
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Hayley Male
Counsellor, MBACP
1 Endorsed
Serves Area
At times we all find it hard to cope and need a little help to get back on track. I believe that therapy can help anyone to transform their life. I believe in the human potential for change and improvement and the importance of personal growth. Perhaps you're feeling trapped or blocked by the past, confused knowing there must be more to life but feeling stuck in survival. Maybe you feel in the depths of despair with feelings of stress, depression and anxiety or recently grieving from a bereavement or loss. You know changes need to be made and seeking a safe supportive space to find a greater balance and meaning to life.
At times we all find it hard to cope and need a little help to get back on track. I believe that therapy can help anyone to transform their life. I believe in the human potential for change and improvement and the importance of personal growth. Perhaps you're feeling trapped or blocked by the past, confused knowing there must be more to life but feeling stuck in survival. Maybe you feel in the depths of despair with feelings of stress, depression and anxiety or recently grieving from a bereavement or loss. You know changes need to be made and seeking a safe supportive space to find a greater balance and meaning to life.
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Deonne Wales
Counsellor, COSRT Accred
Serves Area
I offer you a unique therapeutic space in which we can discuss the difficulties that you may be having in your sex and relationship life. It is completely normal to have difficulty at some point in our lives but most of us may struggle to find someone that we feel comfortable with or trust to help us. We will work together to address any areas where you may feel stuck. I believe in establishing clear goals to meet your expectations. I welcome individuals and couples of all sexual orientations and gender identities. I also work within the NHS as a Psychosexual Therapist.
I offer you a unique therapeutic space in which we can discuss the difficulties that you may be having in your sex and relationship life. It is completely normal to have difficulty at some point in our lives but most of us may struggle to find someone that we feel comfortable with or trust to help us. We will work together to address any areas where you may feel stuck. I believe in establishing clear goals to meet your expectations. I welcome individuals and couples of all sexual orientations and gender identities. I also work within the NHS as a Psychosexual Therapist.
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JDJC
Counsellor, BACP
1 Endorsed
Online Only
The overall aim of Counselling and Therapy is to provide an opportunity for you to work towards living by where experiences are more satisfying. The process of Counselling becomes itself one of life's new situations: It offers an opportunity to experience life differently and to extend the range of ways in which you can operate in the world with greater satisfaction. "EVERY JOURNEY STARTS WITH ONE SMALL STEP"!!!!
The overall aim of Counselling and Therapy is to provide an opportunity for you to work towards living by where experiences are more satisfying. The process of Counselling becomes itself one of life's new situations: It offers an opportunity to experience life differently and to extend the range of ways in which you can operate in the world with greater satisfaction. "EVERY JOURNEY STARTS WITH ONE SMALL STEP"!!!!
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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.