LPG Counselling is a Person Centred Therapy practice. This approach encourages you to delve deeply into the inner exploration of your feelings, thoughts, and experiences, fostering self-awareness, change and personal growth. I work to create a safe, non-judgmental, relational environment where you will can feel empowered to explore your inner world at your own pace, in your own time. At LPG Counselling our flexible booking system allows you to tailor your counselling experience to fit your financial needs. Payments are made via our secure, online payment system accessed via our webste.
LPG Counselling is a Person Centred Therapy practice. This approach encourages you to delve deeply into the inner exploration of your feelings, thoughts, and experiences, fostering self-awareness, change and personal growth. I work to create a safe, non-judgmental, relational environment where you will can feel empowered to explore your inner world at your own pace, in your own time. At LPG Counselling our flexible booking system allows you to tailor your counselling experience to fit your financial needs. Payments are made via our secure, online payment system accessed via our webste.
As a trans nonbinary person, I know what it feels like to feel alone in a world that doesn't accept us. I'm creating a group therapy space for those who are seeking both support and community. If you identify under the trans umbrella, you are welcome. This will be a trauma informed, diversity inclusive space where you hopefully feel safe enough to be your true self, without having to explain anything and without judgement. Your stories and experiences are welcome, as well as your questions and troubles. Please do reach out to speak further!
As a trans nonbinary person, I know what it feels like to feel alone in a world that doesn't accept us. I'm creating a group therapy space for those who are seeking both support and community. If you identify under the trans umbrella, you are welcome. This will be a trauma informed, diversity inclusive space where you hopefully feel safe enough to be your true self, without having to explain anything and without judgement. Your stories and experiences are welcome, as well as your questions and troubles. Please do reach out to speak further!
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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.