Transgender Counselling in Barnsley

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Rebecca's Counselling Solutions
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Barnsley S70
There are lots of reasons why someone may come for counselling. It may be that they are trying to come to terms with a loss or are finding it difficult to cope with the stresses of everyday life. It could be their past is affecting daily life. You may be experiencing difficulties in your relationships or having sexual problems. This could be erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation, vaginismus, painful sex or loss of desire. I am Kink-friendly and aware. As a skilled integrative Therapist, I offer a safe, supportive and non-judgmental space to explore difficulties in a confidential environment.
There are lots of reasons why someone may come for counselling. It may be that they are trying to come to terms with a loss or are finding it difficult to cope with the stresses of everyday life. It could be their past is affecting daily life. You may be experiencing difficulties in your relationships or having sexual problems. This could be erectile dysfunction or premature ejaculation, vaginismus, painful sex or loss of desire. I am Kink-friendly and aware. As a skilled integrative Therapist, I offer a safe, supportive and non-judgmental space to explore difficulties in a confidential environment.
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Georgia Allen
Psychotherapist, MA, HCPC-Art Therap.
Verified Verified
Barnsley S75
Art therapy has enabled me to process my own past, it has given me the empathy and determination to help others to see more clearly what is going on for them. As well as one-to-one work with both adults and young people at my practice in Barnsley I work with adolescents (aged 12-25), in schools across South Yorkshire. Helping people to process issues such as anxiety, bullying, stress, identity, behavioural issues, grief, low mood and bereavement.
Art therapy has enabled me to process my own past, it has given me the empathy and determination to help others to see more clearly what is going on for them. As well as one-to-one work with both adults and young people at my practice in Barnsley I work with adolescents (aged 12-25), in schools across South Yorkshire. Helping people to process issues such as anxiety, bullying, stress, identity, behavioural issues, grief, low mood and bereavement.
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Chris Allen
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Barnsley S75
I'm Chris and I'm a counsellor, psychotherapist, and supervisor, and work with people who want to improve their lives and feel better. Has your life become unmanageable? Are you experiencing emotional overwhelm? Are you experiencing relationship problems, or do you feel alone with no one to share your difficulties with? Are you experiencing concerns such as bereavement or loss of a relationship? Have you experienced traumatic events? Have you experienced childhood abuse or neglect? Or, are you a victim of domestic violence? I have experience in helping people in the above and more. Therapy can completely change your life.
I'm Chris and I'm a counsellor, psychotherapist, and supervisor, and work with people who want to improve their lives and feel better. Has your life become unmanageable? Are you experiencing emotional overwhelm? Are you experiencing relationship problems, or do you feel alone with no one to share your difficulties with? Are you experiencing concerns such as bereavement or loss of a relationship? Have you experienced traumatic events? Have you experienced childhood abuse or neglect? Or, are you a victim of domestic violence? I have experience in helping people in the above and more. Therapy can completely change your life.
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Tell Us A Tail
Psychotherapist, MSc, COSRT General
Verified Verified
Barnsley S75
I’m a sex, relationship and trauma therapist and rewind practitioner. I work in a solution focused way to build self esteem, confidence and self care. I’m attentive to how you learn and use lots of tools and worksheets to help.
I’m a sex, relationship and trauma therapist and rewind practitioner. I work in a solution focused way to build self esteem, confidence and self care. I’m attentive to how you learn and use lots of tools and worksheets to help.
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Juliet Smart
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Barnsley S74
Clients contact me when they have anxiety, panic attacks, grief and questions of themselves.Sometimes trauma and low self esteem can cause people to seek help.I also find life transitions are the catalyst for seeking help. Talking to me in a safe, unjudged safe space can provide the answers to unpick a lifetimes hurt and shame. Working through the jumble of memories, people who have caused you harm and spoken critical words takes its toll and won’t go away by just ignoring it. Our own self criticism can eat away at the successes. I can help you make sense of it and move forward with your life’s goals that you deserve finally.
Clients contact me when they have anxiety, panic attacks, grief and questions of themselves.Sometimes trauma and low self esteem can cause people to seek help.I also find life transitions are the catalyst for seeking help. Talking to me in a safe, unjudged safe space can provide the answers to unpick a lifetimes hurt and shame. Working through the jumble of memories, people who have caused you harm and spoken critical words takes its toll and won’t go away by just ignoring it. Our own self criticism can eat away at the successes. I can help you make sense of it and move forward with your life’s goals that you deserve finally.
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Jeana Hallas at Barnsley Hypnosis & Counselling
Psychotherapist, MSc, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Barnsley S71
Most clients contact us with surface negative symptoms or challenges. Every client is totally unique, therefore our truly one-off, made-to-measure approach is needed and always provided. Most clients help us to slowly identify the real current trigger(s), creating the negative presenting symptoms or challenges. Finally, our last step in helping you gain a positive, confident and happier future, is to discover your deepest root causes, which created the very first trigger(s). To put it simply, our driving force from day one is to help you quickly ensure you gain much improved: thinking, feeling and behaviour.
Most clients contact us with surface negative symptoms or challenges. Every client is totally unique, therefore our truly one-off, made-to-measure approach is needed and always provided. Most clients help us to slowly identify the real current trigger(s), creating the negative presenting symptoms or challenges. Finally, our last step in helping you gain a positive, confident and happier future, is to discover your deepest root causes, which created the very first trigger(s). To put it simply, our driving force from day one is to help you quickly ensure you gain much improved: thinking, feeling and behaviour.
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Sally Moore
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Barnsley S70
Waitlist for new clients
Are you experiencing any of the following: anxiety, depression, PTSD symptoms, or phobias? Perhaps you are wanting to work out why patterns keep repeating in your relationships, or maybe you are a couple wanting to improve communication and intimacy. I am counsellor and trauma therapist, offering therapy to individuals, couples and groups. My main approach is a type of therapy called Transactional Analysis, which can be used to help us to understand ourselves and our relationships better, and find ways to make the changes we want. I also offer EMDR, a NICE approved therapy, for PTSD, Phobias, Anxiety, and many other issues.
Are you experiencing any of the following: anxiety, depression, PTSD symptoms, or phobias? Perhaps you are wanting to work out why patterns keep repeating in your relationships, or maybe you are a couple wanting to improve communication and intimacy. I am counsellor and trauma therapist, offering therapy to individuals, couples and groups. My main approach is a type of therapy called Transactional Analysis, which can be used to help us to understand ourselves and our relationships better, and find ways to make the changes we want. I also offer EMDR, a NICE approved therapy, for PTSD, Phobias, Anxiety, and many other issues.
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Zoe Page
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Barnsley S71
Are you struggling with anxiety, low mood or depression, are you feeling unheard and becoming frustrated. I am here to help you work through your struggles, hear you and support you through your process. My job is to make you feel as comfortable as possible for the duration of your therapy journey. I am compassionate , understanding and I am ready to hear you when maybe others cant or wont. Your sessions are all about you, they are built around what you need and each session will begin with what you would like to talk about. I will follow your lead and give you the time you need showing patience and understanding.
Are you struggling with anxiety, low mood or depression, are you feeling unheard and becoming frustrated. I am here to help you work through your struggles, hear you and support you through your process. My job is to make you feel as comfortable as possible for the duration of your therapy journey. I am compassionate , understanding and I am ready to hear you when maybe others cant or wont. Your sessions are all about you, they are built around what you need and each session will begin with what you would like to talk about. I will follow your lead and give you the time you need showing patience and understanding.
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Melissa Lomas
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Barnsley S70
Hi I'm Melissa, I'm an experienced Counsellor offering Person Centred Counselling to Individuals and Couples on weekdays by appointment. Person Centred Counselling is an approach which empowers the client and allows them to determine the direction Counselling may go in so that they can address, process and resolve the issues they have brought to Counselling. I am also an approved Adoption Support Counsellor. This work legally requires specialist training which I completed in 2023 with the Barnardo's LINK Certificate in Adoption Support Counselling. This covers Counselling for Adoptees, Adoptive parents, Birth parents and Family.
Hi I'm Melissa, I'm an experienced Counsellor offering Person Centred Counselling to Individuals and Couples on weekdays by appointment. Person Centred Counselling is an approach which empowers the client and allows them to determine the direction Counselling may go in so that they can address, process and resolve the issues they have brought to Counselling. I am also an approved Adoption Support Counsellor. This work legally requires specialist training which I completed in 2023 with the Barnardo's LINK Certificate in Adoption Support Counselling. This covers Counselling for Adoptees, Adoptive parents, Birth parents and Family.
0114 303 2993 View 0114 303 2993
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Cass Jarvis
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Barnsley S71  (Online Only)
Nice to meet you! I'm Cass. An integrative therapist based in South Yorkshire currently offering online and telephone therapy. Here to collaborate and help people with any support they may be looking for. My approach with therapy is the ideology of taking the clinical, cold side out of the equation and creating something that people can really feel free to be themselves in. I understand that it can be hard to take the first step, and even harder to do the work. I can help support you with that journey, in a judgement free and safe space to heal and grow.
Nice to meet you! I'm Cass. An integrative therapist based in South Yorkshire currently offering online and telephone therapy. Here to collaborate and help people with any support they may be looking for. My approach with therapy is the ideology of taking the clinical, cold side out of the equation and creating something that people can really feel free to be themselves in. I understand that it can be hard to take the first step, and even harder to do the work. I can help support you with that journey, in a judgement free and safe space to heal and grow.
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Danny Ford
Psychotherapist, MA, PNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Wakefield WF1
Do you feel different than other people, like nobody seems to understand you? Do you often feel like an outsider? Perhaps you have trouble standing up for yourself or speaking your truth. Do you tend to cater to other people's needs and don’t get what you need? Do people sometimes tell you that you're a loving and giving person, but you feel flawed and unlovable? Do you feel uncomfortable in social situations, fearing that people will reject you if you stand out? Do you feel depressed? Do you often feel anxious? Perhaps you often don’t know what you need or want. Are you very hard on yourself and have lots of self-critical thoughts?
Do you feel different than other people, like nobody seems to understand you? Do you often feel like an outsider? Perhaps you have trouble standing up for yourself or speaking your truth. Do you tend to cater to other people's needs and don’t get what you need? Do people sometimes tell you that you're a loving and giving person, but you feel flawed and unlovable? Do you feel uncomfortable in social situations, fearing that people will reject you if you stand out? Do you feel depressed? Do you often feel anxious? Perhaps you often don’t know what you need or want. Are you very hard on yourself and have lots of self-critical thoughts?
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A New Beginning Therapies
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Rotherham S61
Welcome to A New Beginning Therapies. We are a highly recommended team of qualified & experienced therapists providing counselling, therapy & life coaching for all types of emotional issues, to women, men, couples & children of all ages. We are proud to be here to help you with the difficult problems that are holding you back in your life. We have available appointments during the day, evening & weekend. Our fast booking system can get you booked in straight away. * WE OFFER THERAPY VIA ZOOM NATIONWIDE & FACE-FACE IN OUR HULL CITY CENTRE LOCATION *
Welcome to A New Beginning Therapies. We are a highly recommended team of qualified & experienced therapists providing counselling, therapy & life coaching for all types of emotional issues, to women, men, couples & children of all ages. We are proud to be here to help you with the difficult problems that are holding you back in your life. We have available appointments during the day, evening & weekend. Our fast booking system can get you booked in straight away. * WE OFFER THERAPY VIA ZOOM NATIONWIDE & FACE-FACE IN OUR HULL CITY CENTRE LOCATION *
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Andrea Firth
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Doncaster DN5
Having trained with Relate, my area of expertise is relationships. I can offer to support to people who are considering the future of their relationship or struggling with their new reality following a separation or divorce. I appreciate that asking for support can feel like a big step to take, and that many clients might feel nervous about what to expect. In recognition of this, it is my aim to provide a counselling relationship that is relaxed, supportive and down-to -earth.
Having trained with Relate, my area of expertise is relationships. I can offer to support to people who are considering the future of their relationship or struggling with their new reality following a separation or divorce. I appreciate that asking for support can feel like a big step to take, and that many clients might feel nervous about what to expect. In recognition of this, it is my aim to provide a counselling relationship that is relaxed, supportive and down-to -earth.
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Nicki Miller
Counsellor, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Rotherham S60
As a humanistic-integrative counsellor, I take the view that there is no single approach that can treat every client, in all situations. I therefore offer an approach to counselling that combines different elements of several specific therapies so as to enable me to provide the appropriate interventions for each individual. I believe each person is an 'unique whole' and counselling techniques are best tailored to fit the unique individuals needs and personal circumstances. It is of primary importance to me that I offer you highly confidential service based on you as an individual in your distinctive circumstances.
As a humanistic-integrative counsellor, I take the view that there is no single approach that can treat every client, in all situations. I therefore offer an approach to counselling that combines different elements of several specific therapies so as to enable me to provide the appropriate interventions for each individual. I believe each person is an 'unique whole' and counselling techniques are best tailored to fit the unique individuals needs and personal circumstances. It is of primary importance to me that I offer you highly confidential service based on you as an individual in your distinctive circumstances.
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Clare Buchanan
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Bromley S35  (Online Only)
Welcome! My aim as your counsellor is to provide you with a safe and accepting space in which we can explore the reasons that bring you to counselling, and work together to bring you to a place of healing, growth and restoration. My integrative approach draws on different ideas and strategies, allowing flexibility to suit the needs of the individual. I will work with you to set goals and allow you to set your own pace. I am experienced in working with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, self esteem and body image. I can help you to manage stress, or identify unhelpful behavioural patterns that are keeping you stuck.
Welcome! My aim as your counsellor is to provide you with a safe and accepting space in which we can explore the reasons that bring you to counselling, and work together to bring you to a place of healing, growth and restoration. My integrative approach draws on different ideas and strategies, allowing flexibility to suit the needs of the individual. I will work with you to set goals and allow you to set your own pace. I am experienced in working with anxiety, depression, eating disorders, self esteem and body image. I can help you to manage stress, or identify unhelpful behavioural patterns that are keeping you stuck.
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Gareth Young
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Mexborough S64
A warm welcome to Rainbow Hearts Counselling my name is Gareth and I’m based in Doncaster. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences. I will walk by your side as you lead the way on your journey to find your rainbow again, no matter how big the storm may have been. Our lifestyles can be so busy and overwhelming, leaving us feeling drained, counselling offers you a break from this. You deserve to be heard, understood and accepted for who you are regardless of what you may have been through in life.
A warm welcome to Rainbow Hearts Counselling my name is Gareth and I’m based in Doncaster. I offer a safe, non-judgmental space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings and experiences. I will walk by your side as you lead the way on your journey to find your rainbow again, no matter how big the storm may have been. Our lifestyles can be so busy and overwhelming, leaving us feeling drained, counselling offers you a break from this. You deserve to be heard, understood and accepted for who you are regardless of what you may have been through in life.
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Jennifer Ackroyd
Psychotherapist, MBABCP
Verified Verified
Rotherham S60
I am an experienced and accredited CBT therapist with many years experience in the field of mental health. As well as this, I am an experienced and accredited psychosexual psychotherapist and can offer support for difficulties relating to sex and relationships. I can work with people who want to make positive changes in their life and want to understand why they are finding certain things difficult.
I am an experienced and accredited CBT therapist with many years experience in the field of mental health. As well as this, I am an experienced and accredited psychosexual psychotherapist and can offer support for difficulties relating to sex and relationships. I can work with people who want to make positive changes in their life and want to understand why they are finding certain things difficult.
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Leonie Johnstone
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
South Elmsall WF9
4 sessions £160 or £50 each Video & Telephone:Open minded & down to earth I'm here to understand and support you. Someone to talk to, listen & accept you as you are. Helping you gain perspective and work through issues. A space where you can start to open up - cry laugh swear vent about all that's difficult. Feeling not good enough, struggling to cope, overwhelmed, burnt out? Not getting your needs met, growing resentment. Anxiety, anger, low mood, stress impacting your relationships. Other difficulties family, work or health problems? PMS perimenopause/menopause. Experienced a bereavement or other loss I can support you to:
4 sessions £160 or £50 each Video & Telephone:Open minded & down to earth I'm here to understand and support you. Someone to talk to, listen & accept you as you are. Helping you gain perspective and work through issues. A space where you can start to open up - cry laugh swear vent about all that's difficult. Feeling not good enough, struggling to cope, overwhelmed, burnt out? Not getting your needs met, growing resentment. Anxiety, anger, low mood, stress impacting your relationships. Other difficulties family, work or health problems? PMS perimenopause/menopause. Experienced a bereavement or other loss I can support you to:
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Sanctuary Counselling
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Wakefield WF1
I believe that all of us need help sometimes with difficult issues in our lives. It may be something from your past or present or you may be trying to cope with life’s daily stresses. What would be your personal goal for therapy? Is there something you want to resolve in your life for a better future and a better you? Call me to discuss your needs. I am CRUSE Bereavement & Couples trained & have worked in education for 21 years supporting young people.
I believe that all of us need help sometimes with difficult issues in our lives. It may be something from your past or present or you may be trying to cope with life’s daily stresses. What would be your personal goal for therapy? Is there something you want to resolve in your life for a better future and a better you? Call me to discuss your needs. I am CRUSE Bereavement & Couples trained & have worked in education for 21 years supporting young people.
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Nadine Naughton
Counsellor, DCounsPsych, MBACP
Verified Verified
Wakefield WF4
Hello I am Nadine, I have 14 years experience as a counsellor for children, young people and adults in Yorkshire. See my profile. I'm near Nostell Priory, junction 30/31 M62 and 38/39 M1. Wakefield & Huddersfield. I qualified in 2009 and I actively work with children, young people, adults, relationship counselling and family therapy. I have 14 years regular counselling experience and 12 years previous experience working with children's mental and emotional health service for Kirklees within Tier 2 and Tier 3 Ask CAMHS/ ChEWS - Northorpe Hall Services known now as Thriving Kirklees. I now only work in my own private practice.
Hello I am Nadine, I have 14 years experience as a counsellor for children, young people and adults in Yorkshire. See my profile. I'm near Nostell Priory, junction 30/31 M62 and 38/39 M1. Wakefield & Huddersfield. I qualified in 2009 and I actively work with children, young people, adults, relationship counselling and family therapy. I have 14 years regular counselling experience and 12 years previous experience working with children's mental and emotional health service for Kirklees within Tier 2 and Tier 3 Ask CAMHS/ ChEWS - Northorpe Hall Services known now as Thriving Kirklees. I now only work in my own private practice.
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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.