Transgender Counselling in Godalming
I am a UKCP registered systemic and family psychotherapist offering therapeutic support to everyone from all backgrounds, of all ages. I aim to provide a safe confidential space where you can talk about anything in your life that may be uncomfortable, confusing or painful without fear of judgement. I have provided emotional and mental health support to individuals, couples & families for several years working within the NHS and educaction. I have my own private practice based in Godalming Surrey, and also work in CAMHS within the NHS. Systemic therapy is especially helpful where there is more than one difficulty having an impact.
I am a UKCP registered systemic and family psychotherapist offering therapeutic support to everyone from all backgrounds, of all ages. I aim to provide a safe confidential space where you can talk about anything in your life that may be uncomfortable, confusing or painful without fear of judgement. I have provided emotional and mental health support to individuals, couples & families for several years working within the NHS and educaction. I have my own private practice based in Godalming Surrey, and also work in CAMHS within the NHS. Systemic therapy is especially helpful where there is more than one difficulty having an impact.
Are you currently struggling to cope or in need of assistance to help you get through a difficult situation? Perhaps you need to identify and/or make a change to your current circumstances to improve your life or just feel happier/more comfortable in your own skin? You may be feeling quite stuck and feel you could use a safe space to explore a long-term issue or talk through a more recent situation and identify possible options/solutions going forward? Many of these scenarios can severely affect you and directly interfere with your quality of life, your decision making abilities and ultimately, your happiness. Counselling can help!
Are you currently struggling to cope or in need of assistance to help you get through a difficult situation? Perhaps you need to identify and/or make a change to your current circumstances to improve your life or just feel happier/more comfortable in your own skin? You may be feeling quite stuck and feel you could use a safe space to explore a long-term issue or talk through a more recent situation and identify possible options/solutions going forward? Many of these scenarios can severely affect you and directly interfere with your quality of life, your decision making abilities and ultimately, your happiness. Counselling can help!
I consider myself to be a warm, caring and approachable person. I know that coming for counselling takes great courage and I will do my utmost to help you feel at ease. I trained in an integrative approach to counselling, this allows me to tailor therapy, to meet each individual client's needs. I believe that people are unique human beings, who have the potential to make the most of their lives. I have considerable experience of working with nervous illness including, anxiety, depression, OCD, diversity, age related issues and also a wide range of personal problems and relationship problems.
I consider myself to be a warm, caring and approachable person. I know that coming for counselling takes great courage and I will do my utmost to help you feel at ease. I trained in an integrative approach to counselling, this allows me to tailor therapy, to meet each individual client's needs. I believe that people are unique human beings, who have the potential to make the most of their lives. I have considerable experience of working with nervous illness including, anxiety, depression, OCD, diversity, age related issues and also a wide range of personal problems and relationship problems.
I am a qualified Counsellor offering a compassionate, confidential and supportive therapeutic service to Adults and Adolescents. I have experience working with stress, anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, loss, relationship issues, abuse and struggles with self harm and low self esteem. You may come to counselling finding it difficult or even painful to name the problem. The counselling process will help relieve your distress as you discover awareness, and find new ways of looking at your situation. Restoration, personal growth and transformation are at the heart of our work together.
I am a qualified Counsellor offering a compassionate, confidential and supportive therapeutic service to Adults and Adolescents. I have experience working with stress, anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, loss, relationship issues, abuse and struggles with self harm and low self esteem. You may come to counselling finding it difficult or even painful to name the problem. The counselling process will help relieve your distress as you discover awareness, and find new ways of looking at your situation. Restoration, personal growth and transformation are at the heart of our work together.
Having spent over a decade working in the health and fitness industry prior to training as a psychologist, I have a particular interest in issues relating to the body, including weight, eating disorders, body dissatisfaction, and pain. I have extensive experience working with people in larger bodies and am an advocate of health at every size and body diversity. I also have a strong interest in LGBTQ+ issues and am experienced in working with clients who struggle with a range of other difficulties including anxiety, depression, loneliness, bereavement and life transitions. I am able to support adults and young people aged sixteen +.
Having spent over a decade working in the health and fitness industry prior to training as a psychologist, I have a particular interest in issues relating to the body, including weight, eating disorders, body dissatisfaction, and pain. I have extensive experience working with people in larger bodies and am an advocate of health at every size and body diversity. I also have a strong interest in LGBTQ+ issues and am experienced in working with clients who struggle with a range of other difficulties including anxiety, depression, loneliness, bereavement and life transitions. I am able to support adults and young people aged sixteen +.
Hi and a very warm welcome. I'm Maria, a Humanistic Counsellor offering evening online, and telephone sessions for 16+ and Adults. Challenges you have in your life may sometimes feel overwhelming and you may even find yourself feeling stuck. These challenges, for example, might be with anxiety, depression, grief, you may have been a victim of abuse, you might struggle with confidence or lack self esteem? Whatever your challenge or struggle, I want to help you find peace within yourself, help you feel less overwhelmed and more able to cope. I want to help you feel less stuck, and support you to discovering your own way forwards.
Hi and a very warm welcome. I'm Maria, a Humanistic Counsellor offering evening online, and telephone sessions for 16+ and Adults. Challenges you have in your life may sometimes feel overwhelming and you may even find yourself feeling stuck. These challenges, for example, might be with anxiety, depression, grief, you may have been a victim of abuse, you might struggle with confidence or lack self esteem? Whatever your challenge or struggle, I want to help you find peace within yourself, help you feel less overwhelmed and more able to cope. I want to help you feel less stuck, and support you to discovering your own way forwards.
Starting therapy can be daunting so it’s important that you identify a therapist and an approach to working that feels right for you. As an art psychotherapist, I am open, honest and inclusive with considerable experience supporting children, adolescents and young adults in schools and community settings. My approach to working is psychodynamic - I’m interested in how past events may have affected you, both consciously and unconsciously, influencing the way you think, feel and behave. Should talking about your experiences be too difficult, I may encourage you to try different creative techniques as an alternate means of expression.
Starting therapy can be daunting so it’s important that you identify a therapist and an approach to working that feels right for you. As an art psychotherapist, I am open, honest and inclusive with considerable experience supporting children, adolescents and young adults in schools and community settings. My approach to working is psychodynamic - I’m interested in how past events may have affected you, both consciously and unconsciously, influencing the way you think, feel and behave. Should talking about your experiences be too difficult, I may encourage you to try different creative techniques as an alternate means of expression.
I see that all behaviours such as self-harm, suicide attempts, drinking, drug abuse and other impulsive behaviours have developed as coping strategies to cope with and numb difficult emotions and experiences. These behaviours often act as a plaster to a deeper wound, but just like a plaster they don’t really ever fully heal unless they have time to heal properly. This is the work of therapy to take off the plaster and look more towards the root causes of the behaviour to work out what is going on for you.
I see that all behaviours such as self-harm, suicide attempts, drinking, drug abuse and other impulsive behaviours have developed as coping strategies to cope with and numb difficult emotions and experiences. These behaviours often act as a plaster to a deeper wound, but just like a plaster they don’t really ever fully heal unless they have time to heal properly. This is the work of therapy to take off the plaster and look more towards the root causes of the behaviour to work out what is going on for you.
We can all have difficulties in everyday life and encounter problems that we simply find hard to cope with alone. You may feel worried, anxious, low, confused, isolated or may be experience difficulties in relationships. You may be suffering from feelings of low self esteem or low self confidence. You may have been diagnosed with anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, depression, or maybe you are just feeling sad. When these feelings and thoughts persist and become overwhelming it may be difficult to know which way to turn.
We can all have difficulties in everyday life and encounter problems that we simply find hard to cope with alone. You may feel worried, anxious, low, confused, isolated or may be experience difficulties in relationships. You may be suffering from feelings of low self esteem or low self confidence. You may have been diagnosed with anxiety, generalised anxiety disorder, depression, or maybe you are just feeling sad. When these feelings and thoughts persist and become overwhelming it may be difficult to know which way to turn.
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I have worked with clients through Relate since 1995, first of all only with couples and adult individuals and then since 2013 with Young People aged 10 to 18 through a contract with CAHMS. The couple work has included working with divorce and separation, affairs, extended family issues, parenting, illness, work pressures, communication issues and sexual problems. Clients might start with a clear agenda or we might spend some time establishing the focus of the therapy as it develops. Amongst other things, the work through CAMHS has covered anxiety, suicidal ideation, family issues, sexuality and transgender issues.
I have worked with clients through Relate since 1995, first of all only with couples and adult individuals and then since 2013 with Young People aged 10 to 18 through a contract with CAHMS. The couple work has included working with divorce and separation, affairs, extended family issues, parenting, illness, work pressures, communication issues and sexual problems. Clients might start with a clear agenda or we might spend some time establishing the focus of the therapy as it develops. Amongst other things, the work through CAMHS has covered anxiety, suicidal ideation, family issues, sexuality and transgender issues.
I am a Chartered Psychologist (BPS) offering therapy to individuals, couples and groups. I have experience working with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, bereavement, addiction, eating disorders, relationship problems, stress, burnout, PTSD, postnatal depression, existential crisis and many more mental health issues which are detailed below. I am also a senior lecturer on the subject of contemporary psychotherapeutic practice and clinical research for a highly regarded clinical doctoral programme in London.
I am a Chartered Psychologist (BPS) offering therapy to individuals, couples and groups. I have experience working with a wide range of difficulties including anxiety, depression, bereavement, addiction, eating disorders, relationship problems, stress, burnout, PTSD, postnatal depression, existential crisis and many more mental health issues which are detailed below. I am also a senior lecturer on the subject of contemporary psychotherapeutic practice and clinical research for a highly regarded clinical doctoral programme in London.
Hello and welcome. I am Dawn Henley a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor based in Surrey. I have an Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, I hold an accredited membership with the National Counselling Society (MNCS) am also a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy ( BACP) and I am bound by their ethics and good practice. I offer a safe, confidential space to talk openly, without judgement or shame, a space for you to to be heard, understood and accepted. I work collaborativly with you meaning together we can find the right solutions, to what ever has bought you to therapy.
Hello and welcome. I am Dawn Henley a Psychotherapeutic Counsellor based in Surrey. I have an Advanced Diploma in Psychotherapeutic Counselling, I hold an accredited membership with the National Counselling Society (MNCS) am also a member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy ( BACP) and I am bound by their ethics and good practice. I offer a safe, confidential space to talk openly, without judgement or shame, a space for you to to be heard, understood and accepted. I work collaborativly with you meaning together we can find the right solutions, to what ever has bought you to therapy.
Are looking for someone to help your distressed son or daughter? I work with a wide range of difficulties; seeing distress & behaviour as an attempt to communicate & manage painful emotions. I aim to help children & young people to develop skills, resilience, & self awareness as they traverse the task of growing. I also offer parent work, & supervision to those working with children & families. In my adult practice I have a particular interest in childhood trauma. I am curious as to how our unique histories may influence our capacity to relate & harness what life can offer, as well as manage its inevitable stressors & losses.
Are looking for someone to help your distressed son or daughter? I work with a wide range of difficulties; seeing distress & behaviour as an attempt to communicate & manage painful emotions. I aim to help children & young people to develop skills, resilience, & self awareness as they traverse the task of growing. I also offer parent work, & supervision to those working with children & families. In my adult practice I have a particular interest in childhood trauma. I am curious as to how our unique histories may influence our capacity to relate & harness what life can offer, as well as manage its inevitable stressors & losses.
Struggling with difficult thoughts and feelings can be horrible, but asking for help and embarking on change can be scary too. I can help you to discover a way forward from where you're feeling stuck, be the person who truly listens and understands your unique experience, and helps you to understand it. There may be lots of reasons why you're considering counselling - difficulties or worries in your emotional life, feeling distressed and needing help with a specific issue, struggling to come to terms with a traumatic event or loss, or seeking a clearer perspective on your life, I can help you to explore and move on with living.
Struggling with difficult thoughts and feelings can be horrible, but asking for help and embarking on change can be scary too. I can help you to discover a way forward from where you're feeling stuck, be the person who truly listens and understands your unique experience, and helps you to understand it. There may be lots of reasons why you're considering counselling - difficulties or worries in your emotional life, feeling distressed and needing help with a specific issue, struggling to come to terms with a traumatic event or loss, or seeking a clearer perspective on your life, I can help you to explore and move on with living.
Feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed can be incredibly isolating, especially when it’s hard to find a supportive ear that listens without judgment. Have you ever been surprised by the intensity of your emotional reactions, leaving you wondering why? It’s natural to seek understanding in those moments, and that’s where I can help. By exploring your emotions together, we can untangle the complexities of your experiences, leading to deeper insight and clarity.
Feeling stuck, anxious, or overwhelmed can be incredibly isolating, especially when it’s hard to find a supportive ear that listens without judgment. Have you ever been surprised by the intensity of your emotional reactions, leaving you wondering why? It’s natural to seek understanding in those moments, and that’s where I can help. By exploring your emotions together, we can untangle the complexities of your experiences, leading to deeper insight and clarity.
My name is Jill, and I provide down-to-earth person-centred counselling for adults and young people in Farnham, Guildford, and online. I understand that reaching out for support isn’t easy, especially if you’re doing it for the first time, but my practice is a safe place where we can develop a strong therapeutic relationship and give you the space to speak freely about what’s troubling you. This is your time to explore difficult emotions without the fear of being judged. My counselling is available to adults and young people from age 11 upwards, with me always adapting how I work to suit each individual client.
My name is Jill, and I provide down-to-earth person-centred counselling for adults and young people in Farnham, Guildford, and online. I understand that reaching out for support isn’t easy, especially if you’re doing it for the first time, but my practice is a safe place where we can develop a strong therapeutic relationship and give you the space to speak freely about what’s troubling you. This is your time to explore difficult emotions without the fear of being judged. My counselling is available to adults and young people from age 11 upwards, with me always adapting how I work to suit each individual client.
Hello and welcome to my profile page. I am a UKCP-registered clinical psychotherapist offering short and long-term therapy in Surrey and London. Most of my work is with clients experiencing depression, low mood or anxiety. I understand that the process of therapy may appear daunting and that the first steps take a lot of courage. I also believe we all possess the capacity to make new meaning of our lives and experiences to ease any distress we may experience.
Hello and welcome to my profile page. I am a UKCP-registered clinical psychotherapist offering short and long-term therapy in Surrey and London. Most of my work is with clients experiencing depression, low mood or anxiety. I understand that the process of therapy may appear daunting and that the first steps take a lot of courage. I also believe we all possess the capacity to make new meaning of our lives and experiences to ease any distress we may experience.
I am a qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist with extensive experience with a wide range of client issues including bereavement, self-esteem, shame, guilt and relationship issues to name but a few. I believe passionately that every person is unique and individual. Life can at times be difficult and confusing; a single major event or a number of events can affect our internal equilibrium and affect quality of life. I offer a warm, empathic, safe and non-judgemental space for you to explore your feelings and issues. As a native speaker of Spanish I offer Spanish speaking therapy for the Hispanic community.
I am a qualified Counsellor and Psychotherapist with extensive experience with a wide range of client issues including bereavement, self-esteem, shame, guilt and relationship issues to name but a few. I believe passionately that every person is unique and individual. Life can at times be difficult and confusing; a single major event or a number of events can affect our internal equilibrium and affect quality of life. I offer a warm, empathic, safe and non-judgemental space for you to explore your feelings and issues. As a native speaker of Spanish I offer Spanish speaking therapy for the Hispanic community.
I am a Psychologist and Counsellor with over 20 years full-time NHS experience and a further 8 years in private practice. I have helped thousands of clients (both individuals and couples) successfully overcome their difficulties. My areas of expertise cover all relationship issues and sexual matters including sexual addiction, sexuality and sexual disfunction. During my career I have taught medical students and GP's on specific areas within my field of expertise.
I am a Psychologist and Counsellor with over 20 years full-time NHS experience and a further 8 years in private practice. I have helped thousands of clients (both individuals and couples) successfully overcome their difficulties. My areas of expertise cover all relationship issues and sexual matters including sexual addiction, sexuality and sexual disfunction. During my career I have taught medical students and GP's on specific areas within my field of expertise.
I'm a qualified Integrative Counsellor and an individual member with BACP - the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I work with a humanistic approach. I offer a 15 minutes free consultation to understand your needs and how we might work together. My aim is to offer you a safe and confidential space where you are able to explore your thoughts and feelings freely. I will work with you, at your pace and enable you to see and develop towards the outcome that you want to achieve.
I'm a qualified Integrative Counsellor and an individual member with BACP - the British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy. I work with a humanistic approach. I offer a 15 minutes free consultation to understand your needs and how we might work together. My aim is to offer you a safe and confidential space where you are able to explore your thoughts and feelings freely. I will work with you, at your pace and enable you to see and develop towards the outcome that you want to achieve.
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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.