Transgender Counselling in Norwich

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James Green
Psychotherapist, MA, MBACP
Verified Verified
Norwich NR1
I specialise in working with LGBT, transgender and queer communities.
We might find times in our lives when we are struggling to cope, feel anxious and depressed, lost and hopeless, or feel unhappy in relationships. Therapy can be a place to make sense of experiences both past and present, exploring repeated patterns that keep us stuck and prevent us from making the changes we would like to in life. My style of working is collaborative, where we explore together, in a supportive, confidential and non-judgemental space, the difficulties that you are currently facing.
I specialise in working with LGBT, transgender and queer communities.
We might find times in our lives when we are struggling to cope, feel anxious and depressed, lost and hopeless, or feel unhappy in relationships. Therapy can be a place to make sense of experiences both past and present, exploring repeated patterns that keep us stuck and prevent us from making the changes we would like to in life. My style of working is collaborative, where we explore together, in a supportive, confidential and non-judgemental space, the difficulties that you are currently facing.
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Max Cohen
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Norwich NR2
I work with individuals and couples aged 18+ on all issues. I specialise in trans+ (genderqueer, non-binary), LGBTQ+ issues & family support. I'm an Advanced Accredited Gender, Sex and Relationship Diversities Therapist (Pink Therapy). I also have over 25 years of experience of support work in areas such as living with HIV, recovering from domestic abuse, young people's issues, neurodiverse awareness and work-related issues such as discrimination.
I work with individuals and couples aged 18+ on all issues. I specialise in trans+ (genderqueer, non-binary), LGBTQ+ issues & family support. I'm an Advanced Accredited Gender, Sex and Relationship Diversities Therapist (Pink Therapy). I also have over 25 years of experience of support work in areas such as living with HIV, recovering from domestic abuse, young people's issues, neurodiverse awareness and work-related issues such as discrimination.
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Jo Dalton
Psychologist, PsychD, CPsychol
Verified Verified
Norwich NR16
Hello, I have enjoyed working as a Clinical Psychologist with adults since 1999 and have gained experience of working effectively with people with a wide range of emotional and behavioural difficulties, including anxiety, anger, mood difficulties, difficulties relating to ourselves and other people, trauma of all kinds, chronic illness and eating difficulties. I have specific training (an Advanced Specialist Diploma in Gender, Sex & Relationship Psychotherapy) and a special interest in working therapeutically with gender diverse (trans), gay and bi people or those who belong to the kink, poly community (kink aware) or sex workers.
Hello, I have enjoyed working as a Clinical Psychologist with adults since 1999 and have gained experience of working effectively with people with a wide range of emotional and behavioural difficulties, including anxiety, anger, mood difficulties, difficulties relating to ourselves and other people, trauma of all kinds, chronic illness and eating difficulties. I have specific training (an Advanced Specialist Diploma in Gender, Sex & Relationship Psychotherapy) and a special interest in working therapeutically with gender diverse (trans), gay and bi people or those who belong to the kink, poly community (kink aware) or sex workers.
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Matt Willis - Neurodivergent + Queer
Psychotherapist, MSc, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Norwich NR2  (Online Only)
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.
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Donna Whitbread
Counsellor, UKCP Trainee
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Norwich NR2
I'm Donna and I am an integrative psychotherapeutic counselor working in Norwich and online. I have worked with a wide range of clients with subjects ranging from everyday life stresses to deep psychological traumas.
I'm Donna and I am an integrative psychotherapeutic counselor working in Norwich and online. I have worked with a wide range of clients with subjects ranging from everyday life stresses to deep psychological traumas.
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Emma Montgomery
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Norwich NR3
When life feels shitty, having someone there, acknowledging, not dismissing how you feel, can make a huge difference in enabling you to get through another day. I’m here to support you through and process absolutely anything that’s going on for you right now.
When life feels shitty, having someone there, acknowledging, not dismissing how you feel, can make a huge difference in enabling you to get through another day. I’m here to support you through and process absolutely anything that’s going on for you right now.
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Dr Dorothy Szinay
Psychologist, PhD, CPsychol
Verified Verified
Norwich NR9  (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I work with neurodivergent individuals or their loved ones, supporting, improving and changing their lives. You may feel overwhelmed, seeking clarity, understanding and strategies for your unique experiences with ADHD or Autism. Whether struggling with health, emotional regulation, relationships, education or work, or parenting a child with ADHD or Autism, you want tailored support. You may feel that whatever you tried is failing you. You want to find out what works for you or a loved one. You strive for harmony and growth. You want to feel understood, explore practical coping mechanisms, and build resilience.
I work with neurodivergent individuals or their loved ones, supporting, improving and changing their lives. You may feel overwhelmed, seeking clarity, understanding and strategies for your unique experiences with ADHD or Autism. Whether struggling with health, emotional regulation, relationships, education or work, or parenting a child with ADHD or Autism, you want tailored support. You may feel that whatever you tried is failing you. You want to find out what works for you or a loved one. You strive for harmony and growth. You want to feel understood, explore practical coping mechanisms, and build resilience.
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Sally Taylor
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Norwich NR2
Are you struggling and looking for an experienced therapist who will listen to you in a comfortable and safe space, and help guide you through a difficult time? If so, I can help. MBACP registered and a fully qualified counsellor, I’ve been a therapist for over 10 years. In that time, I've helped clients work through numerous concerns, from addiction, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), to attachment issues and relationships problems.
Are you struggling and looking for an experienced therapist who will listen to you in a comfortable and safe space, and help guide you through a difficult time? If so, I can help. MBACP registered and a fully qualified counsellor, I’ve been a therapist for over 10 years. In that time, I've helped clients work through numerous concerns, from addiction, depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), to attachment issues and relationships problems.
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Ash Tree Counselling
Counsellor, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Norwich NR1
Counselling is an opportunity to explore difficult feelings and to talk about personal issues, in an environment that is confidential. To work through difficulties - such as relationships, childhood trauma and bereavement. This can be a tiring and difficult process but it creates the possibility for change and enables us, together, to move towards a more comfortable way of being. Integrative psychotherapeutic counselling is “a combined approach that brings together different elements of specific therapies. Integrative therapists take the view that there is no single approach that can treat each client in all situations”
Counselling is an opportunity to explore difficult feelings and to talk about personal issues, in an environment that is confidential. To work through difficulties - such as relationships, childhood trauma and bereavement. This can be a tiring and difficult process but it creates the possibility for change and enables us, together, to move towards a more comfortable way of being. Integrative psychotherapeutic counselling is “a combined approach that brings together different elements of specific therapies. Integrative therapists take the view that there is no single approach that can treat each client in all situations”
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Gemma Carthy
Counsellor, MNCPS Acc.
Verified Verified
Norwich NR1
I highly value my role as therapist and count myself as privileged to be able to walk alongside people in search of meaning, safety, hope and healing. Whether you're struggling in your relationships, with depression, anxiety, or just feeling stuck in life, therapy can be a resource to offer support, curiosity and new perspectives. It is rewarding for me to witness others discover their own strengths and overcome difficult experiences.
I highly value my role as therapist and count myself as privileged to be able to walk alongside people in search of meaning, safety, hope and healing. Whether you're struggling in your relationships, with depression, anxiety, or just feeling stuck in life, therapy can be a resource to offer support, curiosity and new perspectives. It is rewarding for me to witness others discover their own strengths and overcome difficult experiences.
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Cotgrove Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Norwich NR1
Finding yourself on here means you have taken that first, and most likely scary, step towards seeking counselling. You may be experiencing ongoing issues (of any kind) or an unsettled period in your life and are looking for a safe environment to talk about and understand what you are experiencing. I am a qualified person-centred counsellor, but more than that, I am someone with a wealth of life experiences behind me. I believe that the combination of my training and these life experiences have helped me become a person who can offer empathy and compassion to those facing challenges.
Finding yourself on here means you have taken that first, and most likely scary, step towards seeking counselling. You may be experiencing ongoing issues (of any kind) or an unsettled period in your life and are looking for a safe environment to talk about and understand what you are experiencing. I am a qualified person-centred counsellor, but more than that, I am someone with a wealth of life experiences behind me. I believe that the combination of my training and these life experiences have helped me become a person who can offer empathy and compassion to those facing challenges.
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Adam Mondon
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Norwich NR2
I am a fully qualified and registered Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor with experience in working with a wide variety of clients. We all have our unique life experiences, which can be overwhelming at times. I’m here to create a safe space, without judgement, to help you explore your thoughts and feelings. I’ve helped people to explore many difficult issues such as low self-confidence and self-esteem, anxiety, depression, family and relationship issues, work and life stress, loneliness, suicidal thoughts, loss, abuse, neurodiversity and adult diagnoses e.g. ADHD.
I am a fully qualified and registered Integrative Psychotherapeutic Counsellor with experience in working with a wide variety of clients. We all have our unique life experiences, which can be overwhelming at times. I’m here to create a safe space, without judgement, to help you explore your thoughts and feelings. I’ve helped people to explore many difficult issues such as low self-confidence and self-esteem, anxiety, depression, family and relationship issues, work and life stress, loneliness, suicidal thoughts, loss, abuse, neurodiversity and adult diagnoses e.g. ADHD.
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Alistair Cormack
Psychotherapist, PhD, MUKCP
Verified Verified
Norwich NR3
People seek therapy for many different reasons. It can be to unblock creativity, or to explore the past. Some people come because they are experiencing difficult or unwanted feelings, such as anxiety or sadness. Some suffer from symptoms such as sleeplessness that are connected to their feelings. Whatever brings you to therapy, the psychoanalytic approaches I offer can deepen your understanding. I do not charge for the initial session, which is a chance for us to get to know one another and see if we can work well together. Please visit www.alistaircormacktherapy.com and contact me using the form you find there or give me a call.
People seek therapy for many different reasons. It can be to unblock creativity, or to explore the past. Some people come because they are experiencing difficult or unwanted feelings, such as anxiety or sadness. Some suffer from symptoms such as sleeplessness that are connected to their feelings. Whatever brings you to therapy, the psychoanalytic approaches I offer can deepen your understanding. I do not charge for the initial session, which is a chance for us to get to know one another and see if we can work well together. Please visit www.alistaircormacktherapy.com and contact me using the form you find there or give me a call.
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Natalie Tayte
Verified Verified
Norwich NR1
Waitlist for new clients
I am an art therapist and EMDR practitioner and clinical supervisor. Throughout my career, I have worked with clients from a range of cultural and social backgrounds who have experienced a variety of issues. I aim to provide a safe, containing space for the you to feel secure and listened to; able to begin your personal journey of change. Please note I only offer art therapy and counselling online, EMDR is only face to face
I am an art therapist and EMDR practitioner and clinical supervisor. Throughout my career, I have worked with clients from a range of cultural and social backgrounds who have experienced a variety of issues. I aim to provide a safe, containing space for the you to feel secure and listened to; able to begin your personal journey of change. Please note I only offer art therapy and counselling online, EMDR is only face to face
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Lisa Walford
Counsellor, MA, MBACP Accred
Verified Verified
Norwich NR6
I am a Highly Sensitive (HSP), BACP accredited & registered psychotherapist with 11yrs experience. I work with adults (18yrs +) & my expertise is working with anxiety, trauma & High Sensitivity (HSP). I have also helped clients work through other issues such as; bereavement, low self-esteem, emotional dysregulation, attachment issues & depression. I have a Masters in counselling & a Post-Graduate Diploma in Person Centred Counselling. My Masters researched childhood trauma & the effects on attachment & the developing child's brain which is why my counselling approach is trauma informed & draws upon attachment theory & neuroscience.
I am a Highly Sensitive (HSP), BACP accredited & registered psychotherapist with 11yrs experience. I work with adults (18yrs +) & my expertise is working with anxiety, trauma & High Sensitivity (HSP). I have also helped clients work through other issues such as; bereavement, low self-esteem, emotional dysregulation, attachment issues & depression. I have a Masters in counselling & a Post-Graduate Diploma in Person Centred Counselling. My Masters researched childhood trauma & the effects on attachment & the developing child's brain which is why my counselling approach is trauma informed & draws upon attachment theory & neuroscience.
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Nicola Poole - Nature Therapist
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Norwich NR11
Waitlist for new clients
EXPLORE - EXPERIENCE - ENGAGE - EMPOWER How we feel can impact on our world significantly. Talking through thoughts and feelings at our own pace can be a helpful way to explore what may lie at the root of pain and difficulty. My endeavour as a PERSON CENTRED NATURE THERAPIST is to work alongside you in finding your way back to a space of balance and wellbeing within. PERSON CENTRED therapy is at the very core of how I work therapeutically and NATURE deepens and inspires that process. Combining these approaches can be a way to explore thoughts and feelings and facilitate healing.
EXPLORE - EXPERIENCE - ENGAGE - EMPOWER How we feel can impact on our world significantly. Talking through thoughts and feelings at our own pace can be a helpful way to explore what may lie at the root of pain and difficulty. My endeavour as a PERSON CENTRED NATURE THERAPIST is to work alongside you in finding your way back to a space of balance and wellbeing within. PERSON CENTRED therapy is at the very core of how I work therapeutically and NATURE deepens and inspires that process. Combining these approaches can be a way to explore thoughts and feelings and facilitate healing.
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Lucy Ellen Ashby
Counsellor, MUKCP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Norwich NR2
What would it be like to feel less anxious? What would it be like to be supported in recovering from trauma? What if you could develop healthy boundaries and improve your relationships? Life can be a challenge and finding a counsellor can be hard. I am a warm, non-judgemental, down to earth counsellor. I work with adults who are struggling with different aspects of their lives. I have a particular interest and experience in working with anxiety, childhood trauma and identity.
What would it be like to feel less anxious? What would it be like to be supported in recovering from trauma? What if you could develop healthy boundaries and improve your relationships? Life can be a challenge and finding a counsellor can be hard. I am a warm, non-judgemental, down to earth counsellor. I work with adults who are struggling with different aspects of their lives. I have a particular interest and experience in working with anxiety, childhood trauma and identity.
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Katy Dunne
Psychotherapist, MA
Verified Verified
Norwich NR14
Hello I am Katy, I am a registered Dance Movement Psychotherapist working in person in Norwich and online. I work with children and adults both individually and in small groups. Dance Movement Psychotherapy (DMP)provides a creative means for clients to explore and address difficulties, symptoms and psychological problems. Building a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship where clients feel seen, valued and safe is really important to me. DMP supports children to self regulate, build confidence and express their feelings and doesn't reply to talking alone to allow for growth and healing.
Hello I am Katy, I am a registered Dance Movement Psychotherapist working in person in Norwich and online. I work with children and adults both individually and in small groups. Dance Movement Psychotherapy (DMP)provides a creative means for clients to explore and address difficulties, symptoms and psychological problems. Building a safe and supportive therapeutic relationship where clients feel seen, valued and safe is really important to me. DMP supports children to self regulate, build confidence and express their feelings and doesn't reply to talking alone to allow for growth and healing.
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Amelia Andrews
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Norwich NR6
I practice from my own room in NR6, Norwich, with parking available. I offer a safe, nurturing, non-judgemental counselling relationship. I work with clients to explore the issues that bring them to counselling, make them feel unhappy, unsatisfied or overwhelmed; exploring and working towards understanding these issues, and their responses to them. Our unhappiness may be triggered by any number of things beyond our control, but we can change how we think and the views we hold, through increased self-awareness. Couples work looks at exploring issues in a safe and emotionally containing environment to work towards mutual resolution.
I practice from my own room in NR6, Norwich, with parking available. I offer a safe, nurturing, non-judgemental counselling relationship. I work with clients to explore the issues that bring them to counselling, make them feel unhappy, unsatisfied or overwhelmed; exploring and working towards understanding these issues, and their responses to them. Our unhappiness may be triggered by any number of things beyond our control, but we can change how we think and the views we hold, through increased self-awareness. Couples work looks at exploring issues in a safe and emotionally containing environment to work towards mutual resolution.
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Philip Hazlehurst
Counsellor, BACP
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Norwich NR6  (Online Only)
Hello, my name is Phil, nice to meet you, Counselling can be a big step, so It's important to have the right person walking along side of you. Talking is so powerful, and it's about letting those thoughts and feelings out in a safe place to someone who can understand. I've had counselling myself, and get how important this is. I work in a person centred way, but I'm also skilled in mindfulness and CBT, as I think it's important to find the best path for you. I specialise in bereavement, life changing illness, anxiety, depression LGBTQIA and loss.
Hello, my name is Phil, nice to meet you, Counselling can be a big step, so It's important to have the right person walking along side of you. Talking is so powerful, and it's about letting those thoughts and feelings out in a safe place to someone who can understand. I've had counselling myself, and get how important this is. I work in a person centred way, but I'm also skilled in mindfulness and CBT, as I think it's important to find the best path for you. I specialise in bereavement, life changing illness, anxiety, depression LGBTQIA and loss.
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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.