Transgender Counselling in Barry
As a psychotherapeutic counsellor, I am dedicated to providing compassionate, effective counselling to help individuals overcome challenges, and improve their overall well-being. If you seek a supportive, experienced counsellor, I welcome the opportunity to assist you on your journey to personal growth and positive change. I will challenge those thoughts that aren't serving your best interests and looking how we can reframe and change them to make them work for you.
As a psychotherapeutic counsellor, I am dedicated to providing compassionate, effective counselling to help individuals overcome challenges, and improve their overall well-being. If you seek a supportive, experienced counsellor, I welcome the opportunity to assist you on your journey to personal growth and positive change. I will challenge those thoughts that aren't serving your best interests and looking how we can reframe and change them to make them work for you.
Working creatively to explore the spoken and unspoken. I'm a qualified Humanistic Existential Therapist, specialising in Substance use, Sex and Pornography addiction and compulsive behaviours. ( Family and Partners.. Hoarding, OCD, Anxiety, Sexuality are a few of the areas that I have many years experience working with clients on ) I can offer work with yourself and/or your partner. I have a passion for working with people to help them explore the outcome that they are eager to work towards. Using an integrated needs-led approach. I offer a fully tailored service to meet each individual and couple's needs.
Working creatively to explore the spoken and unspoken. I'm a qualified Humanistic Existential Therapist, specialising in Substance use, Sex and Pornography addiction and compulsive behaviours. ( Family and Partners.. Hoarding, OCD, Anxiety, Sexuality are a few of the areas that I have many years experience working with clients on ) I can offer work with yourself and/or your partner. I have a passion for working with people to help them explore the outcome that they are eager to work towards. Using an integrated needs-led approach. I offer a fully tailored service to meet each individual and couple's needs.
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"!!!!
Life can sometimes throw many challenges our way and we may find it difficult to cope without support. I experienced in and am able to help you with many of life's difficulties such as anxiety, depression, grief & loss, trauma, self-esteem, to name a few; however, my areas of speciality are working with relationship difficulties, sex, attachment, identity, guilt & shame, adverse childhood experiences, family difficulties, abuse, narcissistic abuse and interpersonal trauma. I am also currently completing further specialist post-qualifying training as a Clinical Sexologist & Relationship Therapist.
Life can sometimes throw many challenges our way and we may find it difficult to cope without support. I experienced in and am able to help you with many of life's difficulties such as anxiety, depression, grief & loss, trauma, self-esteem, to name a few; however, my areas of speciality are working with relationship difficulties, sex, attachment, identity, guilt & shame, adverse childhood experiences, family difficulties, abuse, narcissistic abuse and interpersonal trauma. I am also currently completing further specialist post-qualifying training as a Clinical Sexologist & Relationship Therapist.
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Lynette Brice (In Safe Hands Counselling)
Counsellor, MBACP
Verified Verified
Cardiff CF10 (Online Only)
I specialise with the LGBT+ community, including their family and friends. I can offer a non-judgemental, gentle, accepting confidential space for you to share your issues and concerns, knowing you will not be rejected or discriminated against. I have lived experience of transgender identities, as my son is transgender. I have witnessed the high mental health conditions, suicidal ideation, including self-harm, and loss faced by LGBT+ individuals that I have counselled, along with the hurdles my son has encountered during his transition. I would like to walk with you along your pathway, and consider myself privileged to do so.
I specialise with the LGBT+ community, including their family and friends. I can offer a non-judgemental, gentle, accepting confidential space for you to share your issues and concerns, knowing you will not be rejected or discriminated against. I have lived experience of transgender identities, as my son is transgender. I have witnessed the high mental health conditions, suicidal ideation, including self-harm, and loss faced by LGBT+ individuals that I have counselled, along with the hurdles my son has encountered during his transition. I would like to walk with you along your pathway, and consider myself privileged to do so.
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, panic attacks, bereavement, or gender dysphoria or maybe part of the LGBT community – these are some areas I specialise in.
I only work online - and work worldwide except USA and Canada. I just I love working as an online therapist and I invite you to work with me online, whatever your issues, needs or goals might be. You may live abroad or have difficulty accessing help or just prefer seeing someone online, or you may be struggling with shame and want to work with the video turned off or by live chat - text based. I am happy to work with you using the format you prefer - I am even qualified as an avatar therapist if you'd like to try this. Online work can be very rewarding and creative.
If you are experiencing anxiety, depression, panic attacks, bereavement, or gender dysphoria or maybe part of the LGBT community – these are some areas I specialise in.
I only work online - and work worldwide except USA and Canada. I just I love working as an online therapist and I invite you to work with me online, whatever your issues, needs or goals might be. You may live abroad or have difficulty accessing help or just prefer seeing someone online, or you may be struggling with shame and want to work with the video turned off or by live chat - text based. I am happy to work with you using the format you prefer - I am even qualified as an avatar therapist if you'd like to try this. Online work can be very rewarding and creative.
Community Counselling is built on foundations of humanistic therapy. We offer counsellors from different counties and varied modalities within the humanistic approaches. Our ethos is to provide high quality service to our clients and operate on a social enterprise system, which applies a strategy to maximise improvements in the well-being of disadvantaged client groups. CC aims to provide a non-judgemental, confidential and supportive environment to promote an atmosphere of trust, enabling clients to bring to the session what is important for them.
Community Counselling is built on foundations of humanistic therapy. We offer counsellors from different counties and varied modalities within the humanistic approaches. Our ethos is to provide high quality service to our clients and operate on a social enterprise system, which applies a strategy to maximise improvements in the well-being of disadvantaged client groups. CC aims to provide a non-judgemental, confidential and supportive environment to promote an atmosphere of trust, enabling clients to bring to the session what is important for them.
Life can feel uncomfortable, difficult or overwhelming for many reasons. I believe counselling offers a unique space to be able to stop, explore, and reflect which can lead to meaningful insight and change. I am offering you a place to talk about whatever you need to, whether that is the impact of past experiences, issues in the present, or concerns about the future. I work in an affirming way that respects your autonomy and supports you to feel more secure in your sense of self. Helping you understand the why as well as managing difficulties in the present.
Life can feel uncomfortable, difficult or overwhelming for many reasons. I believe counselling offers a unique space to be able to stop, explore, and reflect which can lead to meaningful insight and change. I am offering you a place to talk about whatever you need to, whether that is the impact of past experiences, issues in the present, or concerns about the future. I work in an affirming way that respects your autonomy and supports you to feel more secure in your sense of self. Helping you understand the why as well as managing difficulties in the present.
Do you feel like you live in a world that doesn’t accept who you are? A dear friend of mine once summed up this feeling beautifully: “Being LGBTIQ+ is not my issue, it’s living in a world where others take issue with me being LGBTIQ+”. When we live in a society that does not see or respect our difference we internalize a lot of messages and beliefs about who we should, or should not, be. Trying to shape ourselves into an image that doesn’t fit isn’t just exhausting - it’s traumatizing! Hi, my name is Gavin and I identify as a gender non-conforming Queer person.
Do you feel like you live in a world that doesn’t accept who you are? A dear friend of mine once summed up this feeling beautifully: “Being LGBTIQ+ is not my issue, it’s living in a world where others take issue with me being LGBTIQ+”. When we live in a society that does not see or respect our difference we internalize a lot of messages and beliefs about who we should, or should not, be. Trying to shape ourselves into an image that doesn’t fit isn’t just exhausting - it’s traumatizing! Hi, my name is Gavin and I identify as a gender non-conforming Queer person.
I am a qualified and accredited CBT psychotherapist and EMDR Practitioner and work with adults and adolescents (aged 14 years and above). I have 20 years experience of working in mental health, for NHS, charities, University settings and private medical health settings. I specialise in working with trauma, working with single incident PTSD and complex PTSD. I also work depression, anxiety disorders including panic, generalised anxiety (GAD), obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD), health anxiety and social anxiety.
I am a qualified and accredited CBT psychotherapist and EMDR Practitioner and work with adults and adolescents (aged 14 years and above). I have 20 years experience of working in mental health, for NHS, charities, University settings and private medical health settings. I specialise in working with trauma, working with single incident PTSD and complex PTSD. I also work depression, anxiety disorders including panic, generalised anxiety (GAD), obsessive compulsive disorders (OCD), health anxiety and social anxiety.
If you need support with your daily life I can help. I work with all types of conditions, and disorders to do with mental health. I specialise in working with people who need support with anxiety i.e., PTSD, depression, stress and much more. We will discuss your life, your wants, and your ideal outcome. I have many therapy tools to help. I have 20 years of experience in Psychology, Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy so you're in safe hands. Let me help you be the person you want to be and live the best life possible. Together we will improve your Quality of Life. Call me today and receive a Hypnotherapy trance recording.
If you need support with your daily life I can help. I work with all types of conditions, and disorders to do with mental health. I specialise in working with people who need support with anxiety i.e., PTSD, depression, stress and much more. We will discuss your life, your wants, and your ideal outcome. I have many therapy tools to help. I have 20 years of experience in Psychology, Psychotherapy and Hypnotherapy so you're in safe hands. Let me help you be the person you want to be and live the best life possible. Together we will improve your Quality of Life. Call me today and receive a Hypnotherapy trance recording.
Each of us face times in life when we experience difficulties which can lead us to feel anxious, stuck, or depressed. I offer a safe and confidential space for you to share thoughts, emotions and life experiences. I aim to always create a warm and collaborative environment going at your pace in which you can express yourself without fear of judgement. I have a gentle yet sincere approach which has the ultimate aim of unlocking your own resources to help you to achieve your potential and lead a more fulfilling, healthy, and satisfying life.
Each of us face times in life when we experience difficulties which can lead us to feel anxious, stuck, or depressed. I offer a safe and confidential space for you to share thoughts, emotions and life experiences. I aim to always create a warm and collaborative environment going at your pace in which you can express yourself without fear of judgement. I have a gentle yet sincere approach which has the ultimate aim of unlocking your own resources to help you to achieve your potential and lead a more fulfilling, healthy, and satisfying life.
Dr Ella Rafferty
Psychologist, HCPC - Clin. Psych.
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Cardiff CF14 (Online Only)
The clients I work with are elite performers dedicated to excelling in their field, whether it be sport, the arts, business, or high-stakes industry. They are committed to personal & professional growth, seeking to harness their full potential while maintaining emotional well-being. These individuals are ambitious & open to exploring all aspects of themselves to achieve sustained excellence. They understand the value of psychological support in navigating the pressures of top-level performance & I often become part of their ‘team’ when they are seeking to engage in a transformative process to enhance resilience, creativity & success
The clients I work with are elite performers dedicated to excelling in their field, whether it be sport, the arts, business, or high-stakes industry. They are committed to personal & professional growth, seeking to harness their full potential while maintaining emotional well-being. These individuals are ambitious & open to exploring all aspects of themselves to achieve sustained excellence. They understand the value of psychological support in navigating the pressures of top-level performance & I often become part of their ‘team’ when they are seeking to engage in a transformative process to enhance resilience, creativity & success
I am a qualified Therapist with over 7 years of experience working within the substance misuse & mental health sector. The key to my work with clients is the belief that, through a psychotherapeutic relationship, we can gain insights into our patterns of behaviour. Working relationally, we can explore the possibility of change and begin to think of alternative positions that can move towards a more compassionate, and fulfilled version of ourselves. My main modalities of working with my clients is through addressing the unmet needs of our life experiences in early years, exploring the relational needs that may be left unattended too.
I am a qualified Therapist with over 7 years of experience working within the substance misuse & mental health sector. The key to my work with clients is the belief that, through a psychotherapeutic relationship, we can gain insights into our patterns of behaviour. Working relationally, we can explore the possibility of change and begin to think of alternative positions that can move towards a more compassionate, and fulfilled version of ourselves. My main modalities of working with my clients is through addressing the unmet needs of our life experiences in early years, exploring the relational needs that may be left unattended too.
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.
Thank you for visiting my profile. My name is Kizzy and I am an integrative Counsellor, which means I have been trained in Person-Centred, Psychotherapy, Gestalt, Transactional Analysis, CBT and Existential therapies. I draw upon these theories to suit each individual and their needs when coming to sessions. You are the master of your life and I am here to help you along your way. I have been working as a qualified counsellor for the last 6 years with people of varying ages, I have a background in supporting with learning difficulties in schools and universities which guided me into a more adaptive approach.
Thank you for visiting my profile. My name is Kizzy and I am an integrative Counsellor, which means I have been trained in Person-Centred, Psychotherapy, Gestalt, Transactional Analysis, CBT and Existential therapies. I draw upon these theories to suit each individual and their needs when coming to sessions. You are the master of your life and I am here to help you along your way. I have been working as a qualified counsellor for the last 6 years with people of varying ages, I have a background in supporting with learning difficulties in schools and universities which guided me into a more adaptive approach.
We are all unique but are often held to other peoples standards in order to feel loved and accepted. In our therapy room you will find a space where, for potentially the first time, what you feel will be prioritised. You will be able to explore your feelings, to resolve internal conflicts and find a path towards your authentic self. In simpler terms, when you feel lost, scared, anxious, fearful, alone or misunderstood, I will walk alongside you, to find a way forward that you feel better about.
We are all unique but are often held to other peoples standards in order to feel loved and accepted. In our therapy room you will find a space where, for potentially the first time, what you feel will be prioritised. You will be able to explore your feelings, to resolve internal conflicts and find a path towards your authentic self. In simpler terms, when you feel lost, scared, anxious, fearful, alone or misunderstood, I will walk alongside you, to find a way forward that you feel better about.
Hi, I'm Tamsin, a qualified and accredited Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist, offering you a safe space to explore the issues you are struggling with. My counselling approach is person-centred, so the focus will be on your story, and enabling you to gain new awareness and understanding of your experiences, the coping patterns you’ve developed (how and why), and the best way forward towards positive change. By integrating different counselling theories and therapeutic practices, we can use the most appropriate interventions to help you get a new and clearer perspective, whether working together online or outdoors.
Hi, I'm Tamsin, a qualified and accredited Integrative Counsellor & Psychotherapist, offering you a safe space to explore the issues you are struggling with. My counselling approach is person-centred, so the focus will be on your story, and enabling you to gain new awareness and understanding of your experiences, the coping patterns you’ve developed (how and why), and the best way forward towards positive change. By integrating different counselling theories and therapeutic practices, we can use the most appropriate interventions to help you get a new and clearer perspective, whether working together online or outdoors.
It can be a very daunting experience trying to find a counsellor. You may have several questions and possibly not be sure if counselling is for you. Talking to a professional can help. My name is Inge, I am a qualified counsellor and I offer an empathetic space for you to explore what is causing you distress, so you can move through your counselling journey at a pace that is comfortable for you. I adopt a person led approach whereby I work with you by continually discussing how the direction your counselling journey is progressing and if it is having the desired effect you had hoped for.
It can be a very daunting experience trying to find a counsellor. You may have several questions and possibly not be sure if counselling is for you. Talking to a professional can help. My name is Inge, I am a qualified counsellor and I offer an empathetic space for you to explore what is causing you distress, so you can move through your counselling journey at a pace that is comfortable for you. I adopt a person led approach whereby I work with you by continually discussing how the direction your counselling journey is progressing and if it is having the desired effect you had hoped for.
As a counsellor of 19 years, my aim has been to provide a safe and supportive environment to help clients find solutions to their personal issues and anxieties. Together we will explore how to resolve any ongoing emotions in a proactive and healthy way that is at the clients pace. As a qualified supervision counsellor I provide the necessary supervision to counsellors and students around the South Wales area, providing a cohesive effort to ensure the welfare and safety of the client. This can be on an individual or group basis.
As a counsellor of 19 years, my aim has been to provide a safe and supportive environment to help clients find solutions to their personal issues and anxieties. Together we will explore how to resolve any ongoing emotions in a proactive and healthy way that is at the clients pace. As a qualified supervision counsellor I provide the necessary supervision to counsellors and students around the South Wales area, providing a cohesive effort to ensure the welfare and safety of the client. This can be on an individual or group basis.
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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.