Jen Tomkinson
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About me
I am Jen, a person-centred therapist working online and in person with LGBTQIA+ and GSRD clients. I am a proud member of the queer community and identify as trans non-binary and queer. My heart is with working with queer clients, and my experience of being othered allows me to relate to and empathize with a range of experiences inside and outside of the queer community.
I'm aware that if you’re trans, non-binary or gender nonconforming in any way things are particularly difficult at the moment. I provide a safe, accepting and affirming relationship in which you can be your full self, and explore the impact of living in a world that can be unwelcoming and sometimes dangerous for those who don’t fit gender norms, or who have any kind of identity that is not considered ‘mainstream’ (cisgender, heterosexual, white). I also celebrate the joy of being trans, which is not to be underestimated.
My approach is about giving you space to explore what is important to you, and involves us both being curious about your experience and how you can understand yourself better. Through offering a deeply empathetic relationship, I aim to counterbalance the discrimination and lack of validation you may encounter in the world.
This can enable you to become kinder to yourself. We can explore whatever is getting in the way of you thriving and living in a way that has meaning for you.
If any of this resonates with you please get in touch to discuss meeting for an assessment or to arrange a short chat on the phone first.
Training, qualifications & experience
Qualifications and training
- Postgraduate diploma in Counselling and Psychotherapy (2012 York St John University)
- Accredited Professional Registrant with the National Counselling Society (2022)
Continued professional development (CPD) including:
- Working with Transgender, Non-Binary and Gender-Questioning Clients (2021 Nscience)
- Queering Psychotherapy (2019 Confer)
- Trauma and the Body (2019 Nscience)
Experience
- over 10 years of experience providing counselling skills in different settings
- background in mental health support in charity sector
- worked in LGBTQ+ charities
- mentoring trainee LGBTQ+ therapists
Additional information
- Fully insured
- registered with the Information Commissioner’s Office (ICO)
Member organisations
school Registered / Accredited
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The National Counselling and Psychotherapy Society
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In 2013 the NCS register was accredited by the Professional Standards Authority under the Accredited Voluntary Register Scheme. Accredited by the Professional Standards Authority.
Accredited register membership
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Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
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Fees
£60.00 per session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
Initial assessment (50 minutes)- £60
Ongoing weekly counselling sessions (50 minutes)- £60
An initial assessment will allow you to discuss what has prompted you to seek counselling, and to explore how we will work together. It is a mutual assessment for us both to get a sense of things.
I offer open-ended weekly therapy, with a review after 6 sessions and then at regular intervals to reflect on how it’s going.
Payment is by cash, bank transfer or Monzo on the day of the session.
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I have in person space on Monday and Wednesday afternoon and some limited online availability.
