This professional is accepting new clients but may have a waitlist. Please enquire with them directly to discuss availability.
This professional is accepting new clients but may have a waitlist. Please enquire with them directly to discuss availability.
About me
I provide trans-affirming therapy exclusively for trans and gender-diverse individuals. Whether navigating life changes, working through trauma, or exploring your identity, I’m here to offer a safe, compassionate environment where you can truly be yourself.
I’m an integrative therapist (qualified in 2019) with over 20 years of experience supporting trans and LGBTQIA+ individuals, young people, and neurodiverse communities. As a proud transgender woman and trans therapist, I have a deep understanding of the unique challenges faced by trans and gender-diverse people. My approach is client-led, and together, we’ll create a space where you feel seen, heard, and valued.
My specialisms include:
- Supporting trans and gender-diverse individuals navigating identity and self-discovery
- Helping with anxiety, depression, OCD, and trauma
- Working with self-esteem and self-worth
- Offering a safe, affirming space to explore your unique experiences
My therapeutic practice is rooted in person-centred therapy, meaning our sessions are guided by what feels most helpful to you. I use a variety of approaches, including:
Transactional Analysis: Exploring the dynamics between different parts of your personality and how they shape your relationships and decisions.
Inner Child Therapy: Connecting with and healing parts of yourself that may feel wounded or abandoned.
Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT): Identifying thought and behaviour patterns that contribute to challenges like anxiety or depression and working to shift them.
Talk Therapy: Simply sharing your experiences, concerns, and feelings in a safe, non-judgmental space.
Our work will focus on trust, safety, and personal growth. Whether you’re processing grief, healing from trauma, or seeking clarity in your journey, I’m here to walk alongside you at your own pace.
I work primarily online, ensuring flexibility and accessibility for clients worldwide. I also have a limited number of in-person sessions available in Central Taunton, Somerset for those who prefer face-to-face therapy.
Training, qualifications & experience
In 2011, I co-founded Proud2Be, a Devon-based LGBTQIA+ organisation, alongside my twin sibling Max. Together, we’ve built a thriving organisation that supports hundreds of LGBTQIA+ young people and adults annually despite facing challenges such as the global pandemic and cost-of-living crisis. I have worked with trans & gender-diverse people from all walks of life extensively since 2012.
I earned my Advanced Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling in 2019 after completing a three-year programme at Devon Counselling College. I have also undertaken comprehensive training in areas such as safeguarding, sexual health, mental health, anti-racism practice, and LGBTQIA+ awareness.
This diverse background allows me to bring a holistic and well-informed perspective to my trans-affirming therapy and training work.
Member organisations
BACP is one of the UK’s leading professional bodies for counselling and psychotherapy with around 60,000 members. The Association has several different categories of membership, including Student Member, Individual Member, Registered Member MBACP, Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Accred) and Senior Registered Accredited Member MBACP (Snr Acccred). Registered and accredited members are listed on the BACP Register, which shows that they have demonstrated BACP’s recommended standards for training, proficiency and ethical practice. The BACP Register was the first register of psychological therapists to be accredited by the Professional Standards Authority (PSA). Accredited and senior accredited membership are voluntary categories for members who choose to undertake a rigorous application and assessment process to demonstrate additional standards around practice, training and supervision. Individual members will have completed an appropriate counselling or psychotherapy course and started to practise, but they won’t appear on the BACP Register until they've demonstrated that they meet the standards for registration. Student members are still in the process of completing their training. All members are bound by the BACP Ethical Framework and a Professional Conduct Procedure.
Areas of counselling I deal with
Therapies offered
Fees
£60.00 per session
Free initial telephone or online session
Concessions offered for
Additional information
My standard rate is £60 per 1-hour session. I offer a concessionary rate for students, people on benefits, those unemployed, and refugees, with one reduced-rate slot available at a time. If this slot is already filled, I can add you to a waitlist for future availability. I also provide a discount for clients who book a package of 10 sessions.
Additionally, I offer a free 30-minute, no-pressure online consultation. This gives us a chance to get to know each other and see if we’re a good fit before committing to ongoing sessions. It's important that you feel comfortable and confident in your choice of therapist.
When I work
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I currently have two spots open with availability on Friday (Morning or afternoon) and Wednesday afternoon.
Further information
The majority of my sessions are delivered online or via the phone.
If you are based in or around Taunton and would prefer in-person sessions, do get in touch. When working face to face, I tend to book the counselling room at Taunton Quaker House (this is typically £9 an hour and will be added on to my fee.)
Any questions, get in touch!
