Marianne Oakes is a person-centred counsellor working as head of the psychological support team at GenderGP, an online clinic specialising in the multidisciplinary treatment of gender questioning patients. In her role at GenderGP, Marianne works with transgender and gender-questioning clients providing both one to one therapy and couples counselling. Marianne came into this particular branch of therapy after struggling to find a counsellor with the right experience and qualifications to help her with her own journey as a transgender woman. Over the years she has made many friends who also identify as transgender and in many cases their partners. Marianne has also witnessed her own family’s struggles coming to terms with her gender identity, an experience which has given her the unique insight she brings to her own practice. While Marianne has a particular affinity with trans identified adults, she is also keen to work more closely with gender questioning children and their families, offering psychological support for the children themselves, and more ambitiously, setting up group therapy online for parents. Marianne aims to create a non-judgmental space in which parents can talk openly about their own issues in relation to their child’s transition.

Jayne has been working therapeutically with young people, families and adults since 2012 within the NHS, and she has been with GenderGP since 2016. Jayne is an experienced Counsellor who has gained a wealth of experience working with Transgender, Gender Fluid and Non-Binary patients at GenderGP and in her private practice along with significant personal experience of Gender Identity and LGBTQ from within her family members and friends. Jayne has a great deal of understanding and empathy for gender variance and gender questioning people and enjoys listening to their story when conducting the Information Gathering Sessions. Jayne also takes Follow up Sessions, Early Intervention Sessions and individual Counselling, incorporating her skills and experience of Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), Solution Focused Therapy, Couples and relationship Counselling and Loss and Grief. Jayne has recently qualified as a Clinical Hypnotherapist so can help with needle phobias and many other issues. Jayne offers patients and their families a positive way to move forward exploring their thoughts and feelings to find coping strategies to empower change, cope with life’s challenges and personal crisis. 

Diana is a Person Centred counsellor and believes that this emphatic, non-judgemental approach enables clients to move forward to a happier place in their lives. She has worked in a number of charitable settings and has her own private practice in Greater Manchester, where she supports individuals with many different presenting issues. 

Tilly is a person-centred counsellor drawing from over 30 years experience, having a special interest in transgender work. Whilst she works from her private practice in Cambridge, many of her clients use Skype or the phone, allowing her to offer help to clients nationwide or overseas. Tilly started as a volunteer for Choices (working with survivors of childhood sexual abuse) and moved into private practice in 1986, combining counselling and supervision work with research. Her interests and energy have enabled her to develop professionally and personally as counsellor who stays abreast of current issues without losing her humanity and empathy for people, whoever they are.

Jackie is a person-centred counsellor who specialises in working with Transgender, non-binary or gender-questioning people, and spouses, partners, parents and family members of those who have identified as having gender identity issues. Jackie is in the somewhat unusual position of having significant personal experience of gender identity from various sources; her ex-spouse has transitioned, she has a dual gender child and her husband is bi-gender. This gives her a great deal of empathy and insight into the emotional turmoil and confusion gender variance can create for the individual and wider family from different perspectives. Jackie has a private practice in West Cornwall where she sees adults and young people one to one, and she also works via Skype thereby giving face to face access to those who cannot attend same room sessions for whatever reason.

Amy Walters is a counsellor based in Calne, Wiltshire. Amy is an experienced counsellor who has worked in her private practice with many transgender, gender fluid and NB clients over the recent years. She loves doing the Information Gathering Sessions as it provides you with a chance to explore your gender story with a supportive gender affirmative counsellor. “I am here to listen to you either via video or telephone call, as you use the opportunity to tell me about your gender journey so far and explore your hopes for the future”.

James is a qualified counsellor and psychotherapist. Prior to psychotherapy James’ educational background was in nursing, addiction and homeless services. He had been working with NGO’s and state agencies in various roles from 2011 until 2018 when he moved to full-time psychotherapy practice.

James believes that there is no 'one size fits all' approach to therapy and works with his client's to achieve their desired outcomes and goals whatever they may be. James is trained and works through an integrative approach, meaning he draws on several schools of therapy meaning he views presenting issues through a variety of lenses, he finds that working this way allows for more flexibility and the therapeutic relationship is much more 'alive'.

Makeup for all genders, sexualities, expressions, abilities, pronouns, shapes and sizes. Jecca Blac is a gender free makeup brand that was founded by Jessica Blackler offering makeup lessons to trans women. Jessica was inspired by clients to create a makeup brand that offers solutions through products. The first product launch was Correct & Conceal Palette which was designed to cover beard shadow. We offer free makeup advice by simply sending a selfie to our makeup expert team. We are always here to educate you on the best makeup tips and products that suit your needs.

Penny lives in Dublin and is an experienced member of the New Patients team, specifically helping those new to the service understand the Appraisal Pathway process. Her eldest daughter is trans and on the autistic spectrum so she has in-depth personal experience of parenting a trans child and teenager. Penny has a background in nutritional therapy and health and is passionate about helping the trans community, especially young people and their parents. 

An experienced wellbeing advisor who will discuss your journey, progress and next steps on your gender journey.

Lori brings to Trans communities over 10 years' of dedicated experience as a Senior Speech and Language Therapist and Head of Therapy. She works extensively with Trans clients has developed an approach to therapy that is eclectic; She aims to facilitate progress by establishing, along with the client, their individual wishes and goals for their voice.

Nico can provide therapy in both English and Spanish.

Nico has several years of experience working with people who are struggling with their gender identity, no matter where they are in their process. He aims to provide a safe space where clients can explore their true feelings and begin the process of inner change. He encourages his clients to define their gender identity in the way that best fits them, not the way society says they should be. He also works with parents, family members and friends who are supporting people who are working through gender identity issues.

As well as his specialist interest in gender identity, Nico has successfully treated a broad range of patients with varied, interconnected issues and problems, in particular family relationships, addiction and recovery and childhood trauma, including sexual abuse.

Nicola is very passionate about attending to diversity issues in her work where appropriate, as she understands that our various social positions can affect our experiences and viewpoints, as well as have implications for our healing processes. Nicola believes deeply in person-centered theory, listening without judgment, and valuing the personal experiences of clients in order to promote therapeutic change, and understands that the therapeutic relationship is the heart of any therapeutic experience. Nicola has special interests in workplace issues and career counselling, ASD, Black, and Mixed race issues as well as identity issues in general. She always considers intersectionality in her work.

**Please note that the first counselling appointment is an assessment which is where I share information about how therapy works, my approach as a therapist, and asks you questions to find out more about you and understand your needs. I also gather basic background information required for my counselling records and do standard risk checks. It's also a chance to check you are comfortable with me as your therapist and for me to check I am a suitable therapist for you. If I feel that you need a different kind of support I will do my best to refer you onwards.  

Charley is a Person Centred Psychotherapist offering a safe and non-judgemental space where you can openly explore the issues affecting you.  She has extensive experience working with gender, sexuality and relationship diversities.

I'm a Registered Nurse with a background in mental health support, I have worked on front-line emergency ambulances and been a community-based nurse.   As a transmasculine person myself, I have personal experience of accessing gender-related health care and have a true understanding of some of the barriers our community still face in health care and other important aspects of life. I provide gender-affirming patient-led care, which means I share relevant knowledge and information in an accessible way. My goal is to enable individuals to make the best decisions about their treatment based on their personal goals, lifestyle and health needs.

* These sessions are not for those under 16 years of age. 

Nuria is a person-centred counsellor and Psychotherapist with 12 + years experience working within the NHS in a specialist gender setting. 

In her role at GenderGP, Nuria works with transgender and gender-questioning individuals and their families through transition, providing both one to one and family counselling. Nuria has also worked with a vast number of her trans people, and their families through their transition journey and those struggling with coming to terms with their gender identity.

An experienced wellbeing advisor who will discuss your journey, progress and next steps on your gender journey.

Chloe is a non-binary, qualified psychodynamic therapist specialising in gender, sexuality & relationship diversity. Working from a psychodynamic model with emphasis on exploration of early relationships, unconscious processes and attachment styles. However, Chloe believes that every client is unique and so is each experience of therapy, they often draw down from various models to offer a more integrated experience. Chloe encourages clients to talk openly in a judgment free, confidential space as a sober LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapist.

Dannii is a qualified Integrative Counsellor/Psychotherapist, an Accredited Member of BACP and an accredited member of Gender, Sex and Relationship Diversities Therapist (Pink Therapy). Dannii is an LGBTQ+ affirmative therapist and is passionate about working with the community,  providing high-quality support, with an inclusive, welcoming approach to people from all areas of gender, sexuality and relationship diversities. Dannii’s main core approach is Person-Centred Therapy as he holds a strong belief that everybody has the ability to reach their full potential and their true self, given the acceptance within the therapeutic space. Dannii also integrates CBT techniques and is currently in the process of completing his training for EMDR therapy – which is a form of psychotherapy often used to treat trauma, anxieties, low self-esteem and many other issues.

Janice is a patient-centred Counsellor, her work within secondary education has provided knowledge and insight into the world of young people, their issues and how they feel, including gender, transition and their sexuality.

Janice has joined GenderGP as she feels, she can help to enrich the lives of those who need to take those first steps on their gender journey to become and feel their true selves. 

Dr. Quinn Austin-Small is a registered psychologist from New York, USA with twenty years of experience in the mental health field. He has spent the last 20+ years working with people to help them in their personal and legal journey with gender variance.

Dr. Quinn Austin-Small specialities in working with GSRD (gender, sex and relationship diversities) and also specialises in trauma. His therapeutic approach tends to be pragmatic in regards to helping you access services, care, and provide you with the appropriate legal documentation you may require. 

In exploration or support sessions, he tends to utilise a narrative and person-centred approach, supporting you in reflecting on your own experiences and author a new story for yourself.

Kai follows a humanistic model of compassion, openness and understanding, focusing on taking the journey with you! The therapeutic alliance I focus on, provides encouragement of self-reflection on thoughts and behaviour, to uncover any deeper levels of awareness and understanding – thereby bringing internal pain, difficulties and trauma into the light for processing and healing. Having worked and originally trained as an integrative counsellor, I use various schools of thought to underpin the approach I take – utilising these approaches,  enable people to make the changes they seek.

Olivia is a life coach, she specialises in helping support those in rediscovering their purpose and passion by providing a safe space for online, 1:1 coaching sessions. Life coaching can help you regain your confidence, goal setting and future planning. 

Olivia can assist you in providing you with the tools and guidance on how to navigate your way through your gender journey. She can support you in overcoming obstacles that are leaving you feeling stuck, frustrated or even hopeless.  

Olivia develops each coaching program, tailored to suit your individual needs.

Jordan Ross Jakomin, M.S, CCC-SLP, is a licensed and board-certified speech-language pathologist and owner of Jordan Ross Communication, an online private practice specializing in gender affirming voice and communication. He holds a certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) from the American Speech-Language Hearing Association (ASHA) and is an active member of the World Professional Organization of Transgender Health (WPATH).

An experienced wellbeing advisor who will discuss your journey, progress and next steps on your gender journey.

An experienced wellbeing advisor who will discuss your journey, progress and next steps on your gender journey.

Chloe is an Integrative Counsellor who offers an inclusive and non-judgemental space to be curious about issues you’re facing. She has additional psychosexual training, and works internationally with gender, sexuality, and relationship diversity, amongst other clinical themes.

Gianni is an experienced gender specialist assistant psychologist, accredited counsellor, also has a specialism in education as a qualified teacher and SENCo. He is also the head of our therapeutic services.

He couples a patient-centred approach with goal-oriented therapy.

He is experienced in offering letters to support changes to gender markers on your legal documentation, reports to support your in your education needs such as extenuating circumstances or navigating the education system when you child comes out as trans. 

An experienced wellbeing advisor who will discuss your journey, progress and next steps on your gender journey.

Shelley is a Person-Centred Counsellor offering a safe, empathic, supportive and non-judgemental space where you can openly explore the issues affecting you with her warm and gentle approach.  She has extensive experience working with gender and sexuality.  She works in a person-centred way which means keeping you and your needs at the centre of her approach.  She has come alongside many transgender youth before as an LGBT youth support worker and believes very strongly in inclusivity for all.   Her passion for inclusivity has led her to study British Sign Language to level 6 and is able to fluently sign in BSL or SSE.