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Find Gender Identity Issues Counselling Psychologists, Therapists, Counsellors in British Columbia
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If you here are looking for a therapist chances are you feel there are aspects of your life that are not as they should be. Perhaps you are in a cycle where your efforts are not producing the change you want, or maybe…
As a Canadian Certified Counsellor (CCC) with a Master’s in Counselling Psychology, I offer a personalized and trauma-informed approach to therapy. My work integrates a variety of effective modalities to support healing…
NOT WRITTEN BY AI Hale Counselling is a Victoria based counselling practice run by me, Hannah Hale! I am a licensed Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC) through BCACC. I practice primarily through the lens of narrative…
Simply put, I work with grief and I work with ADHD. However, neither of those things are simple concepts, and both have space at the table. For Grief…. Grief is heavier than people really understand. The world expects…
I work with folks navigating queer relationships (couples/partners and individuals), identity exploration, sex and intimacy, and problematic substance use. Working with queer and trans clients. Queer and trans…
Joe Ramirez, owner of ClearCounselling.ca, is a Canadian Certified Counsellor and an Adlerian psychotherapist with a Master of Counselling Psychology, providing Individual Counselling, Couples Counselling, and Sex…
Dr. Teesha Morgan is a Psychotherapist, published author, adjunct professor, and co-founder of the Westland Academy of Clinical Sex Therapy and Westland Therapy Group. Dr Morgan specializes in Sex Therapy and Couples…
Most of my clients are queer and/or fellow therapists, but I gladly work with any adult who wants to heal from trauma, childhood abuse and neglect, bullying, or low self-esteem. I help my clients feel more connected to…
Elizabeth Holland is a Registered Clinical Counsellor practicing in Victoria, British Columbia. With a Masters degree in Counselling Psychology (UBC), she works with adults and young adults from diverse backgrounds…
Meera Dhebar has a bachelor and master degree in social work, and a PhD in social health sciences. Her background spans social work practice in community based organizations, health care, hospitals, palliative care, and…
Douglas Matear is a Canadian Certified Counsellor providing Individual Counselling to adults, teens, and children. He has a Master in Counselling Psychology and a Doctor of Education in Leadership and Policy. Douglas…
Welcome, I'm Adrienne, owner of Camas Mental Health. Camas offers therapy services with a specialization in supporting reproductive mental health and wellbeing across the lifespan through individual, couples, and group…
You have important work to do in therapy, so a good fit is essential! My most important goal is to create a space where you never feel judged. I understand how overwhelming it can feel to face anxiety, stress, emotional…
Odeya Yeoman (she/they) provides individual counselling and sex therapy for people of all genders. As a Canadian Certified Counsellor and Adlerian Psychotherapist, they specialise in ● ADHD & AuDHD support ● Sexual and…
Specialized online EMDR therapy for adults across BC — with a focus on LGBTQ2S+ clients who are ready to move beyond talk therapy. I am an EMDRIA Certified Therapist, Registered Social Worker (RSW), and Registered…
With more than 30 years of experience as a therapist and 19 years as a clinical supervisor, I specialize in providing online and in-person therapy to adults facing life's challenges and opportunities. My focus is on…
tiI am an Emotionally-Focused For Individuals (EFIT) therapist focused on working with neurodivergent individuals, including those with autism, ADHD, and trauma-related neurological differences, who are anxious…
It’s no small thing to open up the deepest and scariest parts of ourselves. Just showing up to a therapy session can be a nervous process, and working towards healing takes bravery. I want to be the person that walks…
Today's world is loud with self-help and therapeutic insights; however, being able to trust your own inner guidance is key to long-term health and resilience. My approach is humanistic, attachment-based, and draws from…
As a queer, transguy, and adoptive parent to a neurospicy child, I prioritize the importance of seeing people as complex, nuanced, and unique beings. I strive to keep my practice flexible, authentic, holistic, and avoid…
Life can be messy, painful, and complex—but you don’t have to navigate it alone. I support individuals, couples, and groups—including LGBTQIA2S+, racialized, neurodivergent, non-monogamous, and kink folks—who are ready…
I have over 30 years experience of working with individuals, couples, families and groups in private practice, the Health Service, the Social Services and voluntary organisations. I am a registered Clinical Counsellor…
Hi, I’m Clayre Sessoms (she/they). I offer relational, experiential therapy for adults and older teens, grounded in the understanding that emotional life is not only something we think about, but something we live…
NOTE: I currently provide online and in-person therapy services When life feels overwhelming or uncertain, it can be difficult to know what direction to take or how to make sense of what is happening. My therapeutic work…
I am a Registered Clinical Counsellor (RCC #18234) based in Courtenay, British Columbia. I work with individuals and couples, in person or online. I bring a holistic approach to my work, and prioritize collaboration and…
I’m a second-generation European settler, an explorer of nature, a knitter, and a Registered Clinical Counsellor who has supported youth and adults and their mental health for over a decade. I’m a calm, curious, relaxed…
Welcome to my practice! It takes courage to begin therapy or continue the experience, so wherever you’re coming from, I’m really glad you’re here. If at times you feel tired, stuck, disconnected, or find it hard to keep…
As an individual therapist, I work collaboratively with youth and adults to heal trauma, support and explore neurodivergence, mental health, identity, relationships and confidence. Practice Approach: I work primarily…
I see the therapy space as a kind of nest, a soft place to return to yourself, one that gently holds all that you carry, and all that carries you, your longings, your becoming. And from that place, we can begin to hold…
Gender Identity Issues Counsellors
Gender identity issues can make a person feel that nature has played a cruel trick, leaving them living in a body and role that is contrary to what they feel inside. However, as society becomes more accepting of gay and lesbian individuals it is also becoming much easier for people to admit that they are transgender than ever before. However, therapy can help people with gender dysphoria to cope with gender identity issues.
Most people with gender dysphoria prefer the term transgender as they deal with the social expectations of living a life that is authentic to their own emotions while conforming to their birth gender.
Whether you are confused about the possibility that you might be transgender, or whether you have accepted the reality, it is a good idea to speak to a therapist. If you are considering gender reassignment surgery, therapy will help you prepare for the psychological impact of the decision.
Living in your gender of choice will take a lot of courage, as well as some experimentation. You will have to learn how to find a congruent appearance, and explore different ways for you to present your body so that it relates to your true gender.
Counselling from a therapist trained in gender identity issues will provide a nurturing and non-judgmental environment for you to explore your emotions, fears and feelings regarding what is happening for you. Individual and group therapies are common for gender dysphoric patients, while family therapy can help foster better communication, and understanding. Family therapy can help deal with conflicts that can arise from gender dysphoria.
If you are looking for a counsellor or psychologist who offers gender identity counselling to address your gender dysphoria issues you may want to search the directory to find a professional whose approach will suit you best.