Hi, I’m CJ (they/them), I bring both personal and professional experience to my work, offering therapy that is inclusive, affirming, and grounded in compassion.
I’ve been a practising therapist for almost 15 years and am accredited with the BACP, COSRT and EMDR UK, as well as being a member of the BPS. Over the last decade, I’ve worked within an NHS Talking Therapies service, where I trained in Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression (PCE-CfD), EMDR, and Psychosexual Therapy.
Before that, I trained in Integrative Therapeutic Counselling and began my career supporting people in drug and alcohol services and through our local Mind charity. I also spent several years working in schools, offering therapy to children and young people, as well as supporting school staff.
I specialise in working with gender, sex, and relationship diversity (GSRD), and I welcome clients from LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent communities. These are areas close to my heart, and I aim to create a space where you can show up fully as yourself, without fear of judgement or having to explain the basics.
I am a Trustee and Secretary for the charity Beyond Reflections, who offer mental health and wellbeing support for trans, non-binary and gender questioning people and their families and friends.
At the heart of my approach is a belief in the power of connection, curiosity, and care. For me, therapy is a place to feel heard, understood, and supported in making sense of whatever you’re going through. I aim to create a therapeutic space that is collaborative and tailored to what you need in the moment.
BSc (Hons) Psychology – University of Kent
Diploma in Therapeutic Counselling – Anne Turnbull Counselling Services & Training
PCE-CfD (Person-Centred Experiential Counselling for Depression) – University of Nottingham
PGDip in Psychosexual Therapy – Tavistock Relationships
EMDR Europe Accredited Training – Accredited by EMDR UK
Advanced Specialist Diploma in Gender, Sex & Relationship Diversity (GSRD) – Pink Therapy
PGDip in Clinical Supervision – Metanoia Institute
BACP – Accredited Member (British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy)
COSRT – Accredited Member (College of Sexual and Relationship Therapists)
EMDR Association UK – EMDR Europe Accredited Practitioner
BPS - Graduate Member (The British Psychological Society)
I work in accordance with the ethical frameworks and codes of practice set by these professional bodies.
I’m committed to ongoing learning and regularly attend additional training, workshops, and supervision. Recent CPD topics have included:
Challenging Transphobia: Developing a Relational Therapeutic Thinking and Practice
Working with Asexual and Aromantic Clients
LGBTQ+ Inclusive Practices
Intersectionality
Shame and Internalised Oppression
Understanding Kink and BDSM
Relationships outside monogamy and heteronormativity
Building Inclusive Therapeutic Spaces: Creativity, Culture, and Neurodiversity
Getting Unstuck in EMDR