Nonbinary-inclusive counsellors
Nonbinary-inclusive counsellors, listed here by region.
UK
Midlands
Birmingham
Name: Healthy gay life counselling
Cost: Free
Counsellor qualifications: "Our counsellors are all qualified or in the process of being qualified to first degree level. Our psychotherapists are all qualified or in the process of being qualified to MSc/ MA level. All receive regular supervision and further training through HGL and are bound by professional codes of ethics."
Contact details: https://web.archive.org/web/20141031000538/http://www.blgbt.org/centre/counselling-psychotherapy/
Comments: Despite the name they support any LGBT people - need a Birmingham address to register. Very good with nonbinary stuff.
Coventry
Name: Time Out Counselling
Cost: Fees are donation-based, with the suggested donation range being £5-£30. There is no minimum donation for people not working, or who cannot otherwise afford to pay. No-one will be turned away because they can't pay. For those in work, we would suggest a rate of £10 per £10000 earned annually (up to the £30 maximum) but this is negotiable with your counsellor.
Counsellor qualifications: BACAP registered
Contact details: http://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/coventry-and-warwickshire-friend http://cwfriend.co.uk/?page_id=1206
North-East
Newcastle
Name: Reflexions Counselling & Psychotherapy
Cost: Usually £55 per weekly session, but you can contact them to request 'lower-fee' slots, or to work out a treatment plan with less frequent sessions to make things more affordable.
Counsellor qualifications: "All of the Counsellors and Psychotherapists at Reflexions Counselling and Psychotherapy,are registered with either the UKCP (United Kingdom Council for Psychotherapy), the BPS (British Psychological Society), or the BACP (British Association for Counselling & Psychotherapy). This complements their high and very lengthy post graduate training and experience in the public and private health care sectors. Our therapists adhere to the standards of their professional bodies ensuring that you also receive a high level of care."
Contact details: http://counselling-newcastle.co.uk/
Comments: Although they aren't explicit about being non-binary friendly, they are open to people of all genders and are happy to use non-binary pronouns and terms on request. Any references to gender identity that come up in session are treated with respect and are not dwelled on unless you specifically want to talk about issues surrounding gender identity.
South-East
London
Name: Charlotte Williams (The Crypt Psychotherapy Centre and the Gestalt Centre)
Cost: Usually £45 per session, though at The Crypt Psychotherapy Centre she currently has one space for someone who cannot afford the full fee (3/11/14).
Counsellor qualifications: Accredited Member of the British Association for Counselling and Psychotherapy.
Contact details: http://www.counselling-directory.org.uk/counsellors/charlotte-williams
Comments: Described by a reddit contributor as "very understanding about my gender status for someone who hadn't come across the term 'non-binary' before."
Sussex
Name: Charlotte Williams (the Ashdown Natural Health Clinic). See her London entry above for all other details.
Wales
Gwynedd
She works near Tywyn (Gwynedd) and in Machynlleth (Powys).
Name: Catherine Havard
Cost: £40/hour
Counsellor qualifications: "United Kingdom Council of Psychotherapy (UKCP) registered 2011, GPTI Diploma in Gestalt Psychotherapy 2011, Accreditation with British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy (BACP) 2001, Post Grad Diploma in Person Centred Counselling 1999, One year of Transactional Analysis training 1996. I work in a variety of settings including the NHS, Employees Assistance Programmes, and private practice."
Contact details: https://web.archive.org/web/20170728175755/http://www.counsellinginwales.co.uk/
Comments: I'm nonbinary and I see her regularly and she's great - very open to discussing and understanding gender, and using new pronouns, etc. --Lottiotta (talk) 18:24, 23 September 2014 (CDT)
Mid Glamorgan
Name: Alex Drummond
Cost: £48/hour
Counsellor qualifications: Accreditation in Sexual Minorities Therapy (Pink Therapy) Nov 2009, MSc Counselling and Counselling Supervision (University of Bristol) Jan 2009, Accreditation with BACP (Snr Accred status) (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy) Jun 2004
Contact details: http://www.talkmebetter.co.uk
Comments: Alex was one of the panel contributing to CN Lester's "Beyond the Binary" articles. Based near Caerphilly, but accepting clients from all over south Wales.
USA
Online
Name: Dara Hoffman-Fox (they/them)
Cost: Free initial consult, other services price unknown
Qualifications: LPC, and a member of WPATH
Contact: http://www.thebohemiansanctuary.com/ and http://darahoffmanfox.com/work-with-dara/counseling-coaching/
Comments:
Colorado
Online
Name: Mere Abrams (they/them)
Cost: Free 20-min initial consult, other services variable price
Qualifications: Licensed Clinical Social Worker
Contact: https://onlinegendercare.com/
Comments:
Oregon
Name: Sasha Strong (they/them)
Cost: $150 for individual 50-minute session, but "If you are interested in working with me but you can't afford my full fee, please get in touch and we'll see what we can work out."
Qualifications: Licensed Professional Counselor, MA, PhD candidate, LPC
Contact: https://www.brilliancycounseling.com/ & https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/therapists/sasha-strong-portland-or/358720
Comments: Sasha is genderqueer themselves. Not taking new individual clients right now but "If you’re seeking an assessment for gender-affirming procedures (i.e. a letter), I can probably find a time for that."
Texas
Name: Jo Eckler (they/them)
Cost: "My rate for first sessions for new clients is $125, and then sliding scale options are available for follow-up sessions. In order to keep services as accessible as possible, I offer a sliding scale between $85 and $225 per 45-50 minute session. For those who are able to offer a little more, that helps pay it forward and support those who need the lower rate. If nothing on this scale is accessible to you, please let me know and we can discuss options for you, including the Open Path program. Longer sessions of 75 minutes are available at a rate of $115-$250 per session. Asynchronous messaging-only therapy through https://web.archive.org/web/20200404102044/https://www.trusst.app/ is currently $55 a week or $199 a month."
Qualifications: Licensed Clinical Psychologist. Bachelor's Degree: Honors Psychology and Plan II Honors, University of Texas at Austin
Member of Phi Beta Kappa and Psi Chi Honors Societies
Doctorate in Clinical Psychology: Wright State University School of Professional Psychology
Contact: https://beyondtherapy.us/contact
Comments: "Right now I am full and not taking on new therapy clients. I AM able to continue to do single-session evaluations for letters for gender-affirming procedures and you can schedule that appointment online." "I have extensive personal and professional experience working with transgender and non-binary clients for over a decade. I also started the first support group for transgender veterans in Central Texas during my time at the Central Texas VA. (And I also happen to be queer and non-binary myself.)"
Name: Pat Sumption
Cost: Base rate is $175 for 45-50 minutes. Sliding scale lower costs available. Not in-network with any insurance plans anymore, but will provide superbills for patient to pursue possible out-of-network reimbursement.
Qualifications: LCSW (Licensed Clinical Social Worker), master degree in clinical social work, 15+ years experience
Contact: https://austintherapysolutions.com/contact-2/
Comments:
- "I work with a broad spectrum of issues including anxiety, depression, trauma, relationships, substance abuse and addiction, stress and adjustment disorders and personality disorders."
- Not specialized in gender issues, but has nonbinary clients and is supportive/positive toward nonbinary identities.
- Parent of an autistic child.
- Reachable by text message.
Wisconsin
Name: Jessica "Jess" Dallman (Natural Wisdom Counseling)
Cost:
Qualifications: B.A. Psychology, University of Montana & M.A. Transpersonal Counseling Psychology--Wilderness Therapy, Naropa University. Licensed as an LPC in both Colorado and Wisconsin.
Contact: http://www.naturalwisdomcounseling.com/contact
Comments: Jess is nonbinary themself and is part of LGBTQIA Healthcare Guild of Denver
External resources
- https://www.inclusivetherapists.com/ (USA and some parts of Canada)
- You can search Psychology Today's directory of providers and narrow the listing down to providers who are of nonbinary gender themselves.
- 8 Tips for Finding a Gender-Affirming Therapist, by Jamie LeClaire
