Independent Counselling Services

Gender Matters hosts independent counselling services at the Gender Identity Centre in Wolverhampton, all the councillors are registered British Association of Counsellors & Psychotherapists (BACP) therefore bound by an ethical framework in their therapeutic practice.

 Appointments made are between you and the counsellor. Gender Matters provide's a safe room for your to use.

For More details ring Gender Matters on: 01902 744424 or e-mail info@gender-matters.org.uk or Contact the councillor or your choice directly for an appointment.

Angie Franklin

Reflection Counselling Practice offers a confidential counselling service and uses a variety of counselling models, primarily Cognitive Behaviour Therapy, Systemic, Person-Centred, Psychodynamic, Integrative.

Angie counsels clients for depression, anxiety, anger, stress-related disorders, domestic violence, relationship difficulties, abuse, bereavement, work-related difficulties, low self-esteem, addictions, jealousy, sexual orientation and trans-gender issues. As well as working with clients with trans-gender issues she is able to provide ongoing support and counselling to the families of this client base.

Angie has an extensive experience and qualifications in specialised areas including child/adolescent development, couples counselling, bereavement counselling, addictions – drugs/alcohol, and domestic violence.

Angie is a qualified Counselling Supervisor and a member of B.A.C.P. and adheres to their Code of Ethics and Practice. She also offers a ‘mobile’ service, visiting clients in their own homes. For further information contact Angie on 01902 746461

Rico Paris

Mr Rico Paris. Dip.Psyth.Dip.Psyc.BACP.MSFTR, Gender and Sexuality Counsellor offers confidential one-to-one counselling services for people living with the affects of gender variance. It includes the following: Female to Male pre-op. post-op, non-op, pre-diagnosis, post-diagnosis etc, Male to Female pre-op, post-op, non-op, pre-diagnosis, post-diagnosis, etc, Transvestism and Dual-Role Transvestism; Cross-Dressing; Transsexualism, Persons living with Transsexualism or Transvestism - with or without diagnosis; Persons of significant meaning in your life; Transgender - Respecting that this word means different things to different persons, Family members affected by your cross gender feelings - parents, partners, and other family and any other gender variance or gender expression. Rico is a member of the BACP, carries professional indemnity insurance and is professionally supervised in the therapeutic work undertaken. For more details or to arrange an appointment see www.gendertherapy.co.uk or ring 0845 241 7665

David Thompson

Hi, I’m a fully qualified counsellor working with Gender Matters within a confidential professional service, based in Wolverhampton. I have four years counselling experience to Diploma level and I’m a member of BACP (British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy). I offer counselling to people aged 16 years old upwards. I offer face to face counselling, with a variety of relevant issues facing the LGBTQ (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Transgender and Questing) community. My counselling approach is Integrative, my theoretical stance is primarily Psychodynamic with parts of CBT (Cognitive Behavioural Therapy) I have particular expertise in the LGBTQ community. If you or any family members feel you need any counselling, support or information surrounding LGBTQ matters don’t hesitate to contact me on: 07936 717240

Address:

The Mill House

5b Bridgnorth Road

Wolverhampton

WV6 8AB

01902 744424

Inspiring Trans people Since 2003

Charity Number 1124669

Place of Incorporation (England and Wales) Company Number: 6465951