I am an integrative, person centred and compassion focused psychotherapist. My therapeutic style is adapted to the needs and experiences of LGBTQIIA+ /gender, sexuality, and relationship diverse clients . It is collaborative, neuro-divergent affirmative and trauma informed.  I hold advanced  accreditation through Pink Therapy, reflecting the depth of my understanding and experience working with this client group. The personal qualities of empathy, unconditional acceptance and authenticity are at the heart of my work, and the values of empowerment and anti-oppression are its ethical foundation.   I identify as trans; non-binary; neurodivergent; white; able-bodied.

Over the years I’ve worked with people experiencing emotional distress as a counsellor, support worker and aromatherapist. I try to be aware of my privilege and how this might affect our counselling relationship. As a queer non-binary person, finding a counsellor I could trust and be understood by has helped me to get in touch with my own strength, to connect with who I really am, and to find my way through difficult and traumatic life events. I am passionate about counselling and what I have to offer to clients. Having our sexuality, gender or relationship misunderstood by a counsellor

Hello, I’m Jon. I am a gay / queer cis-man and trans ally with many years’ experience of working as a therapist and counsellor with LGBTQ+ clients at London Friend and LGBT Switchboard Scotland. I am a qualified Cognitive Behavioural and Rational Emotive Behavioural Therapist (CBT / REBT) and offer a structured, action oriented and compassionate approach to emotional and life problems, personal development and growth. I work both online and in person in south Manchester and am happy to have a free initial 20’ phone consultation so you can see if you would like to work with me.