Trans Family Care
Compassionate Care for Families
Supporting Children & Partners Through Family Transition
Specialised counselling services to help families navigate the emotional journey of parental transition with understanding, compassion, and professional guidance.
Safe & Confidential
Private, judgment-free environment
Family-Centered Care
Support for all family members
Compassionate Approach
Understanding and empathetic care
Understanding Your Journey
Experiencing gender transition related trauma within the family. We're here to provide the support, guidance, and tools needed to navigate this journey together.
For Children
Age-appropriate support to help children understand, process emotions, and maintain healthy family relationships during transition.
For Partners
Dedicated counselling to help partners navigate their own emotions, maintain communication, and support their family through change.
For Families
Family counselling sessions to strengthen bonds, improve communication, and build understanding among all family members.
Specialised Services for Every Family Member
Trauma-informed, compassionate care tailored to the unique needs of each person in your family
Who We Support
Partners of Transgender People
Supporting spouses and partners through their own complex journey of emotions, identity, and relationship changes
Transitioning Children & Young Adults
Affirming, expert support for young people exploring and affirming their gender identity
Family Members Not Transitioning
Children, teens, siblings, and extended family members adjusting to their loved one's transition
Family Counselling Sessions
Sometimes the most powerful healing happens when families come together. Our family counselling sessions provide a safe, mediated space where everyone can be heard, understood, and supported.
What Happens in Family Sessions:
- Safe space for honest, facilitated conversations
- Everyone gets to share their feelings and perspective
- Learn to listen and understand each other
- Develop healthy communication patterns
- Address conflicts with professional mediation
Who Should Attend:
- Parents and partners navigating the transition
- Siblings adjusting to family changes
- The transitioning family member (if appropriate)
- Extended family members seeking understanding
- Any combination that works for your family
Family sessions complement individual therapy. Many families benefit from a combination of individual sessions and family counselling to address both personal and collective needs.
Partner Support Counseling
For partners of transgender people navigating their own journey
- Validation of complex emotions and grief
- Navigating relationship and intimacy changes
- Self-care and personal identity support
- Co-parenting and family communication strategies
Gender-Affirming Therapy
For transitioning children and young adults
- Safe exploration of gender identity and expression
- Building confidence and self-acceptance
- Navigating social and family relationships
- Support through transition milestones
Child & Teen Counseling
For children and teens with a transitioning family member
- Age-appropriate emotional processing and validation
- Coping strategies and resilience building
- Safe space for all questions and concerns
- Maintaining positive family connections
Family & Ongoing Support
Long-term support for families at every stage
- Family therapy to strengthen bonds
- Regular check-ins and crisis support
- Resource recommendations and advocacy
- Long-term adjustment and growth support
Teresa Harvey
Certified Child Psychotherapist
Meet Your Therapist
Teresa Harvey is a certified child psychotherapist with specialised training in supporting families through significant life transitions. With years of experience working with children and families, Teresa brings a compassionate, evidence-based approach to her practice.
Her expertise includes child development, family systems therapy, and trauma-informed care. Teresa creates a warm, safe environment where family members can express themselves openly and work through challenges together.
Teresa understands the unique emotional needs of children and partners experiencing parental transition and is committed to providing personalised care that honours each family's journey.
Certified Professional
Licensed child psychotherapist
Compassionate Care
Empathetic and understanding
Client Success Stories
Real experiences from families who've found support and healing through our services
(Names changed for privacy)
"When my spouse came out as transgender, I felt completely lost and alone. The NHS had nothing for partners - no support groups, no counselling, nothing. Teresa understood my grief, my confusion, and my love for my partner all at once. She never judged me for my complex feelings. Over 8 months of sessions, she helped me process my own identity shift, navigate conversations with our children, and find myself again. I'm now able to support my partner while also honoring my own needs."
Sarah M.
Partner of transgender person, mother of two
"At 16, I knew I was trans but was terrified to tell anyone. Teresa made me feel safe from the very first session. She helped me understand my feelings, build confidence, and eventually come out to my family. When things got difficult at home, she worked with my whole family - separately and together. She never tried to change me or make me doubt myself. Now at 19, I'm living authentically, my family is supportive, and I have the tools to handle challenges. Teresa literally helped save my life."
Alex K.
Transgender young adult, age 19
"I was 14 when my older sibling transitioned. Everyone focused on them and my parents' feelings, but nobody asked how I felt. I was happy for my sibling but also sad, confused, and sometimes angry that our family changed so much. Teresa gave me space to say all of this without feeling guilty. She taught me it's okay to have mixed feelings. She helped me understand what my sibling was going through while also validating my own experience. Now my sibling and I are closer than ever, and I'm proud to be their ally."
Jamie T.
Sibling of transgender person, age 16
"Teresa supported our neurodiverse child during a time when school and relationships felt overwhelming. She struggled to understand social situations, manage anxiety, and make sense of the world around her. Through Teresa's calm, thoughtful approach, our child felt genuinely heard and understood. Together they developed practical strategies that helped her navigate daily life with more confidence and resilience. The impact on her emotional wellbeing and ability to function at school was significant, and the tools she learned continue to support her beyond therapy."
Parent of a neurodiverse child
School & Relationships Support
"Our child is neurodiverse and was unable to speak in school following a traumatic experience when his mother became critically ill very suddenly. Although she survived, the impact on him was profound. He became withdrawn, resentful, and struggled to communicate his feelings safely. Teresa worked patiently and sensitively with him, creating a space where he could express emotions he did not yet have words for. Over time, joint sessions helped him share his fears and anger with his mum in a way that strengthened their relationship. With this support, he was able to move forward and transition into a specialist school setting, where he is now settled and flourishing."
Parent of a neurodiverse child
Trauma & Selective Mutism Support
"Our child struggled socially at school and found peer relationships extremely difficult. He relied heavily on adult reassurance and lacked confidence in his own voice. Teresa took time to truly listen to his anxieties and helped him make sense of how he experienced the world. Through their work together, he gradually developed greater confidence in expressing himself, both with peers and with adults, and began to feel more secure in social situations. The change in his self-belief and independence has been noticeable and lasting."
Parent of a primary-aged child
Social Confidence & Relationships
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Location
In-person and virtual sessions available
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Session Details
£120 per session (50 minutes)
Individual, partner, and family sessions available