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Transgender support

Spectra offers social groups, 121 support, counselling and workshops. Spectra’s services are delivered by people of trans experience themselves in a friendly, safe, confidential, non-judgemental and accessible space.

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Key information

Eligibility

Gender

  • Non-binary
  • Transgender

What is this service?

Trans Counselling

Spectra counselling service offers a safe, trans-inclusive space to discuss and explore your thoughts and feelings and find a way forward. We work with a range of issues and concerns – it does not have to relate directly to gender identity. Online and telephone counselling is also offered.

Is counselling right for me?

Speak to our counsellor about whether counselling is right for you, and explore counselling and other options with them. For more information, please email counselling@spectra-london.org.uk or call 020 3322 6923.

Peer Mentoring

Spectra supports individuals who would like holistic support around any issues that are important to them. For more information check out our Spectra Peer Mentoring information page.

Workshops & Groups

Are you interested in joining our social groups for trans, non-binary and questioning people? We offer a safe, trans-led space to meet, socialise, support, take part in activities, workshops and enjoy a variety of speakers. Drop in or contact us in advance to check details. You can also check out a map of the venues on our website.

Contact the groups now and get support or call us on 0800 587 8302.

Feedback from people who have used our service includes: “I felt in sensitive and considerate hands, which was brilliantly reassuring.”

Why join a group?

  • Our Spectra trans-led groups give you an opportunity to meet other people of trans experience and share experiences, activities and support each other.

  • Spectra groups are free, fun and empowering.

Spectra also offer a range of workshops designed and delivered by our trans staff. For more information check out our Spectra Groups information page.

Community Participatory Evaluation Group

Our Trans Programme participatory evaluation group is designed to recognise and include our peer trans and non-binary service users as important stakeholders in service improvement and evaluation.

What is the group for?

Our community participatory evaluation group intends to expand the notion of accountability to answer not only whether our organisation is fulfilling the terms of the funding we receive, but also whether we are fulfilling the needs and goals of the communities we serve. Please take a look of the **2020 evaluation report **produced by the group.

Who can join the group?

  • Any current and former trans and non-binary service users who would like to share their experience of using Spectra services.

  • How often does the group meet?

    • It is for the group members to decide. Currently, it is once every month.

    Will I be paid for contributing my time?

    • Yes! When you take part in our Trans Community Participatory Evaluation workshops, your time spent will be paid accordingly.

    Your views are important to us. Please apply to be part of our evaluation group by completing the application from and returning it to CPEG@spectra-london.org.uk.

    APPLICATION FORM

What we offer?

  • Social Groups
  • Counselling
  • 1-2-1 Mentoring
  • Advocacy, referral and Signposting
  • Workshops
  • Participatory Evaluation Group

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