About
About counselling
Developing awareness of self means incorporating the myriad of experiences that have impacted and been internalised, often negatively, due to judgement and discrimination. Therapy can help to reach a place of understanding, acceptance and towards freedom from oppressive systems.
Therapy can offer a confidential space to explore and address issues that impact our lives and well-being, including childhood experiences, trauma, identity challenges. The process is led by you, with my support, we work together to seek greater awareness and clarity. Supporting you in voicing fears and needs, making changes or resolving specific issues. I strive to create a non-judgemental space in order to help you to connect with your core, authentic self.
About me
I am a Humanistic Transactional Analysis therapist, my therapy is inclusive and affirming, aiming to empower and support people to live according to their own needs, desires and interests. I believe that difference and diversity are beautiful, and pledge to hold intersectionality, social justice and equality at the core of my practice.
I am committed to exploring the impact of misogyny, homo/transphobia, ableism, racism & other forms of oppression, while considering the wider social, cultural, political and historical contexts,
I am experienced in exploring sexuality, gender, neuro diversity and the impact of living in a heteronormative / neurotypical society.
I have over 30 years experience working & supervising in Social Care, both in statutory and voluntary sectors. I have supported adults with diverse & complex needs including mental health, domestic abuse, marginalisation, homelessness and addiction. I am currently a Pink Therapy Mentor and sit on The Social Responsibility Committees at The Link Centre and for UKATA.
Previous roles include:
Trustee/co-chair for YWMP (music project supporting young women & gender minorities)
Co-ordinator for Oxford Friend LGBTQIA+ helpline & support service.
Trustee on the Oxford Pride Committee.
Areas of focus include but are not limited to:
- Gender, Sexuality, & Relationship Diversity (GSRD)
- Queer / LGBTQIA+ Identity
- Neurodiversity, ASC & ADHD
- Identity & Culture through an intersectional lens
- Identifying difference, systemic oppression and power dynamics
- Relational and developmental Trauma
- Building self-esteem and confidence
Cristina Tosti - Counsellor
