We have gathered together a collection of external services, support and information which might be useful for the transgender community. The links are either companies or people who support Bristol-Crossroads or are sites which you may find interesting or useful.
All links on this page are external sites from Crossroads and are therefore beyond our control. Crossroads does not endorse any products or services listed below.
Therefore, we recommend personal discretion when clicking on these links, contacting the individuals or using any information supplied on these external sites
TransActual have expanded their scope and are now looking at what they can do to help trans people to overcome the challenged that we can face when accessing healthcare. A wealth of information.
Counseling Directory is a confidential service that encourages those in distress to seek help.
DrugRehab.com, LGBTQ+ and Addiction. A free online resource that provides information about addiction and mental health issues.
GenderGP provides access to a whole range of specialists that can provide advice, treatment and support to gender diverse people.
MindLine Trans+ is a confidential emotional, mental health support helpline and signposting service.
Offering free and confidential mental health support and information to young people aged 11-25 in Bristol.
Hidayah is an Unincorporated Charitable Organisation developed specifically for the needs of LGBTQI+ Muslims.
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Claire is a counsellor and has 5 years experience specialising in working with LGBTQ+ individuals and their families and friends. Based in Bristol.
Speech Freedom is run by Susannah Thomson who focuses on voice therapy for hoarse voices and voice feminisation therapy for transgender people.
Chloe Charles is an accredited Psychodynamic Counsellor based in Bristol. She has a specialist interest working with gender identity and sexuality offering short or long term counselling.
Laura is a queer massage therapist and bodyworker, specialising in working with people who may not otherwise have safe access to wellness services.
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Based in Brighton, Berkshire and Manchester, they cater for a variety of hair problems and offer many solutions like a hair replacement system.
Joanna Henley, a qualified nurse and specialist wig and hair piece consultant based in Portishead, Bristol.
Wigs, hair pieces and extensions available online or from their consulting rooms in Stroud.
Maxine is a personal stylist who specialises in working with transgendered and cross-dressing women. She is a qualified image consultant, hair stylist and make-up artist.
Collistear Hair and Beauty has been working with TG clients for the past five years. They are currently working towards NHS accreditation for pre-surgery electrolysis requirements.
Benefit Cosmetics are a great supporter of Bristol-Crossroads. They produce a wide range of high quality cosmetics and can be found at many locations such as Boots, Debenhams and John Lewis.
Benefit CosmeticsWaxmama is a gender neutral space for teenagers and adults based in Bath. Seemah offers a range of beauty therapies using ethically sourced ingredients and aims to encourage clients to have a positive mindset and be comfortable in their bodies.
Thyme Laser & Beauty is based in Corsham and a specialist salon in a convenient and discreet location, offering hair removal advice and treatments in a non-judgmental environment.
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Established in 1966, this is the largest and longest established transgender support group in the UK and is at the forefront of the transgender, transvestite, transsexual and cross-dressing community.
The international support group and lifestyle magazine for the cross dressing and transgendered community.
Support group for children and teenagers with gender identity issues, their families, professionals etc.
(NCTE) is a social justice organization dedicated to advancing the equality of transgender people through advocacy, collaboration and empowerment.
A Roses Repartee we try to present a good balanced view of all aspects of dressing and adopt a down-to-earth, open minded approach to cross-dressing and transgender.
Information for trans people, their families and the professionals who care for them.
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The Swindon TG Group is a local Transgender support group for those who are either confused about gender or who are simply looking for a safe and friendly environment in which to ‘dress’.
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Based in Southampton, The Mayflower Society has been running for over 30 years. It warmly welcomes Transvestites, Transsexuals, their friends and families from all over.
Based in Manchester, Northern Concord is a social and self help group for Cross-dressers, Transgendered, Transsexuals and their wives or partners.
Access over 100 verified UK Trans support groups and locate one close to you. Detailed profiles offer specific information on the scope of support provided, meeting schedules and contact information.
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Stand Against Racism & Inequality
Visit SARI on the web
Note: Hate crimes don't have to be reported to the police.
SARI run a hate crime service.
Thank you
Thank you to Benefit Beauty who came along in March and gave expert advice, tips on make-up and even done some make overs.