Cole Pickering
Gender Clinician
"Gender is a spectrum, not a binary. My practice honours the full diversity of human experience and the many ways in which people inhabit their identities."
Cole uniquely bridges the worlds of nursing care and psychological support. As a Non-Medical Prescriber with accreditation in psychological assessment, Cole offers patients a depth of understanding that spans both the clinical and emotional dimensions of gender-affirming care.
Cole’s practice is grounded in an authentic understanding of the diversity of gender identities and the importance of flexible, goal-directed care. This perspective enriches every consultation, particularly for non-binary and gender-diverse patients who may feel underserved by more traditional models.
In addition to direct patient care, Cole contributes to the clinic’s broader mission of education and advocacy, helping to shape policies and training materials that promote inclusive, evidence-based care across the service.
Qualifications
- NMP – Non-Medical Prescriber
- WPATH Member
- EPATH Member
- BAGIS Member
Areas of experience
- Non-binary care
- Psychological assessments
- Feminising HRT
- Masculinising HRT
- Gender identity counselling
- Ongoing monitoring
- Patient education