A safe and confidential space
What is a LGBTQ afirming counsellor?
An LGBTQ-affirming counsellor recognises the struggles within the community.such as the impact of homophobia, transphobia and other forms of discrimination.
An LGBTQ-affirming therapist, should validate your experiences, feelings and identity, which can help build a positive self-image. Especially if you are struggling with your sexual orientation or you are questioning it.
What is a gender, sexual relationships and diversity (GSRD) counsellor?
GSRD counselors will have undergone additional and further academic education beyond their initial training.
GSRD counselors guide clients through the complex landscape of identity, sexuality, and interpersonal relationships. They ensure clients have a good and non-harmful experience in counseling.
A GSRD and a lgbt counselor will embrace contemporary sexological perspectives, psychological modalities and draw on core GSRD theories. They create a safe and inclusive environment for their clients.
My Experience
Psychological Concerns
My Experience
During my time as a counsellor, I spent 14 months counselling clients at an LGBTQ charity.
Where I gained a firm understanding of the challenges that face the community.
I gained a Gender, sexual relationships and diversity qualification, allowing me to combine my experience and academic understanding into counselling sessions.
Psychological Concerns
My Experience
Please be assured, that as a gender therapist, I offer a safe unjudgemental space.
Psychological Concerns
Psychological Concerns
Psychological Concerns
.As a counsellor I have worked with:
- Transexual psychological issues
- Homosexual clients
- Bisexual clients
- Questioning or curious clients
- Sexual and emotional difficulties in all genders and sexual orientations.
- Non-monogamous and monogamous issues.
- Hetro-normative societal messages
- Shame/guilt
- Conflict with spirituality, religion and culture.
- Bullying and abuse
Autonomy
Respect
compassion
Confidentiality