LGBTQ+ Affirming Counsellors in Greenvale, VIC
Monique Toohey
Psychologist, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Greenvale, VIC 3059
I have 28 yrs counselling experience. I specialise in working with adults & couples supporting mental health and wellbeing, trauma & relationship issues. I specialise working along side clients with intersectionality identities. I am strategy and strength focussed and work across various therapeutic modalities to suit my client's needs.
I have 28 yrs counselling experience. I specialise in working with adults & couples supporting mental health and wellbeing, trauma & relationship issues. I specialise working along side clients with intersectionality identities. I am strategy and strength focussed and work across various therapeutic modalities to suit my client's needs.
Tanya Jordan
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MSc, AASW
Verified Verified
Greenvale, VIC 3059
I am a mental health social worker who works collaboratively with her clients to help them move towards a healthy and fulfilling life. People that come to see me are often struggling with anxiety, depression, stress and low self-esteem. In addition, I have a Master of Social Science (Criminal Justice Administration) qualification and have extensive experience working with clientele and professionals who have contact or work within the criminal justice system in providing risk and needs assessment as well as offence specific intervention for men or women convicted of violent offences.
I am a mental health social worker who works collaboratively with her clients to help them move towards a healthy and fulfilling life. People that come to see me are often struggling with anxiety, depression, stress and low self-esteem. In addition, I have a Master of Social Science (Criminal Justice Administration) qualification and have extensive experience working with clientele and professionals who have contact or work within the criminal justice system in providing risk and needs assessment as well as offence specific intervention for men or women convicted of violent offences.
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Cody Fisher Therapies
Psychotherapist, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Wollert, VIC 3750
I have experience working with people across the lifespan supporting Depression and anxiety, physical & psychosocial disability, trauma, grief and loss, LGBTQIA+ issues and neurodivergent wellbeing.
Hi there! I am a creative arts therapist and psychotherapist. I am passionate about supporting people from all walks of life to thrive. I invite and implement creative arts-based processes to facilitate self-expression, self-awareness and personal development in authentic, imaginative ways. My mission is to provide a safe, inclusive supportive space that nurtures creative self-expression, connection and empowerment, thereby leading to greater insight, agency, growth and wholeness.
I have experience working with people across the lifespan supporting Depression and anxiety, physical & psychosocial disability, trauma, grief and loss, LGBTQIA+ issues and neurodivergent wellbeing.
Hi there! I am a creative arts therapist and psychotherapist. I am passionate about supporting people from all walks of life to thrive. I invite and implement creative arts-based processes to facilitate self-expression, self-awareness and personal development in authentic, imaginative ways. My mission is to provide a safe, inclusive supportive space that nurtures creative self-expression, connection and empowerment, thereby leading to greater insight, agency, growth and wholeness.
Al Jeffery
Psychotherapist, ACA-L4
Verified Verified
Preston, VIC 3072
As a queer man, I offer an inclusive space for LGBTQIA+ folk, and often work with men surrounding topics of masculinity, sexuality, and identity.
Would resources, insight, and a companion to explore the intricacy of your life be supportive? I offer inclusive, embodied, trauma-informed, and relational psychotherapy, for individuals and couples, aiming to create spaces of trust for you to explore the complexity of your life/lives. Using a collaborative, relational, and embodied approach, I have experience supporting clients who are living with; depression, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, and emotional and existential disturbance. Whether you have experienced therapy before and seeking someone to meet you in a new way, or this is your first time, we start where you are.
As a queer man, I offer an inclusive space for LGBTQIA+ folk, and often work with men surrounding topics of masculinity, sexuality, and identity.
Would resources, insight, and a companion to explore the intricacy of your life be supportive? I offer inclusive, embodied, trauma-informed, and relational psychotherapy, for individuals and couples, aiming to create spaces of trust for you to explore the complexity of your life/lives. Using a collaborative, relational, and embodied approach, I have experience supporting clients who are living with; depression, anxiety, grief, relationship challenges, and emotional and existential disturbance. Whether you have experienced therapy before and seeking someone to meet you in a new way, or this is your first time, we start where you are.
Matthew Austin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brunswick, VIC 3056
Caring & non-judgemental counselling for LGBTQIA+ folk. You may have been feeling bad about yourself and have noticed that you have been acting in inauthentic ways. Perhaps you are worried others won’t accept the real you. It’s been difficult to share your self-critical thoughts with others. I help LGBTQIA+ folk with a non-Judgmental and caring space to explore and better understand and process their distress.
Caring & non-judgemental counselling for LGBTQIA+ folk. You may have been feeling bad about yourself and have noticed that you have been acting in inauthentic ways. Perhaps you are worried others won’t accept the real you. It’s been difficult to share your self-critical thoughts with others. I help LGBTQIA+ folk with a non-Judgmental and caring space to explore and better understand and process their distress.
Dr Trudy Clutterbok
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PhD, AMHSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brunswick, VIC 3056
The people who work with me are often independent thinkers, they're bright and creative. They might also feel isolated, stuck, that there's something missing, or that they haven't yet been heard in a way that allows them to feel a bit freer to really enjoy their lives. Many would say that they feel like outsiders. The people I work with have often had seriously difficult histories. Sometimes they support someone else who suffers. I value working with others of all ages from my LGBTQ+ and GBKS (diversity in gender, body, kinship & sexuality) communities.
The people who work with me are often independent thinkers, they're bright and creative. They might also feel isolated, stuck, that there's something missing, or that they haven't yet been heard in a way that allows them to feel a bit freer to really enjoy their lives. Many would say that they feel like outsiders. The people I work with have often had seriously difficult histories. Sometimes they support someone else who suffers. I value working with others of all ages from my LGBTQ+ and GBKS (diversity in gender, body, kinship & sexuality) communities.
Dr Lei Gryffydd
Psychologist, PsychD, MAPS
Verified Verified
Brunswick, VIC 3056
I am a clinical neuropsychologist specialising in the assessment and treatment of neurodevelopmental conditions (Autism, ADHD & learning conditions) across the lifespan. I am passionate about working with other LGBTQIA+ individuals and provide WPATH assessments for those seeking gender affirming treatment.
I am a clinical neuropsychologist specialising in the assessment and treatment of neurodevelopmental conditions (Autism, ADHD & learning conditions) across the lifespan. I am passionate about working with other LGBTQIA+ individuals and provide WPATH assessments for those seeking gender affirming treatment.
Benjamin Torrens-Witherow
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brunswick, VIC 3056
Ben is a Clinical Psychologist with experience in assisting adults to manage their difficulties and journey toward a rich and meaningful life, with a special interest in working with ADHD and queer folk. Ben provides a collaborative space that is warm, safe, and judgement-free. In this space, Ben will empower you to identify your strengths, develop strategies and tools for positive change, boost wellbeing and resilience, and build understanding and acceptance of yourself. Ben’s approach is primarily informed by the evidence-based “Acceptance and Commitment Therapy” (ACT).
Ben is a Clinical Psychologist with experience in assisting adults to manage their difficulties and journey toward a rich and meaningful life, with a special interest in working with ADHD and queer folk. Ben provides a collaborative space that is warm, safe, and judgement-free. In this space, Ben will empower you to identify your strengths, develop strategies and tools for positive change, boost wellbeing and resilience, and build understanding and acceptance of yourself. Ben’s approach is primarily informed by the evidence-based “Acceptance and Commitment Therapy” (ACT).
Leigh Davis Elliott
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Brunswick, VIC 3056
I'm a clinical psychologist working with anxiety, depression, stress, emotional / behavioural dysregulation, shame and trauma. As a queer man, I have a passion for working with the LGBTIQA+ community. I work to create a shared understanding of their current patterns of behaviour and experiences from an attachment, trauma-informed, and developmental lens to heal the parts of themselves that get in the way of them living a meaningful life. I work with people to build up the healthy parts of themselves, learn to ask for their needs to be met and to cope with the difficulties that inevitably arise as part of life and relationships.
I'm a clinical psychologist working with anxiety, depression, stress, emotional / behavioural dysregulation, shame and trauma. As a queer man, I have a passion for working with the LGBTIQA+ community. I work to create a shared understanding of their current patterns of behaviour and experiences from an attachment, trauma-informed, and developmental lens to heal the parts of themselves that get in the way of them living a meaningful life. I work with people to build up the healthy parts of themselves, learn to ask for their needs to be met and to cope with the difficulties that inevitably arise as part of life and relationships.
Felix Perigrie
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brunswick, VIC 3056
Online Australia-wide. I work with teens and adults on the ADHD and Autistic spectrum, LGBTQIA+ folks, and anyone who has ever felt like they don’t fit in with society’s expectations. You’re not alone, and we’re surrounded by messages about how we’re supposed to be and when we don’t measure up it leaves us feeling isolated, wrong and hopeless. But you aren’t the problem, and therapy isn’t about fixing you. You’re already enough, and sometimes we all need a little help in remembering that who we are underneath the mask is someone worth knowing, loving, and learning from.
Online Australia-wide. I work with teens and adults on the ADHD and Autistic spectrum, LGBTQIA+ folks, and anyone who has ever felt like they don’t fit in with society’s expectations. You’re not alone, and we’re surrounded by messages about how we’re supposed to be and when we don’t measure up it leaves us feeling isolated, wrong and hopeless. But you aren’t the problem, and therapy isn’t about fixing you. You’re already enough, and sometimes we all need a little help in remembering that who we are underneath the mask is someone worth knowing, loving, and learning from.
Michael Scott Therapy
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brunswick, VIC 3056 (Online Only)
Proud member of LGBTQIA+.
There Is Nothing Wrong With You <3. We all have certain traits that can either benefit us or hinder us. This all depends on the circumstance and how aware we are of which trait is behind the wheel in any given moment. Your Vigilance keeps you safe, but when it is always taking the driver’s seat your nervous system becomes taxed. Your people pleasing makes you feel valued and it’s good to care about the people around you. However, having clear boundaries makes for more authentic relationships and stops you from burning out. I’m not interested in trying to "fix" you, but I would love to support your path to self-awareness.
Proud member of LGBTQIA+.
There Is Nothing Wrong With You <3. We all have certain traits that can either benefit us or hinder us. This all depends on the circumstance and how aware we are of which trait is behind the wheel in any given moment. Your Vigilance keeps you safe, but when it is always taking the driver’s seat your nervous system becomes taxed. Your people pleasing makes you feel valued and it’s good to care about the people around you. However, having clear boundaries makes for more authentic relationships and stops you from burning out. I’m not interested in trying to "fix" you, but I would love to support your path to self-awareness.
Claudia Allison Counselling & Psychotherapy
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Brunswick, VIC 3056
As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I am well-equipped in dealing with issues around gender and sexuality.
I am a Counsellor and Psychotherapist who works from a wholistic, trauma-informed, social justice framework. I believe that each client is unique and individual and I use a client-centred approach. It is important that you feel empowered and in control of the sessions which means that we will work together to find out what works for you and your needs. Areas I am particularly interested in are self-esteem and self-growth, trauma healing, managing anxiety and gender and sexuality exploration.
As a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I am well-equipped in dealing with issues around gender and sexuality.
I am a Counsellor and Psychotherapist who works from a wholistic, trauma-informed, social justice framework. I believe that each client is unique and individual and I use a client-centred approach. It is important that you feel empowered and in control of the sessions which means that we will work together to find out what works for you and your needs. Areas I am particularly interested in are self-esteem and self-growth, trauma healing, managing anxiety and gender and sexuality exploration.
Caroline (Cas) Wearne
Psychologist, MA, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Glenroy, VIC 3046
My specialties include LGBTQIA+ (Inc trans and gender diverse) mental health, anxiety, mood disorders, Autism, BED and psychosis.
I enjoy working with young people and adults to build a trusting relationship to work together to overcome mental health challenge that can impact on their ability to enjoy life. Since 2007 I have worked in the public health sector with young people at Royal Children’s Hospital, and headspace. I have also worked in adult psychiatric inpatient care and in private practice. I prefer to work in collaboration with the clients to find the most helpful treatment style and set goals for therapy using warmth, empathy and respect for the client.
My specialties include LGBTQIA+ (Inc trans and gender diverse) mental health, anxiety, mood disorders, Autism, BED and psychosis.
I enjoy working with young people and adults to build a trusting relationship to work together to overcome mental health challenge that can impact on their ability to enjoy life. Since 2007 I have worked in the public health sector with young people at Royal Children’s Hospital, and headspace. I have also worked in adult psychiatric inpatient care and in private practice. I prefer to work in collaboration with the clients to find the most helpful treatment style and set goals for therapy using warmth, empathy and respect for the client.
Creating Wellbeing Melbourne
Psychotherapist, MA, AThR
Verified Verified
6 Endorsed
Glenroy, VIC 3046
***PLEASE CONTACT ME VIA EMAIL*** Hi, I'm Rae (they/them) and I'm an Arts Therapist, Psychotherapist and Supervisor. I am Non-Binary and Neurodivergent with a lived experience of Chronic Illness. I am very passionate about Disability Rights, the LGBTQIA+ Community and Mental Health. I am also vegan and love animals. I also have a sensory garden outside the studio.
***PLEASE CONTACT ME VIA EMAIL*** Hi, I'm Rae (they/them) and I'm an Arts Therapist, Psychotherapist and Supervisor. I am Non-Binary and Neurodivergent with a lived experience of Chronic Illness. I am very passionate about Disability Rights, the LGBTQIA+ Community and Mental Health. I am also vegan and love animals. I also have a sensory garden outside the studio.
Rocco Vincent Mammoliti
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Brunswick, VIC 3056 (Online Only)
Rocco is an experienced psychologist with training working with adults, adolescents & children. He is sensitive to the issues young people face today, and how these issues uniquely present within heterosexual and LGBTQIA+ communities. Issues of identity, belonging, low self-worth, people-pleasing, perfectionism, anxiety, periods of depression; essentially, complex histories and how they impact the relationship to oneself and others. These problems can be the underlying cause of a lack of felt purpose or meaning in one’s life. Rocco’s goal is to help people befriend themselves & reconnect with that sense of purpose
Rocco is an experienced psychologist with training working with adults, adolescents & children. He is sensitive to the issues young people face today, and how these issues uniquely present within heterosexual and LGBTQIA+ communities. Issues of identity, belonging, low self-worth, people-pleasing, perfectionism, anxiety, periods of depression; essentially, complex histories and how they impact the relationship to oneself and others. These problems can be the underlying cause of a lack of felt purpose or meaning in one’s life. Rocco’s goal is to help people befriend themselves & reconnect with that sense of purpose
Lee Taube
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Brunswick, VIC 3056
I am the founder and Director of Trans Space, a registered psychologist and first author of four academic peer-reviewed publications, that use strengths-based approaches to improve mental health for Trans & Gender Diverse (TGD) people. I am experienced in using the informed consent model, Transgender Affirmative Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TA-CBT), and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT). When using TA-CBT, I work collaboratively with gender affirming healthcare practitioners and make referrals to TGD community support groups. When using EFT, after establishing safety, we can experience and regulate emotions and meeting core needs.
I am the founder and Director of Trans Space, a registered psychologist and first author of four academic peer-reviewed publications, that use strengths-based approaches to improve mental health for Trans & Gender Diverse (TGD) people. I am experienced in using the informed consent model, Transgender Affirmative Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TA-CBT), and Emotion Focused Therapy (EFT). When using TA-CBT, I work collaboratively with gender affirming healthcare practitioners and make referrals to TGD community support groups. When using EFT, after establishing safety, we can experience and regulate emotions and meeting core needs.
Davina Morley
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA Endorsed
Verified Verified
Brunswick, VIC 3056 (Online Only)
I am a queer relationship therapist and registered psychologist, working with LGBTIQA+ people (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, questioning, asexual, and including pansexual, non-binary, and people of diverse sexuality, gender and bodies who use other words to describe themselves or do not label their sexuality or gender). I work with relationships and couples of all sexualities, genders, bodies, and non-monogamous and polyamorous structures including relationship anarchy. I understand barriers to accessing services that marginalised people face, and I try to be as safe as possible for you in therapy.
I am a queer relationship therapist and registered psychologist, working with LGBTIQA+ people (lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, questioning, asexual, and including pansexual, non-binary, and people of diverse sexuality, gender and bodies who use other words to describe themselves or do not label their sexuality or gender). I work with relationships and couples of all sexualities, genders, bodies, and non-monogamous and polyamorous structures including relationship anarchy. I understand barriers to accessing services that marginalised people face, and I try to be as safe as possible for you in therapy.
Grow Gently Couselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Brunswick, VIC 3056
I have a Social Work background with experience in consultation services, child protection, family intervention, clinical mental health services, systems work, senior leadership and management. I am originally from Turrbal and Jagera country but have called Naarm home since mid-2022. My mob are Mununjali, and I am a proud Aboriginal person. I identify as queer and as a proud ADHDer. I appreciate the opportunity to work alongside the LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse communities and am committed to providing queer-affirming and neurodiversity-affirming practices that are trauma-informed and safe.
I have a Social Work background with experience in consultation services, child protection, family intervention, clinical mental health services, systems work, senior leadership and management. I am originally from Turrbal and Jagera country but have called Naarm home since mid-2022. My mob are Mununjali, and I am a proud Aboriginal person. I identify as queer and as a proud ADHDer. I appreciate the opportunity to work alongside the LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse communities and am committed to providing queer-affirming and neurodiversity-affirming practices that are trauma-informed and safe.
Dettie Onus Browne
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Melbourne, VIC 3000 (Online Only)
Hello, I’m Dettie, a white, non-binary queer and trans person living on the unceded land of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. I’m a qualified social worker and therapist, providing online counselling for individuals, couples, and families. I have a passion for working with LGBTIQA+ people and their families, from supporting survivors of conversion and suppression practices to providing guidance for how caregivers can best support their LGBTIQA+ loved ones. I take a collaborative and transparent approach in planning therapeutic interventions and support plans.
Hello, I’m Dettie, a white, non-binary queer and trans person living on the unceded land of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nation. I’m a qualified social worker and therapist, providing online counselling for individuals, couples, and families. I have a passion for working with LGBTIQA+ people and their families, from supporting survivors of conversion and suppression practices to providing guidance for how caregivers can best support their LGBTIQA+ loved ones. I take a collaborative and transparent approach in planning therapeutic interventions and support plans.
Nelly Uhlenkott
Psychotherapist, MA, AASW
Verified Verified
Brunswick, VIC 3056
I welcome LGBTQIA+ and SW clients.
People come to see me for a lot of different reasons. For instance, you might be experiencing depression or anxiety, having relationship difficulties (whether you're single or partnered), going through a major life transition or loss, or wondering about the overall direction of your life. You may have a sense that there's something more to life -- that you could be living a richer life, and thriving more than you are right now. I'm here to support you and examine what's working and not, whether you're seeking a major transformation, or simply a deeper understanding of your life patterns.
I welcome LGBTQIA+ and SW clients.
People come to see me for a lot of different reasons. For instance, you might be experiencing depression or anxiety, having relationship difficulties (whether you're single or partnered), going through a major life transition or loss, or wondering about the overall direction of your life. You may have a sense that there's something more to life -- that you could be living a richer life, and thriving more than you are right now. I'm here to support you and examine what's working and not, whether you're seeking a major transformation, or simply a deeper understanding of your life patterns.
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LGBTQ+ Counsellors
Do LGBTQ-affirmative therapists receive special training?
Yes. Many therapists who practice LGBTQ-affirmative therapy have completed specialised training, either during their degree programme or as continuing education, to learn the core principles of affirmative therapy and how to best support their LGBTQ clients; some have received certifications in LGBTQ-affirmative therapy. Prospective clients should inquire as to a clinician’s background and training to ensure a good fit.
Why might I want to see an LGBTQ-affirming or LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
Queer and gender-non-conforming individuals frequently experience bias and marginalisation in day-to-day life. Working with a therapist who understands these unique challenges, as well as accepts and affirms their identity, can help LGBTQ clients feel safe and supported during therapy—allowing them to better navigate their relationships, mental health, and anything else that they wish to explore during therapy. It is important to note that many therapists can be effective in their work with LGBTQ+ individuals, even in the absence of specific training or background knowledge. The most important component in therapy is the alliance between therapist and client, and this alliance can exist between individuals with very different backgrounds.
How can I find an LGBTQ-friendly therapist?
You may wish to inquire about a therapist’s expertise with your specific challenges or concerns—depression, for example, or relationship strife—as well as their past experiences treating LGBTQ+ clients. Prospective clients may also ask whether a therapist has obtained additional training and/or certification in LGBTQ-affirmative techniques.
How can I inquire about a therapist’s experience with LGBTQ issues?
Prospective clients should feel empowered to directly ask therapists whether they have received training or been certified in LGBTQ-affirming therapy; competent therapists will be happy to explain their educational background and preferred approach(es) to help a client find the best match for them. Clients may also wish to ask how a therapist has treated clients with their particular challenges in the past and what they expect treatment to look like.
Are all the therapists listed in the LGBTQ directory themselves members of the LGBTQ community?
While therapists may choose to disclose their sexual orientation or gender identity in their profiles, the LGBTQ directory features not only those who have shared this information but also those who assert specialised training or experience in providing support to queer individuals, couples or families.