LGBTQ+ Affirming Psychologists and Therapists in North Wollongong, NSW
I work with individuals and families who feel stuck in cycles of addiction, trauma, mental health or ADHD, seeking deeper healing beyond surface-level coping. If you're struggling with emotional regulation, generational patterns, or family challenges, I provide a safe, compassionate space to explore the root causes of your pain. My goal is to help you break free from past wounds, build healthier relationships, and regain control of your life. You don’t have to navigate this alone—real transformation is possible, and I’m here to support you every step of the way.
I work with individuals and families who feel stuck in cycles of addiction, trauma, mental health or ADHD, seeking deeper healing beyond surface-level coping. If you're struggling with emotional regulation, generational patterns, or family challenges, I provide a safe, compassionate space to explore the root causes of your pain. My goal is to help you break free from past wounds, build healthier relationships, and regain control of your life. You don’t have to navigate this alone—real transformation is possible, and I’m here to support you every step of the way.
Are you seeking a way to address a low mood that just won't shift or anxiety that rules your life? Maybe you have experienced trauma in your life or struggle to establish or maintain close relationships? Inner Calm Clinical Psychology provides effective treatment that is evidence-based and is tailored specifically for YOU. We create a relationship of trust and collaboration so you can grow and develop the skills and tools so you can lead a life that is balanced and meaningful. We are about working intensively with you over a short period of time and then gradually stepping away as you grow so you don't do therapy for years.
Are you seeking a way to address a low mood that just won't shift or anxiety that rules your life? Maybe you have experienced trauma in your life or struggle to establish or maintain close relationships? Inner Calm Clinical Psychology provides effective treatment that is evidence-based and is tailored specifically for YOU. We create a relationship of trust and collaboration so you can grow and develop the skills and tools so you can lead a life that is balanced and meaningful. We are about working intensively with you over a short period of time and then gradually stepping away as you grow so you don't do therapy for years.
My approach is holistic, person-centred and collaborative. I am a fully qualified and registered social worker and have an Advanced Diploma in Transpersonal Art Therapy.
I strive to create a partnership with my client based on trust, empathy, and respect. Depending on my client's needs and goals, I use many approaches (including expressive art modalities) in an integrated way to support my clients explore themselves, their relationships and heal from past losses and difficult experiences.
I have a special interest in helping people with trauma, as well as grief and loss.
My approach is holistic, person-centred and collaborative. I am a fully qualified and registered social worker and have an Advanced Diploma in Transpersonal Art Therapy.
I strive to create a partnership with my client based on trust, empathy, and respect. Depending on my client's needs and goals, I use many approaches (including expressive art modalities) in an integrated way to support my clients explore themselves, their relationships and heal from past losses and difficult experiences.
I have a special interest in helping people with trauma, as well as grief and loss.
I’m a Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years’ experience. I provide therapy for adults and provide treatment across a range of presenting difficulties such as relationships, trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, emotion regulation difficulties and other complex mental health conditions. I provide both individual therapy and couples therapy. I am a Level 3 Gottman Relationship Therapist and qualified in providing EMDR & EMDR 2.0 therapies.
I’m a Clinical Psychologist with over 25 years’ experience. I provide therapy for adults and provide treatment across a range of presenting difficulties such as relationships, trauma, anxiety, depression, adjustment difficulties, emotion regulation difficulties and other complex mental health conditions. I provide both individual therapy and couples therapy. I am a Level 3 Gottman Relationship Therapist and qualified in providing EMDR & EMDR 2.0 therapies.
I work with clients from all backgrounds, and any gender, using techniques to help people suffering from a range of mental health issues including mood and adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar & adjustment disorder. I feel passionately about working with people on increasing their self-esteem and assertiveness skills, improving their interpersonal and self care skills. I also love working with couples to rebuild and strengthen relationships.
I work with clients from all backgrounds, and any gender, using techniques to help people suffering from a range of mental health issues including mood and adjustment disorders, anxiety, depression, PTSD, bipolar & adjustment disorder. I feel passionately about working with people on increasing their self-esteem and assertiveness skills, improving their interpersonal and self care skills. I also love working with couples to rebuild and strengthen relationships.
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I'm Xander (he/him) I’m a psychologist dedicated to providing compassionate, non-judgmental, and trauma-informed care, with a focus on improving outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and the LGBTQIA+ community.
I take a collaborative, and evidence-based approach to support individuals with gender and sexual identity, kink, gender dysphoria, mood disorders, anxiety, OCD, substance use, ADHD, stigma, interpersonal issues, grief, life transitions, and trauma. My goal is to provide an affirming space that fosters resilience, self-compassion, and empowerment.
I'm Xander (he/him) I’m a psychologist dedicated to providing compassionate, non-judgmental, and trauma-informed care, with a focus on improving outcomes for neurodivergent individuals and the LGBTQIA+ community.
I take a collaborative, and evidence-based approach to support individuals with gender and sexual identity, kink, gender dysphoria, mood disorders, anxiety, OCD, substance use, ADHD, stigma, interpersonal issues, grief, life transitions, and trauma. My goal is to provide an affirming space that fosters resilience, self-compassion, and empowerment.
Supporting individuals & relationships, queer folk, and disabled clients.
Tania Rose is both clinically experienced and has lived-experience in neurodivergence, cultural inequality, and differ-ability/disability, recognising the social and human rights models of disability. Tania also supports those working professionally in the mental health sector as a clinical supervisor, educator and workplace wellbeing researcher.
Supporting individuals & relationships, queer folk, and disabled clients.
Tania Rose is both clinically experienced and has lived-experience in neurodivergence, cultural inequality, and differ-ability/disability, recognising the social and human rights models of disability. Tania also supports those working professionally in the mental health sector as a clinical supervisor, educator and workplace wellbeing researcher.
Hi, I’m El (She/Her), a bubbly, queer and neurodivergent psychologist who has been working with people from all walks of life and corners of the world for some time.
El has worked with a variety of presentations including complex trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, gender dysphoria, body dysmorphia, anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, critical incident response, pain management, and interpersonal relationship difficulties. She has a strong interest in the intersection of neurodiversity and complex trauma.
Hi, I’m El (She/Her), a bubbly, queer and neurodivergent psychologist who has been working with people from all walks of life and corners of the world for some time.
El has worked with a variety of presentations including complex trauma, post-traumatic stress disorder, gender dysphoria, body dysmorphia, anxiety, depression, neurodiversity, critical incident response, pain management, and interpersonal relationship difficulties. She has a strong interest in the intersection of neurodiversity and complex trauma.
I’m a neurodivergent, queer therapist (social worker) providing LGBTQ+ affirming and trauma-informed therapy in Hobart and online.
My approach is warm, conversational, and collaborative, creating a space to explore whatever feels important: anxiety, self-esteem, patterns, relationships, or past experiences.
Together, we work toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.
Approved counsellor for the Redress Scheme + Survivor Support Services Tasmania, and Victims NSW.
I’m a neurodivergent, queer therapist (social worker) providing LGBTQ+ affirming and trauma-informed therapy in Hobart and online.
My approach is warm, conversational, and collaborative, creating a space to explore whatever feels important: anxiety, self-esteem, patterns, relationships, or past experiences.
Together, we work toward meaningful change at a pace that feels right for you.
Approved counsellor for the Redress Scheme + Survivor Support Services Tasmania, and Victims NSW.
Hi, I’m Lara (she/her), a registered psychologist and proud queer woman of trans experience, dedicated to supporting individuals across diverse genders, sexualities, and neurotypes.
In my practice, I work with a broad range of concerns, including gender identity and dysphoria, mood and anxiety disorders, neurodivergence (ADHD and Autism), self-esteem, relationship dynamics, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and navigating complex life transitions. My approach is person-centered and evidence-based, tailored to each individuals journey.
Hi, I’m Lara (she/her), a registered psychologist and proud queer woman of trans experience, dedicated to supporting individuals across diverse genders, sexualities, and neurotypes.
In my practice, I work with a broad range of concerns, including gender identity and dysphoria, mood and anxiety disorders, neurodivergence (ADHD and Autism), self-esteem, relationship dynamics, trauma and abuse, grief and loss, and navigating complex life transitions. My approach is person-centered and evidence-based, tailored to each individuals journey.
You may be capable and thoughtful yet feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck—perhaps facing burnout, a new ADHD diagnosis, or struggling with clarity and confidence. With over 20 years in leadership and qualifications in counselling and coaching, I combine neuroscience-informed tools, coaching psychology, and lived experience to help you build resilience, mental fitness, and calm. At TWC, you’ll find a safe, supportive space to reconnect with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
You may be capable and thoughtful yet feel anxious, overwhelmed, or stuck—perhaps facing burnout, a new ADHD diagnosis, or struggling with clarity and confidence. With over 20 years in leadership and qualifications in counselling and coaching, I combine neuroscience-informed tools, coaching psychology, and lived experience to help you build resilience, mental fitness, and calm. At TWC, you’ll find a safe, supportive space to reconnect with clarity, confidence, and purpose.
One of the barriers to self-care is allowing yourself to go into the depths of your experiences. Often, we are challenged to explore and understand this profound chasm, to touch what is held there, to hear its messages, and to connect with compassion to the raw emotions that have been lying dormant for years or just surfaced. By peering into the abyss, we can gain deeper understanding of ourselves and insight into the meaning of our lives; transforming and opening up possibilities the future could hold for us.
One of the barriers to self-care is allowing yourself to go into the depths of your experiences. Often, we are challenged to explore and understand this profound chasm, to touch what is held there, to hear its messages, and to connect with compassion to the raw emotions that have been lying dormant for years or just surfaced. By peering into the abyss, we can gain deeper understanding of ourselves and insight into the meaning of our lives; transforming and opening up possibilities the future could hold for us.
Some of the areas I specialise in area supporting the LGBTQIA community, disability and sex space.
Hi, I’m Patrick Rory-John (they/them), a Psychotherapist and Counsellor with a deep commitment to supporting individuals through their unique journeys. My practice focuses on sexuality, gender, and relationship therapy. I work with individuals experiencing a wide variety of concerns from navigating complex relationships, sexuality, and gender affirming care, to coping with trauma, disability and mental health struggles. I am passionate about creating an environment where clients feel respected heard, and empowered to be their authentic selves.
Some of the areas I specialise in area supporting the LGBTQIA community, disability and sex space.
Hi, I’m Patrick Rory-John (they/them), a Psychotherapist and Counsellor with a deep commitment to supporting individuals through their unique journeys. My practice focuses on sexuality, gender, and relationship therapy. I work with individuals experiencing a wide variety of concerns from navigating complex relationships, sexuality, and gender affirming care, to coping with trauma, disability and mental health struggles. I am passionate about creating an environment where clients feel respected heard, and empowered to be their authentic selves.
Are you a student, professional, or visa holder struggling with anxiety, stress, or depression? Are you a parent seeking ADHD, autism, or neurodiversity assessments for your child? At HD Psychology, Hamid works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, mood disorders, relationship issues, school difficulties, and more. We also support clients requiring independent psychological assessments and expert witness reports for legal and educational settings across NSW. Sessions available in English, French, Farsi, and Mandarin.
Are you a student, professional, or visa holder struggling with anxiety, stress, or depression? Are you a parent seeking ADHD, autism, or neurodiversity assessments for your child? At HD Psychology, Hamid works with children, adolescents, adults, couples, and families navigating anxiety, depression, trauma, PTSD, mood disorders, relationship issues, school difficulties, and more. We also support clients requiring independent psychological assessments and expert witness reports for legal and educational settings across NSW. Sessions available in English, French, Farsi, and Mandarin.
Hi, I'm Luke. I work with adults & late teens to recover from their symptoms & build a life full of meaning, safety, purpose & happiness. I work with a client-focussed & trauma-informed approach that seeks to affirm your inherent strengths & values, & considers you as the authority on your own life. I’m committed to psychological safety & work to maintain an inclusive environment for all identities & cultures. I affirm & validate the unique experiences that every person brings to their therapy & try to build a container of respect & dignity which is a dependable place for healing. I commit to your care for as long at it takes.
Hi, I'm Luke. I work with adults & late teens to recover from their symptoms & build a life full of meaning, safety, purpose & happiness. I work with a client-focussed & trauma-informed approach that seeks to affirm your inherent strengths & values, & considers you as the authority on your own life. I’m committed to psychological safety & work to maintain an inclusive environment for all identities & cultures. I affirm & validate the unique experiences that every person brings to their therapy & try to build a container of respect & dignity which is a dependable place for healing. I commit to your care for as long at it takes.
Adam is a Clinical Neuropsychologist and the founder of Measured Minds, a practice that provides tailored neuropsychological services. The practice is focused on two key areas: 1. Comprehensive neuropsychological assessments (e.g., NDIS applications/reviews, suspected ADHD, developmental disorders, and other brain-related conditions); and 2. Cognitive intervention/remediation (e.g., assisting individuals with ADHD, cognitive decline, or another brain-related condition to overcome challenges). All sessions are designed to focus on your individual needs.
Adam is a Clinical Neuropsychologist and the founder of Measured Minds, a practice that provides tailored neuropsychological services. The practice is focused on two key areas: 1. Comprehensive neuropsychological assessments (e.g., NDIS applications/reviews, suspected ADHD, developmental disorders, and other brain-related conditions); and 2. Cognitive intervention/remediation (e.g., assisting individuals with ADHD, cognitive decline, or another brain-related condition to overcome challenges). All sessions are designed to focus on your individual needs.
Hi, I'm Luke. I work with adults & kids to recover from their symptoms & build a life full of meaning, safety, purpose & happiness. I work with a client-focussed & trauma-informed approach that seeks to affirm your inherent strengths & values & considers you as the authority on your own life. I’m committed to psychological safety & work to maintain an inclusive environment for all identities & cultures. I affirm & validate the unique experiences that every person brings to their therapy & try to build a container of respect & dignity which is a dependable place for healing. I commit to your care for as long at it takes.
Hi, I'm Luke. I work with adults & kids to recover from their symptoms & build a life full of meaning, safety, purpose & happiness. I work with a client-focussed & trauma-informed approach that seeks to affirm your inherent strengths & values & considers you as the authority on your own life. I’m committed to psychological safety & work to maintain an inclusive environment for all identities & cultures. I affirm & validate the unique experiences that every person brings to their therapy & try to build a container of respect & dignity which is a dependable place for healing. I commit to your care for as long at it takes.
Hi, I am Amanda (she/her), shamelessly human first, therapist second. I enjoy bringing both of our humanness to the therapy space, where you can colour outside the lines and express the messiness of being human with no judgement. I am down-to-earth, warm, and genuine, where I aim to empower you to tell your story, as we explore and clarify how you show up in your everyday life. Collaboratively, we will deeply delve into the roots and patterns of habits, behaviours, and mechanisms to gain a deep understanding of ‘why you are who you are’ and ‘why you do the things you do’.
Hi, I am Amanda (she/her), shamelessly human first, therapist second. I enjoy bringing both of our humanness to the therapy space, where you can colour outside the lines and express the messiness of being human with no judgement. I am down-to-earth, warm, and genuine, where I aim to empower you to tell your story, as we explore and clarify how you show up in your everyday life. Collaboratively, we will deeply delve into the roots and patterns of habits, behaviours, and mechanisms to gain a deep understanding of ‘why you are who you are’ and ‘why you do the things you do’.
I work with an anti colonial and integrative approach that seeks to built community, celebration and safety for BIPOC and Queer people, couples and families.
Creativity is inherent inside us all. I believe that it can help us find deep, safe & long lasting healing. My approach seeks wisdom from grounded anti-colonial practices that heal the soul as well as the mind and body. No one method works for all, together we can work out what is best for you as in or out of the box as that might be.
I work with an anti colonial and integrative approach that seeks to built community, celebration and safety for BIPOC and Queer people, couples and families.
Creativity is inherent inside us all. I believe that it can help us find deep, safe & long lasting healing. My approach seeks wisdom from grounded anti-colonial practices that heal the soul as well as the mind and body. No one method works for all, together we can work out what is best for you as in or out of the box as that might be.
I work with adults (predominately women and LGBTQIA+ community members) and young people above 8-years-old who value a warm, relational, embodied, and creative approach to therapy.
Arts therapy is particularly helpful to clients who struggle to put words to their experience, or would benefit from a more trauma-informed, embodied approach. I offer an attuned, compassionate container for clients to engage with inner complexity and emerge with greater clarity and resilience. My practice is affirming and person-centered, always.
I work with adults (predominately women and LGBTQIA+ community members) and young people above 8-years-old who value a warm, relational, embodied, and creative approach to therapy.
Arts therapy is particularly helpful to clients who struggle to put words to their experience, or would benefit from a more trauma-informed, embodied approach. I offer an attuned, compassionate container for clients to engage with inner complexity and emerge with greater clarity and resilience. My practice is affirming and person-centered, always.
Nearby LGBTQ+ Therapists Searches for North Wollongong
- Balgownie
- Corrimal
- Fairy Meadow
- Figtree
- Mount Saint Thomas
- Port Kembla
- Tarrawanna
- Unanderra
- Warrawong
- West Wollongong
- Wollongong
- Woonona
LGBTQ+ Therapists
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.