LGBTQ+ Affirming Counsellors in Mansfield, QLD
We all want happy secure, attachments with our loved ones. But adverse childhood experiences or attachment trauma, as well as neuro-divergence, can make it hard to feel safe and calm in our relationships with others. Building and maintaining intimate relationships requires emotional vulnerability and trust, which can feel impossible when we have been hurt, let down, or even abused by relationships in the past. We can experience relationships as dangerous, leaving us anxious, depressed, or alone, without understanding why.
We all want happy secure, attachments with our loved ones. But adverse childhood experiences or attachment trauma, as well as neuro-divergence, can make it hard to feel safe and calm in our relationships with others. Building and maintaining intimate relationships requires emotional vulnerability and trust, which can feel impossible when we have been hurt, let down, or even abused by relationships in the past. We can experience relationships as dangerous, leaving us anxious, depressed, or alone, without understanding why.
My ideal clients are individuals, couples, and families seeking to improve their lives and relationships. I have experience working with diverse cultural backgrounds and a broad range of needs, providing both individual and organisational coaching. With my extensive knowledge of complex interpersonal issues, I’m well-equipped to support clients in overcoming challenges and achieving their goals.
My ideal clients are individuals, couples, and families seeking to improve their lives and relationships. I have experience working with diverse cultural backgrounds and a broad range of needs, providing both individual and organisational coaching. With my extensive knowledge of complex interpersonal issues, I’m well-equipped to support clients in overcoming challenges and achieving their goals.
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Hi I'm Kodi (They/She), I'm a compassionate and dedicated Provisional Psychologist with a strong commitment to supporting clients from CLAD and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds.
My main mission is to create a warm and welcoming therapeutic space where everyone feels included and valued, especially those in the CLAD, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent communities. I love helping clients embrace and be kind to the parts of themselves they might find challenging, while also equipping them with the tools to navigate life's twists and turns.
Hi I'm Kodi (They/She), I'm a compassionate and dedicated Provisional Psychologist with a strong commitment to supporting clients from CLAD and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds.
My main mission is to create a warm and welcoming therapeutic space where everyone feels included and valued, especially those in the CLAD, LGBTQIA+, and neurodivergent communities. I love helping clients embrace and be kind to the parts of themselves they might find challenging, while also equipping them with the tools to navigate life's twists and turns.
Psychotherapist Tania Rose draws from 30+ years of experience providing support for Autistic and ADHD adults through a neurodiversity-affirming and queer-affirming lived-experience lens, Australia-wide via Zoom.
Tania is clinically experienced 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, allied health, and creative arts sector as a clinical supervisor, educator and workplace wellbeing researcher.
Psychotherapist Tania Rose draws from 30+ years of experience providing support for Autistic and ADHD adults through a neurodiversity-affirming and queer-affirming lived-experience lens, Australia-wide via Zoom.
Tania is clinically experienced 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, allied health, and creative arts sector as a clinical supervisor, educator and workplace wellbeing researcher.
Anine Cummins (they/them) - Ginger Cat Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Online Only
Waitlist for new clients
I work with LGBTIQ+ clients, including trans and non-binary people, people with traumatic histories, including sexual assault and abuse, people with dissociative disorders, including DID, people with ADHD and autism, and other neurodiverse brains, activists and other people struggling with burn out.
I’m gender non-conforming, a proud member of the LGBTIQ+ community and I’ve successfully overcome trauma. I work with clients everyday on self-acceptance and practical solutions to difficult emotional problems. My lived experience, qualifications and expertise make me an empathetic and insightful counsellor.
I work with LGBTIQ+ clients, including trans and non-binary people, people with traumatic histories, including sexual assault and abuse, people with dissociative disorders, including DID, people with ADHD and autism, and other neurodiverse brains, activists and other people struggling with burn out.
I’m gender non-conforming, a proud member of the LGBTIQ+ community and I’ve successfully overcome trauma. I work with clients everyday on self-acceptance and practical solutions to difficult emotional problems. My lived experience, qualifications and expertise make me an empathetic and insightful counsellor.
Hello, I'm Bianca (She/Her), a vibrant, queer, and neurodivergent therapist with extensive experience as a therapist.
As a therapist, I optimise and utilise evidence based affirming approaches. Some of my interest areas and modalities include: Trauma informed care, Gender/ Queer affirming care and Neuro-affirming care. I’m trained and confident providing treatment through Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TFCBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
Hello, I'm Bianca (She/Her), a vibrant, queer, and neurodivergent therapist with extensive experience as a therapist.
As a therapist, I optimise and utilise evidence based affirming approaches. Some of my interest areas and modalities include: Trauma informed care, Gender/ Queer affirming care and Neuro-affirming care. I’m trained and confident providing treatment through Trauma Focused Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (TFCBT), Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
I provide therapeutic support to individuals (aged 16+) from the queer, transgender, gender-questioning ( LGBTQIA+) and neurodivergent (Autism, ADHD, Tourette Syndrome, etc.) communities in the Sydney area (in-person/online) and Australia-wide (online only).
I strive to create a safe and inclusive space where individuals can explore their unique identities and experiences, offering a sense of pride and empowerment. My goal is to create a collaborative and relaxed therapeutic environment that supports individuals to develop resilience, self-awareness, and self-acceptance, and make positive change in their lives.
I provide therapeutic support to individuals (aged 16+) from the queer, transgender, gender-questioning ( LGBTQIA+) and neurodivergent (Autism, ADHD, Tourette Syndrome, etc.) communities in the Sydney area (in-person/online) and Australia-wide (online only).
I strive to create a safe and inclusive space where individuals can explore their unique identities and experiences, offering a sense of pride and empowerment. My goal is to create a collaborative and relaxed therapeutic environment that supports individuals to develop resilience, self-awareness, and self-acceptance, and make positive change in their lives.
I’m passionate about supporting individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and the LGBTQIA+ community.
As a mental health occupational therapist, I am deeply passionate about supporting people in their journey toward a healthy, balanced life. It brings me great professional satisfaction to witness individuals discovering and utilizing a variety of strategies that help them manage difficult emotions, build on their coping skills, and ultimately thrive in their everyday lives.
I’m passionate about supporting individuals from diverse cultural backgrounds and the LGBTQIA+ community.
As a mental health occupational therapist, I am deeply passionate about supporting people in their journey toward a healthy, balanced life. It brings me great professional satisfaction to witness individuals discovering and utilizing a variety of strategies that help them manage difficult emotions, build on their coping skills, and ultimately thrive in their everyday lives.
Bent Couch, founded by Shaun Williams, is a Melbourne-based Men's and LGBTQ+ counselling service specialising in fostering and supporting mental health and positive change.
Therapies applied during counselling may include Person-Centred, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or Acceptance Commitment Therapy. Additionally, Shaun facilitates FREE fortnightly online group sessions for gay and queer males providing support in a safe space. For further information send an email and request a secure link to these online meetings.
Bent Couch, founded by Shaun Williams, is a Melbourne-based Men's and LGBTQ+ counselling service specialising in fostering and supporting mental health and positive change.
Therapies applied during counselling may include Person-Centred, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy, or Acceptance Commitment Therapy. Additionally, Shaun facilitates FREE fortnightly online group sessions for gay and queer males providing support in a safe space. For further information send an email and request a secure link to these online meetings.
I specialise in LGBTQIA+, neurodiversity, and disability.
In therapy, I start from the belief that you are the expert in your life and I am here to listen without judgement, provide insights where needed, and help you draw on your own strengths, values and life experiences to solve problems. I'm an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, queer nonbinary and neurodivergent myself, and a member of AusPATH.
I specialise in LGBTQIA+, neurodiversity, and disability.
In therapy, I start from the belief that you are the expert in your life and I am here to listen without judgement, provide insights where needed, and help you draw on your own strengths, values and life experiences to solve problems. I'm an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, queer nonbinary and neurodivergent myself, and a member of AusPATH.
I am here to support you with topics such as depression, anxiety, LGBTQIA+, stress, migration, self-esteem, or anything you feel you need to discuss and work on.
My training is in psychoanalysis, and my journey has led me toward a more relational perspective, where the individual’s reality and what emerges in our dynamic during sessions are central. Additionally, if you feel that you would like to explore your emotions in a more experiential way, I offer transpersonal techniques that can be incredibly helpful.
I am here to support you with topics such as depression, anxiety, LGBTQIA+, stress, migration, self-esteem, or anything you feel you need to discuss and work on.
My training is in psychoanalysis, and my journey has led me toward a more relational perspective, where the individual’s reality and what emerges in our dynamic during sessions are central. Additionally, if you feel that you would like to explore your emotions in a more experiential way, I offer transpersonal techniques that can be incredibly helpful.
Attain Psychology
Psychologist, Australian Association of Psychologists - Member
1 Endorsed
Online Only
As a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I’m passionate about creating a safe and inclusive space for LGBTQIA+ individuals to explore their identities and work toward positive mental health and wellbeing.
My other areas of focus also include behaviour management, parent-child relationships, and parenting support. I work collaboratively with parents and families to strengthen parenting strategies and improve outcomes for their children and teens.
As a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ community, I’m passionate about creating a safe and inclusive space for LGBTQIA+ individuals to explore their identities and work toward positive mental health and wellbeing.
My other areas of focus also include behaviour management, parent-child relationships, and parenting support. I work collaboratively with parents and families to strengthen parenting strategies and improve outcomes for their children and teens.
Hi, I'm Corey (He/Him), I'm a passionate registered psychologist dedicated to supporting neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ communities.
My main goal is to create a warm, welcoming therapeutic space where everyone feels included and valued, especially those in the LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent community. I enjoy helping clients embrace and show kindness to the parts of themselves they find challenging, while providing them with the tools to navigate life's twists and turns.
Hi, I'm Corey (He/Him), I'm a passionate registered psychologist dedicated to supporting neurodivergent and LGBTQIA+ communities.
My main goal is to create a warm, welcoming therapeutic space where everyone feels included and valued, especially those in the LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent community. I enjoy helping clients embrace and show kindness to the parts of themselves they find challenging, while providing them with the tools to navigate life's twists and turns.
If you are LGBTQIA+, a Sex worker, into Kink, or in a non-monogamous relationship dynamic (or wanting to transition into this), and are looking for an informed Therapist with lived experience in these areas - then book a session with me!
People see me for Counselling around sexuality, all relationship styles (including Polyamory/ENM/CNM), kink dynamics, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, parenting, ADHD management, trauma, and educational needs.
If you are LGBTQIA+, a Sex worker, into Kink, or in a non-monogamous relationship dynamic (or wanting to transition into this), and are looking for an informed Therapist with lived experience in these areas - then book a session with me!
People see me for Counselling around sexuality, all relationship styles (including Polyamory/ENM/CNM), kink dynamics, self-esteem, anxiety, depression, parenting, ADHD management, trauma, and educational needs.
I can support you with depression; anxiety and panic; isolation and loneliness, climate change grief and anxiety, queer/ gay male or trans support; sexuality and sex; childhood sexual abuse and incest; family neglect and estrangement; procrastination; pronography use.
I mainly use gestalt therapy principles in my approach as a therapist. The aim of gestalt therapy is to raise awareness of what you want, need, and long for. Together, we can experiment with ways to love all these parts of yourself, so you can integrate more self-loving ways of being in the world, have more satisfying life experiences and relationships.
I can support you with depression; anxiety and panic; isolation and loneliness, climate change grief and anxiety, queer/ gay male or trans support; sexuality and sex; childhood sexual abuse and incest; family neglect and estrangement; procrastination; pronography use.
I mainly use gestalt therapy principles in my approach as a therapist. The aim of gestalt therapy is to raise awareness of what you want, need, and long for. Together, we can experiment with ways to love all these parts of yourself, so you can integrate more self-loving ways of being in the world, have more satisfying life experiences and relationships.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist that works with adults (18+) experiencing a range of difficulties, including anxiety and depression, work/ study/ general stress, burnout, grief, interpersonal/ relationship issues, as well as LGBTQIA+ and self-esteem related difficulties.
I use a mix of evidence-based approaches in a collaborative, relatable and non-judgmental way to help clients work through their difficulties and reach their goals. Sometimes some humour even sneaks into the room.
I'm a Clinical Psychologist that works with adults (18+) experiencing a range of difficulties, including anxiety and depression, work/ study/ general stress, burnout, grief, interpersonal/ relationship issues, as well as LGBTQIA+ and self-esteem related difficulties.
I use a mix of evidence-based approaches in a collaborative, relatable and non-judgmental way to help clients work through their difficulties and reach their goals. Sometimes some humour even sneaks into the room.
My heart lies with supporting two types of clients who have had to learn to hide parts of themselves - LGBTQIA+ individuals facing the challenges of rejection, shame, and self-acceptance, and those with High-Functioning Anxiety—perfectionists, deep thinkers, and self-sacrificers who struggle to slow down and self-soothe.
Drawing on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and attachment-based work, I help clients meet their denied parts and painful memories with compassion, creating space to understand the patterns keeping them stuck. Rather than relying on rigid techniques, this experiential, relational therapy fosters a shift from self-doubt to self-trust.
My heart lies with supporting two types of clients who have had to learn to hide parts of themselves - LGBTQIA+ individuals facing the challenges of rejection, shame, and self-acceptance, and those with High-Functioning Anxiety—perfectionists, deep thinkers, and self-sacrificers who struggle to slow down and self-soothe.
Drawing on Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) and attachment-based work, I help clients meet their denied parts and painful memories with compassion, creating space to understand the patterns keeping them stuck. Rather than relying on rigid techniques, this experiential, relational therapy fosters a shift from self-doubt to self-trust.
I’m Josh, a queer-identifying, culturally competent counsellor supporting LGBTQ+ adults — especially millennials — to move through life with more ease, confidence and self-trust.
If you've been thinking about starting therapy — or returning to it — I currently have a few spots available for new clients. I work via telehealth across Australia (including Melbourne) and offer a confidential, safe space where you don’t have to explain yourself — you can just be.
Book via my website
Or email me directly — no pressure
I’m Josh, a queer-identifying, culturally competent counsellor supporting LGBTQ+ adults — especially millennials — to move through life with more ease, confidence and self-trust.
If you've been thinking about starting therapy — or returning to it — I currently have a few spots available for new clients. I work via telehealth across Australia (including Melbourne) and offer a confidential, safe space where you don’t have to explain yourself — you can just be.
Book via my website
Or email me directly — no pressure
I am deeply passionate about supporting the LGBTQ+ community, with a particular focus on gay men's health, transgender health, gender dysphoria, and individuals who are navigating intergenerational or religious trauma.
In 2021, I was honoured to receive the Health Practitioner of the Year Award from Diverse Voices. This recognition not only celebrates my work but also underscores my commitment to providing inclusive, compassionate care. I believe that diversity holds special meaning, which is reflected my personal and professional dedication to marginalised communities.
I am deeply passionate about supporting the LGBTQ+ community, with a particular focus on gay men's health, transgender health, gender dysphoria, and individuals who are navigating intergenerational or religious trauma.
In 2021, I was honoured to receive the Health Practitioner of the Year Award from Diverse Voices. This recognition not only celebrates my work but also underscores my commitment to providing inclusive, compassionate care. I believe that diversity holds special meaning, which is reflected my personal and professional dedication to marginalised communities.
I work with LGBTQ+ people and anyone feeling constrained or exhausted by the pressures to have a certain kind of marriage/relationship, career, appearance etc and help them reconnect back to their values and purpose, stepping more into the life they want to have.
As a Narrative Therapist and previous journalist I firmly believe that the stories we tell ourselves shape us. When we hold onto stories of fear, our limitations and insecurities it takes a toll on our relationships, especially the one we have with ourselves. I help people connect more to the stories they want to live by to have more meaningful relationships
I work with LGBTQ+ people and anyone feeling constrained or exhausted by the pressures to have a certain kind of marriage/relationship, career, appearance etc and help them reconnect back to their values and purpose, stepping more into the life they want to have.
As a Narrative Therapist and previous journalist I firmly believe that the stories we tell ourselves shape us. When we hold onto stories of fear, our limitations and insecurities it takes a toll on our relationships, especially the one we have with ourselves. I help people connect more to the stories they want to live by to have more meaningful relationships
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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.