LGBTQ+ Counselling in Melbourne, VIC
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Anthony Smith
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
I have a special interest in working with neurodiverse people, people living with a disability and working with
LGBTQIA
+ individuals.
I am a registered psychologist with diverse experience across public and private mental health sectors. I work with adult clients, firmly believing in everyone’s potential for growth and change. My approach to therapy is grounded in the therapeutic alliance. I work hard to create spaces where clients feel safe, supported, and heard. I provide evidence based therapy for a range of mental health difficulties including anxiety, depression, relationship challenges, self esteem, loss and grief. I also provide therapy related to sexual functioning and sexual health issues.
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Anine Cummins (they/them) - Ginger Cat Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified
Verified
I provide online counselling for adults and teenagers. Everyone is welcome! 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.
Isabelle Stoner - Somatic Psychotherapy Counselling Yoga
Psychotherapist, PACFA
Verified
Verified
current ONLINE availability (Tuesdays) - Isy (she/they) provides integrative counselling with a somatic, body-based focus. Specialising in mental-health aware,
queer
-affirming and trauma-informed frameworks, Isy’s approach to both counselling and embodiment practices is holistic and relational. Isy's work is informed by attachment theory and polyvagal theory to support client's in feeling more connected, safe and inspired.
Not accepting new clients
Dr Liam Casey
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
Verified
I'm a clinical psychologist in private practice with a particular focus
LGBTQIA
+ wellbeing. I work with anyone looking to learn skills to manage difficult thoughts, feelings, and experiences. I have particular interest and experience working with anxiety disorders, sexual and gender diversity, university students, grief (especially following a death by suicide), and unhelpful behavioural patterns (e.g., procrastination, perfectionism, people-pleasing).
Matthew Austin
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
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.
Shaun Williams - Bent Couch Counselling
Counsellor, ACA-L1
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
Shaun, having ‘come out’ later in life, understands many of the issues
gay
men may face including anxiety, depression, loneliness, sexual concerns and relationship challenges; however these issues can be heightened if you identify as a male within the
LGBTQIA
+ community.
Bent Couch Counselling provides a welcoming, safe, therapeutic environment for the
LGBTQIA
+ community specialising in anyone who identifies as male. We offer 1-on-1 online counselling Australia wide in addition to in person Counselling in Kew, Victoria. We’re also excited to offer our regular online group support meetings specifically to talk about men’s mental health concerns.
Coby Liew - Registered Psychotherapist
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, PsychD, AMHSW
Verified
Verified
There are roads we must take on our own, and stories we must write for ourselves. I've dedicated my life to helping people of all ages and backgrounds navigate their way through life's challenges, and I do so with compassion, care, and empathy. I was born in Borneo, identify as
gay
, and have experience living in different countries and cultures. My lived experience helps me to connect with clients on a deeper level and provide culturally-appropriate and trauma-informed therapy that considers an individual's unique needs, circumstances, and experiences. I can speak fluently in English, Mandarin, Cantonese, Indonesian, Malay & Hakka.
Jayson Rom
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
Verified
Verified
Jayson has 16 years of experience working with individuals (adolescents and adults), couples and groups within a range of settings (drug and alcohol, forensic, the
LGBTQIA
+ community, mental health, sexual health, and private practice settings).
Emma Mansell
Counsellor, PsychD, ACA-L1
Verified
Verified
I specialise in
LGBTQIA
+ therapy.
Hi, I’m Emma. I’m a mental health and addiction psychotherapist who works with adults/adolescents. My areas of specialist experience are trauma and substance misuse. I support people who are experiencing symptoms of anxiety, low mood, relationship difficulties, grief or loss and addiction. I provide a person centred approach to therapy, which looks at individuals as a whole person. My method is narrative therapy which looks at your story and the patterns in the story. My style is relaxed and gentle to help guide you through whatever brings you to therapy.
Not accepting new clients
Natalie Browne
Counsellor, MA, PACFA
Verified
Verified
As an
LGBTQIA
+ person myself, I am deeply committed to, and passionate about our community.
We often come to therapy when we are anticipating or experiencing change; endings and new beginnings. I use a mixture of talk and Art therapy to work with people through changes; in identity, relationships, sexuality, health, career and family; if it's a change you're in, or a change you're wanting or needing. I work with the
LGBTQIA
+ community and our allies, friends and family. Together we can explore the parts of you that come with endings and change; grief and loss, anger, anxiety and depression. In doing this, we can become curious and generate movement towards new-beginnings and new chapters.
Ridhima Tandon
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
I am a
LGBTQIA
plus affirmative therapist and work across the adult population with issues related to depression, anxiety, self worth and relationship dynamics. I have an Indian heritage and speak fluent Hindi. Being from a South Asian background and a child of migrants puts me in a position to understand the relational difficulties you might be going through and how to navigate these situations.
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Felix Perigrie
Counsellor, ACA-L2
Verified
Verified
I specialise in people on the ADHD and Autistic spectrum,
LGBTQIA
+ folks, and anyone who has ever felt like they don’t fit in with society’s expectations. Because those are all things I am, too. 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 alone, 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.
Dr Olivia Campbell (Wellspace Psychology)
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA General
Verified
Verified
I work mostly with adults in their early 20s to late 30s, women, and
LGBTQIA
+ people.
Hello, my name is Dr Olivia Campbell. I am a registered Psychologist and I am passionate about helping people learn how to manage their anxiety.
Kelly Jane Kerr
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, MA, AASW
Verified
Verified
Hello! I’m a
queer
, white, Internal Family Systems therapist, social worker & meditation facilitator. I have experience working with victim-survivors of family violence, people living with chronic mental illness & complex trauma, &
LGBTQIA
, neurodiverse & sex worker communities. I can support you through deep emotional distress, feelings of unworthiness & shame, disembodiment & disconnection, trauma (sexual, relational, intergenerational), understanding your sexuality, conscious boundary setting, developing needs-based communication skills, strengthening your body-mind connection & unpacking whiteness/white privilege.
Luminare Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified
1 Endorsed
Verified
1 Endorsed
My name is Apurva Nargundkar, I am the director and principal psychologist at Luminare Psychology. I am passionate about working with adults presenting with a range of issues, particularly with anxiety,
LGBTQIA
+/gender diversity, women's mental health, Culturally and Linguistically Diversity (CALD) issues, and intersectional experiences (i.e. those who are part of the
LGBTQIA
+ community while navigating cultural or religious pressure). I offer a safe space for my clients to explore their issues without judgement.
David Hilton Demmer
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
Verified
Dave works with the
LGBTQIA
+ community. Dave has a particularly interest in issues related to trauma, attachment, self-worth/self-esteem, substance-related issues, and relationship problems. Dave's main approaches are Schema Therapy, Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), and Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT). He is also trained in couples therapy and has a diploma of clinical hypnosis. Dave is also available for WPATH assessments for individuals who may require this as part of their gender affirmation/transition process.
Creating Wellbeing Melbourne
Psychotherapist, MA, AThR
Verified
2 Endorsed
Verified
2 Endorsed
***PLEASE CONTACT ME VIA EMAIL*** Hi, I'm Rae (they/them) and I'm an Arts Therapist, Psychotherapist and Supervisor. I am Non-Binary with a lived experience of Neurodiversity and Chronic Illness. I am very passionate about Disability Rights, the
LGBTQIA
+ Community and Mental Health. I am also vegan and love animals. I have a pet cat named Mashu, who you might even meet in one of your sessions.
Lee Cubis
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified
Verified
I am a Clinical Psychologist with over 18 years working in the health and disability sectors (as a support worker, assistant in nursing and Psychologist). I have a special interest in working with adults with disability including acquired brain injury, intellectual disability, ASD, neuro-degenerative disease etc. I also have experience working with couples and families where one or more individuals has disability. Additionally, I have an interest in working with people from
LGBTQIA
+ populations and work with adults from all populations to manage anxiety disorders using effective and evidence based interventions.
Louis Spence
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified
Verified
Louis is an integrative psychotherapist who offers ongoing individual psychotherapy to people of all kinds. They specialise in working with
LGBTQIA
+ people and their families, people in non-normative relationships, workers in the sex industry, and others whose experiences of marginalisation have affected their mental health and access to affirmative treatment. They are passionate about exploring the intersections of individual mental health and systemic forces, and helping clients to find congruent and meaningful ways of understanding their experiences and navigating the world.
MoonGrove Counselling - Tamara
Counsellor, PACFA
Verified
Verified
I support individuals and couples to navigate the unique challenges faced by those wanting to explore different relationship styles other than the socially accepted heterosexual monogamous relationship, such as Kink, BDSM, swinging, consensual nonmonogamy, or polyamory, especially those in mixed-orientation and
queer
relationships.
We are all constantly evolving and can be faced with difficult challenges, often impacted by family, social and cultural conditioning, religious and gender-based beliefs, roles, and biases. You might want to challenge this conditioning and these constraints. Understanding this within ourself, our relationships, and our families can be complex. You might realise that your sexual, relationship, and gender identities and preferences may be different from societal expectations, so you may struggle internally to accept who you are and are then unable to live authentically. You might need support from someone to navigate these changes.
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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.