LGBTQ+ Affirming Psychologists and Therapists in Saint Kilda, VIC
I welcome folks who identify as LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, disabled, &/or from third-culture backgrounds.
Therapy should feel safe and real. I offer a trauma-informed and evidence-based space where all parts of your identity and story are welcome. Grounded in a liberation-oriented, anti-oppressive and culturally-responsive framework, we can walk together, moving at your own pace to work through what feels heavy, unspoken, or ready to change.
I welcome folks who identify as LGBTQIA+, neurodivergent, disabled, &/or from third-culture backgrounds.
Therapy should feel safe and real. I offer a trauma-informed and evidence-based space where all parts of your identity and story are welcome. Grounded in a liberation-oriented, anti-oppressive and culturally-responsive framework, we can walk together, moving at your own pace to work through what feels heavy, unspoken, or ready to change.
Recovering from the chaos of addiction or the devastation of betrayal trauma requires a space grounded in safety and genuine empathy. As a specialist in addictive behaviors and betrayal trauma, I provide evidence-based tools and the incomparable power of lived experience to help you navigate recovery.
I support those impacted by a partner's infidelity, as well as individuals struggling with drug and alcohol misuse or out-of-control sexual behaviors. I believe transformation is possible for everyone. Together, we will build the resilience needed to heal from the past at your own pace.
Recovering from the chaos of addiction or the devastation of betrayal trauma requires a space grounded in safety and genuine empathy. As a specialist in addictive behaviors and betrayal trauma, I provide evidence-based tools and the incomparable power of lived experience to help you navigate recovery.
I support those impacted by a partner's infidelity, as well as individuals struggling with drug and alcohol misuse or out-of-control sexual behaviors. I believe transformation is possible for everyone. Together, we will build the resilience needed to heal from the past at your own pace.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious or stuck in difficult patterns in your life or relationships? I am a Counsellor and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 15 years' experience supporting adults, including those with ADHD, autism and other forms of neurodivergence. My approach is warm, practical and collaborative, helping you better understand yourself, navigate relationships, manage difficult emotions and create meaningful change. I offer individual Telehealth appointments Australia-wide, with Medicare rebates available to eligible clients.
Feeling overwhelmed, anxious or stuck in difficult patterns in your life or relationships? I am a Counsellor and Accredited Mental Health Social Worker with over 15 years' experience supporting adults, including those with ADHD, autism and other forms of neurodivergence. My approach is warm, practical and collaborative, helping you better understand yourself, navigate relationships, manage difficult emotions and create meaningful change. I offer individual Telehealth appointments Australia-wide, with Medicare rebates available to eligible clients.
I like to support individuals with understanding and accommodating their unique neurodivergent profile, social and communication challenges, emotional regulation, exploring gender identity, low mood, anxiety, sleep difficulties, and navigating life transitions. I can offer weekly or fortnightly sessions for a short block with 1-2 specific goals (such as under a mental health care plan) or longer term support for complex difficulties and to make deeper changes.
I am also experienced in and enjoy conducting assessments of Autism, ADHD, and mental health conditions.
I like to support individuals with understanding and accommodating their unique neurodivergent profile, social and communication challenges, emotional regulation, exploring gender identity, low mood, anxiety, sleep difficulties, and navigating life transitions. I can offer weekly or fortnightly sessions for a short block with 1-2 specific goals (such as under a mental health care plan) or longer term support for complex difficulties and to make deeper changes.
I am also experienced in and enjoy conducting assessments of Autism, ADHD, and mental health conditions.
Emma is passionate about working with the neurodiverse, LGBTQIA+, and ENM community and the impacts of childhood neglect and trauma.
Psychotherapy with Emma targets the underlying cause of client's distress - not just symptom reduction. Emma specialises in experiential therapies that support real-time processing of emotions that hold people back, shame, loneliness, and fear. She also works with the latest science concerning trauma's impact on the brain, nervous system and attachment.
Emma is passionate about working with the neurodiverse, LGBTQIA+, and ENM community and the impacts of childhood neglect and trauma.
Psychotherapy with Emma targets the underlying cause of client's distress - not just symptom reduction. Emma specialises in experiential therapies that support real-time processing of emotions that hold people back, shame, loneliness, and fear. She also works with the latest science concerning trauma's impact on the brain, nervous system and attachment.
My clients often feel held back by intense physical or emotional responses that limits their enjoyment and potential in life. Many come to me because anxiety or fears—specifically dental, medical, or flight anxiety—prevent them from accessing healthcare or living fully. Others are exhausted by insomnia or low self-confidence. If your "fight or flight" response is constantly overreacting, or if talk therapy felt supportive but didn't help you to change your emotional patterns and responses, we may be a good fit. I help you bridge the gap between the mind and the nervous system, updating subconscious patterns with curiosity and calm.
My clients often feel held back by intense physical or emotional responses that limits their enjoyment and potential in life. Many come to me because anxiety or fears—specifically dental, medical, or flight anxiety—prevent them from accessing healthcare or living fully. Others are exhausted by insomnia or low self-confidence. If your "fight or flight" response is constantly overreacting, or if talk therapy felt supportive but didn't help you to change your emotional patterns and responses, we may be a good fit. I help you bridge the gap between the mind and the nervous system, updating subconscious patterns with curiosity and calm.
Are you feeling stuck? Do you feel like there are always challenges that stop you from a balanced life? Or maybe you are struggling with the same patterns and trauma that just won't go away? Modern life can be so complicated, there is so much happening in the world it can be hard to find our own place in it. People are struggling in this global climate. Counselling can help you to connect to yourself. So often we think about connection to others, but how can we do that when we feel a sense of unrest and disconnection to our true self?
Are you feeling stuck? Do you feel like there are always challenges that stop you from a balanced life? Or maybe you are struggling with the same patterns and trauma that just won't go away? Modern life can be so complicated, there is so much happening in the world it can be hard to find our own place in it. People are struggling in this global climate. Counselling can help you to connect to yourself. So often we think about connection to others, but how can we do that when we feel a sense of unrest and disconnection to our true self?
I’m gender and neuro affirming, with lived experiance as part of the LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse communities.
I use principles and stratergies that sit under the CBT umbrella focusing on ACT and CFT tools.
Services are delivered in a trauma informed and humanistic way, that values you and your lived experiance in the delivery of services.
I believe valuing the whole of you and working in this way helps you create actual and sustaining change.
I’m gender and neuro affirming, with lived experiance as part of the LGBTQIA+ and neurodiverse communities.
I use principles and stratergies that sit under the CBT umbrella focusing on ACT and CFT tools.
Services are delivered in a trauma informed and humanistic way, that values you and your lived experiance in the delivery of services.
I believe valuing the whole of you and working in this way helps you create actual and sustaining change.
I work specifically with young adults aged 18 - 35, and I have a special interest in working with trauma, attachment difficulties, anxiety disorders, young adults who are experiencing family and relationship difficulties, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people who are experiencing identity struggles or those just feeling "stuck".
My approach as a Clinical Psychologist is warm, down-to-earth, and infused with humor, safety, authenticity and humanness. I help my clients make sense of their thoughts and emotions, untangle what’s keeping them stuck, and build a deeper understanding of themselves. I use a blend of different therapeutic approaches to ensure therapy is tailored to suit you.
I work specifically with young adults aged 18 - 35, and I have a special interest in working with trauma, attachment difficulties, anxiety disorders, young adults who are experiencing family and relationship difficulties, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and people who are experiencing identity struggles or those just feeling "stuck".
My approach as a Clinical Psychologist is warm, down-to-earth, and infused with humor, safety, authenticity and humanness. I help my clients make sense of their thoughts and emotions, untangle what’s keeping them stuck, and build a deeper understanding of themselves. I use a blend of different therapeutic approaches to ensure therapy is tailored to suit you.
From the outside, it may look like you're holding it all together - "coping fine." While on the inside it feels things are starting to unravel.
You may be feeling disconnected, anxious, overwhelmed, frustrated, exhausted, or simply unsure how to move forward.
I'm Sally, a Melbourne-based counsellor with a Masters in Counselling, a background in mental health research and clinical trials, and a genuine excitement for the process of discovery - for those moments when things begin to fall into place. When we start recognising patterns, making sense of experiences, and you begin to understand yourself and your relationships in new ways.
From the outside, it may look like you're holding it all together - "coping fine." While on the inside it feels things are starting to unravel.
You may be feeling disconnected, anxious, overwhelmed, frustrated, exhausted, or simply unsure how to move forward.
I'm Sally, a Melbourne-based counsellor with a Masters in Counselling, a background in mental health research and clinical trials, and a genuine excitement for the process of discovery - for those moments when things begin to fall into place. When we start recognising patterns, making sense of experiences, and you begin to understand yourself and your relationships in new ways.
From time-to-time we all have issues going on in our lives that feel overwhelming, confusing and too hard to deal with on our own. At the same time, for various reasons, it often feels as if there is no one there we feel safe enough with whom we can share our burdens. Whether it's a messy divorce, the death of a loved one, a traumatic experience, an existential crisis about the meaning of life, or a difficult decision that has to be made - it can be hard to figure out what to do or who to turn to for guidance.
From time-to-time we all have issues going on in our lives that feel overwhelming, confusing and too hard to deal with on our own. At the same time, for various reasons, it often feels as if there is no one there we feel safe enough with whom we can share our burdens. Whether it's a messy divorce, the death of a loved one, a traumatic experience, an existential crisis about the meaning of life, or a difficult decision that has to be made - it can be hard to figure out what to do or who to turn to for guidance.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, trauma, identity and LGBTQIA+ exploration, life transitions, or family/relationship challenges, our psychologists bring a compassionate and playful energy to help you explore your experiences without judgment.
The Mind Clan understands that every individual learns and processes differently. We therefore, take a more holistic approach, incorporating visualisations, art and writing in addition to the more traditional talk therapy to support you on your healing journey.
Whether you're struggling with anxiety, trauma, identity and LGBTQIA+ exploration, life transitions, or family/relationship challenges, our psychologists bring a compassionate and playful energy to help you explore your experiences without judgment.
The Mind Clan understands that every individual learns and processes differently. We therefore, take a more holistic approach, incorporating visualisations, art and writing in addition to the more traditional talk therapy to support you on your healing journey.
You already know what you should do. Eat better, move more, manage stress. But knowledge isn't the problem. The gap between knowing and doing reveals something deeper: unaddressed anxiety, trauma, hormonal imbalances, or chronic inflammation your body's been telling you about for years.
I'm Dr. Zambrano (MBBS, Masters Counselling & Psychotherapy), integrating medical-lifestyle science, and psychotherapy. I don't just hand you a diet plan. We uncover why change hasn't stuck, then build sustainable transformation through evidence-based medicine, and therapeutic support for the emotional roots of physical illness.
You already know what you should do. Eat better, move more, manage stress. But knowledge isn't the problem. The gap between knowing and doing reveals something deeper: unaddressed anxiety, trauma, hormonal imbalances, or chronic inflammation your body's been telling you about for years.
I'm Dr. Zambrano (MBBS, Masters Counselling & Psychotherapy), integrating medical-lifestyle science, and psychotherapy. I don't just hand you a diet plan. We uncover why change hasn't stuck, then build sustainable transformation through evidence-based medicine, and therapeutic support for the emotional roots of physical illness.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck in patterns that aren't helping, or struggling in your relationship? Maybe you look like you're coping on the outside, but inside feel exhausted, disconnected or uncertain about what to do next.
I'm Andrew and thanks for stopping by. With over 15 years experience, I am a registered clinical psychotherapist with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia.
My approach is supportive and grounded in evidence-based approaches. I provide health insurance rebates for most providers.
Are you feeling anxious, overwhelmed, stuck in patterns that aren't helping, or struggling in your relationship? Maybe you look like you're coping on the outside, but inside feel exhausted, disconnected or uncertain about what to do next.
I'm Andrew and thanks for stopping by. With over 15 years experience, I am a registered clinical psychotherapist with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia.
My approach is supportive and grounded in evidence-based approaches. I provide health insurance rebates for most providers.
Isy supports client's in feeling more connected, safe and inspired. In therapy Isy will hold space for you, and accompany you to navigate finding more ease and contentment in the face of challenges, change and conflict. Isy aims to equip clients with embodied skills for wellbeing and resilience. Isy holds the intention that over time, client's might feel less need for regular individual therapy, and instead hopes to help them access a diverse network of support in their lives.
Isy supports client's in feeling more connected, safe and inspired. In therapy Isy will hold space for you, and accompany you to navigate finding more ease and contentment in the face of challenges, change and conflict. Isy aims to equip clients with embodied skills for wellbeing and resilience. Isy holds the intention that over time, client's might feel less need for regular individual therapy, and instead hopes to help them access a diverse network of support in their lives.
I support LGBTQ+ adults, neurodivergent adults, and people experiencing anxiety, burnout, complex trauma, chronic stress, perfectionism, and major life transitions.
I offer long-term therapy for individuals seeking more than short-term solutions. I integrate EMDR and relational, evidence-based psychotherapy to help clients process difficult experiences and create lasting change. Many of my clients are thoughtful, high-achieving adults who value a consistent therapeutic relationship.
I support LGBTQ+ adults, neurodivergent adults, and people experiencing anxiety, burnout, complex trauma, chronic stress, perfectionism, and major life transitions.
I offer long-term therapy for individuals seeking more than short-term solutions. I integrate EMDR and relational, evidence-based psychotherapy to help clients process difficult experiences and create lasting change. Many of my clients are thoughtful, high-achieving adults who value a consistent therapeutic relationship.
I specialise in getting to the root cause of your pain, supporting adults, adolescents, children and couples. I work with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, difficult life transitions and relationship conflicts. I support individuals as well as whole families, helping parents, children, siblings and couples repair and rebuild their relationships. I don't offer quick fixes. Instead, I provide a space for you to speak freely and together, we will get to the heart of the issue. I listen carefully, to the underlying resonance of speech and draw on body-based approaches to support trauma processing and healing.
I specialise in getting to the root cause of your pain, supporting adults, adolescents, children and couples. I work with anxiety, depression, stress, grief, difficult life transitions and relationship conflicts. I support individuals as well as whole families, helping parents, children, siblings and couples repair and rebuild their relationships. I don't offer quick fixes. Instead, I provide a space for you to speak freely and together, we will get to the heart of the issue. I listen carefully, to the underlying resonance of speech and draw on body-based approaches to support trauma processing and healing.
I work with people of all genders and sexualities, and ensure a space that is trans and queer affirming.
Life can get difficult at times - whether it be experiences of loss, shame or self-doubt, we can all experience challenges. Sometimes we might need a safe space to reflect and discuss where we are headed or how we are feeling.
I work with people of all genders and sexualities, and ensure a space that is trans and queer affirming.
Life can get difficult at times - whether it be experiences of loss, shame or self-doubt, we can all experience challenges. Sometimes we might need a safe space to reflect and discuss where we are headed or how we are feeling.
I see people with a variety of concerns, including: anxiety, depression, anger and other emotional management issues, relationship/family issues, loss, grief and trauma, challenges relating to being neurodiverse (ASD, ADHD), sex, sexuality and gender related concerns, and eating disorders.
I see people with a variety of concerns, including: anxiety, depression, anger and other emotional management issues, relationship/family issues, loss, grief and trauma, challenges relating to being neurodiverse (ASD, ADHD), sex, sexuality and gender related concerns, and eating disorders.
The two mountains represent the client and the therapist. Both face their own unique mountains to climb, with all sorts of challenges and hazards ahead. The therapist offers their guidance, not from a superior view, but from a unique angle where they may see things that the client is not able to. I love to work with a diverse range of people so as to learn together in figuring out the next steps clients might take.
The two mountains represent the client and the therapist. Both face their own unique mountains to climb, with all sorts of challenges and hazards ahead. The therapist offers their guidance, not from a superior view, but from a unique angle where they may see things that the client is not able to. I love to work with a diverse range of people so as to learn together in figuring out the next steps clients might take.
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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.