LGBTQ+ Affirming Psychologists and Therapists in Shepparton, VIC
Kristian is passionate about empowering clients to navigate life’s challenges and to ultimately live a meaningful life. He helps neurotypical and neurodiverse adolescents and adults with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, life adjustment, chronic health conditions, and issues particularly impactful for minority groups. He also has experience working with individuals with functional neurological disorders, epilepsy, acquired brain injury and other neurological conditions.
Kristian is passionate about empowering clients to navigate life’s challenges and to ultimately live a meaningful life. He helps neurotypical and neurodiverse adolescents and adults with a range of issues including depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder, life adjustment, chronic health conditions, and issues particularly impactful for minority groups. He also has experience working with individuals with functional neurological disorders, epilepsy, acquired brain injury and other neurological conditions.
I currently offer telehealth psychology appointments, with weekday availability. Sessions can be held via video, phone, or secure messaging, depending on what feels most comfortable for you.
I work with older children, adolescents, and adults who may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or wanting to better understand themselves. This includes support for anxiety, low mood, neurodiversity (including Autism and ADHD), body image and fitness-related challenges, sexuality, relationships, and life transitions. I also have experience in assessing both Autism and ADHD using neuroaffirming approaches.
I currently offer telehealth psychology appointments, with weekday availability. Sessions can be held via video, phone, or secure messaging, depending on what feels most comfortable for you.
I work with older children, adolescents, and adults who may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or wanting to better understand themselves. This includes support for anxiety, low mood, neurodiversity (including Autism and ADHD), body image and fitness-related challenges, sexuality, relationships, and life transitions. I also have experience in assessing both Autism and ADHD using neuroaffirming approaches.
Are you...
questioning long-held beliefs?
integrating a neurodivergence diagnosis?
exploring your sexuality or gender?
adjusting to chronic illness, disability or perimenopause?
healing from religious trauma?
exhausted from caring for others while neglecting yourself?
And...
feeling lost or stuck & wanting change?
ready to stop forcing yourself into boxes that you don't fit in?
ready to find self-acceptance amid complexity?
wanting someone who won't pathologise your experiences but will validate them?
wanting help with managing anxiety, building self-worth & communicating authentically?
needing someone who 'gets' you?
Are you...
questioning long-held beliefs?
integrating a neurodivergence diagnosis?
exploring your sexuality or gender?
adjusting to chronic illness, disability or perimenopause?
healing from religious trauma?
exhausted from caring for others while neglecting yourself?
And...
feeling lost or stuck & wanting change?
ready to stop forcing yourself into boxes that you don't fit in?
ready to find self-acceptance amid complexity?
wanting someone who won't pathologise your experiences but will validate them?
wanting help with managing anxiety, building self-worth & communicating authentically?
needing someone who 'gets' you?
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable individuals who have spent a long time holding things together for others. They may be navigating trauma, burnout, parenting challenges, or the quiet exhaustion of trying to live in environments that don’t quite fit. Some are exploring their neurodivergence for the first time, while others are parents or practitioners seeking a deeper understanding. I offer a reflective, collaborative space to make sense of these experiences and find ways of living that feel more aligned and sustainable.
Many of the people I work with are thoughtful, capable individuals who have spent a long time holding things together for others. They may be navigating trauma, burnout, parenting challenges, or the quiet exhaustion of trying to live in environments that don’t quite fit. Some are exploring their neurodivergence for the first time, while others are parents or practitioners seeking a deeper understanding. I offer a reflective, collaborative space to make sense of these experiences and find ways of living that feel more aligned and sustainable.
Starting therapy takes courage, and I strive to create a safe, compassionate space for growth. My ideal client feels stuck—struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions—seeking clarity, relief, and self-understanding. They long to break unhelpful patterns, build confidence, and cultivate healthier relationships. Using an integrative, client-centered approach, I help them navigate challenges, develop coping tools, and foster self-compassion. My goal is to empower clients to move from struggle to fulfillment, embracing a more authentic and balanced life.
Starting therapy takes courage, and I strive to create a safe, compassionate space for growth. My ideal client feels stuck—struggling with anxiety, depression, trauma, or life transitions—seeking clarity, relief, and self-understanding. They long to break unhelpful patterns, build confidence, and cultivate healthier relationships. Using an integrative, client-centered approach, I help them navigate challenges, develop coping tools, and foster self-compassion. My goal is to empower clients to move from struggle to fulfillment, embracing a more authentic and balanced life.
I work well with people who have experienced trauma, neurodivergence, and have a commitment to improving their mental health. I offer ADHD and autism assessments as well as general psychiatry for the neurodivergent and LGBTIQ+ communities of Central Victoria and beyond.
I work well with people who have experienced trauma, neurodivergence, and have a commitment to improving their mental health. I offer ADHD and autism assessments as well as general psychiatry for the neurodivergent and LGBTIQ+ communities of Central Victoria and beyond.
I support people across the lifespan who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or carrying the weight of life, including anxiety, stress, trauma, and life transitions. I work with neurodivergent individuals, women navigating multiple roles and transitions, and those who have experienced developmental trauma or interpersonal violence, supporting emotional regulation, insight, and meaningful change.
A referral is not required, but I accept referrals via Mental Health Care Plans, self or plan-managed NDIS, TAC, and Victim Services (Vic and NSW).
I support people across the lifespan who may be feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or carrying the weight of life, including anxiety, stress, trauma, and life transitions. I work with neurodivergent individuals, women navigating multiple roles and transitions, and those who have experienced developmental trauma or interpersonal violence, supporting emotional regulation, insight, and meaningful change.
A referral is not required, but I accept referrals via Mental Health Care Plans, self or plan-managed NDIS, TAC, and Victim Services (Vic and NSW).
My focus is working with women, queer folk, people from culturally diverse communities and young children.
Counselling should always begin from a place of empathy and curiosity, and I strive to make the process one of two-way learning and discovery. I offer a wholistic and tailored approach to therapy that meets you were you are at and helps you get where you want to be.
My focus is working with women, queer folk, people from culturally diverse communities and young children.
Counselling should always begin from a place of empathy and curiosity, and I strive to make the process one of two-way learning and discovery. I offer a wholistic and tailored approach to therapy that meets you were you are at and helps you get where you want to be.
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Amelia specialises in trauma, mental health, and neurodivergence. Her approach is characterised by a gentle and supportive presence. She utilises a range of focussed psychological strategies, such as CBT, EMDR, ACT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Stregths, Play, Nature and Arts-based approaches. Each session is tailored to meet the unique needs of the individual.
Amelia is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for her clients. Her Social Work skills enable her to uphold social justice and human rights and address complex issues with both sensitivity and effectiveness, making her a highly valued practitioner in her field.
Amelia specialises in trauma, mental health, and neurodivergence. Her approach is characterised by a gentle and supportive presence. She utilises a range of focussed psychological strategies, such as CBT, EMDR, ACT, DBT, Narrative Therapy, Stregths, Play, Nature and Arts-based approaches. Each session is tailored to meet the unique needs of the individual.
Amelia is committed to providing a safe and nurturing environment for her clients. Her Social Work skills enable her to uphold social justice and human rights and address complex issues with both sensitivity and effectiveness, making her a highly valued practitioner in her field.
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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 strive to be anti-oppressive, and to understand my privileges and blind spots. While my formal training and registration are in psychology, I understand that we are all much more than diagnoses, and that we adapt to and resist experiences of oppression and trauma in order to survive in many different painful and incredible ways.
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 strive to be anti-oppressive, and to understand my privileges and blind spots. While my formal training and registration are in psychology, I understand that we are all much more than diagnoses, and that we adapt to and resist experiences of oppression and trauma in order to survive in many different painful and incredible ways.
I am trans masculine (they/them pronouns), 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 am an internationally certified Emotion Focused Therapist (EFT). I work collaboratively with gender affirming healthcare practitioners and make referrals to TGD community support groups.
I am trans masculine (they/them pronouns), 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 am an internationally certified Emotion Focused Therapist (EFT). I work collaboratively with gender affirming healthcare practitioners and make referrals to TGD community support groups.
One of the miraculous things about being queer or trans is that our experiences do not fit in any box.
My practice is grounded in a belief that healing is relational and change is possible. I am deeply curious about what pain tells us about our values and our experiences of harm and injustice. I can support you to make meaning of your experiences, integrate the lessons and let go of what is no longer serving you.
One of the miraculous things about being queer or trans is that our experiences do not fit in any box.
My practice is grounded in a belief that healing is relational and change is possible. I am deeply curious about what pain tells us about our values and our experiences of harm and injustice. I can support you to make meaning of your experiences, integrate the lessons and let go of what is no longer serving you.
Her work is queer-affirming and intersectional.
Stina is a registered counsellor, certified somatic therapist, IFS-trained and trauma-informed, and yoga and mindfulness teacher.
With over a decade of experience in mental health and community services, Stina offers a grounded, integrative approach to counselling that honours the complexity of the human experience. She draws on somatic therapy, IFS, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation to support healing and growth. Sessions may include mindfulness, grounding, or guided visualisation—offered gently and with consent. Stina believes healing is not about fixing what is broken, but rediscovering what is already whole.
Her work is queer-affirming and intersectional.
Stina is a registered counsellor, certified somatic therapist, IFS-trained and trauma-informed, and yoga and mindfulness teacher.
With over a decade of experience in mental health and community services, Stina offers a grounded, integrative approach to counselling that honours the complexity of the human experience. She draws on somatic therapy, IFS, mindfulness, and nervous system regulation to support healing and growth. Sessions may include mindfulness, grounding, or guided visualisation—offered gently and with consent. Stina believes healing is not about fixing what is broken, but rediscovering what is already whole.
I have been working across the fields of counselling, youth work and social work for the past 20+ years and I absolutely love what I do. My focus in a counselling or coaching session is always on supporting each client to clear what is not true to them, thus allowing them to feel and be themselves in full.
I have been working across the fields of counselling, youth work and social work for the past 20+ years and I absolutely love what I do. My focus in a counselling or coaching session is always on supporting each client to clear what is not true to them, thus allowing them to feel and be themselves in full.
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.
A relational and somatic focus is the heart of my work as a therapist. I offer trauma-informed, therapeutic counselling grounded in an integrated and holistic approach. I have a deep interest in how stress and trauma impact the nervous system, and how we hold these impacts in our physiology. I am very experienced in working with complex and developmental trauma, and trauma resulting from sexual assault & family violence. I work with issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief & loss, family dynamics, interpersonal issues, life transitions, or helping people to explore existential and spiritual concerns.
A relational and somatic focus is the heart of my work as a therapist. I offer trauma-informed, therapeutic counselling grounded in an integrated and holistic approach. I have a deep interest in how stress and trauma impact the nervous system, and how we hold these impacts in our physiology. I am very experienced in working with complex and developmental trauma, and trauma resulting from sexual assault & family violence. I work with issues such as anxiety, depression, relationship problems, grief & loss, family dynamics, interpersonal issues, life transitions, or helping people to explore existential and spiritual concerns.
Her areas of interest include men’s mental health, LGBTQIA+ mental health, relationship/interpersonal difficulties, anxiety disorders, self-esteem, self-worth and identity, and depression.
She has experience working with people across a variety of settings, including private practice, schools, and through NDIS. Olivia also has a background in working with children and adolescents, utilising a warm, playful, and relaxed approach to offer young people a comfortable therapeutic space.
Her areas of interest include men’s mental health, LGBTQIA+ mental health, relationship/interpersonal difficulties, anxiety disorders, self-esteem, self-worth and identity, and depression.
She has experience working with people across a variety of settings, including private practice, schools, and through NDIS. Olivia also has a background in working with children and adolescents, utilising a warm, playful, and relaxed approach to offer young people a comfortable therapeutic space.
While many of my clients identify as LGBTQIA+, I welcome clients of all backgrounds.
Therapy can help you better understand yourself and your patterns - and get back in the driver's seat of your life, where you can make conscious choices instead of running on "autopilot". Finding new ways forward can transform your relationship with yourself and with others, and your outlook on life. I'm here to guide that process.
While many of my clients identify as LGBTQIA+, I welcome clients of all backgrounds.
Therapy can help you better understand yourself and your patterns - and get back in the driver's seat of your life, where you can make conscious choices instead of running on "autopilot". Finding new ways forward can transform your relationship with yourself and with others, and your outlook on life. I'm here to guide that process.
I’m Ru, an Integrative Psychotherapist. Psychotherapy supports both the processing of distressing experiences and the development of self-actualisation and insight.
My approach is grounded in attachment and developmental perspectives, as well as systems and psychodynamic theories. I am guided by trauma-informed principles and use somatic practices. I work extensively with personality disorders and CPTSD.
I’m Ru, an Integrative Psychotherapist. Psychotherapy supports both the processing of distressing experiences and the development of self-actualisation and insight.
My approach is grounded in attachment and developmental perspectives, as well as systems and psychodynamic theories. I am guided by trauma-informed principles and use somatic practices. I work extensively with personality disorders and CPTSD.
Our team offers support for those navigating unique relationship dynamics, including polyamory, ethical non-monogamy, LGBTQIA+ , kink, and gender-diverse communities.
We have a diverse team of counsellors, psychotherapists, psychologists, relationship therapists and an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, with advanced training across modalities such as EMDR, DBT, CBT, IFS‑informed work, psychedelic integration, Gestalt, Schema and emotion‑focused therapies.
Our team offers support for those navigating unique relationship dynamics, including polyamory, ethical non-monogamy, LGBTQIA+ , kink, and gender-diverse communities.
We have a diverse team of counsellors, psychotherapists, psychologists, relationship therapists and an Accredited Mental Health Social Worker, with advanced training across modalities such as EMDR, DBT, CBT, IFS‑informed work, psychedelic integration, Gestalt, Schema and emotion‑focused therapies.
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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.