LGBTQ+ Affirming Psychologists and Therapists in South Yarra, VIC
Feeling overwhelmed by life? I am a warm, skilled and experienced counsellor, who will support you through life's challenges, I can help you deal with a broad range of concerns, supporting you to examine your core beliefs and understanding of issues affecting you. Adjusting thoughts, feelings and behaviours through evidence-based counselling techniques creates opportunities for authentic growth and long-lasting change. I will support you in adopting and maintaining effective approaches to any difficulties that your'e experiencing, creating a renewed sense of optimism and well-being.
Feeling overwhelmed by life? I am a warm, skilled and experienced counsellor, who will support you through life's challenges, I can help you deal with a broad range of concerns, supporting you to examine your core beliefs and understanding of issues affecting you. Adjusting thoughts, feelings and behaviours through evidence-based counselling techniques creates opportunities for authentic growth and long-lasting change. I will support you in adopting and maintaining effective approaches to any difficulties that your'e experiencing, creating a renewed sense of optimism and well-being.
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.
Hi, I’m Patricia Martins, a Portuguese and Spanish speaking psychologist who helps immigrants find their place in Australia. I know how hard it can be to leave your home country and start a new life in a different culture. I’ve been there myself. That’s why I decided to dedicate my career to helping people like you, who are going through a similar journey. Whether you are struggling with emotional distress, anxiety, loneliness, or any other issue, I’m here to support you and help you thrive in your new environment.
Hi, I’m Patricia Martins, a Portuguese and Spanish speaking psychologist who helps immigrants find their place in Australia. I know how hard it can be to leave your home country and start a new life in a different culture. I’ve been there myself. That’s why I decided to dedicate my career to helping people like you, who are going through a similar journey. Whether you are struggling with emotional distress, anxiety, loneliness, or any other issue, I’m here to support you and help you thrive in your new environment.
I am also the Director of Unison Mental Health where we have a special focus on issues relating to sexual health, polyamory, non-monogamy, couples therapy, open relationships, LGBTQIA+ communities.
Each session is tailored to your own unique situation where you can feel free from judgment and express yourself in a way that works for you. I use an integrative therapeutic approach and I'm passionate about providing a safe, affirming and gentle environment to explore yourself and your relationships.
I am also the Director of Unison Mental Health where we have a special focus on issues relating to sexual health, polyamory, non-monogamy, couples therapy, open relationships, LGBTQIA+ communities.
Each session is tailored to your own unique situation where you can feel free from judgment and express yourself in a way that works for you. I use an integrative therapeutic approach and I'm passionate about providing a safe, affirming and gentle environment to explore yourself and your relationships.
I work with all types of individuals including adults, adolescents and LGBTQIA+ clients.
MindBodySoul Psychotherapy is here to help you work through life's toughest challenges. Providing you with a safe and non-judgmental space to explore your inner world. Therapy can help you lower your anxiety, change unhealthy habits, regulate your emotions, process trauma and discover your strengths.
I am living proof that a toddler can know - with absolute certainty - what she wants to do with her life. I have always known I wanted to be a therapist. "Let's talk about brains!" was my most popular phrase at age 3.
I work with all types of individuals including adults, adolescents and LGBTQIA+ clients.
MindBodySoul Psychotherapy is here to help you work through life's toughest challenges. Providing you with a safe and non-judgmental space to explore your inner world. Therapy can help you lower your anxiety, change unhealthy habits, regulate your emotions, process trauma and discover your strengths.
I am living proof that a toddler can know - with absolute certainty - what she wants to do with her life. I have always known I wanted to be a therapist. "Let's talk about brains!" was my most popular phrase at age 3.
I am a bilingual psychologist (English and Greek) working with anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, depression, trauma, attention deficits, autism, grief and loss, chronic pain, relationship and family difficulties, life transitions, and workplace stress. I also work with bullying, social skills difficulties and self-esteem. Deciding to engage in therapy can sometimes feel overwhelming and this is normal. I offer a safe, non-judgemental and supportive therapeutic space to help you move forward in your journey of healing and growth. I believe in empowering clients and developing personal strengths to achieve long lasting change.
I am a bilingual psychologist (English and Greek) working with anxiety, social anxiety, phobias, depression, trauma, attention deficits, autism, grief and loss, chronic pain, relationship and family difficulties, life transitions, and workplace stress. I also work with bullying, social skills difficulties and self-esteem. Deciding to engage in therapy can sometimes feel overwhelming and this is normal. I offer a safe, non-judgemental and supportive therapeutic space to help you move forward in your journey of healing and growth. I believe in empowering clients and developing personal strengths to achieve long lasting change.
As a queer, neurodivergent therapist I’ve spent years discovering how the stories we tell ourselves feel so solid and unshakable, yet crumble when we start to question who benefits from our self-hatred, and figure out what we really want.
Many people I work with have already spent years reflecting on their experiences. They know their patterns, understand their thoughts, and want to figure out what comes next. I work with neurodivergent, LGBTIQA+, and other marginalised folks who are feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and burnt out, and together, we find new ways to respond to challenges they face.
As a queer, neurodivergent therapist I’ve spent years discovering how the stories we tell ourselves feel so solid and unshakable, yet crumble when we start to question who benefits from our self-hatred, and figure out what we really want.
Many people I work with have already spent years reflecting on their experiences. They know their patterns, understand their thoughts, and want to figure out what comes next. I work with neurodivergent, LGBTIQA+, and other marginalised folks who are feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, and burnt out, and together, we find new ways to respond to challenges they face.
Sometimes we know that something needs to change, but we're not sure how to begin. I offer a warm, inclusive space where you can slow down, make sense of your experiences and explore what matters most to you. I work with individuals, couples and young people, including LGBTQI+ and neurodiverse clients, supporting you to develop greater self-understanding, self-compassion and connection.
Sometimes we know that something needs to change, but we're not sure how to begin. I offer a warm, inclusive space where you can slow down, make sense of your experiences and explore what matters most to you. I work with individuals, couples and young people, including LGBTQI+ and neurodiverse clients, supporting you to develop greater self-understanding, self-compassion and connection.
I am passionate about supporting those on a journey of inner healing, growth, discovery and transformation. I am in service of those who ready to connect to the truth of their inner nature, explore their sense of purpose, and develop the unique and innate gifts they came to share with the world.
I am passionate about supporting those on a journey of inner healing, growth, discovery and transformation. I am in service of those who ready to connect to the truth of their inner nature, explore their sense of purpose, and develop the unique and innate gifts they came to share with the world.
Mainly men, but anyone who's a good fit, including LGBTQIA+ clients, is welcome
Most of the men I see are already coping, holding down work, family and day-to-day life, but are tired of the same blow-up happening on repeat. Blokes come to me when they're ready to put in real time on it, not just survive the next one
Mainly men, but anyone who's a good fit, including LGBTQIA+ clients, is welcome
Most of the men I see are already coping, holding down work, family and day-to-day life, but are tired of the same blow-up happening on repeat. Blokes come to me when they're ready to put in real time on it, not just survive the next one
Life can be challenging, and sometimes the strategies that once helped us cope are no longer enough. I work with adults and older adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, life transitions and other mental health concerns. I also support people living with more complex conditions, including bipolar disorder and psychosis. With over 18 years of clinical experience in mental health since 2008, I offer practical, compassionate support to help you regain clarity, confidence and a renewed sense of direction.
Life can be challenging, and sometimes the strategies that once helped us cope are no longer enough. I work with adults and older adolescents experiencing anxiety, depression, stress, burnout, relationship difficulties, trauma, grief, life transitions and other mental health concerns. I also support people living with more complex conditions, including bipolar disorder and psychosis. With over 18 years of clinical experience in mental health since 2008, I offer practical, compassionate support to help you regain clarity, confidence and a renewed sense of direction.
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.
You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or at a point of change. At times, there can be a sense that something isn’t quite working, even if it’s difficult to put into words.
Many of the people I work with are seeking not just relief from symptoms, but a deeper understanding of themselves and their experience.
I work with adults and adolescents, supporting concerns such as anxiety, life transitions, trauma, identity, and relationships. My approach is collaborative and relational, offering a space to reflect, explore, and make sense of what is happening beneath the surface.
You might be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or at a point of change. At times, there can be a sense that something isn’t quite working, even if it’s difficult to put into words.
Many of the people I work with are seeking not just relief from symptoms, but a deeper understanding of themselves and their experience.
I work with adults and adolescents, supporting concerns such as anxiety, life transitions, trauma, identity, and relationships. My approach is collaborative and relational, offering a space to reflect, explore, and make sense of what is happening beneath the surface.
Are you and your partner feeling more like housemates than companions, struggling to connect, stuck in the same painful cycles, or living with a quiet disconnection no one else can see? Perhaps intimacy feels out of reach, or you’ve moved through relationships searching for closeness but never quite finding safety. If you’re wondering whether the bond can be restored, don’t wait until distance grows deeper. Whether you’re working on your relationship or exploring recurring patterns on your own, I’m here to walk alongside you. Reaching out takes courage, and you deserve the support to create the love you long for.
Are you and your partner feeling more like housemates than companions, struggling to connect, stuck in the same painful cycles, or living with a quiet disconnection no one else can see? Perhaps intimacy feels out of reach, or you’ve moved through relationships searching for closeness but never quite finding safety. If you’re wondering whether the bond can be restored, don’t wait until distance grows deeper. Whether you’re working on your relationship or exploring recurring patterns on your own, I’m here to walk alongside you. Reaching out takes courage, and you deserve the support to create the love you long for.
Our inner world holds deep wisdom, often hidden beneath the stories we tell ourselves. By tuning into our emotions and listening to our bodies, we can uncover a personal map to a more meaningful life. With support and encouragement, we can recognise what we long for, what we need, ‘what truly feels right for me'. Together, we can explore how past experiences and the world around you shape your present-moment experience. When you become aware of old patterns, you can decide which ones still serve you - and which ones don’t - allowing you to step into new ways of being that bring greater connection, fulfilment, health, and wellbeing.
Our inner world holds deep wisdom, often hidden beneath the stories we tell ourselves. By tuning into our emotions and listening to our bodies, we can uncover a personal map to a more meaningful life. With support and encouragement, we can recognise what we long for, what we need, ‘what truly feels right for me'. Together, we can explore how past experiences and the world around you shape your present-moment experience. When you become aware of old patterns, you can decide which ones still serve you - and which ones don’t - allowing you to step into new ways of being that bring greater connection, fulfilment, health, and wellbeing.
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.
You might be neurodivergent and queer (or neuroqueer), part of poly/ENM or kink communities, or a sex-worker seeking care that doesn’t judge or pathologise.
I offer trauma-informed, attachment-based, neurodiversity-affirming therapy for adults seeking clarity and connection. My approach integrates psychological science with lived understanding of neuroqueer experience, ENM, kink and sex-work contexts. We build skills, insight, and self-trust at a pace that suits you.
You might be neurodivergent and queer (or neuroqueer), part of poly/ENM or kink communities, or a sex-worker seeking care that doesn’t judge or pathologise.
I offer trauma-informed, attachment-based, neurodiversity-affirming therapy for adults seeking clarity and connection. My approach integrates psychological science with lived understanding of neuroqueer experience, ENM, kink and sex-work contexts. We build skills, insight, and self-trust at a pace that suits you.
As a non‑binary, queer, neurodivergent counsellor from a multicultural background, I understand how important it is to feel genuinely seen and safe.
Hi! My name is Ray and I support clients that feel overwhelmed, stuck and disconnected from themselves who need a space to slow down, make sense of their emotions, and find steadier ground.
Many people seek counselling when they’re navigating the effects of trauma, chronic stress, or complex relationships. I offer support that feels calm, respectful, and genuinely collaborative.
With a trauma‑informed, humanistic, and strengths‑based approach I aim to help clients understand what’s happening inside them, develop practical coping strategies and reconnect with their values and direction.
As a non‑binary, queer, neurodivergent counsellor from a multicultural background, I understand how important it is to feel genuinely seen and safe.
Hi! My name is Ray and I support clients that feel overwhelmed, stuck and disconnected from themselves who need a space to slow down, make sense of their emotions, and find steadier ground.
Many people seek counselling when they’re navigating the effects of trauma, chronic stress, or complex relationships. I offer support that feels calm, respectful, and genuinely collaborative.
With a trauma‑informed, humanistic, and strengths‑based approach I aim to help clients understand what’s happening inside them, develop practical coping strategies and reconnect with their values and direction.
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.
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.
Nearby LGBTQ+ Therapists Searches for South Yarra
- Albert Park
- Armadale
- Balaclava
- Melbourne
- Middle Park
- Prahran
- Richmond
- Saint Kilda
- Saint Kilda East
- Saint Kilda West
- Toorak
- Windsor
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.