LGBTQ+ Affirming Counsellors in Huntingdale, WA
I am also experienced in working with Lesbian Gay and Bisexual clients, as well as being a member of the LGB community.
Hi, I’m Colin Longworth, a Psychologist with weekday, evening and Saturday morning consultations, for a range of presenting issues. I'm registered for Medicare, Telehealth and NDIS. I’ve been a registered Psychologist since 2008. You can book online 24/7. (I've also been a volunteer phone counselor since 1981.) I studied Psychology in my later years. (My first 2 jobs were Blue-Collar.) As such I have a combination of over a half century of life experience along with my Psychology training and ongoing professional development, to bring to my role as Psychologist, Coach, Counselor and or Clinical Hypnotherapist (whichever applies).
I am also experienced in working with Lesbian Gay and Bisexual clients, as well as being a member of the LGB community.
Hi, I’m Colin Longworth, a Psychologist with weekday, evening and Saturday morning consultations, for a range of presenting issues. I'm registered for Medicare, Telehealth and NDIS. I’ve been a registered Psychologist since 2008. You can book online 24/7. (I've also been a volunteer phone counselor since 1981.) I studied Psychology in my later years. (My first 2 jobs were Blue-Collar.) As such I have a combination of over a half century of life experience along with my Psychology training and ongoing professional development, to bring to my role as Psychologist, Coach, Counselor and or Clinical Hypnotherapist (whichever applies).
We provide a person-centred approach to brain-based therapy that is designed to educate, empower, engage, and facilitate processes of growth, self-awareness, and self-healing. Keystone Therapy has developed a model of the root causes of behaviour. The model is holistic in that it integrates neurobiological, social and cultural impacts upon the psychological processes that underlie mental health. Introducing new learning, which brings about changes in the brain, results in concomitant changes in behaviour. Thus, through utilizing the brain’s inherent ability (“neuroplasticity”) to form new neural connections new behaviours arise.
We provide a person-centred approach to brain-based therapy that is designed to educate, empower, engage, and facilitate processes of growth, self-awareness, and self-healing. Keystone Therapy has developed a model of the root causes of behaviour. The model is holistic in that it integrates neurobiological, social and cultural impacts upon the psychological processes that underlie mental health. Introducing new learning, which brings about changes in the brain, results in concomitant changes in behaviour. Thus, through utilizing the brain’s inherent ability (“neuroplasticity”) to form new neural connections new behaviours arise.
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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
At Bent Couch Counselling, I specialise in providing affirming, trauma-informed support for men and LGBTQIA+ individuals across Australia.
As a cis gay man and father, I bring both lived experience and professional expertise to our sessions. My approach integrates evidence-based therapies, including Person-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), tailored to your unique needs.
At Bent Couch Counselling, I specialise in providing affirming, trauma-informed support for men and LGBTQIA+ individuals across Australia.
As a cis gay man and father, I bring both lived experience and professional expertise to our sessions. My approach integrates evidence-based therapies, including Person-Centred Therapy, Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), tailored to your unique needs.
I have a special interest in working with LGBTQ+ clients, with a queer affirming perspective.
In my early career I was a social worker, health adviser and counsellor in HIV and sexual health. After my doctorate in clinical psychology, I focused on adult mental health, working in various public health settings, forensics and in university counselling. I set up The Skype Clinic in 2012 and now only work by telehealth.
I have a special interest in working with LGBTQ+ clients, with a queer affirming perspective.
In my early career I was a social worker, health adviser and counsellor in HIV and sexual health. After my doctorate in clinical psychology, I focused on adult mental health, working in various public health settings, forensics and in university counselling. I set up The Skype Clinic in 2012 and now only work by telehealth.
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.
I was born in Borneo, identify as gay, and have experience living in different countries and cultures.
Additionally, I have extensive experience assisting clients facing domestic violence issues on Partner Visas, adeptly navigating complex immigration processes and court-mandated conditions. I offer crucial mental health support, expert witness opinions, and pivotal evidentiary assessment reports to help you communicate effectively with relevant authorities.
I was born in Borneo, identify as gay, and have experience living in different countries and cultures.
Additionally, I have extensive experience assisting clients facing domestic violence issues on Partner Visas, adeptly navigating complex immigration processes and court-mandated conditions. I offer crucial mental health support, expert witness opinions, and pivotal evidentiary assessment reports to help you communicate effectively with relevant authorities.
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.
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.
Thalia works primarily with LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent people, especially those navigating autism, ADHD, gender diversity, sexual diversity, and complex trauma.
As a queer AuDHDer, Thalia brings a mix of lived experience and practical strategies into their work. They know that exploring mental health can be messy and overwhelming, so they do their best to make sessions feel safe, collaborative, and empowering. Their approach is shaped by Liberation Psychology, Mad Pride, and Compassion-Focused Therapy.
Thalia works primarily with LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent people, especially those navigating autism, ADHD, gender diversity, sexual diversity, and complex trauma.
As a queer AuDHDer, Thalia brings a mix of lived experience and practical strategies into their work. They know that exploring mental health can be messy and overwhelming, so they do their best to make sessions feel safe, collaborative, and empowering. Their approach is shaped by Liberation Psychology, Mad Pride, and Compassion-Focused Therapy.
My experience is supporting women's health, NDIS disability support, LGBTQIA+ adults and teenagers, and culturally diverse people.
Hi! I'm a mental health counsellor for individuals and couples. My approach to therapy is centred on your strengths and your unique therapeutic needs. I operate with the belief that therapy doesn’t always have to be clinical. It’s important to me that therapy feels warm, welcoming, safe and a place where you can also have a laugh and find joy.
My experience is supporting women's health, NDIS disability support, LGBTQIA+ adults and teenagers, and culturally diverse people.
Hi! I'm a mental health counsellor for individuals and couples. My approach to therapy is centred on your strengths and your unique therapeutic needs. I operate with the belief that therapy doesn’t always have to be clinical. It’s important to me that therapy feels warm, welcoming, safe and a place where you can also have a laugh and find joy.
Hello, my name is Emma, and I am an LGBTQIA+ therapist specialising in mental health and addiction support.
I specialise in LGBTQIA+ therapy, supporting individuals exploring their gender identity or transitioning. With a gentle, client-paced approach, I aim to create a safe space where you feel understood and respected. Having faced challenges myself, I’m here to offer compassion, guidance, and support tailored to your unique journey.
Hello, my name is Emma, and I am an LGBTQIA+ therapist specialising in mental health and addiction support.
I specialise in LGBTQIA+ therapy, supporting individuals exploring their gender identity or transitioning. With a gentle, client-paced approach, I aim to create a safe space where you feel understood and respected. Having faced challenges myself, I’m here to offer compassion, guidance, and support tailored to your unique journey.
Along with my LGBTQIA+ experience, I can offer support for people exploring their gender or sexuality; as well as anyone experiencing issues around a current or past pregnancy.
Are you challenging your thoughts about what gender or sexuality feels right for you now? Maybe you've decided to transition or affirm your gender and want someone to psychologically support you during this process. OR Are you worrying or have concerns about your current or past pregnancy? Has your anxiety increased, and you don't know if you'll cope, especially with making decisions about the birth process? Are you worried about the birthing process and can't consider being a parent afterwards?
Along with my LGBTQIA+ experience, I can offer support for people exploring their gender or sexuality; as well as anyone experiencing issues around a current or past pregnancy.
Are you challenging your thoughts about what gender or sexuality feels right for you now? Maybe you've decided to transition or affirm your gender and want someone to psychologically support you during this process. OR Are you worrying or have concerns about your current or past pregnancy? Has your anxiety increased, and you don't know if you'll cope, especially with making decisions about the birth process? Are you worried about the birthing process and can't consider being a parent afterwards?
I am sought-after for providing services in areas, including medical professional wellbeing; concerns regarding bodies, gender, and sexuality, including LGBTQIA+ wellbeing; tertiary student wellbeing and success; cross-cultural wellbeing, including support for refugee and asylum seeker experiences and neurodivergent wellbeing, including ADHD.
Over a 25-year career as a registered psychologist, I have had the privilege to support people to manage complex, painful, and confusing experiences and find a sense of balance, hope and energy that enables them to live meaningful and successful lives.
In my experience working in high schools, universities, prisons, refugee and asylum seeker services, businesses, and private psychology clinics, I have developed a collaborative, compassionate, affirming, and supportive approach in my work that aims to help everyone feel relaxed and welcome.
I am sought-after for providing services in areas, including medical professional wellbeing; concerns regarding bodies, gender, and sexuality, including LGBTQIA+ wellbeing; tertiary student wellbeing and success; cross-cultural wellbeing, including support for refugee and asylum seeker experiences and neurodivergent wellbeing, including ADHD.
Over a 25-year career as a registered psychologist, I have had the privilege to support people to manage complex, painful, and confusing experiences and find a sense of balance, hope and energy that enables them to live meaningful and successful lives.
In my experience working in high schools, universities, prisons, refugee and asylum seeker services, businesses, and private psychology clinics, I have developed a collaborative, compassionate, affirming, and supportive approach in my work that aims to help everyone feel relaxed and welcome.
I work with people around the following themes and topics - LGBTQIA+ folks, trauma and grief.
My work is informed by Narrative therapy, Focusing, Somatics, Grief-tending, SFT, Anti-oppressive and Trauma informed practice. I run my business predominantly online, so my offerings are accessible to people throughout Australia and overseas.
I work with people around the following themes and topics - LGBTQIA+ folks, trauma and grief.
My work is informed by Narrative therapy, Focusing, Somatics, Grief-tending, SFT, Anti-oppressive and Trauma informed practice. I run my business predominantly online, so my offerings are accessible to people throughout Australia and overseas.
Kerryanne (she/they) is a registered psychologist (AHPRA) and counsellor who has worked within community services for over 10 years including: LGBTQIA+ organisations, domestic violence refuges, Alcohol and Drug (AOD) youth rehabilitation and youth mental health. Their approach is compassion focused, attachment informed and focuses on increasing accessibility and supports for clients. Their counselling room uses soft lighting, has sensory/fidget items and Kerryanne can be seen via telehealth (for those who struggle to access the service in person).
Kerryanne (she/they) is a registered psychologist (AHPRA) and counsellor who has worked within community services for over 10 years including: LGBTQIA+ organisations, domestic violence refuges, Alcohol and Drug (AOD) youth rehabilitation and youth mental health. Their approach is compassion focused, attachment informed and focuses on increasing accessibility and supports for clients. Their counselling room uses soft lighting, has sensory/fidget items and Kerryanne can be seen via telehealth (for those who struggle to access the service in person).
I provide neuro-diversity affirming psychology services for autistic, ADHER's, queer, and gender-diverse people, well as those within the neurotypical community struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, family conflict to name a few
Together, we create a clear plan of what to do & when. You will no longer feel anxious, lost or overwhelmed navigating 'systems' or wondering why you feel "different". Working within a neurodiversity paradigm allows you to connect to your authentic self, whilst learning self-advocacy skills, self care and acceptance.
I provide neuro-diversity affirming psychology services for autistic, ADHER's, queer, and gender-diverse people, well as those within the neurotypical community struggling with anxiety, depression, stress, family conflict to name a few
Together, we create a clear plan of what to do & when. You will no longer feel anxious, lost or overwhelmed navigating 'systems' or wondering why you feel "different". Working within a neurodiversity paradigm allows you to connect to your authentic self, whilst learning self-advocacy skills, self care and acceptance.
I provide sex therapy for individual and couple sexual issues and I’m experienced in working with LGBT and same-sex couples.
Can you relate to either of these statements? “I’m so over hurtful relationships. I’m starting to think I’ll be single forever” "We can’t keep fighting like this. If something doesn’t change we’re headed for a breakup” If you can relate to the pain of struggling in a relationship, you’re not alone. If you’re an individual in relationship pain, I can help you overcome your past relationship hurts, understand your blocks to intimacy, and help you create a successful long-term relationship. If you’re a couple, I can help you resolve long-standing issues and rebuild the loving, intimate and harmonious relationship you once had.
I provide sex therapy for individual and couple sexual issues and I’m experienced in working with LGBT and same-sex couples.
Can you relate to either of these statements? “I’m so over hurtful relationships. I’m starting to think I’ll be single forever” "We can’t keep fighting like this. If something doesn’t change we’re headed for a breakup” If you can relate to the pain of struggling in a relationship, you’re not alone. If you’re an individual in relationship pain, I can help you overcome your past relationship hurts, understand your blocks to intimacy, and help you create a successful long-term relationship. If you’re a couple, I can help you resolve long-standing issues and rebuild the loving, intimate and harmonious relationship you once had.
As a non-binary, queer, neurodivergent, and fat therapist, my lived experience allows me to understand the wider systemic impacts on each of our mental health and relationships.
I provide specialised counselling support to people with diverse experiences, including neurodivergence, gender, race, sexuality, disability, and fatness. My work centres anti-oppressive practices and values. I prioritise lived experience values and draw on my own journey and the journeys of others in my work.
As a non-binary, queer, neurodivergent, and fat therapist, my lived experience allows me to understand the wider systemic impacts on each of our mental health and relationships.
I provide specialised counselling support to people with diverse experiences, including neurodivergence, gender, race, sexuality, disability, and fatness. My work centres anti-oppressive practices and values. I prioritise lived experience values and draw on my own journey and the journeys of others in my work.
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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.