LGBTQ+ Affirming Psychologists and Therapists in Buffalo City
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or lost. Perhaps you're navigating life transitions, past trauma, identity questions, or difficult relationships. You want to feel more grounded, connected, and empowered—but the path isn’t always clear. I offer a compassionate space where you can pause, breathe, and begin to make sense of your experiences in ways that honour who you are and who you are becoming.
You may be feeling stuck, overwhelmed, anxious, or lost. Perhaps you're navigating life transitions, past trauma, identity questions, or difficult relationships. You want to feel more grounded, connected, and empowered—but the path isn’t always clear. I offer a compassionate space where you can pause, breathe, and begin to make sense of your experiences in ways that honour who you are and who you are becoming.
I am an empathic and passionate Counselling Psychologist offering services for Individuals, couples, families, groups and organizations. Psychological assessment (incl. career guidance assessments) and psychotherapy are part of the services offered to adults, adolescents and children. Both inpatient and outpatient mental health services are offered. Clients are assisted to live life without the hindrance of emotional, behavioural and cognitive struggles. Services are offered in a non judgemental space with support in developing more fulfilling life experiences.
I am an empathic and passionate Counselling Psychologist offering services for Individuals, couples, families, groups and organizations. Psychological assessment (incl. career guidance assessments) and psychotherapy are part of the services offered to adults, adolescents and children. Both inpatient and outpatient mental health services are offered. Clients are assisted to live life without the hindrance of emotional, behavioural and cognitive struggles. Services are offered in a non judgemental space with support in developing more fulfilling life experiences.
I am a registered Counselling Psychologist based in East London, Eastern Cape. I specialise in providing supportive and non-judgmental therapy sessions, offering a wide range of individual therapy, with a particular interest in: Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders and Grief and Bereavement. In addition to therapy, I also offer psychometric assessments, including: Intelligence Quotient (IQ) assessments, Personality assessments, Career Assessments. I work predominantly from these theoretical frameworks: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Person-Centred Therapy and Narrative Therapy.
I am a registered Counselling Psychologist based in East London, Eastern Cape. I specialise in providing supportive and non-judgmental therapy sessions, offering a wide range of individual therapy, with a particular interest in: Anxiety Disorders, Mood Disorders and Grief and Bereavement. In addition to therapy, I also offer psychometric assessments, including: Intelligence Quotient (IQ) assessments, Personality assessments, Career Assessments. I work predominantly from these theoretical frameworks: Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), Person-Centred Therapy and Narrative Therapy.
Much of my work is with LGBTQ+ clients, neurodiverse clients, and those navigating sex and intimacy.
I specialize in working with LGBT+ individuals, living with ADHD and anxiety, and sexual issues.
Much of my work is with LGBTQ+ clients, neurodiverse clients, and those navigating sex and intimacy.
I specialize in working with LGBT+ individuals, living with ADHD and anxiety, and sexual issues.
If you are creative, neurodivergent, queer, chronically ill or disabled, please reach out to me.
My ideal client is someone who values authenticity, seeks neuroaffirming support, wants something different, values compassion and understanding, and is on a journey of self-discovery. You are looking for an approach that diverges from traditional psychological and medical models. Perhaps you've found that conventional methods haven't resonated with you or addressed your unique needs. You're also open to exploring integrative and holistic practices that consider the mind, body, and spirit.
If you are creative, neurodivergent, queer, chronically ill or disabled, please reach out to me.
My ideal client is someone who values authenticity, seeks neuroaffirming support, wants something different, values compassion and understanding, and is on a journey of self-discovery. You are looking for an approach that diverges from traditional psychological and medical models. Perhaps you've found that conventional methods haven't resonated with you or addressed your unique needs. You're also open to exploring integrative and holistic practices that consider the mind, body, and spirit.
You may be self-aware and capable, but still feel trapped in anxiety, burnout, or repeating emotional patterns; therapy can help you shift what insight alone has not changed. I specialise in working with thoughtful, emotionally aware adults who understand their struggles yet still feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in relationship patterns. Together, we explore the deeper drivers behind these experiences and work to shift them so you can regain emotional balance, confidence, and a greater sense of calm and control in your life.
You may be self-aware and capable, but still feel trapped in anxiety, burnout, or repeating emotional patterns; therapy can help you shift what insight alone has not changed. I specialise in working with thoughtful, emotionally aware adults who understand their struggles yet still feel overwhelmed, emotionally drained, or stuck in relationship patterns. Together, we explore the deeper drivers behind these experiences and work to shift them so you can regain emotional balance, confidence, and a greater sense of calm and control in your life.
Online Therapists
I am a registered Counselling Psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, academic stress, behavioural challenges, and life transitions. I am particularly passionate about supporting young people under 25 as they build resilience, confidence, and emotional wellbeing. I have experience working within the basic education, higher education, and youth development spaces, which gives me a strong understanding of the pressures young people face in school, university, and beyond.
I am a registered Counselling Psychologist who works with children, adolescents, and young adults navigating anxiety, depression, academic stress, behavioural challenges, and life transitions. I am particularly passionate about supporting young people under 25 as they build resilience, confidence, and emotional wellbeing. I have experience working within the basic education, higher education, and youth development spaces, which gives me a strong understanding of the pressures young people face in school, university, and beyond.
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.