LGBTQIA Counselling in Elsternwick

The benefits of gay, lesbian and gender identity counselling in Elsternwick

Societal acceptance of people who are gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender and questioning is rapidly rising – and yet, there is still an element of discrimination, oppression and marginalisation in our community.

In addition to coping with this alienation, LGBTQIA people are also faced with sharing these self-discoveries with their friends and family members, finding an “authentic” sense of identity for themselves, as well as all the usual life challenges that we all deal with on a regular basis.

All of these combined anxieties can be overwhelming, and often result in depression, substance abuse and other negative behaviours that affect our physical and mental health.

By talking through these issues with our professional therapists, we can help you find a way to overcome your anxieties and find confidence in yourself. This process will also help to strengthen your relationships with friends and family, as well as romantic partners.

Our Elsternwick LGBTQIA counselling is beneficial for:

• People seeking help in dealing with issues related to sexual or romantic orientation or gender identity
• Anyone suffering from anxiety or depression in regards to societal interactions with friends, family, work colleagues and so on
• Anyone who is questioning their identity and sense of self
• People who are anxious about coming out to their family, friends or colleagues
• Anyone who is being exposed to discrimination, bullying or other forms of harassment
• People who find themselves resorting to substance abuse
• People with gender dysphoria 
• Anyone experiencing relationship issues due to the fact that one or both partners are concealing their true sexual orientations or gender identities

Your Psychologist Elsternwick also provides highly effective counselling for schemas such as emotional deprivation, social isolation, vulnerability, mistrust and abuse, subjugation and more.

Our team is here for you

If you are ready to discuss your LGBTQIA counselling needs with a licensed professional in Elsternwick, please don’t hesitate to arrange an appointment with us today.