Sexuality and gender identity are integral aspects of your sense of self, and they play a significant role in shaping your experiences and relationships. It can be difficult to develop self-awareness in an environment that is not accepting of or feels hostile towards your true self.

You may be seeking counselling because you are questioning your identity or struggling with distressing or painful feelings and thoughts. A desire to understand yourself better or feel more harmonious with the world around you may feel overwhelming or dangerous to explore.

Sexuality

Sexuality encompasses a person's sexual orientation, desires, and preferences. It includes a spectrum of identities, such as heterosexual, homosexual, bisexual, asexual, and more. 

Gender Identity

Gender identity refers to a person's internal sense of their gender, which may or may not align with the sex they were assigned at birth. It includes a range of identities, such as male, female, transgender, non-binary, and more. 

How counselling will help

Working with identity in a counselling space will involve supporting you in exploring and affirming your sexuality and gender identity. Collaboratively we will identify your aspirations and work towards self-awareness and acceptance. Through deeper understanding and appreciation for yourself, you will improve your self-esteem and self-worth.

An LGBT+ affirmative counselling approach means we will work within your reality and lived experience, ensuring your well-being and personal growth remain the focus of your therapy.