LGBTQ+ Affirming Counsellors in Northbridge, NSW
In my role as a clinical psychologist I will listen to you, the expert in your own life, to guide us in your treatment goals. Therapy can be short term and specific, or you may wish to have a safe and contemplative space to explore re- occurring themes in your life. You may need to examine and reset patterns of behaviour so your family/relationships can flourish and enjoy wellbeing, or you may be a performing artist or student struggling with performance anxiety, perfectionism and goal setting.
In my role as a clinical psychologist I will listen to you, the expert in your own life, to guide us in your treatment goals. Therapy can be short term and specific, or you may wish to have a safe and contemplative space to explore re- occurring themes in your life. You may need to examine and reset patterns of behaviour so your family/relationships can flourish and enjoy wellbeing, or you may be a performing artist or student struggling with performance anxiety, perfectionism and goal setting.
Owner/Director of the Engel Clinic - I have been privileged to work with clients for over 15 years using mindfulness based CBT, ACT, FBT, gut-directed hypnosis, and clinical hypnosis. I work extensively with all kinds of anxiety and stress conditions, gut-brain disorders, and eating disorders (including obesity and ARFID).
Owner/Director of the Engel Clinic - I have been privileged to work with clients for over 15 years using mindfulness based CBT, ACT, FBT, gut-directed hypnosis, and clinical hypnosis. I work extensively with all kinds of anxiety and stress conditions, gut-brain disorders, and eating disorders (including obesity and ARFID).
Dr Tamara Robins
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Northbridge, NSW 2063
Waitlist for new clients
I take a compassionate and personalised approach to therapy. I appreciate the distinctive backgrounds and perspectives of each individual. I enjoy working with teens 15+ and adults to build meaning and purpose in life and help navigate challenges such as anxiety, OCD, depression, work, study and parenting stress and burnout, PTSD and complex trauma.
I take a compassionate and personalised approach to therapy. I appreciate the distinctive backgrounds and perspectives of each individual. I enjoy working with teens 15+ and adults to build meaning and purpose in life and help navigate challenges such as anxiety, OCD, depression, work, study and parenting stress and burnout, PTSD and complex trauma.
Leo Martyn - Crows Nest Counselling
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AMHSW
Verified Verified
Northbridge, NSW 2063
Leo has been a clinical counsellor in private practice for over 12 years (ACA Level 4) and is an accredited social worker (MAASW). He is also a highly experienced meditation and mindfulness practitioner and student of spiritual and psychological paths. The practice in Crows Nest offers our clients sensitive and attuned counselling and psychotherapy services supportive of compassionate insight and empowerment for you to unpack and transform your mental health and personal life journey. Our space is friendly and safe counselling and psychotherapy space for individuals and couples to unpack and work through their concerns.
Leo has been a clinical counsellor in private practice for over 12 years (ACA Level 4) and is an accredited social worker (MAASW). He is also a highly experienced meditation and mindfulness practitioner and student of spiritual and psychological paths. The practice in Crows Nest offers our clients sensitive and attuned counselling and psychotherapy services supportive of compassionate insight and empowerment for you to unpack and transform your mental health and personal life journey. Our space is friendly and safe counselling and psychotherapy space for individuals and couples to unpack and work through their concerns.
Want to create the life you want and reach your potential? Could you do with a little help to solve your problems? Need some support to fast track some of your goals? Well that's what I'm all about! I'm an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist and I work from a trauma-informed and client-led perspective. I'm kind but direct when needed, and support in a solutions focused manner. I love to laugh, and enjoy helping people work through challenges and achieve their goals. I'm a certified DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy) practitioner and run DBT Skills groups or individual DBT sessions in person and online.
Want to create the life you want and reach your potential? Could you do with a little help to solve your problems? Need some support to fast track some of your goals? Well that's what I'm all about! I'm an experienced counsellor and psychotherapist and I work from a trauma-informed and client-led perspective. I'm kind but direct when needed, and support in a solutions focused manner. I love to laugh, and enjoy helping people work through challenges and achieve their goals. I'm a certified DBT (Dialectical Behaviour Therapy) practitioner and run DBT Skills groups or individual DBT sessions in person and online.
Creating change takes commitment. My clients are adults (18+) who want to see changes in their lives and are ready to work together to make this happen. My approach is grounded in mindfulness, and I work collaboratively with clients to identify their issues and the therapeutic approach that best suits them. Clients who want to draw on their strengths to manage life's challenges and learn to be more self-compassionate are welcomed.
Creating change takes commitment. My clients are adults (18+) who want to see changes in their lives and are ready to work together to make this happen. My approach is grounded in mindfulness, and I work collaboratively with clients to identify their issues and the therapeutic approach that best suits them. Clients who want to draw on their strengths to manage life's challenges and learn to be more self-compassionate are welcomed.
Gabriela Salabert
Psychologist, MA, FAPS
Verified Verified
Northbridge, NSW 2063
Not accepting new clients
I provide clinical psychologist services and psychotherapy for adults, couples and families. l work with grief, depression, anxiety, relationships and family problems. Im also specialised on trauma work including Intergenerational trauma, Grief, Loss and Bereavement and Antenatal and Postnatal parental adjustments.
I provide clinical psychologist services and psychotherapy for adults, couples and families. l work with grief, depression, anxiety, relationships and family problems. Im also specialised on trauma work including Intergenerational trauma, Grief, Loss and Bereavement and Antenatal and Postnatal parental adjustments.
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Dr Frank Sattler
Psychologist, PhD, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Kirribilli, NSW 2061
Hi! I'm a clinical psychologist working with individuals and couples. With individuals, I use CBT, relational therapy, LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapy, exposure therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, and ethical consultation among others. I work with adults, children and adolescents. I'm a Certified Gottman Therapist and in couples therapy, I mix Gottman therapy and systemic approaches. I also offer discernment counselling to married couples with divorce ambivalence.
Hi! I'm a clinical psychologist working with individuals and couples. With individuals, I use CBT, relational therapy, LGBTQIA+ affirmative therapy, exposure therapy, mindfulness-based approaches, and ethical consultation among others. I work with adults, children and adolescents. I'm a Certified Gottman Therapist and in couples therapy, I mix Gottman therapy and systemic approaches. I also offer discernment counselling to married couples with divorce ambivalence.
Hi, my name is Patrick and I cannot tell you how excited I am to be able to provide you with this service. As a Queer person from a CALD background who grew up in a conservative community with a high stigma around mental health illness, I understand what it is like to develop and live with poor mental health as a result of systemic concerns. Throughout my personal and professional life, I’ve always found it difficult to find a service that holistically caters to the mental health of people that live in complex systems (e.g., accounting for racial injustice, systemic oppression, complex trauma, and the patriarchy… to name a few).
Hi, my name is Patrick and I cannot tell you how excited I am to be able to provide you with this service. As a Queer person from a CALD background who grew up in a conservative community with a high stigma around mental health illness, I understand what it is like to develop and live with poor mental health as a result of systemic concerns. Throughout my personal and professional life, I’ve always found it difficult to find a service that holistically caters to the mental health of people that live in complex systems (e.g., accounting for racial injustice, systemic oppression, complex trauma, and the patriarchy… to name a few).
Veronica Gomez
Psychologist, PsychD, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
North Sydney, NSW 2060 (Online Only)
On a personal note, I'm a Queer, Neurodivergent Latinx mum of two and have first-hand experience of the challenges and superpowers that come with being Queer and Neurospicey! Reach out to our team and lets start the process to positive therapy journey.
Hi, Im Veronica (She/Her), a bubbly, queer and neurodivergent psychologist who has been working as a psychologist since 2010 and prides myself on my ability and experience with working with people from all walks of life and corners of the world. I have a passion for working with people who are of the LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergent, First Nations communities, and those who are Culturally and Linguistically Diverse. My strengths are helping clients feel safe to be themselves and to share their story, knowing they will be accepted for who they are. My approach is very down to earth, empathetic and warm.
On a personal note, I'm a Queer, Neurodivergent Latinx mum of two and have first-hand experience of the challenges and superpowers that come with being Queer and Neurospicey! Reach out to our team and lets start the process to positive therapy journey.
Hi, Im Veronica (She/Her), a bubbly, queer and neurodivergent psychologist who has been working as a psychologist since 2010 and prides myself on my ability and experience with working with people from all walks of life and corners of the world. I have a passion for working with people who are of the LGBTQIA+, Neurodivergent, First Nations communities, and those who are Culturally and Linguistically Diverse. My strengths are helping clients feel safe to be themselves and to share their story, knowing they will be accepted for who they are. My approach is very down to earth, empathetic and warm.
Over the past 20 years I have helped people with diverse experiences, including: Anxiety, Depression, Life transitions, Perceptions and interpretation of ourselves, Relationships, Sexuality and gender, including LGBTQIA+, Trauma.
My role is to listen, to understand and to identify what it is that you seek help with. Our work will be about building an understanding of what is going on internally and externally for you, in particular, the things about yourself that you may not be aware of. As we gain this understanding of you, it becomes easier for you and I to make sense of what is happening within you, why you act and feel a particular way in certain situations and relationships. By understanding and acting on these things, you will be able to bring about change in your life.
Over the past 20 years I have helped people with diverse experiences, including: Anxiety, Depression, Life transitions, Perceptions and interpretation of ourselves, Relationships, Sexuality and gender, including LGBTQIA+, Trauma.
My role is to listen, to understand and to identify what it is that you seek help with. Our work will be about building an understanding of what is going on internally and externally for you, in particular, the things about yourself that you may not be aware of. As we gain this understanding of you, it becomes easier for you and I to make sense of what is happening within you, why you act and feel a particular way in certain situations and relationships. By understanding and acting on these things, you will be able to bring about change in your life.
I'm an experienced LGBTQIA+, kink (incl.
Change, uncertainty and loss of control can affect our lives in many ways. It is helpful to talk about what you are going through, and together we can discuss ways to cope, manage symptoms, and explore how you can get your life back in balance. Whether you are experiencing a recent family, work, health, sex or life issue, or this has been going on for a long time, we can make sense of what is happening. We can identify the type of life you want, find ways to remove the obstacles and plan a way ahead.
I'm an experienced LGBTQIA+, kink (incl.
Change, uncertainty and loss of control can affect our lives in many ways. It is helpful to talk about what you are going through, and together we can discuss ways to cope, manage symptoms, and explore how you can get your life back in balance. Whether you are experiencing a recent family, work, health, sex or life issue, or this has been going on for a long time, we can make sense of what is happening. We can identify the type of life you want, find ways to remove the obstacles and plan a way ahead.
I have over 18 years experience working with adults and adolescents with a wide range of clinical presentations including anxiety and depression, grief and loss, bipolar, eating disorders, trauma and personality disorders. I am also experienced in working with the LGBTQ+ community.
I have over 18 years experience working with adults and adolescents with a wide range of clinical presentations including anxiety and depression, grief and loss, bipolar, eating disorders, trauma and personality disorders. I am also experienced in working with the LGBTQ+ community.
I recognise the value in neurodiversity being akin to biodiversity. I have worked in neuroscience and am a provisionally registered Psychologist working with children, adolescents, and adults, whether neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, living with chronic health issues and/or experiencing life stressors such as relationship or workplace distress, grief & loss, navigating identity, or feeling anxious, depressed, lonely, and isolated. I work one-on-one; meaning I do not do family or couples counselling, and work with my child clients privately with intermittent parental check-ins. Client privacy and safety to be themselves is my priority.
I recognise the value in neurodiversity being akin to biodiversity. I have worked in neuroscience and am a provisionally registered Psychologist working with children, adolescents, and adults, whether neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, living with chronic health issues and/or experiencing life stressors such as relationship or workplace distress, grief & loss, navigating identity, or feeling anxious, depressed, lonely, and isolated. I work one-on-one; meaning I do not do family or couples counselling, and work with my child clients privately with intermittent parental check-ins. Client privacy and safety to be themselves is my priority.
I am an experienced psychotherapist and counsellor, registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). My formal training is in Holistic Psychotherapy and Counselling and I have completed training Level 2 in the world recognised and evidence based Gottman Method Couples Therapy. I am accredited with a number of professionals and professional groups including PACFA and ANZPATH (Australia and New Zealand Professionals Association for Transgender Health). I also work therapeutically with people identifying as trans and gender diverse.
I am an experienced psychotherapist and counsellor, registered with the Psychotherapy and Counselling Federation of Australia (PACFA). My formal training is in Holistic Psychotherapy and Counselling and I have completed training Level 2 in the world recognised and evidence based Gottman Method Couples Therapy. I am accredited with a number of professionals and professional groups including PACFA and ANZPATH (Australia and New Zealand Professionals Association for Transgender Health). I also work therapeutically with people identifying as trans and gender diverse.
June Gay, Principal Psychologist
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA General
Verified Verified
Chatswood, NSW 2067
In particular, June has extensive experience treating anxiety, mood disorders, grief and loss, sleep, ADHD, LGBTQIA+ concerns, chronic illness distress and supporting parents re: child epilepsy.
Appointments available in August. June has over 22y experience as a Psychologist and has a Master of Counselling Psychology. Central to therapy with June is an authentic, empathetic and collaborative therapeutic relationship, which research has shown to be the most important factor in successful counselling. Recognising the uniqueness of each individual, June integrates evidence based concepts and techniques to assist and empower client recovery. Sessions can be conducted either in person or via Telehealth. She is a registered provider with Medicare, health funds, WorkCover, and Access+.
In particular, June has extensive experience treating anxiety, mood disorders, grief and loss, sleep, ADHD, LGBTQIA+ concerns, chronic illness distress and supporting parents re: child epilepsy.
Appointments available in August. June has over 22y experience as a Psychologist and has a Master of Counselling Psychology. Central to therapy with June is an authentic, empathetic and collaborative therapeutic relationship, which research has shown to be the most important factor in successful counselling. Recognising the uniqueness of each individual, June integrates evidence based concepts and techniques to assist and empower client recovery. Sessions can be conducted either in person or via Telehealth. She is a registered provider with Medicare, health funds, WorkCover, and Access+.
As a social worker, counsellor and psychotherapist I utilize an interpersonal relationship to enable self-understanding, shared focus, stress reduction and assist the changes that you currently seek. I am trained in a number of therapeutic approaches and modalities and integrate these according to your needs and situation. I have completed a diploma in adult psychotherapy, developing a strong interest in Self Psychology in the treatment of depression, anxiety and a range of trauma-based disorders. This influences my work frame, in relation to your psychosocial and mental health experiences.
As a social worker, counsellor and psychotherapist I utilize an interpersonal relationship to enable self-understanding, shared focus, stress reduction and assist the changes that you currently seek. I am trained in a number of therapeutic approaches and modalities and integrate these according to your needs and situation. I have completed a diploma in adult psychotherapy, developing a strong interest in Self Psychology in the treatment of depression, anxiety and a range of trauma-based disorders. This influences my work frame, in relation to your psychosocial and mental health experiences.
At J Fox Counselling, we understand the core values of mental health and the power of lived experiences. As a neurodivergent therapist with ADHD, I offer the skills that have personally transformed my own life, bringing profound joy and meaning to my work and sense of self. Together, we will focus on the areas that matter most to you, guiding you towards a more mindful and intentional life. Let's ask ourselves the right honest questions, empowering you to live for more.
At J Fox Counselling, we understand the core values of mental health and the power of lived experiences. As a neurodivergent therapist with ADHD, I offer the skills that have personally transformed my own life, bringing profound joy and meaning to my work and sense of self. Together, we will focus on the areas that matter most to you, guiding you towards a more mindful and intentional life. Let's ask ourselves the right honest questions, empowering you to live for more.
I am a registered psychologist, board approved supervisor and SIRA registered. I have also had extensive experience with NDIS clients, workcover, career coaching and vocational assessments/ reports.
I am a registered psychologist, board approved supervisor and SIRA registered. I have also had extensive experience with NDIS clients, workcover, career coaching and vocational assessments/ reports.
Jennifer Perkins Counselling & Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MSc, PACFA
Verified Verified
North Sydney, NSW 2060
Life is meant to be lived with joy. Let's help eliminate the barriers. Jennifer is an extremely well qualified therapist who works with you to help solve problems. She is trauma informed with a specialty in relationships. This means she is excellent at helping you work through a difficult family history, messy relationships or even offering parenting skills. She is dedicated to helping you have the most healing and positive experience possible and honored to walk this journey with you. She is committed to providing a quality experience including a strong vision towards social justice and social equality especially with LGBTQI folks.
Life is meant to be lived with joy. Let's help eliminate the barriers. Jennifer is an extremely well qualified therapist who works with you to help solve problems. She is trauma informed with a specialty in relationships. This means she is excellent at helping you work through a difficult family history, messy relationships or even offering parenting skills. She is dedicated to helping you have the most healing and positive experience possible and honored to walk this journey with you. She is committed to providing a quality experience including a strong vision towards social justice and social equality especially with LGBTQI folks.
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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.