LGBTQ+ Affirming Counsellors in Adelaide, SA
I also support many within the LGBTQIA+ Community.
Are you facing a crisis of faith from a religious upbringing or abuse in your spiritual community? Perhaps you were raised in a religious household, and you're still unraveling the lingering effects. Struggling with the impact of purity culture? Healing from religious trauma or deconstructing takes time, commitment, and self-compassion, but healing is possible! In the LGBTQIA+ community too? I get it. I provide a safe and affirming space for exploring your spirituality, sexuality and gender, on your terms.
I also support many within the LGBTQIA+ Community.
Are you facing a crisis of faith from a religious upbringing or abuse in your spiritual community? Perhaps you were raised in a religious household, and you're still unraveling the lingering effects. Struggling with the impact of purity culture? Healing from religious trauma or deconstructing takes time, commitment, and self-compassion, but healing is possible! In the LGBTQIA+ community too? I get it. I provide a safe and affirming space for exploring your spirituality, sexuality and gender, on your terms.
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.
Tara - Cathartic Collaborations
Clinical Social Work/Therapist, AASW
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Adelaide, SA 5000
My professional social work practice is informed by evidence-based approaches, including: Neurodivergent-Affirming Strengths Based Practice, Harm Reduction Techniques, Trauma-Informed Approaches, Anti-Oppressive Practices, Feminist ( Queer and Trans Inclusive) Theory and Systemic Practice.
Hello! I'm a queer, non-binary, AuDHD’er and I’m passionate about providing authentic support for my community – neurodivergent LGBTQIA+ folks. I especially love working with neurodivergent trans and gender diverse teenagers and young adults – I have extensive experience in exploring gender identity and sexuality, gender dysphoria and pushing back against the binary. My professional special interest is queer and trans inclusive sexual education and healthy relationships - including open, non-monogamous and polyamorous dynamics. My personal special interest is pet rats – please ask me questions if you’re curious!
My professional social work practice is informed by evidence-based approaches, including: Neurodivergent-Affirming Strengths Based Practice, Harm Reduction Techniques, Trauma-Informed Approaches, Anti-Oppressive Practices, Feminist ( Queer and Trans Inclusive) Theory and Systemic Practice.
Hello! I'm a queer, non-binary, AuDHD’er and I’m passionate about providing authentic support for my community – neurodivergent LGBTQIA+ folks. I especially love working with neurodivergent trans and gender diverse teenagers and young adults – I have extensive experience in exploring gender identity and sexuality, gender dysphoria and pushing back against the binary. My professional special interest is queer and trans inclusive sexual education and healthy relationships - including open, non-monogamous and polyamorous dynamics. My personal special interest is pet rats – please ask me questions if you’re curious!
Creating Wellbeing Melbourne
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
5 Endorsed
Adelaide, SA 5000
I am currently facilitating Creative Workshops at part of Switchboard’s LGBTQIA+ Suicide Bereavement Program.
***PLEASE CONTACT ME VIA EMAIL*** Hi, I'm Rae (they/them) and I'm a trans non-binary and multiple neurodivergent registered supervisor (I avoids using the term ‘clinical’ to describe the supervision work I do, as I prefer to use non-clinical language in my approaches), arts therapist, and psychotherapist with a lived experience of chronic illness. I have white Anglophone privilege and settler privilege. I experience marginalisation due to living in cisgenderist, binary, neurotypical-centred society. I am very passionate about disability rights, the LGBTQIA+ community and mental health. I am vegan and love animals.
I am currently facilitating Creative Workshops at part of Switchboard’s LGBTQIA+ Suicide Bereavement Program.
***PLEASE CONTACT ME VIA EMAIL*** Hi, I'm Rae (they/them) and I'm a trans non-binary and multiple neurodivergent registered supervisor (I avoids using the term ‘clinical’ to describe the supervision work I do, as I prefer to use non-clinical language in my approaches), arts therapist, and psychotherapist with a lived experience of chronic illness. I have white Anglophone privilege and settler privilege. I experience marginalisation due to living in cisgenderist, binary, neurotypical-centred society. I am very passionate about disability rights, the LGBTQIA+ community and mental health. I am vegan and love animals.
Very Helpful Chats offers ADHD & Autism assessments, mental health treatment, counselling, occupational therapy, ADHD coaching, and social-therapeutic groups to the neurodivergent community. We are an online telehealth-only service. Our team is made up of neurodivergent, neuro-affirming, gender diverse, and queer/ LGBTIQA+ health professionals.
Very Helpful Chats offers ADHD & Autism assessments, mental health treatment, counselling, occupational therapy, ADHD coaching, and social-therapeutic groups to the neurodivergent community. We are an online telehealth-only service. Our team is made up of neurodivergent, neuro-affirming, gender diverse, and queer/ LGBTIQA+ health professionals.
I am highly experienced in working with young people from 12 years old and up, the LGBTIQA community, HIV positive folk, migrants, refugees & First Nations communities.
I am highly passionate about working with young people & my own queer community, including other gay men, gender diverse & HIV positive folk, as well as all people from minority groups or diverse cultural backgrounds, including neurodiverse folk & people with a disability. As members of marginalised populations, we often share that sense of shame (as well as pride!) that comes with not living up to the dominant culture's expectations of 'normal'. Queerphobia, racism, ableism, sexism, toxic masculinity, minority stress, micro-aggressions, internalised shame & identity concerns are often daily experiences for many of us.
I am highly experienced in working with young people from 12 years old and up, the LGBTIQA community, HIV positive folk, migrants, refugees & First Nations communities.
I am highly passionate about working with young people & my own queer community, including other gay men, gender diverse & HIV positive folk, as well as all people from minority groups or diverse cultural backgrounds, including neurodiverse folk & people with a disability. As members of marginalised populations, we often share that sense of shame (as well as pride!) that comes with not living up to the dominant culture's expectations of 'normal'. Queerphobia, racism, ableism, sexism, toxic masculinity, minority stress, micro-aggressions, internalised shame & identity concerns are often daily experiences for many of us.
I support individuals and partners to navigate the unique challenges faced by those wanting to explore relationship styles other than the socially accepted heterosexual monogamous relationship, such as Kink, BDSM, swinging, multi-partner relationships, or polyamory, especially those in mixed-orientation and queer relationships.
We are all constantly evolving and this can present difficult challenges, often impacted by family, social and cultural conditioning, religious and gender-based beliefs, roles, and biases. You might want to challenge this conditioning and these constraints. Understanding this within ourself, our relationships, and our families can be complex. You might realise that your sexual, relationship, and gender identities and preferences may be different from societal expectations, so you may struggle internally to accept who you are and your ability to live authentically. We need safe and appropriate support to navigate these changes.
I support individuals and partners to navigate the unique challenges faced by those wanting to explore relationship styles other than the socially accepted heterosexual monogamous relationship, such as Kink, BDSM, swinging, multi-partner relationships, or polyamory, especially those in mixed-orientation and queer relationships.
We are all constantly evolving and this can present difficult challenges, often impacted by family, social and cultural conditioning, religious and gender-based beliefs, roles, and biases. You might want to challenge this conditioning and these constraints. Understanding this within ourself, our relationships, and our families can be complex. You might realise that your sexual, relationship, and gender identities and preferences may be different from societal expectations, so you may struggle internally to accept who you are and your ability to live authentically. We need safe and appropriate support to navigate these changes.
As a neurodivergent individual powered by ADHD and Dyslexia, Emerson, proudly non-binary and queer brings a unique perspective to my practice.
I am committed to prioritising access to supports for LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent communities. I holds qualifications as a registered psychologist endorsed in Clinical Psychology and Educational and Developmental Psychology. My practise reflects not just professional expertise, but lived experience in understanding of the challenges faced by marginalized communities. I provide support to trans and gender diverse young people and their families.
As a neurodivergent individual powered by ADHD and Dyslexia, Emerson, proudly non-binary and queer brings a unique perspective to my practice.
I am committed to prioritising access to supports for LGBTQIA+ and neurodivergent communities. I holds qualifications as a registered psychologist endorsed in Clinical Psychology and Educational and Developmental Psychology. My practise reflects not just professional expertise, but lived experience in understanding of the challenges faced by marginalized communities. I provide support to trans and gender diverse young people and their families.
It’s not your responsibility as my client to explain what Gender Sexuality Diversity is, or the impacts that living in a cis het normative society may have on mental wellbeing, it’s mine as your Queer Informed Counsellor.
Are you looking for a Queer Informed Counsellor? Holistic, non-medicalising? Someone who 'just gets it'? Where you can be your authentic Self when you feel comfortable & safe? Someone with a unique understanding the impacts of living in a cisgender hetero normative society can have on the mental wellbeing of LGBTQA+ individuals & our communities. I offer a queer informed, person centred, strengths based therapy approach working exclusively with LGBTQA+ individuals 25 plus & those exploring or concealing their authentic gender & sexuality. Fully online with appointments available Saturdays.
It’s not your responsibility as my client to explain what Gender Sexuality Diversity is, or the impacts that living in a cis het normative society may have on mental wellbeing, it’s mine as your Queer Informed Counsellor.
Are you looking for a Queer Informed Counsellor? Holistic, non-medicalising? Someone who 'just gets it'? Where you can be your authentic Self when you feel comfortable & safe? Someone with a unique understanding the impacts of living in a cisgender hetero normative society can have on the mental wellbeing of LGBTQA+ individuals & our communities. I offer a queer informed, person centred, strengths based therapy approach working exclusively with LGBTQA+ individuals 25 plus & those exploring or concealing their authentic gender & sexuality. Fully online with appointments available Saturdays.
Brown Eden Psychotherapy
Psychotherapist, MA, PACFA
Verified Verified
Adelaide, SA 5000
Waitlist for new clients
I specialise in trauma, sexual assault, anger issues, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transition, grief & loss, family violence, Minority Stress, BIPOC, LGBTIQ+ and gender diverse related issues.
I offer confidential, non-judgemental, culturally appropriate and trauma informed psychotherapy and counselling to individuals, couples and families. I am a Relational Gestalt Psychotherapist. I've worked in various roles including: counsellor, social worker, youth worker and community development worker in a number of fields including: Community Health, LGBTQIA+ Mental Health, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, Men’s Family Violence Counselling, Trauma & Sexual Assault counselling, Women’s Organisations, Youth Organisations, International and Community Development Projects and Indigenous Non-Government Organisations.
I specialise in trauma, sexual assault, anger issues, anxiety, depression, relationship issues, life transition, grief & loss, family violence, Minority Stress, BIPOC, LGBTIQ+ and gender diverse related issues.
I offer confidential, non-judgemental, culturally appropriate and trauma informed psychotherapy and counselling to individuals, couples and families. I am a Relational Gestalt Psychotherapist. I've worked in various roles including: counsellor, social worker, youth worker and community development worker in a number of fields including: Community Health, LGBTQIA+ Mental Health, Aboriginal Community Controlled Organisations, Men’s Family Violence Counselling, Trauma & Sexual Assault counselling, Women’s Organisations, Youth Organisations, International and Community Development Projects and Indigenous Non-Government Organisations.
Pip (Hannah) Fell
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Couns. Psych.
Verified Verified
Adelaide, SA 5000 (Online Only)
It is my commitment to provide an all-encompassing practice, including providing psychological treatment to those in the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from all socioeconomic, religious and cultural backgrounds.
My name is Pip (Hannah) Fell and I am a registered counselling psychologist. I have worked extensively in private practice, community health, trauma rehabilitation services and fertility services around Melbourne since 2015. I have experience working with people who encounter a broad range of mental health issues, including but not limited to; anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationship difficulties, trauma, identity matters, fertility concerns, and personality disorders.
It is my commitment to provide an all-encompassing practice, including providing psychological treatment to those in the LGBTQIA+ community, and people from all socioeconomic, religious and cultural backgrounds.
My name is Pip (Hannah) Fell and I am a registered counselling psychologist. I have worked extensively in private practice, community health, trauma rehabilitation services and fertility services around Melbourne since 2015. I have experience working with people who encounter a broad range of mental health issues, including but not limited to; anxiety, depression, interpersonal relationship difficulties, trauma, identity matters, fertility concerns, and personality disorders.
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My name is Beth, and I am a psychologist who focuses on working with neurodivergent young adults, teens, and kids, particularly those who identify as gender diverse or LGBTQIA+. As a teenager, life can be hard and confusing. You may be struggling with self-esteem, figuring out your identity, or dealing with changes in your life
My name is Beth, and I am a psychologist who focuses on working with neurodivergent young adults, teens, and kids, particularly those who identify as gender diverse or LGBTQIA+. As a teenager, life can be hard and confusing. You may be struggling with self-esteem, figuring out your identity, or dealing with changes in your life
Maddy approaches therapy with deep acceptance and empathy, working collaboratively with individuals to explore their experiences with curiosity and compassion. They consider the influence of broader social contexts and draw from various therapeutic modalities to find the path best suited to each person. She has worked with people of all ages and with diverse backgrounds and identities. Maddy is passionate about working with queer people, spiritual/existential issues, grief processing, sex workers, and AOD.
Maddy approaches therapy with deep acceptance and empathy, working collaboratively with individuals to explore their experiences with curiosity and compassion. They consider the influence of broader social contexts and draw from various therapeutic modalities to find the path best suited to each person. She has worked with people of all ages and with diverse backgrounds and identities. Maddy is passionate about working with queer people, spiritual/existential issues, grief processing, sex workers, and AOD.
Hi there! I'm Yvonne, a senior psychologist at Very Helpful Chats. I'm an ADHDer, LGBTQIA+ and navigate life as a spoonie. I know personally the grief, anger and then acceptance of finding out later in life why things have always been different for me. I have learnt that no two brains are the same; that's what makes humans so interesting! Knowing how your brain works is like the keys to Disneyland.
Hi there! I'm Yvonne, a senior psychologist at Very Helpful Chats. I'm an ADHDer, LGBTQIA+ and navigate life as a spoonie. I know personally the grief, anger and then acceptance of finding out later in life why things have always been different for me. I have learnt that no two brains are the same; that's what makes humans so interesting! Knowing how your brain works is like the keys to Disneyland.
My name is Isy (She/Her) and I am a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ Community. I am a professionally registered Arts Therapist and have been a practicing art therapist since 2014. I offer a neuro-affirming and trauma informed practice and a supportive safe space to express and explore your challenges.
My name is Isy (She/Her) and I am a proud member of the LGBTQIA+ Community. I am a professionally registered Arts Therapist and have been a practicing art therapist since 2014. I offer a neuro-affirming and trauma informed practice and a supportive safe space to express and explore your challenges.
Stickbymecounselling / Psychosexual therapist
Counsellor, MA, ACA-L2
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Adelaide, SA 5000
Working with singles, couples, and families is Johanna's primary focus. She also works with men and women experiencing problems related to their sexual health, including erectile dysfunction and delayed ejaculation. For women, she treats low sexual desire, fertility issues, conception-related misconceptions, hypoactive sexual desire disorder, and out-of-control sexual behaviours like sex, porn addiction. Johanna is accommodating to sex workers. Additionally, she is LGBTQ, kink, and fetish friendly, and she can work with poly/open partnerships
Working with singles, couples, and families is Johanna's primary focus. She also works with men and women experiencing problems related to their sexual health, including erectile dysfunction and delayed ejaculation. For women, she treats low sexual desire, fertility issues, conception-related misconceptions, hypoactive sexual desire disorder, and out-of-control sexual behaviours like sex, porn addiction. Johanna is accommodating to sex workers. Additionally, she is LGBTQ, kink, and fetish friendly, and she can work with poly/open partnerships
I aim to understand what is being communicated and support alternative strategies that are neurodivergent, disability and LGBTQIA+ affirming.
Hi! I am Shosh. I am a neurodiversity affirming behaviour support specialist and NDIS access liason specialist, at Perfectly Imperfect. I strive to help individuals develop positive coping mechanisms and communication skills that empower to navigate the challenges they face. Using person-centred, strengths based approach to recognise individuals unique strengths and challenges and focuses on building capacity and independence.
I aim to understand what is being communicated and support alternative strategies that are neurodivergent, disability and LGBTQIA+ affirming.
Hi! I am Shosh. I am a neurodiversity affirming behaviour support specialist and NDIS access liason specialist, at Perfectly Imperfect. I strive to help individuals develop positive coping mechanisms and communication skills that empower to navigate the challenges they face. Using person-centred, strengths based approach to recognise individuals unique strengths and challenges and focuses on building capacity and independence.
Alexandra Frost | Director - Attuned Psychology
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
Adelaide, SA 5000
Hello, I'm Alexandra Frost (prefer Alex), Director and Principal Clinical Psychologist at Attuned Psychology, an established group practice with locations in North Adelaide and Glenelg. I am experienced in working with adolescents, adults, couples, performers and the LGBTQIA+ community both face to face and online. I look forward to working with you in a way that respects your uniqueness, wisdom, vulnerability, courage, and creativity. In 26 + years, I’ve developed an approach that helps me deepen my knowledge and understanding of what shapes your mental health and relationships, always bringing authenticity and presence.
Hello, I'm Alexandra Frost (prefer Alex), Director and Principal Clinical Psychologist at Attuned Psychology, an established group practice with locations in North Adelaide and Glenelg. I am experienced in working with adolescents, adults, couples, performers and the LGBTQIA+ community both face to face and online. I look forward to working with you in a way that respects your uniqueness, wisdom, vulnerability, courage, and creativity. In 26 + years, I’ve developed an approach that helps me deepen my knowledge and understanding of what shapes your mental health and relationships, always bringing authenticity and presence.
Hi, I'm Bronwyn, and I specialize in ethical non-monogamy (ENM) and chronic illness through online and in-person counselling. I also work extensively with folks from the neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, kink and BDSM communities. ENM covers a range of relationship structures that fall outside of social norms, such as open-relationships and polyamory. Therapeutic topics often include jealousy, boundary setting, trust, attachment and sexual discovery. My work in the ENM field led me to author a book "The Beginner's Guide to Ethical Non-Monogamy". In this space I'm also known as 'The Polyamory Practitioner'; join me on Instagram and Facebook.
Hi, I'm Bronwyn, and I specialize in ethical non-monogamy (ENM) and chronic illness through online and in-person counselling. I also work extensively with folks from the neurodivergent, LGBTQIA+, kink and BDSM communities. ENM covers a range of relationship structures that fall outside of social norms, such as open-relationships and polyamory. Therapeutic topics often include jealousy, boundary setting, trust, attachment and sexual discovery. My work in the ENM field led me to author a book "The Beginner's Guide to Ethical Non-Monogamy". In this space I'm also known as 'The Polyamory Practitioner'; join me on Instagram and Facebook.
I work with adults & adolescents experiencing complex trauma, substance use, anxiety, depression, anger, life transitions, grief & loss, overwhelm & stress, LGBTQIA+ issues, & relational challenges between people who long to connect more fully.
My approach as a psychotherapist is holistic, non-judgemental, trauma informed & deeply relational. I have worked in various roles including mental health counselling, outdoor education teaching, adventure therapy, wilderness rites of passage, & group facilitation for over a decade, supporting adults, young people & families. I bring these diverse experiences into my therapeutic practice to offer a specialised approach to this transformational work.
I work with adults & adolescents experiencing complex trauma, substance use, anxiety, depression, anger, life transitions, grief & loss, overwhelm & stress, LGBTQIA+ issues, & relational challenges between people who long to connect more fully.
My approach as a psychotherapist is holistic, non-judgemental, trauma informed & deeply relational. I have worked in various roles including mental health counselling, outdoor education teaching, adventure therapy, wilderness rites of passage, & group facilitation for over a decade, supporting adults, young people & families. I bring these diverse experiences into my therapeutic practice to offer a specialised approach to this transformational work.
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