LGBTQ+ Affirming Counsellors in South Perth, WA
What are my goals? I want to be able to provide mental health support to families and young people, particularly those in the LGBTQIA+ community and other underserved communities.
I am a counsellor at Discovery Family Therapy, where I work with teens and families. My expertise lies in addressing family conflict, gender and body image, loss, anxiety, and trauma using positive behavioral and cognitive interventions.
What are my goals? I want to be able to provide mental health support to families and young people, particularly those in the LGBTQIA+ community and other underserved communities.
I am a counsellor at Discovery Family Therapy, where I work with teens and families. My expertise lies in addressing family conflict, gender and body image, loss, anxiety, and trauma using positive behavioral and cognitive interventions.
Nicola is also an LGBTQIA+ affirmative clinician who has experience supporting individuals to explore their sexuality and gender identity, including assisting with the gender transition process.
Nicola is endorsed as a Clinical Psychologist with AHPRA and has worked with individuals in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings both in the public and private sectors. Nicola is a warm, compassionate, and dedicated clinician who uses a person-centred approach in which treatment is collaboratively tailored to the individual. Nicola has also had extensive experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma and as such, uses a trauma-informed approach to create a supportive, non-judgemental, and safe environment.
Nicola is also an LGBTQIA+ affirmative clinician who has experience supporting individuals to explore their sexuality and gender identity, including assisting with the gender transition process.
Nicola is endorsed as a Clinical Psychologist with AHPRA and has worked with individuals in inpatient, outpatient, and community settings both in the public and private sectors. Nicola is a warm, compassionate, and dedicated clinician who uses a person-centred approach in which treatment is collaboratively tailored to the individual. Nicola has also had extensive experience working with individuals who have experienced trauma and as such, uses a trauma-informed approach to create a supportive, non-judgemental, and safe environment.
My passion lies in guiding you towards crafting and living a life imbued with meaning and purpose, aligning with your core values, goals, and aspirations. I operate within a holistic framework and recognise the significant interplay between mental and physical well-being. In my practice, I adopt a compassionate and a client-centered approach, helping you achieve a sense of empowerment and the confidence to overcome your challenges and achieve your goals.
My passion lies in guiding you towards crafting and living a life imbued with meaning and purpose, aligning with your core values, goals, and aspirations. I operate within a holistic framework and recognise the significant interplay between mental and physical well-being. In my practice, I adopt a compassionate and a client-centered approach, helping you achieve a sense of empowerment and the confidence to overcome your challenges and achieve your goals.
Rachel is a empathic practitioner who takes a person-first approach. She creates a non-judgemental and supportive therapy relationship to assist her clients in understanding themselves and achieving their therapy goals. Rachel has an interest inworking with those who have faced adversity or trauma. As such, Rachel has psychological experience in the NDIS, and has volunteered with the Centre for Asylum Seekers, Refugees, and Detainees.
Rachel is a empathic practitioner who takes a person-first approach. She creates a non-judgemental and supportive therapy relationship to assist her clients in understanding themselves and achieving their therapy goals. Rachel has an interest inworking with those who have faced adversity or trauma. As such, Rachel has psychological experience in the NDIS, and has volunteered with the Centre for Asylum Seekers, Refugees, and Detainees.
I am a Registered Psychologist with experience working with various presentations pertaining to neurodiversity (e.g. Autism and ADHD), anxiety, depression, familial challenges, sexuality and relationship challenges. I also have an interest in sports psychology and HR selection. I am passionate in supporting my clients to navigate barriers and empower them to live fulfilling lives. I like to think my approach is professional and insightful but warm and authentic at the same time.
I am a Registered Psychologist with experience working with various presentations pertaining to neurodiversity (e.g. Autism and ADHD), anxiety, depression, familial challenges, sexuality and relationship challenges. I also have an interest in sports psychology and HR selection. I am passionate in supporting my clients to navigate barriers and empower them to live fulfilling lives. I like to think my approach is professional and insightful but warm and authentic at the same time.
Anita Mulani has interest in the improvement of mental health and wellbeing and has experience working with people who have emotional life challenges such as anxiety, trauma, depression and grief. She also has years of experience and professional training in couples counselling and has worked extensively with clients to help them overcome obstacles in their relationships. Anita has worked in different countries and is multilingual; she speaks fluent Japanese and Indonesian, Indian dialects, and is also familiar with intercultural and inter social differences between people of different backgrounds.
Anita Mulani has interest in the improvement of mental health and wellbeing and has experience working with people who have emotional life challenges such as anxiety, trauma, depression and grief. She also has years of experience and professional training in couples counselling and has worked extensively with clients to help them overcome obstacles in their relationships. Anita has worked in different countries and is multilingual; she speaks fluent Japanese and Indonesian, Indian dialects, and is also familiar with intercultural and inter social differences between people of different backgrounds.
I am here for you when you are feeling distressed, going through a difficult chapter, or just searching for more meaning, direction and fulfilment in your life. Often the people who see me have lived for many years with feelings of depression, anxiety or conflicted relationships. We work together to reflect and make sense of what has happened in your life, to explore your inner world and to find a new way forward.
I am here for you when you are feeling distressed, going through a difficult chapter, or just searching for more meaning, direction and fulfilment in your life. Often the people who see me have lived for many years with feelings of depression, anxiety or conflicted relationships. We work together to reflect and make sense of what has happened in your life, to explore your inner world and to find a new way forward.
Meet Henry, a dedicated and compassionate registered Psychologist at Aresolution. One of Henry's key strengths lies in his ability to work with clients who have experienced recent and historical trauma. Female clients have praised Henry's approach, finding healing and comfort in his therapeutic sessions. Henry is adept at addressing a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, ADHD, and trauma-related symptoms.
Meet Henry, a dedicated and compassionate registered Psychologist at Aresolution. One of Henry's key strengths lies in his ability to work with clients who have experienced recent and historical trauma. Female clients have praised Henry's approach, finding healing and comfort in his therapeutic sessions. Henry is adept at addressing a wide range of mental health concerns, including anxiety, depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, ADHD, and trauma-related symptoms.
Jay works with adults to overcome traumatic stress. Emerging trauma literature suggests that traumatic stress underpins most mental health diagnoses, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar, and borderline personality. Those living with traumatic stress typically feel numb, disconnected, afraid, alone, empty, and unsafe. They are often confused about why they feel bad and frequently ask, “what's wrong with me?” They can be disconnected from themselves, their loved ones, or the world around them, and they often have an addiction they use to reduce their pain. Ultimately, they want to feel safe, but this can feel unobtainable.
Jay works with adults to overcome traumatic stress. Emerging trauma literature suggests that traumatic stress underpins most mental health diagnoses, including depression, anxiety, ADHD, bipolar, and borderline personality. Those living with traumatic stress typically feel numb, disconnected, afraid, alone, empty, and unsafe. They are often confused about why they feel bad and frequently ask, “what's wrong with me?” They can be disconnected from themselves, their loved ones, or the world around them, and they often have an addiction they use to reduce their pain. Ultimately, they want to feel safe, but this can feel unobtainable.
Welcome to Kensington Psychology! We are a cosy practice located in East Victoria Park. Life can be complicated sometimes, but you don't have to cope on your own. I am a registered psychologist and passionate about supporting you to create a life worth living. Together we can develop a better understanding of your challenges and where they developed, help in the healing process, and plan for the future to create meaningful change in your life.
Welcome to Kensington Psychology! We are a cosy practice located in East Victoria Park. Life can be complicated sometimes, but you don't have to cope on your own. I am a registered psychologist and passionate about supporting you to create a life worth living. Together we can develop a better understanding of your challenges and where they developed, help in the healing process, and plan for the future to create meaningful change in your life.
I work with highly sensitive people who struggle with intense emotions and their aftermath. Sometimes they may feel like they are feeling everything, all at once, at other times nothing at all. They may have experienced a big trauma, or lots of little ones. My clients come to learn how to navigate the emotional highs and lows, be a better friend and partner (and find better friends and partners) and overcome their difficulties to build a life that is meaningful and rich to them. I work with adolescents and their families and adults of all ages. I also work with carers (family and friends) of people with mental health challenges.
I work with highly sensitive people who struggle with intense emotions and their aftermath. Sometimes they may feel like they are feeling everything, all at once, at other times nothing at all. They may have experienced a big trauma, or lots of little ones. My clients come to learn how to navigate the emotional highs and lows, be a better friend and partner (and find better friends and partners) and overcome their difficulties to build a life that is meaningful and rich to them. I work with adolescents and their families and adults of all ages. I also work with carers (family and friends) of people with mental health challenges.
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Yosi has experience supporting individuals with: Trauma informed care, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Anxiety and panic, Emotion regulation, Alcohol and other drugs (AOD), adhd, Assertiveness training, LGBTQI+ issues, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, Stress, Behavioural problems, Personality disorders, Anger management, Grief and loss, Adoption issues, Personal development, Low self-esteem, Life Transition, and Adjustment Issues.
Yosi has experience supporting individuals with: Trauma informed care, Depression, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Anxiety and panic, Emotion regulation, Alcohol and other drugs (AOD), adhd, Assertiveness training, LGBTQI+ issues, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander background, Stress, Behavioural problems, Personality disorders, Anger management, Grief and loss, Adoption issues, Personal development, Low self-esteem, Life Transition, and Adjustment Issues.
Nez’s engaging and welcoming approach helps to put her clients at ease, and creates a safe space for them to open up and discuss any concerns. Nez provides unconditional support to her clients, guiding them to achieve insight about their concerns at their own desired pace. In this way, her client’s feel heard without judgement, and empowered to make changes in their own time and way. Nez is particularly skilled at helping her clients to improve communication, build trust, and deepen authentic relationship with self and others.
Nez’s engaging and welcoming approach helps to put her clients at ease, and creates a safe space for them to open up and discuss any concerns. Nez provides unconditional support to her clients, guiding them to achieve insight about their concerns at their own desired pace. In this way, her client’s feel heard without judgement, and empowered to make changes in their own time and way. Nez is particularly skilled at helping her clients to improve communication, build trust, and deepen authentic relationship with self and others.
I am committed and driven to help individuals find solutions to increase well-being, connection, understanding and growth. My therapeutic approach is client-centered and collaborative and I take a holistic approach to therapy, integrating a broad spectrum of treatment modalities to suit the individual needs of clients.
I am committed and driven to help individuals find solutions to increase well-being, connection, understanding and growth. My therapeutic approach is client-centered and collaborative and I take a holistic approach to therapy, integrating a broad spectrum of treatment modalities to suit the individual needs of clients.
WA Psychology and Wellness
Psychologist, MPsych, PsyBA - Clin. Psych
Verified Verified
South Perth, WA 6151
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My practice is LGBTQI+ affirmative. I have a special interest in working with gender identity and I am able to support adolescents & adults exploring their preferred gender identification, including assisting with the transition process. I see people with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety (phobias, social and generalised anxiety), trauma, worry and rumination, men’s health (including sexual health) and relationship difficulties (either individually or as part of couples therapy). Additionally, I work with adolescents and young adults with conduct issues who are in, or at risk of, contact with the justice system.
My practice is LGBTQI+ affirmative. I have a special interest in working with gender identity and I am able to support adolescents & adults exploring their preferred gender identification, including assisting with the transition process. I see people with a wide range of issues including depression, anxiety (phobias, social and generalised anxiety), trauma, worry and rumination, men’s health (including sexual health) and relationship difficulties (either individually or as part of couples therapy). Additionally, I work with adolescents and young adults with conduct issues who are in, or at risk of, contact with the justice system.
Leesha is a registered Psychotherapist specialising in work with young people, women and couples. Leesha has extensive experience in the field of sexuality, addiction and disability. She is an empathetic counsellor who believes that connection and authenticity are essential elements in therapy. Leesha works in an integrative and holistic way to create a comfortable and safe environment where individuals and couples can explore effective ways to move through difficult times and challenges. Leesha provides opportunities for deep exploration of the root of old ideas which keep us stuck in patterns that no longer serve us.
Leesha is a registered Psychotherapist specialising in work with young people, women and couples. Leesha has extensive experience in the field of sexuality, addiction and disability. She is an empathetic counsellor who believes that connection and authenticity are essential elements in therapy. Leesha works in an integrative and holistic way to create a comfortable and safe environment where individuals and couples can explore effective ways to move through difficult times and challenges. Leesha provides opportunities for deep exploration of the root of old ideas which keep us stuck in patterns that no longer serve us.
Francisca is an experienced psychotherapist and counsellor (over 6 years experience), she provide trauma-informed psychotherapy and counselling for a variety of concerns. Franciscas services address complex trauma, abuse, emotional distress, depression, anxiety, and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Francisca also supports individuals navigating significant life events, relationship challenges, and transitions. Francisca can help those struggling to find meaning, purpose, and direction in life. Francisca holds a Masters in Jungian Psychology (obtained in Uruguay) and Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Curtin University)
Francisca is an experienced psychotherapist and counsellor (over 6 years experience), she provide trauma-informed psychotherapy and counselling for a variety of concerns. Franciscas services address complex trauma, abuse, emotional distress, depression, anxiety, and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD). Francisca also supports individuals navigating significant life events, relationship challenges, and transitions. Francisca can help those struggling to find meaning, purpose, and direction in life. Francisca holds a Masters in Jungian Psychology (obtained in Uruguay) and Masters in Counselling and Psychotherapy (Curtin University)
I specialise in working with women and LGBTQI+ folk who are wanting support with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and body image concerns. Many of my clients experience stigma and micro-aggressions on a daily basis. Some of the main reasons people choose to see me are because they struggle with feeling 'not good enough', or they have difficulty coping with overwhelming emotions, or they are struggling in a world that doesn't seem to accept them. Some of my clients feel disconnected from themselves and are wanting support to work out who they are. Most of my clients would like to feel safer.
I specialise in working with women and LGBTQI+ folk who are wanting support with trauma, PTSD, anxiety, depression, and body image concerns. Many of my clients experience stigma and micro-aggressions on a daily basis. Some of the main reasons people choose to see me are because they struggle with feeling 'not good enough', or they have difficulty coping with overwhelming emotions, or they are struggling in a world that doesn't seem to accept them. Some of my clients feel disconnected from themselves and are wanting support to work out who they are. Most of my clients would like to feel safer.
Create the life you want! Anna Amhrose provides therapeutic support and counselling for adults, children, teenagers and families to manage challenges and achieve their goals. A person-centred approach, individualised goal setting and deep listening makes this happen. Improve daily living, relationships, self-regulation skills, mental health, relationships & thrive! Anna has the experience and capacity to work with NDIS participants with self-managed or plan managed funding. She can work with you at school, in the Cottesloe office, at home or on-line.
Create the life you want! Anna Amhrose provides therapeutic support and counselling for adults, children, teenagers and families to manage challenges and achieve their goals. A person-centred approach, individualised goal setting and deep listening makes this happen. Improve daily living, relationships, self-regulation skills, mental health, relationships & thrive! Anna has the experience and capacity to work with NDIS participants with self-managed or plan managed funding. She can work with you at school, in the Cottesloe office, at home or on-line.
The way I work is interactive, collaborative, intuitive, and respectful. I work analytically with my clients by investigating how early childhood experiences have shaped current thinking and behaviours. We explore the links between unconscious and conscious thoughts, symbolism, beliefs, emotions, desires, and how they impact daily life. The work lies within the unconscious to conscious links, how one relates to their world, allowing unspoken languages of the body to express deeply felt emotions and thought patterns. As your ‘story’ unfolds, together we work to find meanings, diverse perspectives, and solutions to your concerns.
The way I work is interactive, collaborative, intuitive, and respectful. I work analytically with my clients by investigating how early childhood experiences have shaped current thinking and behaviours. We explore the links between unconscious and conscious thoughts, symbolism, beliefs, emotions, desires, and how they impact daily life. The work lies within the unconscious to conscious links, how one relates to their world, allowing unspoken languages of the body to express deeply felt emotions and thought patterns. As your ‘story’ unfolds, together we work to find meanings, diverse perspectives, and solutions to your concerns.
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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.