LGBTQ Therapists in Auckland, AU
Hana Counselling and Education Limited
Counsellor, MA, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
Auckland 1071
Ai is an ACC Registered Trauma Therapist, EAP therapist, EMDR therapist,Mental health first aid instructor, Domestic violence and LTBTQIA+ advocate, NZAC qualified counsellor and social worker (Registered both in New Zealand and Japan). Ai can undertake counselling in either English or Japanese. Ai works with groups and individuals including, adults, children and adolescents. My experts are trauma, loss& grief,mental health, addiction, domestic violence, suicidal intervention, and LGBTQ+. Ai is a member of Auckland Rainbow Trust, and has a strong passion for helping queer clients, their whānau, and the community.
Ai is an ACC Registered Trauma Therapist, EAP therapist, EMDR therapist,Mental health first aid instructor, Domestic violence and LTBTQIA+ advocate, NZAC qualified counsellor and social worker (Registered both in New Zealand and Japan). Ai can undertake counselling in either English or Japanese. Ai works with groups and individuals including, adults, children and adolescents. My experts are trauma, loss& grief,mental health, addiction, domestic violence, suicidal intervention, and LGBTQ+. Ai is a member of Auckland Rainbow Trust, and has a strong passion for helping queer clients, their whānau, and the community.
Olivia Campbell
Counsellor, MCouns, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
Auckland 0600 (Online Only)
Tēnā koe, I am a narrative counsellor working in Tāmaki Makaurau. I identify as non-binary and queer, and specialise in working with fellow members of the rainbow community. I especially love working with people who are gender diverse and neurodivergent. I'm interested in helping people to live their lives in ways that feel authentic to them and are supportive of their needs.
Tēnā koe, I am a narrative counsellor working in Tāmaki Makaurau. I identify as non-binary and queer, and specialise in working with fellow members of the rainbow community. I especially love working with people who are gender diverse and neurodivergent. I'm interested in helping people to live their lives in ways that feel authentic to them and are supportive of their needs.
Rainbow Consulting
Psychologist, MPsych
Verified Verified
Auckland 1010 (Online Only)
Waitlist for new clients
I work with individuals, couples and policules. Though I work broadly with people who have a variety of emotional health concerns, I have a passion for and commitment to supporting those in Ethically Non Monogamous/polyamorous relationship structures and the LGBTQ+ community. I also have a focus on attachment, trauma, gender and sexuality/sex positivity.
I work with individuals, couples and policules. Though I work broadly with people who have a variety of emotional health concerns, I have a passion for and commitment to supporting those in Ethically Non Monogamous/polyamorous relationship structures and the LGBTQ+ community. I also have a focus on attachment, trauma, gender and sexuality/sex positivity.
Nat Phillips | Bright Minds Counselling
Counsellor, MCouns, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
2 Endorsed
Auckland 1052
I can support you to navigate a wide range of challenges, although I do specialise in: Self-compassion & self-esteem; LGBTQ+ affirming therapy; managing anxiety and panic attacks; body image / body acceptance; boundary setting and communication skills; self-discovery after autism diagnosis in adulthood.
Nau mai, haere mai Kia ora and welcome... My name is Nat, and I am an experienced counsellor working individually with adolescents and adults throughout Aotearoa. I offer both online and in-person counselling sessions for ages 13+. My approach is person-centered and pluralistic – this means I’ll work collaboratively with you to set therapeutic goals that are meaningful to you personally. I’ll pull from a wide range of counselling theories and modalities and will tailor our sessions to ensure they’re as unique as you are. My aim is always to uplift and empower you as we co-navigate your journey to wellbeing.
I can support you to navigate a wide range of challenges, although I do specialise in: Self-compassion & self-esteem; LGBTQ+ affirming therapy; managing anxiety and panic attacks; body image / body acceptance; boundary setting and communication skills; self-discovery after autism diagnosis in adulthood.
Nau mai, haere mai Kia ora and welcome... My name is Nat, and I am an experienced counsellor working individually with adolescents and adults throughout Aotearoa. I offer both online and in-person counselling sessions for ages 13+. My approach is person-centered and pluralistic – this means I’ll work collaboratively with you to set therapeutic goals that are meaningful to you personally. I’ll pull from a wide range of counselling theories and modalities and will tailor our sessions to ensure they’re as unique as you are. My aim is always to uplift and empower you as we co-navigate your journey to wellbeing.
As an Assistant Managing Ambassador for international online transgender support groups with 45 000 plus members, I'm also specialised in counselling for transgender and gender-diverse communities to assist with making their transition smooth as possible. I also assist with their mental health issues ie. suicidal, anxiety and depression issues within themselves and their partners/spouses and/or family relations. I help them to accept their true identity and place in the community and cope with the changes connected with real-life transitioning and fulfilment of their desires to live a happy and stress-free life.
As an Assistant Managing Ambassador for international online transgender support groups with 45 000 plus members, I'm also specialised in counselling for transgender and gender-diverse communities to assist with making their transition smooth as possible. I also assist with their mental health issues ie. suicidal, anxiety and depression issues within themselves and their partners/spouses and/or family relations. I help them to accept their true identity and place in the community and cope with the changes connected with real-life transitioning and fulfilment of their desires to live a happy and stress-free life.
I work with primarily with people identifying as girls and women in Aotearoa New Zealand who want to flourish into their most authentic selves. I care about helping people to better understand their experiences of anxiety and depression. I am also a passionate ally to the LGBTQ+ community. My clients are looking to improve their relationship to their bodies and their self esteem with a compassionate and non-judgemental perspective. I work with people on improving their relationships to those around them, work-life balance, and managing high expectations of self and/or perfectionism.
I work with primarily with people identifying as girls and women in Aotearoa New Zealand who want to flourish into their most authentic selves. I care about helping people to better understand their experiences of anxiety and depression. I am also a passionate ally to the LGBTQ+ community. My clients are looking to improve their relationship to their bodies and their self esteem with a compassionate and non-judgemental perspective. I work with people on improving their relationships to those around them, work-life balance, and managing high expectations of self and/or perfectionism.
I have worked in university, private practice, and community public-health settings and have expertise supporting clients with challenges related to Mood, Anxiety, Relationships, Stress, ADHD, Emotion Regulation, LGBTQIA+ health , and Family Support.
Clinical psychology is a branch of psychology that focuses on assessing, diagnosing, and treating psychological distress. At Kindset, I work collaboratively with clients to build an understanding of themselves and to learn strategies to meet their wellbeing goals. This includes integrating evidence-based practice within a warm, trusting, and compassionate therapeutic environment.
I have worked in university, private practice, and community public-health settings and have expertise supporting clients with challenges related to Mood, Anxiety, Relationships, Stress, ADHD, Emotion Regulation, LGBTQIA+ health , and Family Support.
Clinical psychology is a branch of psychology that focuses on assessing, diagnosing, and treating psychological distress. At Kindset, I work collaboratively with clients to build an understanding of themselves and to learn strategies to meet their wellbeing goals. This includes integrating evidence-based practice within a warm, trusting, and compassionate therapeutic environment.
Trained in the UK and having practised in NZ for over 15 years ago, I bring lived experience as a queer parent, and inter-generational migrant with racialised identity.
Hi, I am a registered HCPC practitioner psychologist (UK) and registered psychologist (NZ) who has been working with clients for over 20 years. I consider a strong rapport and therapeutic relationship to be critical to facilitating positive impacts with my client and take a holistic approach (spiritual, emotional, physical and cognitive) to establishing and maintaining this. I appreciate that we all have intersecting identities and given the current dominant culture, part of these can be oppressed; either consciously or unconsciously. This can often be painful, and I offer a space for all parts of you to seen, heard and valued.
Trained in the UK and having practised in NZ for over 15 years ago, I bring lived experience as a queer parent, and inter-generational migrant with racialised identity.
Hi, I am a registered HCPC practitioner psychologist (UK) and registered psychologist (NZ) who has been working with clients for over 20 years. I consider a strong rapport and therapeutic relationship to be critical to facilitating positive impacts with my client and take a holistic approach (spiritual, emotional, physical and cognitive) to establishing and maintaining this. I appreciate that we all have intersecting identities and given the current dominant culture, part of these can be oppressed; either consciously or unconsciously. This can often be painful, and I offer a space for all parts of you to seen, heard and valued.
Talking Matters Counselling
Counsellor, NZAC - Provisional
Verified Verified
1 Endorsed
Auckland 1010
Kia ora! I'm Mark. I use he/him/his pronouns. I have a strong belief that everyone can have a sense of their identity, regardless of their sexuality, where they can embrace their unique life pathway without judgment. I feel strongly about supporting the empowerment of women, I desire to create an environment of care and support for male clients who struggle with the notion that they too can express their vulnerability, sensitivity, and empathy. As a gay man, I feel I have a history and depth of experience to understand the different challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ people, as well as other societal minority groups.
Kia ora! I'm Mark. I use he/him/his pronouns. I have a strong belief that everyone can have a sense of their identity, regardless of their sexuality, where they can embrace their unique life pathway without judgment. I feel strongly about supporting the empowerment of women, I desire to create an environment of care and support for male clients who struggle with the notion that they too can express their vulnerability, sensitivity, and empathy. As a gay man, I feel I have a history and depth of experience to understand the different challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ people, as well as other societal minority groups.
Serafin Upton - Love and relationship science, no sweeteners, plenty of moxie. Providing specialist relationship therapy for individuals, couples, and families. Qualified sex and relationship therapist - Infidelity and Betrayal - Queer Relationships / Relationship Anarchy/ Polyamory/ Open Relationships/ Kink - Neurodiversity - Autism - ADHD / Sex Addiction / Pornography / Intergenerational trauma.
Serafin Upton - Love and relationship science, no sweeteners, plenty of moxie. Providing specialist relationship therapy for individuals, couples, and families. Qualified sex and relationship therapist - Infidelity and Betrayal - Queer Relationships / Relationship Anarchy/ Polyamory/ Open Relationships/ Kink - Neurodiversity - Autism - ADHD / Sex Addiction / Pornography / Intergenerational trauma.
Tēnā koe, ko Georgia tōku ingoa. I am a queer and love dancing. I believe we could all use a bit of help at times. Hashing out the feelings closest to the heart and deciding how to put your best foot forward, is no easy feat. Take a look at my website to find out more or contact me via email.
Tēnā koe, ko Georgia tōku ingoa. I am a queer and love dancing. I believe we could all use a bit of help at times. Hashing out the feelings closest to the heart and deciding how to put your best foot forward, is no easy feat. Take a look at my website to find out more or contact me via email.
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Kia ora koutou katoa. My name is Stella (she/her). I am a trained Psychologist with multiple qualifications to PhD level. I moved to Aotearoa from Argentina a few years ago and attained professional registration as a Counsellor. Key strengths and qualities that I bring to my practice comprise many years of experience in different settings. This includes adult mental health, community care and education. Currently, I am working in private practice, providing sessions in Spanish and English to clients from different cultures and walks of life. I offer talk therapy for a range of psychological and personal issues.
Kia ora koutou katoa. My name is Stella (she/her). I am a trained Psychologist with multiple qualifications to PhD level. I moved to Aotearoa from Argentina a few years ago and attained professional registration as a Counsellor. Key strengths and qualities that I bring to my practice comprise many years of experience in different settings. This includes adult mental health, community care and education. Currently, I am working in private practice, providing sessions in Spanish and English to clients from different cultures and walks of life. I offer talk therapy for a range of psychological and personal issues.
Kia ora and welcome! I am a registered clinical psychologist who works compassionately and collaboratively with adults (18+) experiencing a range of life challenges and mental health difficulties.
Kia ora and welcome! I am a registered clinical psychologist who works compassionately and collaboratively with adults (18+) experiencing a range of life challenges and mental health difficulties.
Shelley Harvill - Rainbow Consulting
Psychologist, PhD
Verified Verified
Auckland 1024 (Online Only)
Shelley obtained a Doctorate of Psychology and completed post grad work in Nova Scotia Canada in 2010. She is a NZ registered clinical psychologist & served in the role of Clinical Manager of a National DBT Service. DBT is an integration of western and eastern psychological philosophies and along with EMDR and CBT based prolonged exposure, is one of Shelley’s preferred therapeutic models for working with emotional regulation, complex needs and trauma.
Shelley obtained a Doctorate of Psychology and completed post grad work in Nova Scotia Canada in 2010. She is a NZ registered clinical psychologist & served in the role of Clinical Manager of a National DBT Service. DBT is an integration of western and eastern psychological philosophies and along with EMDR and CBT based prolonged exposure, is one of Shelley’s preferred therapeutic models for working with emotional regulation, complex needs and trauma.
By coming this far, you've already demonstrated a strong desire to make a change and take steps forward towards your goals. These goals could be your journey of self acceptance and confidence, your relationship with you family members, your relationship with your significant other or spouse, your parenting skills/style, your daily habits or even escaping the grip or a powerful addiction. I (Hamada Eleleimy) will coach you to identify your goals clearly and support your effort to achieve them.
By coming this far, you've already demonstrated a strong desire to make a change and take steps forward towards your goals. These goals could be your journey of self acceptance and confidence, your relationship with you family members, your relationship with your significant other or spouse, your parenting skills/style, your daily habits or even escaping the grip or a powerful addiction. I (Hamada Eleleimy) will coach you to identify your goals clearly and support your effort to achieve them.
Having been trained not only as a psychotherapist but also as a Yoga psychology teacher, I believe that the events we have been through are part of our soul's journey towards wholeness. By learning from our experiences and transcending our suffering, we become more conscious, awaken our inner light, find our purpose, and discover our qualities and gifts. My approach combines the sciences behind Western psychologies (psychodynamic, transpersonal, etc.) with the wisdom behind Eastern traditions/ philosophies (Yoga psychology, mindfulness, etc). If that resonates with you, I am happy to assist you on your journey.
Having been trained not only as a psychotherapist but also as a Yoga psychology teacher, I believe that the events we have been through are part of our soul's journey towards wholeness. By learning from our experiences and transcending our suffering, we become more conscious, awaken our inner light, find our purpose, and discover our qualities and gifts. My approach combines the sciences behind Western psychologies (psychodynamic, transpersonal, etc.) with the wisdom behind Eastern traditions/ philosophies (Yoga psychology, mindfulness, etc). If that resonates with you, I am happy to assist you on your journey.
I am compassionate about providing a supportive and healing environment, where people can feel comfortable enough to get the help they need. I enjoy working holistically and believe that to best understand people, it is importing to consider my clients unique context and the many different factors that influences their wellbeing.
I am compassionate about providing a supportive and healing environment, where people can feel comfortable enough to get the help they need. I enjoy working holistically and believe that to best understand people, it is importing to consider my clients unique context and the many different factors that influences their wellbeing.
The Global Therapy Room
Counsellor, MA, AThR
Verified Verified
Auckland 1052
Waitlist for new clients
On Maternity Leave: 08/04/24 until mid-August '24. Kia ora, welcome. I offer online Art Therapy, Psychotherapy and Mental Health Counselling to clients from various parts of the globe. I work Online, Phone call, Text / WhatsApp, face-to-face in Parnell (waitlist) and Walk & Talk sessions in Mt Eden, Mt Roskill and Royal Oak areas. My work uses tools and skills covering a range of psychodynamic and integrative practices; ACT, Play/Creative Therapy modalities and behavioural methods, such as DBT and CBT. I prefer to understand how clients are struggling and work adaptively to suit their needs, neuro-capabilities and personality.
On Maternity Leave: 08/04/24 until mid-August '24. Kia ora, welcome. I offer online Art Therapy, Psychotherapy and Mental Health Counselling to clients from various parts of the globe. I work Online, Phone call, Text / WhatsApp, face-to-face in Parnell (waitlist) and Walk & Talk sessions in Mt Eden, Mt Roskill and Royal Oak areas. My work uses tools and skills covering a range of psychodynamic and integrative practices; ACT, Play/Creative Therapy modalities and behavioural methods, such as DBT and CBT. I prefer to understand how clients are struggling and work adaptively to suit their needs, neuro-capabilities and personality.
I'm amongst the most prolific mindfulness based therapists (ACT, CBT, RLT & DBT) in Australasia. Key to my approach: appropriate validation, compassionate challenging, relational emphasis, the Inner Child that runs our lives. We're all aware that to live is to have won the lottery, whatsmore, the win doesn't last indefinitely. Adult ADHD, substance dependency, relationships, grief, anxiety, depression, parenting, doubt, feeling stuck... I believe we are all on a moving wellness continuum, support from time to time. Concerned by the number of people struggling to afford therapy - I have adjusted my fees for these challenging times
I'm amongst the most prolific mindfulness based therapists (ACT, CBT, RLT & DBT) in Australasia. Key to my approach: appropriate validation, compassionate challenging, relational emphasis, the Inner Child that runs our lives. We're all aware that to live is to have won the lottery, whatsmore, the win doesn't last indefinitely. Adult ADHD, substance dependency, relationships, grief, anxiety, depression, parenting, doubt, feeling stuck... I believe we are all on a moving wellness continuum, support from time to time. Concerned by the number of people struggling to afford therapy - I have adjusted my fees for these challenging times
I believe therapy is one of the best gifts we can give to our present, past and future selves. To our children, and those close to us. As a psychodynamic psychotherapist, I facilitate an exploration of how your life experiences might be alive in your current struggles and relationships. Often the ways we learnt to manage difficulty may now hinder, rather than help us.
I believe therapy is one of the best gifts we can give to our present, past and future selves. To our children, and those close to us. As a psychodynamic psychotherapist, I facilitate an exploration of how your life experiences might be alive in your current struggles and relationships. Often the ways we learnt to manage difficulty may now hinder, rather than help us.
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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.