For many LGBTQ+ people, the journey toward living authentically can involve resilience in the face of unique challenges. Experiences such as discrimination, rejection, harassment, or even subtle microaggressions can leave lasting emotional and physical effects. Understanding the connection between trauma and LGBTQ+ identities can help you make sense of difficult feelings – and discover pathways…
Finding the right therapist can feel daunting for anyone, but for lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, non-binary and queer people, it can be especially important to choose someone who truly understands and respects your identity. LGBTQ+ affirming therapy provides a safe, supportive space where you don’t have to explain or justify who you are – you…
Coming out is a deeply personal journey. Whether you’re exploring your sexuality or gender identity, telling others can be exciting – but it can also bring uncertainty, fear, or anxiety. Working with an LGBTQ+ affirming therapist can give you a safe, non-judgemental space to explore your feelings and develop the confidence to live authentically. How…
Experiencing discrimination or a hate crime can be profoundly distressing. Whether it happens because of your race, sexuality, gender identity, disability, religion, or other aspects of who you are, the impact often goes far beyond the incident itself. Therapy offers a safe, confidential space to process what happened, understand its effects, and begin to rebuild…