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WHAT AM I ABLE TO TALK ABOUT?

Answer

You can talk to us about everything that’s going on for you, including anything that is impacting your wellbeing. Our mental health professionals are committed to providing a safe, non-judgmental, and inclusive therapeutic environment. Many of our staff are peers and all our mental health professionals are experienced working in therapeutic settings with the LGBTIQA+ community.

We are sex positive and affirming of:

  • Gender
  • Sexuality
  • Kink
  • Non-monogamy
  • Neurodivergence
  • Intersectional identities

There may be circumstances where specific mental health needs require support beyond what we can offer, in which case we will endeavour to support your wellbeing and your access to appropriate alternative services. Currently, we do not provide couples counselling (although we can provide individual support on relationship challenges), diagnostic assessments, or Gender Affirmation HRT Letter / Surgery Letter for people under 18 years of age. We are also not a suitable resource for emergency support – crisis contacts and other supports can be found HERE.