LGBTQIA+ Counselling
Looking for a safe and supportive environment to explore your thoughts and feelings related to your sexual orientation or gender identity?
Need help understanding and expressing your LGBTQIA+ identity?
Want to talk to someone who will understand your experience?
Our team understands the unique experiences of those in the LGBTQIA+ community. Whether you’re just starting to question your gender identity or sexuality, or have known from a young age and are now looking to deepen your understanding, we’re here to provide a safe and supportive space.
We believe in respecting our clients and the individual beliefs they bring to LGBTQIA+ counselling. We strive to build trust and rapport, and ensure that each person is treated with empathy. We also take confidentiality seriously and will protect your privacy.
Our team is committed to professional training and ongoing learning to ensure that you receive the highest quality of LGBTQIA+ counselling. We want to help you reduce stress, anxiety, depression, and other mental health issues; gain a better understanding of yourself and your relationships; develop better coping skills; improve your communication skills; and build a more positive self-image and self-confidence.
Understanding LGBTQIA+ Counselling
We recognize that you may be dealing with the emotional toll of hiding your sexual orientation from people in your life, fear of coming out, confusion of first realizing that you identify differently, discrimination against your sexual orientation, rejection from peers, friends, and family members, and the stigma associated with the LGBTQIA+ lifestyle and HIV.
These experiences may be stressful, but they also make you who you are. That’s why it’s so important to have a counsellor who understands what you face as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community. At First Talk, we strive to create a safe, respectful, and confidential environment where you can express yourself freely and without judgement. Our counsellors are highly trained and experienced in working with LGBTQIA+ individuals, and we are committed to providing you with the highest quality of LGBTQIA+ counselling.
We value respect, competence, integrity, empathy and confidentiality, and we strive to uphold these values in all aspects of our practice. If you’re looking for a counsellor who understands and can help you on your journey to mental wellness, look no further than First Talk Counselling and Wellness
Taking Control of Your Mental Health
It can be tough to navigate the unique challenges faced by LGBTQIA+ individuals. Stress and fear can lead to mental health issues such as depression and anxiety. If you’re feeling overwhelmed and out of control, it may be time to seek help from a mental health professional.
Here are some signs that it’s time to take control of your mental health:
- Experiencing persistent feelings of sadness or apathy
- Having difficulty understanding or coming to terms with your sexuality or gender identity
- Feeling anxious about your acceptance by others
- Struggling to complete everyday tasks such as work or school
- Sleeping too much or not being able to sleep
- Feeling disconnected from your own body
- Engaging in risky sexual behaviour
- Having trouble in relationships
Find the Support You Need With First Talk
Are you looking for a safe space to explore your identity, relationships, and life goals? First Talk Counselling and Wellness offers respectful and non-judgemental LGBTQIA+ counselling services to the community.
Our counsellors are committed to providing evidence-based, compassionate support to help you find the strength and clarity to lead a healthier, more fulfilling life. With our commitment to respect, competence, integrity, empathy, and confidentiality, we can help you improve your mental well-being, increase self-awareness, develop better coping skills, improve communication, and boost your self-esteem.
LGBTQIA+ Counselling
The reality is that people seek LGBTQIA+ counselling for the same reasons that cis-gender straight people do — to better themselves and their mental wellbeing. Every person’s story is unique, and the experienced counsellors at First Talk Counselling and Wellness are here to provide the care and support you need.
Our Services Include:
– Anxiety Treatment
– Depression Treatment
– Individual Counselling
– Inclusive Couples and Marriage Counselling
– Art Therapy
– Online Therapy Services
– Therapy in Motion
– Suicidal Thoughts
– Children
– Teens
– College Students
– Adults
– Parents
– Excessive Drug or Alcohol Use
– Families
– Self-Harm
LGBTQIA+ Counselling Support
Our team is here to meet the mental health needs of LGBTQIA+ individuals and we want you to feel safe, open, and proud about who you are. Whether you are finding it difficult to cope with or understand your sexuality or gender, undergoing bullying or criticism from peers or loved ones, or simply want to know you have an LGBTQIA+ counsellor who is knowledgeable, we will be there for you.
Trying to manage mental health issues on your own can be overwhelming and exhausting. We understand this and want to provide you with the support, understanding and guidance you need. Our experienced, caring counsellors are here to help you work through the difficult times and develop the skills and confidence to live a healthy, fulfilling life.
Whether you’re dealing with depression, anxiety, stress, or exploring your sexual orientation or gender identity, our team is committed to providing you with the respect, competence and integrity you deserve. We are dedicated to preserving your confidentiality and providing an empathetic, safe space for you to express yourself
Contact First Talk today to begin your journey to feeling better.