LGBTIQA+ Counselling
Affirming psychological support that honours who you are. Our clinicians provide a safe, non-judgemental space for LGBTIQA+ individuals to explore any aspect of their experience.
AFFIRMING CARE
A space where you do not need to explain yourself.
LGBTIQA+ individuals may face specific mental health challenges related to identity, discrimination, family rejection, coming out, and navigating a world that has not always been affirming. The minority stress model describes how chronic exposure to stigma and social exclusion can contribute to elevated rates of anxiety, depression, and other mental health difficulties.
Affirming psychological care begins with recognising that LGBTIQA+ identities are a normal part of human diversity. Our psychologists provide a space where you can explore the aspects of your identity and experience that matter to you, without needing to educate, justify, or explain yourself.
All clinicians at Contemporary Psychology are committed to LGBTIQA+ affirming practice. We do not engage in any form of conversion or change practice, which is both unethical and illegal.
AREAS WE SUPPORT
Anxiety, depression, and other mental health difficulties in an affirming context
Coming out: to yourself, your family, your workplace, or your community
Identity exploration, including gender identity and sexual orientation
Family of origin difficulties including rejection, conflict, or estrangement
LGBTIQA+ relationship concerns, including navigating unique relational dynamics
Minority stress: the cumulative psychological impact of stigma and discrimination
Trauma including conversion practices, community rejection, or identity-based violence
Navigating healthcare systems that may not always be affirming
RELATED SERVICES
Support across individual and couples contexts.
OUR PSYCHOLOGISTS
Genuinely affirming clinicians.
Lucy Adlard
Psychologist
Lucy provides genuinely affirming care for LGBTIQA+ individuals. She is warm, direct, and creates a space where clients can explore all aspects of their experience without needing to educate or explain themselves. She works with individuals and couples across a wide range of presentations.
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Avi Winner
Psychologist
Avi brings an open, curious approach to identity and wellbeing. He is committed to LGBTIQA+ affirming practice and welcomes clients across the full spectrum of gender and sexual identity. He works with anxiety, depression, identity exploration, and relational difficulties.
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Rivkah Bendet
Psychologist
Rivkah provides affirming, evidence-based support for LGBTIQA+ individuals across a range of presentations including anxiety, self-esteem, and relational difficulties. She is known for her warmth and her ability to help clients feel genuinely understood and accepted.
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Claudia Hounslow
Director & Psychologist
Claudia provides affirming, experienced support for LGBTIQA+ individuals navigating identity, relationships, and wellbeing. She creates a safe, non-judgmental space and brings a depth of clinical experience to complex intersecting presentations.
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Bridget Kosmas
Provisional Psychologist
Bridget is committed to providing an inclusive, affirming space for LGBTIQA+ clients. She welcomes individuals across all gender identities and sexual orientations and works with a range of presentations including anxiety, identity concerns, and life transitions.
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David Bokan
Psychologist
David provides affirming, respectful care for LGBTIQA+ individuals. He is committed to creating an inclusive, non-judgmental therapeutic space where clients across the full spectrum of gender and sexual identity feel welcome, understood, and supported.
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