EveryDay  Counselling

Depression, anxiety and low self-esteem are problems that can affect each and every one of us, regardless of our sexual orientation.

Yet, for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgendered (LGBT) individuals, the sources of mental distress are both wide and far-reaching. Coming to terms with one’s sexuality, facing homophobic attitudes and discrimination, and suffering rejection from the ones we love are all issues that have the potential to cause significant emotional and psychological distress. They permeate all aspects of life including self-worth, relationships and even our occupation and career choices, and unsurprisingly they can have a devastating impact on health and happiness.  Consequently, it can feel as if there is no one who can help and no way out of the spiral of distress and misery.

During each session, I use a number of different counselling techniques.
Some include:

• Person-centred Therapy
• Cognitive Behaviour Therapy
  
• Strength based Therapy

• Narrative Therapy
  
• Systems based Therapy
  
• Solution focused Therapy
  
• Existential Therapy
  

Typical issues that may bring a person to therapy:

• Depression, anxiety or low self-esteem
• Confusion about your sexual orientation
  
• Coming out
  
• Identify Issues concerning sex or gender
  
• Relationship issues
  
• Fidelity, trust and jealousy issues
  
• Transgender issues
  
• Substance/addiction issues
  
• Trauma such as bullying, homophobia or stigma