LGBTQ+ therapists in Langford, Western Australia WA, Australia AU
Serving LGBTQ+
Colin Longworth - HPCCH Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Psychology & Counselling Services
Psychologist, MAPS, B Psych ECowan, GradDipCounselMurdoch,
I am a mature-aged Cisgender Gay Male Psychologist, Counsellor and Clinical Hypnotherapist, who came to psychology as a mature-aged student (studying mainly part time) after working in a variety of blue and white-collar jobs.
I find it interesting to investigate (therapeutically) how an individual (or couple) came to be where they are at this time of life. I refer to it as my "benevolent curiosity" which I use to seek to assist clients who come to see me (in person or online).
My belief is that for some clients they like the idea of working with a Gay man who is also a psychologist, and therefore (potentially) has first-hand knowledge and experience with some of the issues that an LGBTI person may experience. (i.e. the client is unlikely to need to "educate" me on aspects of LGBTI life.)
I also like the thought of being able to assist other LGBTI people feel more comfortable with where they are in life, by making use of my over half a century's life experience, decades of volunteer experience, all combined with my tertiary training.
16 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
KAREN BOOTH
Counsellor/Therapist, Masters of GT: Adv Dip GT , NLP practitioner, Resource Therapist, RN. Member PACFA and GANZ and ACA
I am a Gestalt Psychotherapist and an NLP practitioner. I work from a holistic framework that appreciates the client in their entirety. The therapeutic relationship is based on mutual respect and curiosity rather than one of expert cure. I offer SKYPE, PHONE and FACE TO FACE COUNSELLING.
15 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
Shareen Birges
Registered Social Worker, BASS, GDYMH, MSW
My name is Shareen Birges & I am a social worker who specialises in online counselling. I have been practicing for over 15 years & as a result, have a broad range of experience. I have worked with adolescents & their families, adults & couples. I specialise in the care of people with cancer and chronic illness, mental health, dual diagnosis/comorbidity, trauma background (including sexual abuse/assault & childhood abuse and trauma) & people with offending behaviour & people living with BPD. Due to my extensive experience working with adolescents and young people, I have developed an ability to work closely with families & other professionals, whilst keeping the boundary of privacy & confidentiality. I believe I am approachable & create a good balance between challenging clients & allowing their therapy to flow at a pace that feel comfortable to them.
16 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
Naomi Rubinstein Counselling and Facilitation
Marriage and Family Therapist, Master of Counselling - Certified Member of the Australian Counselling Association (ACA).
I am deeply passionate about my clients, and their well-being is my top priority. My dedication stems from a boundless reservoir of energy and enthusiasm to assist them in any way I can. It's a symbiotic relationship; as I help my clients navigate their challenges and achieve their goals, their progress fuels my motivation even more. I firmly believe in the power of determination; where there's a will, there's always a pathway to success waiting to be discovered.
4 Years Experience
Serving LGBTQ+
Rhiannon Derrig - Sexuality And Relationships (Sentient)
Counsellor/Therapist, Psychotherapist, PACFA; Psychosexual Therapist
As a registered psychosexual therapist, I specialise in helping individuals with trauma and PTSD, self-esteem issues, relationship issues, and sexual difficulties, including intimacy and trust. I am also passionate about providing support for navigating gendered, sexual, racial, and neuro diversity, and cultural identities, who may experience discrimination or internalised stigma.
Centering unconditional positive regard, I work closely with the client to deeply explore how their past experiences, current situations, family background, and social elements of their lives have impacted their wellbeing. I then work together with the client to explore how they navigate life within their social and environmental surroundings, as well as how to establish an environment and support system that is conducive to growth and healthy self-esteem.
As a therapist, I deeply value sex positivity, social justice and removing the stigma and social constraints surrounding mental health work. I also aim to move away from binary and the pathologisation of queerness and neurodiversity, and provide dedicated support for people who feel they fall outside of the margins of the dominant societal group.
Peer support towards queerness and neurodiversity is an important therapeutic element that I provide - living actively in the queer community and with neurodiversity myself, I am able to genuinely connect with others who may identify with similar experiences.
5 Years Experience