LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Gold Coast, Queensland QLD, Australia AU
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Alicia Adam
Registered Psychotherapist, Masters of Psychotherapy and Counselling, Bachelors of Psychology
Being Queer comes with its own challenges and experiences. I am queer myself & exist within the Sydney queer scene. Share your experience with me and we will hold it together, slowly unpicking, unravelling and rebuilding identity and connection to self and community. "LGBT" issues are vast & your experience is valid. I am here to hold space for you.
6 Years Experience
Online in Gold Coast, QLD Queensland
Gregory Poll
Registered Psychotherapist, MA
In my practice, 40% of my clients are LGBT. I am gay myself, and I worked for many LGBT organisations like ACON, Ankali
11 Years Experience
Online in Gold Coast, QLD Queensland
Nest & The Relationhsip Retreat
Marriage and Family Therapist, Clinical PACFA accredited, Gottman Method Level 2
I have lived experience of diverse sexuality and I have worked with many gender diverse folks. My practice has always been proudly LGBTQI+ affirming. I am a member of AUSPATH and have also created and delivered training for health practitioners to deliver affirming health services to our rainbow community.
11 Years Experience
Online in Gold Coast, QLD Queensland
Julia Symons
Psychologist, Registered psychologist - BSc, Grad. Dip. App. Psych
Whether you are exploring your identity, navigating relationships, coming out, experiencing discrimination or minority stress, or seeking support for concerns unrelated to your LGBTQ+ identity, I offer a space where you feel genuinely seen, heard and accepted. With experience supporting LGBTQ+ people, I recognise that there is no single LGBTQ+ experience. I tailor therapy to your individual needs, values and circumstances, providing an affirming and respectful space in which to explore whatever brings you to therapy.
31 Years Experience
Online in Gold Coast, QLD Queensland
Dr Israel Berger
Therapist, MBBS, FRANZCP, PGCert(Youth Mental Health), MPsych, PhD(Psych), CCTP
Whatever your position in the alphabet soup, I can provide quality therapy. I'm especially experienced working with trans and intersex people, whether mental health challenges are related to this or not.
20 Years Experience
Online in Gold Coast, QLD Queensland
The Gold Coast's reputation as a lifestyle destination can obscure real mental health challenges tied to precarious hospitality employment, seasonal work patterns, and the psychological pressure of a culture that prizes physical appearance and outdoor performance. The city draws many young people relocating from elsewhere in Australia, and therapists frequently work with the isolation and adjustment challenges that come with starting fresh in a new city without established networks. Gold Coast Hospital and Health Service provides public mental health resources, while a growing private therapy community serves residents across Burleigh Heads, Broadbeach, and Robina. The city's proximity to Brisbane means some residents also access specialist care in the larger metro.
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia Statistics
LGBTQ+ Issues therapists in Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia average 14 years of experience and charge around $186 per session. 100% offer online sessions. The top treatment approaches are Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) (53%), Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) (50%), and Gestalt Therapy (47%).
Average years in practice
14 Years Experience
Average cost per session
$186
Accept insurance
53%
Offer sliding scale
63%
Gender ID
| 56% |
Female |
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| 32% |
Male |
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| 6% |
Gender Fluid |
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| 6% |
Non-Binary |
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Session Type
| 83% |
In Person and Online |
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| 17% |
Online Only |
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Top Treatment Approaches
| 53% | Person-Centered Therapy (Rogerian) |
| 50% | Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) |
| 47% | Gestalt Therapy |
| 47% | Emotionally Focused Therapy (EFT) |
| 43% | Interpersonal Therapy (IPT) |
| 40% | Acceptance & Commitment Therapy (ACT) |
| 40% | Existential / Humanistic Therapy |
Ages Served
| 100% | Adult |
| 73% | Young Adult |
| 60% | Senior |
| 37% | Teen |
| 30% | Children |
Client Focus
| 87% | LGBTQ+ |
| 73% | Women |
| 67% | Men |
| 57% | Persons with Disabilities |
| 37% | Military / Veterans |