Support

LGBTQI+ Counselling in Northern Ireland

Affirming, inclusive therapy for LGBTQI+ individuals across Belfast, Bangor, Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus, Antrim, Magherafelt, Coleraine, Banbridge and online.

Adult attending a private therapy session with a counsellor in Northern Ireland

How we work together

Affirming and Inclusive Practice

Our therapists work in a fully affirmative, non-judgmental way with LGBTQI+ clients. Being LGBTQI+ is not a mental health condition, but navigating identity, relationships and societal attitudes can significantly affect your wellbeing. We are here to support you without assumptions, labels or bias.

Therapists with Lived Experience

For clients who want to work with a therapist with lived experience of gender, sexual and relationship diversity, we can accommodate that. Research consistently shows that feeling safe and connected with your therapist is the strongest predictor of positive outcomes in therapy, and we take that seriously.

Sensitive, Specialist Support

Our LGBTQI+ therapists hold professional counselling or psychotherapy qualifications and have specific training and significant experience working with gender and sexual minority clients. They maintain active engagement with current thinking on sexuality, gender identity and affirming therapeutic practice.

Therapist and client in a private counselling room at an NI Counselling office

Benefits

Private LGBTQI+ Counselling Support

NI Counselling provides a safe, confidential space for LGBTQI+ individuals to explore identity, relationships, mental health and the unique challenges that can come with living as a gender or sexual minority. Our therapists are competent, informed and passionate about providing genuinely affirming care.

Whether you are exploring your identity, navigating the process of coming out, processing experiences of discrimination, or dealing with anxiety, depression or relationship concerns, we can help you build resilience and live more authentically.

A Space That Is Truly Yours

Your sessions are entirely confidential and free from judgement. You can speak openly about your identity, relationships and experiences without needing to explain or justify who you are.

The Right Match for You

We take care to match you with a therapist who has the right experience and approach for your needs, including the option of working with an LGBTQI+ identifying therapist if that matters to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to work with an LGBTQI+ therapist?

Is my therapy confidential?

Can I attend sessions online?

How much does a session cost?

How do I get matched with a therapist?

Support

LGBTQI+ Counselling in Northern Ireland

Affirming, inclusive therapy for LGBTQI+ individuals across Belfast, Bangor, Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus, Antrim, Magherafelt, Coleraine, Banbridge and online.

Adult attending a private therapy session with a counsellor in Northern Ireland

How we work together

Affirming and Inclusive Practice

Our therapists work in a fully affirmative, non-judgmental way with LGBTQI+ clients. Being LGBTQI+ is not a mental health condition, but navigating identity, relationships and societal attitudes can significantly affect your wellbeing. We are here to support you without assumptions, labels or bias.

Therapists with Lived Experience

For clients who want to work with a therapist with lived experience of gender, sexual and relationship diversity, we can accommodate that. Research consistently shows that feeling safe and connected with your therapist is the strongest predictor of positive outcomes in therapy, and we take that seriously.

Sensitive, Specialist Support

Our LGBTQI+ therapists hold professional counselling or psychotherapy qualifications and have specific training and significant experience working with gender and sexual minority clients. They maintain active engagement with current thinking on sexuality, gender identity and affirming therapeutic practice.

Therapist and client in a private counselling room at an NI Counselling office

Benefits

Private LGBTQI+ Counselling Support

NI Counselling provides a safe, confidential space for LGBTQI+ individuals to explore identity, relationships, mental health and the unique challenges that can come with living as a gender or sexual minority. Our therapists are competent, informed and passionate about providing genuinely affirming care.

Whether you are exploring your identity, navigating the process of coming out, processing experiences of discrimination, or dealing with anxiety, depression or relationship concerns, we can help you build resilience and live more authentically.

A Space That Is Truly Yours

Your sessions are entirely confidential and free from judgement. You can speak openly about your identity, relationships and experiences without needing to explain or justify who you are.

The Right Match for You

We take care to match you with a therapist who has the right experience and approach for your needs, including the option of working with an LGBTQI+ identifying therapist if that matters to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to work with an LGBTQI+ therapist?

Is my therapy confidential?

Can I attend sessions online?

How much does a session cost?

How do I get matched with a therapist?

Support

LGBTQI+ Counselling in Northern Ireland

Affirming, inclusive therapy for LGBTQI+ individuals across Belfast, Bangor, Newtownabbey, Carrickfergus, Antrim, Magherafelt, Coleraine, Banbridge and online.

Adult attending a private therapy session with a counsellor in Northern Ireland

How we work together

Affirming and Inclusive Practice

Our therapists work in a fully affirmative, non-judgmental way with LGBTQI+ clients. Being LGBTQI+ is not a mental health condition, but navigating identity, relationships and societal attitudes can significantly affect your wellbeing. We are here to support you without assumptions, labels or bias.

Therapists with Lived Experience

For clients who want to work with a therapist with lived experience of gender, sexual and relationship diversity, we can accommodate that. Research consistently shows that feeling safe and connected with your therapist is the strongest predictor of positive outcomes in therapy, and we take that seriously.

Sensitive, Specialist Support

Our LGBTQI+ therapists hold professional counselling or psychotherapy qualifications and have specific training and significant experience working with gender and sexual minority clients. They maintain active engagement with current thinking on sexuality, gender identity and affirming therapeutic practice.

Therapist and client in a private counselling room at an NI Counselling office

Benefits

Private LGBTQI+ Counselling Support

NI Counselling provides a safe, confidential space for LGBTQI+ individuals to explore identity, relationships, mental health and the unique challenges that can come with living as a gender or sexual minority. Our therapists are competent, informed and passionate about providing genuinely affirming care.

Whether you are exploring your identity, navigating the process of coming out, processing experiences of discrimination, or dealing with anxiety, depression or relationship concerns, we can help you build resilience and live more authentically.

A Space That Is Truly Yours

Your sessions are entirely confidential and free from judgement. You can speak openly about your identity, relationships and experiences without needing to explain or justify who you are.

The Right Match for You

We take care to match you with a therapist who has the right experience and approach for your needs, including the option of working with an LGBTQI+ identifying therapist if that matters to you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I have to work with an LGBTQI+ therapist?

Is my therapy confidential?

Can I attend sessions online?

How much does a session cost?

How do I get matched with a therapist?