Safe & Supportive 2SLGBTQI+ Counselling in Vancouver and Online
2SLGBTQI+ counselling and affirming care is essential to our mission of creating healing spaces where your authentic self is welcomed, valued, and supported through specialized counselling services in Vancouver and online.
Our team of dedicated counsellors understands the unique challenges and experiences faced by individuals within this community, and we offer a safe and supportive space for exploration, healing, and growth. LGBTQI2S+ community members have unique experiences and needs, making it vital for us to offer inclusive, culturally-informed counselling services designed specifically with your journey in mind.
Queer and LGBTQ2SI+ Counselling Services
- Individual Counselling: Our individual counselling sessions provide a confidential space for you to explore your thoughts, feelings, and experiences with a qualified LGBTQ+ friendly therapist who understands and respects your identity.
- Relationship Counselling: Whether you’re working through relationship challenges on your own or together with a partner or partners, our counsellors provide affirming support tailored to diverse relationship structures and orientations. We understand the unique experiences of 2SLGBTQI+ individuals and couples, offering guidance for navigating conflicts, improving communication, and strengthening connections in all relationship configurations.
- Family Counselling: We offer family counselling services to support individuals and families in navigating issues related to sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression. This can include family counselling with your family of origin, parenting support, navigating fertility and adoption options, and family reunification. Our goal is to facilitate open and understanding communication among family members and promote acceptance and affirmation.
What will queer counselling be like?
- Inclusivity: Our queer counselling services are designed with the 2SLGBTQI+ community in mind. We recognize that traditional counselling approaches may not always address the specific needs and concerns of individuals within this community. Therefore, we offer a specialized approach that considers the intersectionality of identities and experiences.
- Safe and Affirming Environment: We create therapeutic spaces where you can explore your identity, relationships, and life experiences without fear of judgment or discrimination. Our counselling rooms, whether in-person or virtual, are designed to be havens where your authentic self is not only accepted but celebrated, allowing for deeper healing and personal growth.
- Intersectional and Anti-Oppressive Lens: We approach counselling from an intersectional and anti-oppressive framework, recognizing that the experiences of individuals within the 2SLGBTQI+ community are shaped by multiple factors, including race, ethnicity, class, ability, and more. Our goal is to create a space that honours and validates all aspects of a person’s identity while challenging systemic oppression and discrimination.
- Trauma-Informed Care for 2SLGBTQI+ Experiences: We understand that many individuals in the 2SLGBTQI+ community have experienced unique forms of trauma, including rejection, discrimination, conversion therapy, or medical mistreatment. Our trauma-informed approach recognizes these experiences and provides specialized support for healing from minority stress and identity-based trauma.
LGBTQ+ Therapists with Lived Experience
Our team includes qualified LGBTQ+ friendly therapists who identify as 2SLGBTQI+ and have lived experience navigating the challenges associated with sexual orientation, gender identity, and expression. Having an LGBTQ+ therapist who truly understands your journey can make a profound difference in your therapeutic experience. This unique perspective allows us to provide empathetic and understanding support to our clients. You can contact our administrative team to be matched up with a queer counsellor.
What are some things I can work on in 2SLGBTQI+ therapy?
Our 2SLGBTQI+friendly therapists are equipped and passionate about working with you on your mental health and how your identity as a queer person intersects with your mental, emotional, physical and relational challenges. These are some examples of the areas that our team can support you with:
- Exploring and affirming gender identity or sexual orientation
- Coming out and self-acceptance
- Navigating discrimination and prejudice
- Managing stress and anxiety
- Addressing trauma related to experiences
- Coping with family rejection or unsupportive environments
- Navigating relationships and intimacy
- Addressing mental health concerns such as depression or anxiety
- Dealing with internalized homophobia or transphobia
- Seeking support for issues specific to the intersection of LGBTQ+ identity with other aspects of life, such as race, ethnicity, culture, religion, or disability.
- Religious trauma and/or deconstruction work
- Parenting and adoption
Non-Binary Counselling
Non-binary counselling provides specialized support for individuals whose gender identity exists outside the traditional binary of male and female. This includes people who identify as non-binary, genderfluid, agender, demigender, or any other identity that doesn’t fit within conventional gender categories.
In non-binary therapy, you can explore questions about your gender identity, navigate social and family relationships, and work through distress related to societal misunderstanding. We provide support for practical concerns like pronoun usage, name changes, and accessing gender-affirming care when desired, while recognizing the unique challenges of navigating systems that weren’t designed with your identity in mind.
2SLGBTQI+ Counselling and Affirmative Therapy: You Are Not Alone
We are dedicated to empowering and standing with individuals within the 2SLGBTQ+ community to live authentically and thrive. You are not alone, and we are here to help you on your path to wellness.
