7 Reasons why clients choose LGBTQ+ identified counsellors

I’ve lost count how many times I’ve heard clients tell me that they felt unable to be open about their gender and/or sexuality with a previous counsellor.

It saddens me that so many people have felt they’ve had to hide who they are in counselling, a place where it's meant to be ok to talk about anything.

Counselling can feel scary for many LGBTQ+ clients. So many people tell me they choose to see a counsellor who identifies as LGBTQ+.