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Guidance for individuals
parenting or supporting
LGBTQIA+ loved ones

For individuals aged 18+

Are you the parent, guardian or carer of a young person who identifies as LGBTQIA+ or is questioning their sexual and/or gender identities but you’re not sure how to navigate this space?

 

Proud Place Therapy recognises the challenges that come with being a parent, guardian or carer and acknowledges that nobody has all the answers.

 

I can provide counselling support that aims to offer clarity, guidance, and skill development to assist you in effectively supporting the overall well-being and mental health of the young person.

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If you’re unsure if this service is for you or you're curious about working together,  I offer a FREE 20 min introduction chat via videochat or phone to see if we’re the right match.  Simply click on the button below and complete the form.

Firefly concept of a white older parent supporting their LGBTQ teenager, by giving the lov
Firefly concept of a white older parent supporting their LGBTQ teenager, by giving the lov

Proud Place Therapy can help you:

  • Acquire knowledge and skills to cope effectively for both yourself and the young person you support.

  • Work through LGBTQIA+-related conflicts with your own belief systems.

  • Gain a better understanding of LGBTQIA+ identities.

  • Gain an understanding of the importance of LGBTQIA+ affirming behaviours and concrete examples of how to support and affirm LGBTQIA+ youth in their homes.

  • Practice using LGBTQIA+-inclusive language and build skills for talking about sexual orientation, gender identity and expression comfortably.

  • Gain a better understanding of mental health, sexual health and the various factors that can impact your young person's well-being.

  • Learn how to identify and manage crises with the young person you are supporting.

  • Enhance relationships and improve communication between you and the young person.

  • Building stronger connections within your broader network, including family, social circles, and the local LGBTQIA+ community.

Contact Me 

T: 0499 273 696

E: hello@proudplace.com.au

Location: Addison Road, Marrickville, NSW 2204

Practice Hours: 

Monday & Tuesdays (In-person & online) - 12:00pm - 8:00pm

Wednesdays & Thursdays (online only) - 9:00am - 2:30pm

Saturdays (In-person & online) - 8.30am - 1:00pm

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander

Proud Place Therapy acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the traditional owners of the land we work upon, and pays respect to their cultures and Elders past, present and emerging. Always was, always will be. 

LGBTQIA_ Affirming

Lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans, gender diverse, non-binary, intersex and asexual (LGBTQIA+) people are very welcome at Proud Place Therapy.

 

Individuals who identify as LGBTQIA+ often encounter significant challenges in accessing healthcare and wellbeing services. Proud Place Therapy is dedicated to eliminating these barriers and striving for health and wellbeing equity within the LGBTIQA+ community. Our goal is to ensure that all of our LGBTQIA+ clients have a safe, inclusive, and affirmative experience each and every time.

ARE YOU IN CRISIS AND NEED URGENT MENTAL HEALTH ASSISTANCE?

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IF YOU ARE IN AN EMERGENCY SITUATION OR NEED IMMEDIATE HELP, CONTACT MENTAL HEALTH SERVICES OR EMERGENCY SERVICES ON 000.

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If you need to speak to someone urgently, please call 

  • Lifeline - 13 11 14 

  • Suicide Call Back Service - 1300 659 467

  • Kids Helpline - 1800 55 1800

  • 13 Yarn (for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people) - 13 92 76

 

If it's not an emergency, call

  • Beyond Blue - 1300 22 4636

  • Mental Health Line - 1800 011 511

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