LGBTQIA+
River Counselling welcomes people of all sexualities and those who are gender diverse or intersex. LGBTQIA+ counselling is available at River Counselling for people aged 15+.
People who identify as belonging to the LGBTQIA+ community generally come into counselling with concerns that are experienced by all people. There are some experiences which are unique, however, such as coming to terms with a sense of identity, discrimination, bullying, or coping with reactions and attitudes encountered in specific relationships or broader community settings.
Rachel approaches all relationship counselling using theories and techniques which are suitable for LGBTQIA+ relationships, including same-sex couples or other non-traditional relationships.
People who have experienced conversion practices are welcome to access counselling. Counselling can provide a supportive space which is accepting of both your experience of faith as well as your sexuality and/or gender identity.
What are “conversion practices”?
Conversion practices and ideology is commonly known as “conversion therapy”. Mental health practitioners and LGBTIQA+ advocates have ceased using the term “therapy”, as these practices are not truly therapeutic and often cause harm to people. Conversion practices are attempts to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
Feedback from survivors of conversion practices indicates the importance of therapeutic support which allows space for an individual to examine and hold both their experience of faith along with their sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
Like to know more?
LGBTQIA+
River Counselling welcomes people of all sexualities and those who are gender diverse or intersex. LGBTQIA+ counselling is available at River Counselling for people aged 15+.
People who identify as belonging to the LGBTQIA+ community generally come into counselling with concerns that are experienced by all people. There are some experiences which are unique, however, such as coming to terms with a sense of identity, discrimination, bullying, or coping with reactions and attitudes encountered in specific relationships or broader community settings.
Rachel approaches all relationship counselling using theories and techniques which are suitable for LGBTQIA+ relationships, including same-sex couples or other non-traditional relationships.
People who have experienced conversion practices are welcome to access counselling. Counselling can provide a supportive space which is accepting of both your experience of faith as well as your sexuality and/or gender identity.
What are “conversion practices”?
Conversion practices and ideology is commonly known as “conversion therapy”. Mental health practitioners and LGBTIQA+ advocates have ceased using the term “therapy”, as these practices are not truly therapeutic and often cause harm to people. Conversion practices are attempts to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
Feedback from survivors of conversion practices indicates the importance of therapeutic support which allows space for an individual to examine and hold both their experience of faith along with their sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
Like to know more?
LGBTQIA+
River Counselling welcomes people of all sexualities and those who are gender diverse or intersex. LGBTQIA+ counselling is available at River Counselling for people aged 15+.
People who identify as belonging to the LGBTQIA+ community generally come into counselling with concerns that are experienced by all people. There are some experiences which are unique, however, such as coming to terms with a sense of identity, discrimination, bullying, or coping with reactions and attitudes encountered in specific relationships or broader community settings.
Rachel approaches all relationship counselling using theories and techniques which are suitable for LGBTQIA+ relationships, including same-sex couples or other non-traditional relationships.
People who have experienced conversion practices are welcome to access counselling. Counselling can provide a supportive space which is accepting of both your experience of faith as well as your sexuality and/or gender identity.
What are “conversion practices”?
Conversion practices and ideology is commonly known as “conversion therapy”. Mental health practitioners and LGBTIQA+ advocates have ceased using the term “therapy”, as these practices are not truly therapeutic and often cause harm to people. Conversion practices are attempts to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity.
Feedback from survivors of conversion practices indicates the importance of therapeutic support which allows space for an individual to examine and hold both their experience of faith along with their sexual orientation and/or gender identity.