Hope Therapy and Counselling Services
Online and in-person counselling across the UK for individuals and couples, including workplace counselling
By Mya, MBACPIntegrative Counsellor & Clinical HypnotherapistJune 2026 · 7 min read Most therapists will tell you they are affirming. It is on their website, often in the first paragraph, … Read more
LGBTQIA+ Mental Health podcast: In our exploration of “The Talk Room,” a mental health podcast series dedicated to counselling, therapy, and mental well-being, we have now arrived at Episode 15. … Read more
Although a lot has been achieved in relation to LGBTIQ+ rights, many from the community still face obstacles. Many people still feel unable to confide in friends and family about their sexual orientation or their gender identity. Today around half of gay, lesbian, and bi people say they cannot come out or talk about their gender identify to their entire family or entire social group.
Counselling support for LGBTQ related issues is growing in popularity. For example, the Trevor Project (America), a national organisation providing crisis intervention to LGBT youth, reports that calls for its services have increased by 50% over the past five years. In addition, studies have found that members of the LGBTQ+ community are more likely to experience anxiety and depression than their heterosexual counterparts, which emphasises the importance of appropriate counselling provisions.