Identity-Based Trauma: When the Harm Comes From Being Who You Are
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LGBTQIA+ people can experience difficulties relating to identity, coming out, relationships, family acceptance, discrimination, minority stress and feeling able to live authentically. These experiences can affect self-esteem, relationships and emotional wellbeing, although the challenges faced will be different for everyone. In this section, you’ll find articles exploring LGBTQIA+ issues and experiences, their impact on mental health and relationships, and ways of finding support. If you’re looking for professional LGBTQIA+ counselling, use the links below to learn more about our services or book a free consultation.
Coming Out Later in Life: The Mental Health Dimension Nobody Talks About Enough
By Mya, MBACPIntegrative Counsellor & Clinical Hypnotherapist Most conversations about coming out focus on younger people. But what if you're in your thirties, forties, fifties, or beyond and only now beginning to understand something important about yourself? Perhaps you've built … Read more
Minority Stress Is Real — And It’s Not the Same as Ordinary Anxiety
By Mya, MBACPIntegrative Counsellor & Clinical Hypnotherapist Have you ever walked away from a conversation feeling exhausted without really knowing why? Or found yourself replaying a seemingly small interaction for hours afterwards, wondering whether you were overreacting? Many LGBTQIA+ people … Read more
The Talk Room: Episode 15 – LGBTQIA+ Mental Health – A Compassionate Conversation on Identity and Well-Being
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. This episode opens a compassionate dialogue about mental health within … Read more
LGBTQIA+ related issues and how Hope Therapy could support these
Although much has been achieved concerning LGBTQIA+ rights, many from the community still face obstacles. Many still feel unable to confide in friends and family about their sexual orientation or gender identity. Today around half of gay, lesbian, and bi … Read more