Individual Counselling and Psychotherapy for Adults
Psychotherapy and counselling are supportive resources that can benefit anyone, whether you're feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or struggling with mental health challenges. These services focus on enhancing emotional and psychological well-being while equipping you with strategies to navigate life's obstacles effectively.
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At Safe Harbour Psychotherapy, I offer a safe, affirming space where LGBTIQA+ and culturally and linguistically diverse (CALD) clients can explore their experiences, heal, and thrive.
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Here are some of the common issues we can work through together:
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Mental Health & Wellbeing
Managing Depression, Anxiety, and Stress
Life can feel heavy, especially when you're juggling multiple pressures or dealing with things that others might not understand. If you’re feeling low, overwhelmed, anxious, or just not yourself, you don’t have to go through it alone. We’ll work together to make sense of it and find ways to help you cope and feel more like yourself again.​
Dealing with Traumatic Experiences
Whether trauma came from a single event or a lifetime of surviving in systems that weren’t supportive, your story matters. We’ll take things at your pace, working gently to help you feel safe, grounded, and more in control of your life again.
Identity & Belonging
Cultural and Social Identities
Your culture, language, faith, gender, and sexuality shape who you are. These identities deserve to be celebrated, not silenced. Together, we can explore how your identities impact your life, relationships, and mental health, always with respect, understanding, and pride.
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Gender Identity
Whether you're questioning your gender, transitioning, or just needing space to explore, you're welcome here as you are. You’ll be met with affirmation, not assumptions, and support that centres your lived experience.
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Coming Out
Coming out is a personal journey, and there's no one right way to do it. Whether you're just starting to think about it or facing difficult reactions from others, we can navigate it together, on your terms, at your pace.
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Harassment, Discrimination, and Homophobia
Facing racism, homophobia, transphobia, or other forms of discrimination can be exhausting and traumatic. Here, you don’t need to explain or justify your experiences. You’ll be heard, believed, and supported in healing.
Relationship & Self-Worth
Intimate and Family/Domestic Violence
Experiencing or surviving violence, especially when cultural, gender, or family expectations come into play, can be deeply painful. You deserve safety and support. Counselling can help you make sense of what’s happened, reconnect with your strength, and explore your options.
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Relationship Issues
Relationships can be joyful and messy, especially when navigating cultural expectations, chosen families, or queerness in a not-always-accepting world. We’ll explore communication, boundaries, attachment, or anything else you’re struggling with.
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Self-Esteem and Confidence
If you’ve grown up feeling different, judged, or silenced, it can take a toll on how you see yourself. Counselling can help you reconnect with your worth, reclaim your voice, and build confidence rooted in who you truly are.
Life Transitions & Challenges
Navigating Major Life Changes
From moving countries to coming out, starting or ending relationships, or stepping into new roles, big changes can shake up your world. Counselling offers a space to slow down, reflect, and find your way through transitions, with support that honours your identity and values.
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Homesickness, Social Isolation, Integration, and Culture Shock
Living far from home or adjusting to a new culture can be incredibly isolating. You might feel like you don’t fully belong anywhere. In therapy, we can explore those feelings and support you in building connection, belonging, and a sense of home wherever you are.
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Grief and Dealing with Death at a Distance
When loss happens across borders without the chance to say goodbye it can feel even more complicated. Whether you’re grieving someone close or facing collective grief in your community, we can create a safe space to process your feelings and honour your loss.