Feel Pride About Your Sexual Orientation and Identity

If you are confused about whether you are gay, lesbian, bisexual or your sexual identity, you may find working with a skilled professional counsellor or therapist can show you the way forward.

Do you relate to any of the following?

you feel attracted to the same sex, yet hide your feelings and feel shame about yourself and your attraction
you feel lost and confused about whether you are straight, gay, lesbian or bisexual and don’t know how to find out
you hate that you are living a secret double life; everyone thinks you are straight, but you know you’re not and feel scared to ‘come out’
you worry that if you ‘come out’ you may lose your friends, family and your job
you wonder if the feelings you have mean you are abnormal or a deviant
your sexual orientation or sexual identity seems to get in the way of you forming an intimate and satisfying relationship long-term relationship
you feel anxious, depressed and alone and don’t know where to turn for support
you don’t know how to connect with others that may feel the same way you do

If you are relating to some of these issues, then you need to keep reading…

Feeling confused about your sexual orientation or sexual identity can be a lonely experience. Perhaps you have always known you were different, but you just didn’t know what to make of it. Perhaps you haven’t know who to turn to or where to get support. You don’t seem to fit in and life feels like a struggle.

When you are lost in a sea of confusion it can affect every aspect of your life, health and happiness.

You don’t know where to turn, but help is closer than you think…

If you are struggling with issues of coming out or sexual identity, you will want to reach out to a counsellor who is a part of the GLBT community and intimately understands the context and issues of your choices and lifestyle.

I have close to a decade of experience working as a counsellor and psychotherapist and have been out for over 15 years.

I have been through the process of coming out and understand the challenges and struggles that you may be experiencing. I am committed to helping you sort through issues of coming out or sexual identity, so that you can find your way forward.

Through sexual orientation or sexual identity counselling you can:

move out of shame and into pride about who you are and how you live your life
develop a positive self-esteem and confidence that comes from owning your sexuality and living a full and rich life
eradicate depression and anxiety so that you can form relationships that are enriching and rewarding
find ways to develop friendships and belong to the GLBT community
gain support for coming out to family and friends, if that is the right choice for you
feel relief at no longer being alone with your secret double life
learn to accept yourself in a way where you are the creator of your life and relationships

I appreciate that reaching out to a counsellor and speaking about your sexual orientation can be frightening, however, I will work hard to make sure your experience is rewarding and beneficial.

Working with a trained counsellor can help you develop fresh perspectives and connect with your own resources, so that you can begin to make significant shifts in your life and start living a great life.

I am a qualified clinical counsellor and psychotherapist and have been serving the Sydney GLBT community for over a decade. I am passionate about helping individuals and couples create and live great gay lives.

Are you ready to start living a great gay life?

If so, click on the ‘book now’ button below to view my online appointment diary and available counselling appointments. I will confirm your appointment within 24 hours.

If you are not ready to book your appointment, call me on 0412 241 410 or email me at info@sydneygaycounselling.com to arrange your FREE, confidential, 10-minute consultation to hear how Sydney Gay Counselling can help you.

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I was really nervous to begin the group therapy and was unsure what I would get out of it. I quickly realised that all the other guys could relate to my problems and I didn't feel so alone. I had no idea the group therapy would help me so much with my confidence and help me find a good relationship. Plus I now have a group of really good friends. Thank you Adam and Clinton!

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"It was an amazing experience for me and thank you for the opportunity for letting me be a part of the sessions. My experience with the Gay Group Counselling has enabled me to look beyond the fact that I am labelled as a Gay man and to learn to look at myself in a more positive way. I want to thank my group and Adam and Clinton for this enriching experience as it has helped me in many ways."

-- O.M.

" What I found beneficial from attending the group was learning about the difficulties faced by gay men in general. Most helpful was the instant feedback from group members. Overall, I found the group personal and emotionally enlightening."

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"I was skeptical about the group to start with and how it would help me. I knew I wanted to find out how to have better relationships with other gay men. And I was so over the bar and club scene, I didn't know where to go. I learned a lot about how I block guys from getting close to me and that I am scared of putting myself our there in case I get rejected. The group was an enormous support and encouraged me to try and take risks. I now feel so much more confident and ready to go after what I want in life. The group has played a really big part in that and I feel very positive about the next chapter in my life."

-- K.N.

"I found the experiences that everyone shared most beneficial to me. The feedback and support that fellow participants and the counsellors showed was most helpful."

-- D.G.

"The flow of the group worked in part because of Clinton and Adam's skills in bringing it into focus and reaffirming thoughts, ideas and experiences of the group members. There was room for exploration and individual experiences, which was valuable and I am glad you allowed this to flourish. Overall, the group was valuable, enlightening, surprising and at times it was fun!"

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"This was a unique experience, which I forced myself to do so that I could listen and share my feelings about this stage of my gay and male life. I found identifying with others and being able to gain from a random group of men with whom I may never have otherwise met most helpful."

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"I am really glad that I did this - it was a big risk for me. I think that I have come away with more strength and focus to move forward with my goals in life. I also got to meet and know a great, diverse group of men with whom I can hopefully count of for friendship and support in the future."

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Clinton Power is a counsellor and psychotherapist who offers individual and relationship counselling for gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender individuals and same-sex couples at 147 King Street Sydney and Wells St Newtown, serving the Sydney CBD, Newtown, the Eastern Suburbs, the Western Suburbs and North Sydney — including Surry Hills, Bondi Junction, Bondi, Darling Point, Woollahra, Edgecliff, Kings Cross, Double Bay, Paddington, Bellevue Hill, Potts Point, Darlinghurst, Central, Broadway, Chippendale, Ultimo, Pyrmont, Redfern, North Sydney, Lavender Bay, McMahons Point, St Peters, Marrickville, Stanmore, Enmore, Erskineville and Botany. For more information contact 0412 241 410.

Feel Pride About Your Sexual Orientation and Identity

If you are confused about whether you are gay, lesbian, bisexual or your sexual identity, you may find working with a skilled professional counsellor or therapist can show you the way forward.

When you are lost in a sea of confusion it can affect every aspect of your life, health and happiness.

You don’t know where to turn, but help is closer than you think…

I appreciate that reaching out to a counsellor and speaking about your sexual orientation can be frightening, however, I will work hard to make sure your experience is rewarding and beneficial.

Are you ready to start living a great gay life?

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