Sydney Gay Counselling

You Can Have a Great Gay Life!

Are You a Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual or Transgender Person Who is Feeling Confused, Lost and Lacking Direction in Your Life?

Counselling or therapy with someone who understands what it’s like to be LGBTQI+ might be the solution…

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You Deserve a Great Life. Let’s Build It Together.

If you’re feeling stuck in a cycle of anxiety, relationship struggles, or uncertainty about your identity, you’re not alone. As a gay therapist with over 20 years of experience serving the LGBTQIA+ community, I provide a safe space where you can explore your challenges and create the life you truly want.

Here’s how I can help you…

Gay relationship problems

Gay Relationship Problems

Gay Relationship Challenges

Feeling disconnected or struggling to find meaningful connection?

Do you struggle to form a healthy, loving relationship that is respectful and you’re proud of?

Perhaps you cycle through partners that you don’t connect with, or they don’t connect with you.

Maybe you struggle to form an intimate relationship that lasts longer than a few dates, weeks, or months.

Or perhaps you’re a couple in a relationship, but there’s no joy left anymore. You’re constantly fighting and distancing with little promise of an exciting future. The spark and excitement you felt at the beginning when you met has disappeared.

And the worst part is, you don’t know how to get it back.

Gay relationship therapy or relationship counselling can help you identify the negative and ingrained patterns in your relationship and help you form a respectful, loving, and nurturing relationship where you feel heard and your relationship needs are met.

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gay sexual problems

Gay Sexual Problems

Sexual Wellbeing for Gay Men

When sexual issues arise, they can affect both your relationships and self-confidence.

If you’re a gay man in a relationship, you probably know that when your sexual relationship isn’t working, it can be a source of tension and conflict and gradually tear you both apart.

And if you’re a single gay man with sexual issues, it can destroy your confidence and self-esteem when meeting new people.

The truth is, many gay men struggle with sexual issues and aren’t sure how to resolve them.

The good news is you can overcome your sexual issues by working with an experienced sex-positive therapist who understands what it’s like to be gay and has trained in specific sexual issues that gay men often deal with.

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coming out gay issues

Growing Up Gay

Living Authentically in a Straight World

The challenges of growing up gay in a predominantly straight world can leave lasting impacts.

If you identify as LGBTQIA+, you’ve likely faced a multitude of challenges going about your daily life.

It can be tough growing up gay in a straight world, and you may have experienced prejudice, homophobia, or ongoing discrimination.

Perhaps you feel shame about being gay, and this affects your self-worth, confidence, and ability to get what you want in life, including a partner. You may struggle to feel good about yourself and positive about your future.

Gay affirmative counselling can help you work through the blocks that have stopped you from showing your authentic self and becoming the person you want to be.

Through gay therapy, you can develop the confidence in asking for what you want, and the skills to get what you want out of life.

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coming out gay

Coming Out

Coming Out and Identity Exploration

Feeling uncertain about your sexual orientation or gender identity?

Perhaps you’re only just realising you may be lesbian, gay, bisexual, or transgender and you’re feeling confused about your sexual orientation or your gender identity.

You know you feel sexually different from most people, but you don’t know how to make sense of it.

Maybe you’re feeling anxious and worried about what your family and friends will think if you “come out” and don’t know how to begin.

Or you may be feeling lost, anxious, and depressed about your identity.

You’re not sure who you are and where you belong in the world.

Through working together on your sexual orientation or gender identity in therapy, you can begin to get more clarity about your sense of self.

Your self-esteem and confidence will grow as you accept and love all aspects of yourself.

You can feel proud of your  LGBTQIA+ sexual identity and orientation and create a positive life with purpose and meaning.

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What makes me different

Why Choose Sydney Gay Counselling?

Clinton Power, Sydney therapist
Clinton Power, LGBT therapist

As the founder of Sydney Gay Counselling, I’m dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment where you can explore your experiences as an LGBTQIA+ person.

My counselling service offers specialised LGBT counselling, focusing on mental health, gay couples counselling, and comprehensive LGBT support services.

I understand the unique challenges the community faces and am here to offer you coping strategies and stress management techniques designed to help you build resilience and navigate life’s challenges.

In addition to my foundational commitment, I bring over 20 years of experience in training and studying LGBT issues, providing me with the depth of knowledge and understanding required to address the specific needs of LGBT clients.

Here are 5 ways that I’m different from other therapists and counsellors:

  • I’ve been serving the gay and lesbian community since the late 1990’s and have helped countless LGBTQIA+ people since I opened my therapy practice in 2003.
  • I understand many of the challenges and issues that LGBTQIA+ people face because I’m a gay therapist, have worked extensively with LGBTQIA+ people, and specialise in gay, lesbian, and gender-diverse issues. What this means is when you work with me, I can appreciate and connect with the very issues that you’re grappling with.
  • I’m passionate about supporting people, especially gay individuals and gay couples, to move out of toxic shame and towards gay pride.
  • My LGBT counselling approach is tailored to suit your unique needs. I’m committed to getting the best possible outcomes from our therapeutic work together.
  • The foundation of my gay counselling approach is gay-affirmative and holistic. This means I believe there is nothing inherently wrong with being gay, lesbian, bisexual, or transgender.

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Not sure if therapy is right for you? I offer a complimentary 15-minute Zoom call to answer your questions and help you decide if we’re a good fit.

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