Coming to terms with who you are, and the pronouns that will feel comfortable using, can be challenging but it’s the first stage of accepting who you really are. Who you were born to be is not shaped by choice and circumstances, it is shaped before you have a choice to be who you are meant to be.
Sexuality and gender form a big part of who we are. Those who identify as LGBTQ+ may be gay, lesbian, bisexual, transexual, pansexual, asexual, queer, non-binary or questioning (or may define their gender and sexuality in different ways), can often face prejudice and discrimination.
Negative reactions and outdated attitudes can attack your self-esteem. It can feel exceedingly difficult to stay positive about who you are. Our aim is to take you to a place of choice, acceptance, confidence, and strength to embrace your belief in self-acceptance and compassion for you.
Someone to speak to
Finding someone who is non-judgemental, who you can honestly open up to, can be a source of great relief and comfort. It can also give you the space to reflect on your emotions and the emotions of the people in your life.
Our service is there to provide you with an opportunity to explore your true self. We are never there to judge in any way. We aim to help you feel comfortable about who you are. We are there for you to find strength, the acceptance and joy of being you, and to help you deal with the prejudices that sadly still exist in today’s society.
We’re here to listen and support you, no matter what’s going on in your life. Celebrate the wonder of you!
Testimonial
I sought individual relationship counselling with Jenna after a meaningful relationship came to an end. Jenna was clearly very familiar with working with people in same sex relationships, which instantly increased her ability to empathise and understand, making the process easier. It was really important to me that – unlike other forms of counselling I had tried, where I felt like I was talking to myself – the therapist was able to laugh and to engage in discussion, ask questions and make suggestions/ share tools for approaching certain scenarios, whilst respecting my boundaries. Jenna did all of this. For me, personally, we had worked through the things I wanted to discuss in around six sessions, although this could be longer or shorter for different people. I’m glad I swapped therapists (from a different company, to Jenna at Nightingale) and would encourage anyone else who isn’t feeling comfortable with their therapist to consider the same – there are lots of styles of therapy out there and lots of therapists within those styles as well, and it’s important to find someone who works for you. I ended up really enjoying our sessions and would be delighted to touch base again, should the need arise. I felt it was well worth the cost and would definitely recommend.
Individual Counselling
Coming to terms with who you are, and the pronouns that will feel comfortable using, can be challenging but it’s the first stage of accepting who you really are. Who you were born to be is not shaped by choice and circumstances, it is shaped before you have a choice to be who you are meant to be.
Sexuality and gender form a big part of who we are. Those who identify as LGBTQ+ may be gay, lesbian, bisexual, transexual, pansexual, asexual, queer, non-binary or questioning (or may define their gender and sexuality in different ways), can often face prejudice and discrimination.
Negative reactions and outdated attitudes can attack your self-esteem. It can feel exceedingly difficult to stay positive about who you are. Our aim is to take you to a place of choice, acceptance, confidence, and strength to embrace your belief in self-acceptance and compassion for you.
Someone to speak to
Finding someone who is non-judgemental, who you can honestly open up to, can be a source of great relief and comfort. It can also give you the space to reflect on your emotions and the emotions of the people in your life.
Our service is there to provide you with an opportunity to explore your true self. We are never there to judge in any way. We aim to help you feel comfortable about who you are. We are there for you to find strength, the acceptance and joy of being you, and to help you deal with the prejudices that sadly still exist in today’s society.
We’re here to listen and support you, no matter what’s going on in your life. Celebrate the wonder of you!
Testimonial
I sought individual relationship counselling with Jenna after a meaningful relationship came to an end. Jenna was clearly very familiar with working with people in same sex relationships, which instantly increased her ability to empathise and understand, making the process easier. It was really important to me that – unlike other forms of counselling I had tried, where I felt like I was talking to myself – the therapist was able to laugh and to engage in discussion, ask questions and make suggestions/ share tools for approaching certain scenarios, whilst respecting my boundaries. Jenna did all of this. For me, personally, we had worked through the things I wanted to discuss in around six sessions, although this could be longer or shorter for different people. I’m glad I swapped therapists (from a different company, to Jenna at Nightingale) and would encourage anyone else who isn’t feeling comfortable with their therapist to consider the same – there are lots of styles of therapy out there and lots of therapists within those styles as well, and it’s important to find someone who works for you. I ended up really enjoying our sessions and would be delighted to touch base again, should the need arise. I felt it was well worth the cost and would definitely recommend.
Individual Counselling
“We are proud of the human spirit of the LGBTQ+ community”
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A Parents Guide to Coming Out
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“Beauty begins the moment you decide to be yourself.”
“We are proud of the human spirit of the LGBTQ+ community”
Associated article…
A Parents Guide to Coming Out
It’s June which can only mean two things: a vague hope that the weather might be good and celebrating all things LGBTQ+! However, Pride comes with a lot more than just slapping some rainbow flags [...]