LGBTQIA+ Affirming Counselling in Dublin 9
Finding a counsellor who understands and respects your identity can make a meaningful difference to your experience of therapy. At D9 Therapy & Wellness in Santry, Dublin 9, we offer access to therapists with experience and interests in LGBTQIA+ related concerns, identity, sexuality and relationships.
Counselling should be a space where you feel comfortable being yourself, without needing to explain, defend or justify who you are. Whether you are exploring your identity, navigating relationships, dealing with difficult experiences or simply looking for someone to talk to, the right therapeutic support can help.
What is LGBTQIA+ affirming counselling?
LGBTQIA+ affirming counselling recognises and respects the diversity of sexual orientations, gender identities and relationship experiences. It aims to provide a supportive environment where people can explore their feelings and experiences without judgement or assumptions.
Therapy is not about changing someone's identity or sexuality. Instead, it can offer an opportunity to understand yourself better, work through challenges and develop confidence in your own experiences.
What can counselling help with?
People seek counselling for many different reasons. LGBTQIA+ individuals may want support with:
- Exploring sexuality, gender identity or personal identity
- Coming out and navigating reactions from others
- Family relationships and acceptance
- Dating, intimacy and romantic relationships
- Self-esteem, confidence and self-acceptance
- Anxiety, low mood and emotional wellbeing
- Experiences of discrimination, rejection or isolation
- Understanding boundaries and relationship diversity
- Life transitions and changes in identity or relationships
You do not need to be experiencing a particular difficulty to attend counselling. Sometimes having a confidential space to talk and reflect can be valuable in itself.
Meet some of our therapists
At D9 Therapy & Wellness, we have therapists with different backgrounds, qualifications and therapeutic approaches. The following practitioners have relevant interests or experience in areas connected to LGBTQIA+ counselling.
Dearbhla McCarthy
Dearbhla is a trainee counsellor offering low-cost counselling to adults aged 18 and over. She works with people experiencing challenges including anxiety, stress, low mood, relationship difficulties, low self-esteem and LGBTQ+ related concerns.
Dearbhla works from an integrative framework, drawing primarily on psychodynamic and existential approaches. This allows space to explore how past experiences may influence the present, while also considering identity, meaning, relationships and personal choices.
Abbey Martin
Abbey is a counsellor and psychotherapist with a Master's degree in Counselling and Psychotherapy. She has a particular interest in CBT and lists LGBTQ+ matters among the areas she works with.
Ciaran Doherty
Ciaran works with a range of personal and emotional concerns, including sexuality and LGBTQ+ related experiences. Counselling can provide space to explore identity, relationships and the challenges that may arise throughout life.
Amanda Ancsa
Amanda is a fully qualified, pre-accredited therapist who works with adults. Her areas of support include sexuality (LGBTQIA+), anxiety, grief and loss, depression, self-esteem, relationships, family dynamics, trauma and neurodiversity.
Amanda works from a humanistic and integrative approach, incorporating perspectives such as CBT, solution-focused therapy and person-centred therapy.
Seán Wright
Seán describes his approach as LGBTQIA+ affirming, neurodiversity affirming, gender, relationship and sexuality diverse (GSRD) aware, sex-positive and trauma-informed.
His interests include sexuality, intimacy, identity, relationship diversity and psychosexual concerns. He offers a space where people can explore these areas openly and without judgement.
Finding the right counsellor
Choosing a therapist is a personal decision. You may want someone with specific experience in LGBTQIA+ issues, or you may simply want a counsellor who makes you feel heard, respected and comfortable.
It can be helpful to read through therapist profiles, consider their approach and think about what you would like from counselling. You are also welcome to contact us if you would like help finding a suitable practitioner.
A space where you can be yourself
You deserve to feel respected and understood in therapy. Your identity, relationships and experiences are yours to explore, at your own pace and in a way that feels right for you.
Looking for LGBTQIA+ Counselling in Dublin 9?
D9 Therapy & Wellness is based in Santry, Dublin 9. Get in touch and we can help you explore the counselling options available.
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