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    LGBTIQ+ counselling

    There is a wide range of challenges and additional stressors that people from the LGBTIQ+ communities can experience

    The counsellors at the Griffith Counselling and Wellbeing Service provide a service free of judgement and encourage a safe, confidential and supportive environment. All people have the right to feel comfortable talking about their specific concerns in a space where they feel heard and can trust their counsellor.

    This can be especially true for many people within the LGBTIQ+ community who may not initially feel safe talking with others when needing to explore their sexuality or gender identity. Griffith Counselling and Wellbeing are a counselling team who offer a queer friendly service for people from all sexualities, genders and identities.

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    Griffith University is aligned with the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals ( SDGs ) and is committed to tackling global challenges around good health.

    About LGBTIQ+ counselling

    Any topic can be discussed as relevant or not directly related to your identity or sexuality. Some of the more common areas often explored with people include:

    • coming out/inviting in
    • exploring sexual identity
    • questioning gender
    • self-acceptance
    • relationship and family issues
    • mental health concerns such as anxiety and depression
    • personal violence including within partner and family relationships (alternatively, students can access personal violence counselling).
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    Making an appointment

    Talking about the issues as they relate to you and working towards your own goals and journey can be a great place to start. To make that first contact, please click the button below so the LGBTIQ+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex or Questioning) specific counsellor can get in touch and arrange an appointment. Scheduled appointments can be:

    • phone
    • video
    • face to face (depending on campus).

    Make an appointment

    LGBTIQ+ support at Griffith

    Griffith is committed to providing an inclusive environment for our LGBTIQ+ community. Check out some of the support and inclusion initiatives via the links below. 

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    Further supports

    If you are looking for some specific services, the following may be a starting point to get you started. This is not a complete list of available services, but has options within Griffith University and external in relation to social groups, sexual health, mental health, legal support and religious and spirituality support.

    Contact us

    Get in contact with us or book an appointment to see how we can help.

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