Areas of Focus
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Gender and Sexuality
Ambivalence and fluidity regarding your gender and sexuality
Experiences of discrimination and prejudice commonly faced by queer/LGBTQ+ person
Gender affirmation processes (i.e. social and medical transitions) including managing dysphoria and promoting gender euphoria
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Self-esteem / Self-worth
Harsh and overly critical self-talk/inner voice
Lack of self-compassion
An imbalanced and one-dimensional understanding of the self
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Major Life Changes
Changes in career and personal life
Uncertainty on next steps and loss of direction
End of life support
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Childhood and Early Life Experiences
Attachment issues
Early life experiences’ influence on current life
The link between relationships with key carers in childhood and subsequent relational patterns
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Interpersonal Relationships
Boundaries with family or romantic partner(s)
Repeated patterns and dynamics in relationships
Sex-positive/and critical, kink-aware, and non-monogamy-friendly
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Living with HIV
Shame, stigma, and guilt related to the condition
The impact of HIV on romantic and sexual relationships
Issues related to living with a long-term health condition
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Sleep
Difficulty falling asleep
Difficulty staying asleep
Nightmares
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...this is a non-exhaustive list that aims to give you an idea on what could be addressed in therapy.
You are always welcome to reach out and discuss your issues of concern with me and see how I can best support you.