Life can be challenging enough before accounting for issues around exploring and expressing our gender and sexuality. Regardless of what’s impacting you, our LGBTIQA+ counsellors are available to support you.
Our free counselling service is open to LGBTIQA+ young people aged 12 to 26 (Perth) and 12 to 25 (regional WA). Please see here for our Patient Fact Sheet about why we ask certain questions before your appointment and why these questions are important.
You do not have previously accessed our programs to access counselling and support.
Topics we cover
We are here to support you in the things that matter most to you. You can talk to your counsellor about anything important to you, including:
- Sexual health
- Sexuality and gender
- Questioning and exploring identity
- Coming out, transitioning and gender-affirming care
- Depression and anxiety
- Approaching addiction
- Communication and healthy relationships
- Grief, loss and trauma
- Stigma and discrimination
Our counsellors use a person-centred approach which means you control what is explored and the pace at which you go.
About our counsellors
Our fabulous LGBTIQA+ youth counsellors are here to support you. Whether you’re struggling with your identity, worried about a situation or just want a non-judgmental person to talk to, our counsellors are here for you.
Where does counselling take place?
Metro Perth
Counselling takes place in person at Freedom Centre, at WAAC, by phone or video chat.
Our counsellors are available Monday – Friday at varying times.
Regional WA
If you are in regional or rural areas around WA you can access counselling over the phone or online.
How do I book a counselling appointment?
To book a counselling appointment with Freedom, please fill out the referral form here and attach the completed form to the booking request below, or email it to freedomcounselling@waac.com.au.
You can either complete the process above yourself or have your support worker/counsellor/social worker/GP complete the referral process for you.
Once we have received your referral, we will review your information in 1-2 business days and a counsellor will contact you to help begin the process. Generally we offer all our clients 10-15 free appointments as re-assess your needs and progress before deciding on the next steps.
Counselling appointments are available across WA and we are happy to offer face-to-face, online, or phone counselling services. If you are based in regional WA you can speak with your local headspace or other local services to help with a referral.