Obsidian Counselling for Mental Health Well-Being: supporting the LGBTQA+
Communities. Online therapy available
Australia wide for Lesbian, Gay, Trans, Bi and
Gender Sexuality Diverse
Individuals.
Communities. Online therapy available
Australia wide for Lesbian, Gay, Trans, Bi and
Gender Sexuality Diverse
Individuals.
“It’s not your responsibility as my client to explain what Gender & Sexual-orientation Diversity is, or the impacts that living in a cisgender hetero normative society may have on your mental wellbeing, it’s mine as your Queer Informed Counsellor." Carolyn (she/her) cis Queer human
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WELCOME to Obsidian, working exclusively with individuals who are Lesbian, Gay, Trans, Non-Binary, Bi, Pansexual, Queer, Asexual and further Diverse Genders and / or Sexual Orientations, and those who are questioning or concealing their authentic LGBTQA+ Self.
Hi, I'm Carolyn (she/her), a self identified cis queer human, Bio-Psycho-Social and Queer informed Counsellor, owner of Obsidian Counselling and my passion and niche focus is supporting the mental wellbeing of our Gender Sexuality Diverse Communities.
I understand and acknowledge the cisgender and hetero normative societal attitudes that our 'Queer' communities
face everyday, and more specifically when finding and accessing queer informed, affirming, accepting, inclusive and
holistic - non-medicalising support for their mental well-being, my aim is to break down these barriers.
I recognise that your LGBTQA+ identity is an important aspect of who you are, but may not be the main reason you need counselling support, and just because you are Gender and/or Sexuality Diverse this doesn't equate automatically to poor mental health. I will focus on your presenting concerns and work with you through a queer informed lens.
My qualifications include a Bachelor of Social Science (Psychology) and Master of Counselling, and I am a
PACFA Registered Certified Practising Counsellor with over 4 years post grad experience. I am also a LGBTQA+ informed practise educator, supporting other allied mental health practitioners upskill their knowledge of LGBTQA+ communities.
Learn more about me here.
Based in Brisbane, I offer professional counselling support online only, Australia wide.
Private, Confidential*, Full Fee Paying Service
~ SELF-REFERRALS ONLY ~
Mental health treatment plans NOT accepted and NO Medicare rebates available
All enquiries and bookings are by email
carolyn@obsidian-counselling.au or click the message button
Online Appointments times are available on
Monday, between 10am and 6pm; or
Saturday between 8am and 2pm.
All base sessions are 60 minutes, longer sessions available after consultation and carry an extra fee.
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I also offer LGBTQA+ Informed Practise training for allied mental health professionals, which is tailored to suit your you and your business needs. Available in person SE Queensland, or online Australia wide. Length of each training varies. Reasonable rates offered as I believe in the long-term benefits to our LGBTIQA+ communities.
Please contact me via email for all enquiries, pricing and bookings.
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Why the name Obsidian?
Obsidian is a volcanic glass, born of fire, which shows strength and resilience to form a beautiful crystal. I felt how Obsidian forms, from lava to crystal, is reflective of an LGBTQA+ individuals journey from questioning their
gender and or sexual orientation, to concealing and when they are ready to Inviting In.
Obsidian's other properties include Protection, Grounding, Clarification, Growth, Acceptance, and Healing.
For me the properties of Obsidian crystal also reflect a person's journey through the counselling process,
from distress to using their own strength and resilience to transform.
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^cishet is a combination of the words cisgender (cis meaning same in Latin), and heterosexual.
Obsidian is NOT a crisis support service.
If you need to talk with someone for urgent support phone
Lifeline - 13 11 14
First Nations - 13YARN (13 92 76)
QLife - 1800 184 527 3pm - midnight
If yours or someone else's life is in immediate danger call
000 (triple zero)
For a list of further supports services and information pages please click below
New Client Intake Request Form - please complete and email to carolyn@obsidian-counselling.au
1_New Client Intake Form_Adult_updated January_2024_Obsidian Counselling (docx)
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