SUPPORT FOR PARENTS OF LGBTQIA+ CHILDREN
Parental support is necessary because there is no parent born perfect and no parent who will be one day perfect.
What I offer is a space to explore together questions, perplexities and fears on issues related to your child and LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer/Questioning, Intersex, Asexual/Aromantic) communities.
I started working with LGBTQIA+ children in London, England in 2018, where I offered therapy sessions in several primary, secondary and high schools.
In 2019 I had the opportunity to establish and run the counselling service for LGBTQIA+ young people for a third sector organisation. This service continues to offer young people across England a free individual therapy affirmative space.
Through these experiences I had the oppportunity to listen to many stories of LGBTQIA+ children of different ages, social, ethnic and religious backgrounds.
I realised that the families of these children often lack adequate support to explore their experiences, questions, concerns and fears.
As a queer non-binary person with lived experience of my own, with a decade of professional experience in the field of dramatherapy and clinical supervision within queer communities, I am able to offer both individual and group support for parents who want to explore issues related to their child's sexuality and/or gender identity.
INDIVIDUAL SUPPORT
I offer individual space for regular support (supervision) or one-off support (consultancy) depending on the need of the parent. Contact me here for more information.
A free 30-minute initial conversation can be arranged to see if what I offer is right for you.
GROUP SUPPORT
The family support group is open to all parents, carers and 18+ relatives of LGBTQIA+ young people. The support group can run either on a monthly or fortnightly basis. It offers an empathic space in which practical information is shared amongst participants.
A group can be organised online if at least 3 parents/carers are interested.
A free 30-minute initial conversation can be arranged to see if what I offer is right for you. Contact me here for further information.
'what was native was stolen from us' ― Audrie Lorde
