Is counselling for LGBT people different?

The therapeutic process is the same for everyone and every issue however having a therapist who has either personal experience or specific training is thought to be helpful. If this is true for you then you might want to ask to see a therapist with a particular sexuality or know they have experience in training on a specific issue, however in reality it can often be more helpful speaking to someone who has no preconceived ideas / experiences. The most important thing is that you feel at ease speaking with your therapist and that is why we always recommend an initial session.