Gay Counselling in London

If you are thinking about therapy specifically with a gay therapist then consider contacting us. Efficacy is a London therapy service of accredited cognitive behavioural therapists. Generally a cognitive behavioural therapist will accept being gay as a part of what makes you and not part of the problem.

It is worth mentioning that there is no evidence suggesting the sexual orientation of a psychotherapist effects the outcomes of treatment. This means that in cognitive behavioural therapy it does not matter if the therapist is gay or straight because both have an equal prediction of helping. However, we recognize that some gay people feel comfortable with the special understanding that a gay therapist brings to psychotherapy for gay patients. A gay therapist understands your life style and the individual qualities of the gay community. This eliminates the need to clarify or explain the social rules and norms of the community. Gay therapists are aware of the myths, assumptions and misconceptions held about gay people and these are only addressed if it is appropriate in the treatment process.

What Problems Can Cognitive Behavioural Psychotherapy Help With?

Below are some problems that cognitive behavioural therapy can help you with. The service is offered in Victoria, London and Monument near London Bridge.

Sometimes issues that are specific to gay people interact and relate to the problems gay patients present with. Gay therapists understand the overt and covert discrimination some gay people in alterative family units come across in legal areas, financial matters, employment rights, asylum issues, etc. Therapy can not change these different rules or prejudices, but if these are issues for you, we can help you to find better ways to cope or build healthy resilience to these inequalities, while maintaining your expectations and standards. 

Sex Therapy and Relationship Counselling in London

We can provide sex therapy and relationship counseling in London for gay couples or individuals. Having a therapist that understands the different issues that are particular to the gay community helps to formulate a successful treatment plan. This is particularly relevant to same sex couples in therapy.

Same-sex relationships have unique qualities that are different to 'traditional' relationships and a gay therapist has a specialist knowledge and expertise in this area. Same-sex relationships are not bound by the same historical social rules and norms that are held within straight relationships. This give same-sex relationship counseling the freedom to explore alternative solutions in a creative fashion. Gay therapists bring an accepting understanding to gay patients in an already sensitive area of sex therapy. To find out more about general information on Sex Therapy click here.

If you decide that you would prefer to talk to a gay therapist just tell the therapist at the initial free telephone consultation.

We are located close to Victoria Station in Westminster and Monument near London Bridge making us accessible across central London.

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