LGBTQ+ · 4 min read
Finding an affirming counsellor: what to ask
Simple questions to check you'll be understood, not judged.
Questions worth asking
Have you worked with LGBTQ+ people before? What training do you have? How do you think about sexual orientation and gender identity?
Clear red flags
Any suggestion that your orientation or identity needs to be ‘fixed’ or changed. Conversion practices are harmful and are considered professional misconduct in India.
You can change counsellor
If something doesn't feel right, say so. A good practice will help you find a better fit without awkwardness.