Courage Matters Pty Ltd
Mobile 0400490809
I provide confidential, professional counselling and psychotherapy for clients with a range of concerns and issues especially: gender identity, sexuality, anxiety, depression and stress. As a transgender woman I have a deep understanding of the experiences of those with diverse gender identities. I am open, approachable and non-judgemental. I can provide face to face as well as Skype sessions and I am available at weekends and evenings.
***I am offering videconference/ phone sessions***
I am a transgender woman and I work with clients from 18 years upwards. Most of my clients are trans or gender diverse or non binary. They may be in relationships and I often work with them and their partners.
I can assist trans, gender and sexually diverse clients with coming out to family, friends and work. I can also advise on medical pathways and practitioners for gender transition. I provide support throughout the transition process, including mentoring and coaching if that what the client desires.
I have experience in working with trauma and recently completed advanced training in complex trauma therapy.
CBT, Existential, HeartMath, Mindfulness, Person Centred, Psychodynamic, Transactional Analysis
I take a broad and integrative approach based on Person Centred Therapy. I also make use of Existential Therapy along with CBT and Psychodynamic approaches depending on the needs of my clients. I work with a trauma informed approach and aim to create a safe space for all my clients.
I am a member of PACFA. I have supervision on a regular basis and attend a range of professional development courses each year.
I have been working in private practice since 2015, and also currently work part-time at Equinox Gender Diverse Health Centre.
I have specialist training in Trauma Therapy and Grief and Bereavement in addition to my general counselling skills developed during my Masters of Counselling and Psychotherapy.
I am happy to work with people in non-monogamous relationships. I am sex-work positive and have had many sex-worker clients.
Appointments can be made by contacting me directly either on email grace@couragematters.com.au or by mobile on 0400 490 809. If you phone and get my voicemail please leave a message and I will return your call.
My room in Fitzroy North is very close to the Nicholson Street tram stop and car parking is available in adjacent streets.
My fee for a standard individual 50 minute session is $140. Couples $180 per 50 minute session.
I am available for internet based video conference sessions (Skype) and I can offer concessional rates for unwaged/limited income, students, etc
Payments can be made through PayPal or direct debit to my bank account prior to the session
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Grace LeePsychotherapist, Counsellor |
Concerns about identity can lead to feeling different from everyone else, being alone and isolated and fearing that no-one will understand how you feel or accept the way you are.
I have extensive experience working with trans, gender diverse and non-binary people. I specialise in working with those who are exploring their gender identity or sexuality. I can provide a safe and non-judgemental space to enable each person to gain a deeper understanding of themselves and their needs. ...