Gender Identity Questioning Counselling supports individuals unsure of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Particularly over the pandemic, this community has become more impacted. During isolation, individuals had more free time, allowing self-reflection and on their past relationships facilitating identity exploration (Klein, 2022a). Many people are unsure about their gender identity; however, one should never feel alone in this journey. This may be reflected by the fact that almost 20% of adults do not identify as cis-gendered heterosexuals (Moreau, 2021).
When navigating identity questioning, you may feel confused and not good enough (American Psychiatric Association, 2019). During this time, relationships between family and friends may become more challenging, causing you to feel isolated and rejected. However, these feelings will not last. With Gender Identity Questioning Counselling, our therapists provide a non-judgmental environment to listen to your experiences. Our trusted counsellors will also help you learn novel coping mechanisms that will empower you to be proud of yourself.
Issues Faced By The Gender Identity Questioning Community
Non-binary individuals are likely to face additional challenges on top of the daily stressors that we all face (Klein, 2023b). This may include the following:
How Gender Identity Questioning Counselling Works
During this challenging time, you may feel lonely and even rejected. However, at Incontact, we provide a listening ear, allowing you to express these concerns and emotions. In addition, we will supply you with tools to help you cope with and manage these powerful emotions being experienced, allowing you to embrace your true self.
Approximately 1% of adults across the globe do not identify with a specific set of gender identities and most closely identify as non-binary (Masterson, 2021). If you are one of many experiencing mental health issues during your journey of gender identity questioning, book an appointment with us today to have an in-person or online counselling session. Please note that we do not practise conversion therapy.
American Psychiatric Association. (2019). Mental Health Facts on Questioning/Queer Populations. https://www.psychiatry.org/File%20Library/Psychiatrists/Cultural-Competency/Mental-Health-Disparities/Mental-Health-Facts-for-Queer-Questioning-Populations.pdf
Klein, J. (2022a). Why sexual identities shifted during the pandemic. https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20220224-why-sexual-identities-shifted-during-the-pandemic
Klein, J. (2022b). The invisible obstacles of non-binary dating. https://www.bbc.com/worklife/article/20220601-the-invisible-obstacles-of-non-binary-dating
Masterson, V. (2021). 6 charts that reveal global attitudes to LGBT+ and gender identities in 2021. https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2021/06/lgbt-gender-identity-ipsos-2021-survey/
Moreau, J. (2021). Nearly 1 in 5 young adults say they are not straight, global survey finds. https://www.nbcnews.com/feature/nbc-out/nearly-1-5-young-adults-say-they-re-not-straight-n1270003
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