Glossary
LGBTQIA+
What is
LGBTQIA+?
LGBTQIA+ community is a diverse community which encompasses and celebrates different genders and sexualities.
What Is It?
The LGBTQIA+ community includes people of all genders and sexualities who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer or questioning, intersex, asexual, and more. It’s a diverse group that celebrates identity, expression, love, and the right to be oneself.
Common Experiences
Many LGBTQIA+ individuals face challenges like discrimination, exclusion, or misunderstanding. These experiences can affect mental health, self-esteem, and relationships. At the same time, community, pride, and shared understanding often play a huge role in building strength, resilience, and connection.
How It Can Affect You
Support creates safety and belonging. Whether it’s through inclusive language, allyship, or affirming spaces, showing up for LGBTQIA+ people helps reduce isolation and prejudice. Everyone deserves to be seen, respected, and loved just as they are.
Ways Therapy Can Help
Providing non-judgemental support when coming out
Creating a safe space to explore gender and sexuality
Identifying support networks
Building self-acceptance, self-esteem and self-compassion
