Healing & Connection

LGBTQ Counsellor, Melbourne 

Counselling for those who are ‘Bent but not Broken’

Welcome to Bent Couch Counselling. Melbourne's leading destination for inclusive, effective online and in-person counselling.

We empower individuals from diverse backgrounds to overcome their unique challenges and facilitate healing and personal growth with specialised counselling from a qualified queer therapist.

Professional LGBTQIA+ Counselling

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A safe space to talk

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Professional LGBTQIA+ Counselling + A safe space to talk +

Counselling for those who are Bent but not Broken!

Counselling for those who are Bent but not Broken!

Are you ready to discover the tools that work for YOU?

  • Celebrating Diversity

  • Embracing Acceptance, and

  • Upholding Respect

At Bent Couch, we understand the unique paths of the LGBTQIA+ community. Our dedicated counselling services offer a safe space for exploring and strengthening your mental and emotional well-being.

Whether you're dealing with anxiety, depression, relationship dynamics, shame, self-acceptance, burnout or identity exploration, we’re here to support you.

Why Bent Couch?

Discover the difference with our gay counsellor, Shaun Williams, whose unique journey in the LGBTQIA+ community, combined with professional expertise, brings a deeply empathetic and insightful approach to counselling.

As a gay dad himself, Shaun started Bent Couch Counselling in Melbourne initially as a beacon for the gay male community’s mental health needs, with a focus on gay dads.

Today, our doors are open even wider, welcoming individuals of diverse sexual orientations and gender identities and age ranges. Experience counselling that resonates with your unique experiences.

Your journey towards healing and empowerment is one conversation away.

Testimonials

“Shaun has been invaluable to me in my journey to be the real and happy me. He follows up to be sure I’m doing okay and to offer assistance should I need it. He is responsible for a large support network where people like me can connect and not feel alone. I HIGHLY recommend him.” — Ray

Shaun has helped me through several personal issues dealing with my children, my grandchildren and the rest of my family. With his support I have had the strength to confront some really strong issues, including the fact that my youngest grandson is gay, and I was able to help him come out and keep support from the family at age 15.” — Cary

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