Embracing your gender identity and sexual orientation is a deeply personal journey—one that can bring immense joy, self-discovery, and connection, but also unique challenges. Whether you’re exploring your identity, questioning societal norms, navigating coming out, or seeking a safe space to process your experiences, you deserve to be met with compassion, respect, and understanding.
At Nurtured Thoughts Psychology in Graceville, QLD, we provide an affirming, client-centred space where individuals across the LGBTQIA+ spectrum can explore their identity without fear of judgment. Here, your identity isn’t just accepted—it’s celebrated.
Why Affirming Mental Health Support Matters
For many LGBTQIA+ individuals, mental health struggles aren’t about being LGBTQIA+ itself, but rather the social, cultural, and systemic barriers that come with living in a world that may not always be accepting. You may experience:
Gender Dysphoria – Navigating distress when your gender identity does not align with societal expectations or assigned sex at birth.
Coming Out Stress – Managing the emotional and psychological impact of sharing your identity with family, friends, or workplace.
Minority Stress & Discrimination – Facing stigma, exclusion, or systemic challenges that impact mental well-being.
Internalised Shame – Unlearning negative beliefs about gender, sexuality, or self-worth imposed by society.
Relationship & Social Challenges – Navigating dating, intimacy, and family dynamics as an LGBTQIA+ individual.
Medical Transition Support – Exploring gender-affirming healthcare, including psychological support during hormone therapy or surgical decisions.
Gender & Sexual Identity:
A Journey, Not a Destination
There is no “right” way to be LGBTQIA+—everyone’s journey is unique. Whether you are:
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Questioning your gender identity or sexual orientation
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Non-binary, genderfluid, or exploring gender beyond the binary
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Transgender or considering gender-affirming care
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Gay, bisexual, pansexual, asexual, or still figuring it out
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A part of the LGBTQIA+ community and needing support for life’s broader challenges
We are here to meet you where you are—providing a space where you can explore freely, without pressure or labels.
Comprehensive Mental Health & LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy
We work with adolescents (13+), and adults, providing support across a range of areas, including:
Gender and Sexual Identity Concerns
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Exploring gender identity, sexual orientation and fluidity
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Navigating social transition and coming out at work, school, or home
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Gender dysphoria support and mental health care for trans and non-binary individuals
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Relationship dynamics, intimacy & self-acceptance
Mental Health and Well-being
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Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, PTSD
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Self-Esteem & Self-Development
Life Challenges
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Workplace Discrimination & Gender Inclusion
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Relationship & Family Therapy
Specialist Areas
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LGBTQIA+ Minority Stress & Resilience
Our Affirming, Client-Centred Approach
At Nurtured Thoughts Psychology, we tailor therapy to align with your unique journey and lived experiences. Our therapeutic approaches include:
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Affirmative Therapy – A supportive space where your identity is celebrated and validated, free from outdated or pathologising perspectives.
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Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT) – Helping challenge unhelpful thoughts related to self-worth, identity, and societal pressures.
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Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) – Cultivating self-compassion, resilience, and authenticity.
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Narrative Therapy – Helping you take ownership of your story, on your terms.
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Gender-Affirming Therapy – Supporting those seeking medical, social, or personal transition-related care.
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Mindfulness-Based Strategies – Helping manage distress, anxiety, and dysphoria through grounding techniques.
We offer accessible mental health services to ensure everyone, regardless of background or circumstance, can find the help they need. Our focus is always on providing a safe and inclusive space for mental health support.
Therapy is not about fixing who you are—it’s about creating space for you to flourish as the person you’ve always been.
Why LGBTQIA+ Affirming Therapy Matters
Finding a psychologist who truly understands gender and sexual identity can make a profound impact. In a safe and inclusive therapeutic space, you can:
Explore identity without pressure or judgment
Develop tools to navigate coming out, relationships, and self-acceptance
Strengthen resilience against societal stigma and discrimination
Feel seen, valued, and empowered to live authentically
Meet Matthew
Registered Psychologist
LGBTQIA+ Mental Health
Hello, I'm Matthew! I am a Registered Psychologist specialising in therapy for adolescents (13+ years) and adults, with a strong focus on LGBTQIA+ Mental Health, Men’s Mental Health, Anxiety, Depression and Neurodiversity (ASD & ADHD).
My therapeutic approach is strengths-based and solution-focused, drawing on evidence-based techniques tailored to each client’s unique needs. These include:
• Cognitive Behavioural Therapy (CBT)
• Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT)
• Solution-Focused Therapy (SFT)
• Motivational Interviewing
I strive to create a warm, supportive, and collaborative space where clients feel understood, valued, and empowered to create meaningful change. My goal is to help individuals build the skills and confidence needed to navigate life’s challenges with greater ease and resilience.
Your Next Step Towards Self-Acceptance
& Mental Well-being
You don’t have to navigate this journey alone. At Nurtured Thoughts Psychology, we are committed to providing a safe, affirming space for all LGBTQIA+ individuals to explore, heal, and grow.
If you’re ready to embrace your identity with confidence and gain support from a compassionate, LGBTQIA+ affirming psychologist, book an appointment online or call us at (07) 3056 0921
Your identity is valid, important, and worthy of celebration—and we’re here to support you every step of the way.
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