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Coming out support
Coming out, on your terms and at your pace.
Whether you're questioning, planning to come out or dealing with how it went, talk it through with an LGBTQIA+ psychologist who gets it.
- Medicare rebates
- Telehealth Australia-wide
- Free first call
Sound familiar?
You might be feeling
Coming out isn't one moment. It's something many of us do again and again, and it can bring up a lot.
- Unsure about your identity
- Worried how people will react
- Afraid of losing family or friends
- Exhausted by hiding
- Excited and scared at once
- Hurt by someone's reaction
- Unsure who to tell first
- Worried about safety
Understanding coming out
There's no right way to come out
Coming out is personal. Some people tell everyone at once, some tell a few people, and some decide not to come out in certain parts of their life. All of that is valid.
What matters is that you feel supported, safe and in control of the decision. Our psychologists are part of the LGBTQIA+ community and understand the mix of emotions involved.
How our team can help
A plan that fits you, not a one-size script
01
We help you explore, without pressure
A safe space to think through your identity, your hopes and your worries, with no expectations about what you should do.
02
You plan the next step that feels right
If you decide to come out, your psychologist can help you plan who to tell, how, and how to look after yourself whatever the reaction.
03
How therapy can help
Affirmative therapy starts from the position that your identity is valid and worth celebrating.
Safety planning helps you think through support and options if you're worried about how people might react.
Try this today
Find your first safe person
- Think of someone who has been accepting about LGBTQIA+ people.
- Consider telling them first, somewhere private and calm.
- Have a friend or support line ready to talk to afterwards.
- Remember you can take your time.
QLife (1800 184 527) offers free LGBTQIA+ peer support every day.
Our therapists
Psychologists who can help with coming out
Keith Kulda
Tue & Sat
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Mark Podesta
Saturday
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Glenda May
Mon to Fri
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Getting started
Three steps to your first session
- 1
Book a free 15-min call
Chat with a therapist, ask anything, no obligation.
- 2
Get a Mental Health Treatment Plan
Optional: see your GP for a referral to claim the Medicare rebate.
- 3
Start your sessions online
Secure video sessions from wherever you feel comfortable.
Questions
Coming out FAQs
Do I need to be sure about my identity before I come to therapy?
Not at all. Many people come to us while they're still questioning. Therapy is a space to explore, with no pressure to label yourself.
How much does a session cost?
Sessions are $210. With a GP referral and a Mental Health Treatment Plan, you can claim a Medicare rebate and pay about $108.45 per session.
Do I need a referral?
No. You only need a GP referral and a Mental Health Treatment Plan if you want to claim the Medicare rebate.
Are sessions online?
Yes. All sessions are by secure telehealth, so you can see us from anywhere in Australia.
Need support right now?
Talk to someone who's been there
Your first 15-minute call is free. Talk to someone who gets it.
Call us: (02) 6190 9200hello@unboxedpride.com.au
Unboxed Pride acknowledges Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the land, and the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation, where we work. We pay our respects to Elders past and present.
Unboxed Pride is built by and for LGBTQIA+ communities and their families, with every psychologist affirming of who you are.
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