Queer Affirmative Therapy Course

Queer Affirmative Therapy Course

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Recordings, Pre reads, Internationally Accredited Certificate

Course Overview

Empower Yourself with the Skills and Knowledge to Support and Advocate for the LGBTQ+ Community. If you're aspiring to specialize in queer affirmative therapy, this course acts as a stepping stone, granting you a foundational knowledge of the community's unique needs and therapeutic approaches, guiding your journey towards professional mastery.

Course Structure

    • Explore the intricate difference between gender & sex.
    • Dive into the LGBTQ+ community, understanding issues specific to various subgroups.
    • Get acquainted with a wide range of terms and concepts, including gender dysmorphia.
    • Learn about the unique intimacy preferences and concerns within the LGBTQ+ community.
    • Gain insights into relationship & couple counseling tailored to LGBTQ+ needs.
    • Master therapy techniques for families, including role play and drama therapy.
    • Develop strategies to address low self-esteem and encourage inner child healing.
    • Understand the importance of lifestyle changes and client goal setting.
    • Learn about the diversity in sexual history and the role of a queer affirmative therapist.
    • Explore how to bring about societal changes and advocate for the LGBTQ+ community.
  • Certificate of Completion

  • Personalised Feedback

  • Network Opportunity

  • End Course Project

Why choose this course?

  • Certificate of completion, recognizing your expertise in queer-affirmative therapy.
  • Comprehensive understanding of LGBTQ+ issues and therapy approaches.
  • Continuous support and networking opportunities within the LGBTQ+ advocacy community.
  • Access to hands-on exercises, real-life case studies, and live sessions.

Learn with Nilay Joshi

Trained in REBT and QACP.
Holds a double masters in Industrial Psychology and Counselling Psychology.

Who should do this course?

  • If you're aspiring to specialize in queer affirmative therapy, this course acts as a stepping stone, granting you a foundational knowledge of the community's unique needs and therapeutic approaches, guiding your journey towards professional mastery.

  • As a practicing therapist or counselor, expanding your expertise to queer affirmative therapy can significantly widen your clientele, helping you address and support a more diverse range of individuals.

  • For those academically inclined, this course offers invaluable insights into the application of therapeutic techniques tailored to the LGBTQ+ community, enriching your academic understanding and research endeavours.

  • For advocates and community workers, understanding the nuances of queer affirmative therapy can better equip you to provide guidance, resources, and support to LGBTQ+ individuals seeking therapeutic help.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Find the most frequently asked questions below.
  • This course delves deep into understanding LGBTQ+ specific needs, challenges, and therapeutic approaches. Over four modules, participants will explore various aspects, from understanding gender and sex nuances to becoming a proficient queer-affirmative therapist.


  • This course is tailor-made for therapists, counselors, social workers, healthcare providers, educators, and anyone keen on supporting the LGBTQ+ community more effectively.

  • Participants will gain an in-depth understanding of LGBTQ+ specific issues, therapy techniques tailored for the community, strategies for personal growth and healing, and a comprehensive overview of practicing as a queer-affirmative therapist.

  • With LGBTQ+ advocacy gaining momentum, understanding and mastering queer affirmative therapy can make you a preferred choice for clients within the community. It can set you apart and enrich your therapeutic practice.

  • Upon course completion, participants will have access to resource materials for reference and the opportunity to join a community for continued learning and discussions on queer affirmative therapy.


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  • Our Queer Affirmative Therapy course is conducted live to facilitate real-time interactions and rich discussions. For those unable to attend live sessions, recorded versions will be made available.

  • Certainly. All attendees who successfully finish the course will receive a recognized certificate of completion.

  •   Recordings will be provided.

  • No, we have strict non-refundable and non-cancellation policies. You can read about the same through the policies section on our website. However, if you are unable to attend due to genuine reasons, we'll issue a gift card of the same value that can be redeemed anytime on our website.