LGBTQ Counselling in BC and Beyond
LGBTQ+ Counselling
Queer counselling with an LGBTQ therapist, wherever you are
Because we work online, a queer counsellor in BC can see you whether you are in Vancouver or four hours from the nearest clinic. We also work with people across Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, the Northwest Territories, and Nunavut.
What this is
Finding a counsellor who gets it, without needing to explain or educate, can make all the difference in feeling seen. This is a space for queer, trans, and gender-diverse people to work on whatever is happening — identity when relevant, but also depression, anxiety, burnout, trauma, stress, relational wounds, and longstanding patterns that are negatively affecting mood and wellbeing.
We offer an affirming space for LGBTQ+ individuals to explore identity, navigate relationships, and work through anxiety, depression, trauma, and life transitions with a therapist who understands aspects of queer experiences. Our approach centers your lived experience with compassion and care.
Who this is for
- You want an LGBTQ+ therapist for any reason.
- You are dealing with depression, anxiety, burnout, trauma, or another mental health difficulty.
- You are questioning or coming out.
- You have had difficulty finding an affirming therapist.
What sessions look like
Sessions are typically 50 minutes by secure video, although longer sessions are available. Most people start weekly or every other week and adjust from there.
The first session is mostly orientation — what brings you in, what you want to be different, and how you want to work. We check in regularly about what is helping, and you can pause or stop at any time. We will use your name and pronouns from our first contact.
Fees
$165 per 50-minute session. Longer sessions available at $225 (75 min) and $270 (90 min). Offered by Charlie Young, RCC and Hannah Hale, RCC.
What happens in the consult
When you book a consult, we will spend about 15 minutes getting to know one another and we will talk about what brings you to counselling. We use video call on the same secure platform we use for sessions, so you can find out whether this feels like a fit before you make a commitment. Here is what happens:
- You pick a time online. There are no forms to fill in beforehand and no payment details required. Booking takes about 2 minutes.
- We ask what brings you in, what you are hoping counselling might do for you, and whether you have tried counselling before. You share as much or as little as you want to.
- You ask us anything — how we work, what experience we have with what you are bringing, fees, availability, scheduling, or anything else that matters to you.
- If you would like to go ahead, we book a first session and email you the intake paperwork.
Our LGBTQ+ Counsellors
The Last Best Place Counselling is an online counselling clinic. We work with people who are physically located in British Columbia, Saskatchewan, Manitoba, Newfoundland and Labrador, Yukon, the Northwest Territories, or Nunavut, and who are looking for ethical, affirming, and supportive care.
We work with adults who are physically located in one of the regions we serve.
Our work centres queer, trans, and gender-diverse people. Many of the people we see are also navigating disability, neurodivergence, racism, migration, or other systemic pressures.
We do not currently work with children, and we are not a crisis or emergency service.
If this sounds like the kind of counselling you are looking for, we would love to hear from you. Not sure we are the right fit? Just ask!